Ottumwa Job:J.B. Hunt Regional Intermodal Driver(Full-time) | Hiring

Ottumwa Role Highlights

Job Title: J.B. Hunt Regional Intermodal Driver Hiring Organization: J.B. Hunt Transport Worksite: Ottumwa, IA

Pay: $75k-$90k/Year (approx. $1.6k/Week) Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included. Impactful work with supportive local leadership.

Position Scope

This role centers on your professional skills within the Commercial Freight Logistics space in Ottumwa.

• This Ottumwa-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our J.B. Hunt Transport team in Ottumwa, IA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Ottumwa, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.

About J.B. Hunt Transport

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest supply chain networks in North America. We are the absolute pioneer of modern intermodal shipping. We strive to create a culture of safety, inclusion, and professional growth, investing heavily in our driving professionals who move the economy forward every single day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does an Intermodal Driver do?
A: You play a critical part in the global supply chain, transferring shipping containers between massive rail yards and customer distribution centers. You safely navigate railway terminals, executing precision drop-and-hook operations to pick up loaded international and domestic containers.

Q: Will I have to unload the freight myself?
A: No. The vast majority of J.B. Hunt Intermodal freight is 100% no-touch. Your responsibility is the safe transport of the container on the highway, not the physical loading or unloading of the cargo inside.

Q: How often will I be home?
A: Regional intermodal routes offer a highly balanced lifestyle. You will enjoy consistent schedules that offer predictable home time, typically getting you home multiple nights a week and guaranteeing consecutive days off.

Q: What are the benefits like?
A: J.B. Hunt provides a top-tier compensation package. Drivers enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting quickly after hire, along with a 401(k) company match, paid time off, and access to modern, safety-equipped International and Freightliner tractors.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A), and have a minimum of 3 months of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience. A pristine motor vehicle record and the ability to pass a strict DOT physical and drug test are required.