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Soladad
Joined: 18 Dec 2005
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Location: Garland, Texas
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject: JB Hunt's physical |
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| I have heard that Hunt expects an applicant lift 100 pounds over their heads during the physical. Can anyone shed light on this? |
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Josborn
Joined: 23 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:59 pm Post subject: Re: JB Hunt's physical |
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Soladad wrote: I have heard that Hunt expects an applicant lift 100 pounds over their heads during the physical. Can anyone shed light on this?
:lol: :lol: :lol:
While there is lifting involved in the physical, along with some carrying, and some climbing, I can tell you that the weight you life is nowhere close to 100 lbs.
I think it was around 25-50 lbs.
But not 100 lbs. No-one could do what they wanted you to do if it was.
Best thing to do is to stop listening to the haters of JB Hunt who are out to misguide you.
Good luck. |
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Phil McCracken
Joined: 31 Dec 2007
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Location: in ur internets
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:22 pm Post subject: Re: JB Hunt's physical |
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Josborn wrote:
Best thing to do is to stop listening to the haters of JB Hunt who are out to misguide you.
but you have a link to www.jbhuntsucks.com in your sig?? :? :lol: |
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Josborn
Joined: 23 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:37 pm Post subject: Re: JB Hunt's physical |
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Phil McCracken wrote: Josborn wrote:
Best thing to do is to stop listening to the haters of JB Hunt who are out to misguide you.
but you have a link to www.jbhuntsucks.com in your sig?? :? :lol:
Yes, I do.
Thanks for pointing that out. :wink: |
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Soladad
Joined: 18 Dec 2005
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Location: Garland, Texas
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| Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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| I want those Hunt haters to understand that right now I have chose n to try JB because it is about the only option I have to get into the line of work I want and gain some experience. Each of us must decide for ourselves what works for us in our lives and in our driving. It may not be right for you but may work for me with the right attitude. So nothing ventured...nothing gained. |
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Fredog
Joined: 23 Apr 2005
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Location: North Georgia
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:14 am Post subject: Re: JB Hunt's physical |
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Josborn wrote: Phil McCracken wrote: Josborn wrote:
Best thing to do is to stop listening to the haters of JB Hunt who are out to misguide you.
but you have a link to www.jbhuntsucks.com in your sig?? :? :lol:
Yes, I do.
Thanks for pointing that out. :wink:
Personally, I thing there are enough reasons to avoid jb without having to make them up |
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doctorfillgood
Joined: 26 Sep 2005
Posts: 47
Location: Asheboro N.C
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:45 am Post subject: lifting 100 lbs |
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| i drove for jb hunt before the weight is like a normal weight you 1st put i think it was 50 lbs in a milk crate and lift it to waist heigh then you put another 50lbs in the milk creat and lift it waist high then with it waist high you walk around a small room the 4 walls and set it back down thats it for the weights then you step up & down a small set of steps i think it was 3 or 4 for a pre set amount of time then they have you prtend to climb up in the back of a trailer pretty simply stuff hope this helped |
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Fredog
Joined: 23 Apr 2005
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Location: North Georgia
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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Soladad wrote: I want those Hunt haters to understand that right now I have chose n to try JB because it is about the only option I have to get into the line of work I want and gain some experience. Each of us must decide for ourselves what works for us in our lives and in our driving. It may not be right for you but may work for me with the right attitude. So nothing ventured...nothing gained.
I hope you have great success with them |
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Josborn
Joined: 23 Dec 2007
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I guess I'm going to have to put that site up again.....
But to tell the truth, I'm bored with it. :wink: |
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belpre122
Joined: 14 Jul 2004
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Location: Hoosier
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| Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:33 am Post subject: |
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During, and right after the end of my CRST contract, JB Hunt courted me like I was the hottest piece of ass in Indiana. Thanks to the due DILIGENCE of folks here, I was able to outmaneuver these JB Hunt scum bags at their own game. Since I had already lined up my next driving position, I allowed JB Punk recruiting to run with some of my info etc. Oh Yes, Oh Yes, Oh Yes, no problem, no problem blah blah blah. Right up to the day that I would have left for orientation. All of a sudden. Problems. Of course. MY problems. Nastiest snake oil salesmen that I have ever had the displeasure of knowing. Not a day has passed and I stumbled in to the tanker world, that I haven't expressed a heartfelt thanks to JB Punk for screwing me over. I think that shining moment has defined my having a great career, instead of flaming out amongst that filth. (that IS JB Hunt filth) And they still call me every week. Always comes in Private Call. That should tell you something there.
If my own situation had not happened. I would have probably felt that there was a bit of whining etc, going on here. But, after having been through it personally. I raise my right hand and swear "They are really THAT BAD!" Your Honor. Oh yeah, back to the topic; During the physical examination, the position assumed for the prostate check should be the position that you become accustomed to for the remainder of your employment term. A "super size" KY Jelly bottle might make things a bit more comfy. |
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Soladad
Joined: 18 Dec 2005
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Location: Garland, Texas
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| Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Really sorry that I asked the question. I knew in the back of my mind that all I would get would probably be garbage and no honest answers. Thank you to the couple of you that did answer me with up front answers. |
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belpre122
Joined: 14 Jul 2004
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Location: Hoosier
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| Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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Soladad wrote: no honest answers.
Yep......I partially agree. I should have just kept to myself if I didn't have anything useful for you.
Inappropriate........possibly. Impulsive........probably. Dishonest? Not on your life my friend. Best of luck. |
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belpre122
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| Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Josborn wrote: I guess I'm going to have to put that site up again.....
But to tell the truth, I'm bored with it. :wink:
Clug. Think of it more as a very necessary public service. A passion. :wink:
Saving just ONE poor soul is even worth it.
Request permission to also use your website in my signature? |
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BanditsCousin
Joined: 05 Jun 2004
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Location: Chicago, IL
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| Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:59 am Post subject: Re: JB Hunt's physical |
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Josborn wrote: But not 100 lbs. No-one could do what they wanted you to do if it was.
I bet all of the former HHG guys on here could :wink: |
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Soladad
Joined: 18 Dec 2005
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Location: Garland, Texas
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I appreciate everyone's concern and comments about my decision. Please understand that if I had options JB would not have been high on the list. I have applied for over 20 driving jobs (local and regional) in the past 2 months. I have not received either a phone call or email back on any of them. Even the recruiters that supposedly have jobs in my area will not return calls even after me calling them 3 times. I have my 2 years solid experience and a clear/clean driving record and criminal record. However, it seems that being female has it's draw backs. I need to get back to work and get money coming in. I checked out local companies but local seems to mean you are doing a lot of unloading by driver. I will not be a lumper. My back will not take it. I checked out over 6 major carriers and JB had some fleet options and run areas that are currently fitting my needs (family) that other carriers could not match. I also liked a few policies like "no chaining-shut it down if conditions warrent it" in the winter. Call me a chicken on that point if you will but it is my comfort level and safety that is important.
I had my pay issues with Roehl but was comfortable with them and would not have left but again had to make a change and relocate due to family to a part of the world that Roehl does not run in. I am going into this arrangement with JB fully aware of their repution. I am wanting to get into intermodal but have no experience where JB has intermodal fleet in my area and I am hoping to transfer when a positon opens up (need to get my HZ).
I have had put up with a lot of BS over the last 2 years to make it through to the 2 year mark in my drive career. That which does not kill you only makes you stronger. I can complain of things or look at it as a learning experience and situations (BS) will make me a better driver. My late husband would always say when I suggested a change of company, "It doesn't matter the color of the truck or the name on the door, you are going to have to put up with crap...it is just part of the trucking game." In some ways he was a wise man. |
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