J.B. Hunt Transport Services vs Prime Inc.
J.B. Hunt is the premium carrier for experienced drivers. Prime is the gateway carrier for new drivers. Many drivers train at Prime and move to J.B. Hunt.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services
- Pay
- $55,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 12,000+ trucks (company + independent)
- Rating
- 4.1/5
Prime Inc.
- Pay
- $50,000 - $80,000+
- Fleet
- 7,000+ trucks (company + independent)
- Rating
- 3.6/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
J.B. Hunt Transport Services
J.B. Hunt pays $55K-$95K with intermodal and DCS highest.
Prime Inc.
Prime pays $50K-$80K+ with specialty premiums.
Home Time
J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Intermodal daily; DCS weekly.
Prime Inc.
Primarily OTR, 2-3 weeks out.
Benefits
J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Day-one benefits, 401(k), PTO.
Prime Inc.
CDL training, health, 401(k), lease purchase.
Training/Support
J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Prefers 6+ months experience.
Prime Inc.
Trains drivers from scratch. One of the largest CDL programs.
Equipment/Technology
J.B. Hunt Transport Services
360 platform, modern fleet.
Prime Inc.
Mix of company and independent trucks.
Our Verdict
Prime to start your career; J.B. Hunt to advance it. Prime's CDL training is among the best for new drivers. J.B. Hunt's intermodal and DCS divisions are among the best for experienced drivers. The Prime-to-JBH pipeline is well-established.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I start at Prime and move to J.B. Hunt?
That's a very common and smart career path.
How long before I can switch?
Complete Prime's training commitment (usually 1 year), then apply to J.B. Hunt.
Is J.B. Hunt intermodal worth the wait?
For most drivers, yes. Home daily with competitive pay is hard to beat.
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Lowell, AR · 12,000+ trucks (company + independent)