Regional and OTR Routes to Help Get You Home
The views you see when driving OTR are endless, but we know there is no better view than home. We are proud to provide owner operators access to more regional and OTR route options that can help you balance your time on the road with time at home. With J.B. Hunt, you can choose from routes that offer consistent, weekly home time or routes that allow you to stay out longer - run as much or as little as you desire.
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Percentage-Based Payments
Under J.B. Hunt’s percentage-based payment terms, owner operators driving regional or over-the-road routes are paid a percentage of the revenue for each load hauled. This allows you to benefit from market rate increases to maximize the profits for your business. You also receive 100% pass-through of the fuel surcharges, along with access to other cost-saving advantages that help grow your bottom line.
Access to J.B. Hunt’s Load Board
Book loads that work for your schedule. With access to J.B. Hunt’s load boards, you can search, select and book loads in the J.B. Hunt DRIVE app, available for download on smartphones and tablets, with no approvals needed. Using the Search Load option in the app, OTR contractors can search for available freight by origin, destination, equipment type or date.
No Forced Dispatch
Experience 100% no forced dispatch when you contract with J.B. Hunt. You can run as hard or as little as you desire to drive the earning potential of your business. With your Capacity Coordinator, you’ll have the support and tools you need to help set you up for success with each load.
Get Started with Express Orientation
Starting a new contracting job doesn't have to be hard. We take the guess work out of onboarding with our Express Orientation for regional and OTR owner operators, helping you complete all the necessary paperwork and gets you back on the road to earn revenue quicker.