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Why Carriers Choose to Move Freight with J.B. Hunt

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Carrier standing in front of a J.B. Hunt trailer with “Delivered” branding, representing freight carriers who choose to become a carrier with J.B. Hunt for reliable loads, flexible options and Carrier 360 technology.

At a glance: Become a carrier with J.B. Hunt to get access to reliable loads, clear communication and flexible options through our Carrier 360® technology – helping you simplify your day and focus on growing your business.

Many third-party freight carriers work with us because of our reputation for reliability and excellence. For nearly 65 years, we’ve worked to earn that trust by putting people first, including the carriers who move freight safely and on time every day. We listen closely to make sure we’re delivering what you really need: reliable freight, clear communication and resources to help simplify your daily operations. 

Why? Because your success and our reputation go hand-in-hand.

Whether you’re looking for more load options, flexible scheduling or ways to scale your business, our carrier solutions and Carrier 360® technology can help you run more efficiently and stay focused on the road ahead.

 

Put our reputation to work for your business.

A Carrier Experience That’s Driven for You

At J.B. Hunt, the carrier experience matters as much as the freight. Our founders understood the realities of the road firsthand and built a company grounded in what drivers need to succeed. That understanding still guides how we work with carriers of all types and sizes today.

"The way that J.B. Hunt can be such a big corporation and still make the little guy feel that important is pretty impressive.”

John
Owner, JCD Trucking
 

Because every carrier is different, we meet you where you are with flexible options and clear communication that support how you do business. Whether you work directly with our carrier support teams or manage loads on your own, clear load details and timely information are available when and how you need – so you can do business your way.

 

"Our drivers prefer more of a classic [approach to communication]. All the old-fashioned guys, they love to talk with a real person ... [and the J.B. Hunt reps] are pretty quick with a response."  

Mukhammadali
CEO and Owner, AS Cargo
 

We hear the same thing from many freight carriers: the relationships they’ve built with our teams are a big part of what keeps them moving, especially when things change. Clear communication is a big part of those relationships and has helped us earn a reputation carriers know they can count on. 

Simplify Your Day with Carrier 360

Carriers balance a lot each day, like finding and booking loads, managing details and payments and keeping freight moving on time. We know your time is valuable and limited.

That’s where our Carrier 360 technology comes in, powered by the J.B. Hunt 360°® platform. Streamline your operations with self-service options and keep everything you need in one place. Just login to your Carrier 360 account to manage loads from start to finish with ease, available for free on desktop and our mobile carrier app.

"[In Carrier 360], we receive all the instructions, pick up, delivery, pickup number, addresses, everything in one app ...everything is visible."

Mukhammadali
CEO and Owner, AS Cargo

Get Tools to Run and Grow Your Business

Being a carrier can be challenging, but finding freight doesn’t have to be. When you work with us, you get access to:

  • Reliable freight backed by the scale to keep your business moving
  • Thousands of loads at your fingertips with the free and easy-to-use J.B. Hunt load board
  • Freight options across North America to help support how you do business, including truckload, less-than-truckload, specialized, home-delivery, power-only loads and cross-border freight across the U.S., Canada and Mexico
  • Carrier discounts on things like roadside assistance, maintenance, tires and more
  • Opportunities to connect with J.B. Hunt leadership and other third-party carriers, plus recognition programs like our Carrier of the Year Awards that celebrate your success

"J.B. Hunt has the freight to keep us moving.”

Mukhammadali
CEO and Owner, AS Cargo
 

Our tools, communication and reliable freight network help bring more consistency to your day-to-day and simplify how you manage and move loads, giving you more time to focus on your business. That’s what sets our carrier experience apart – and why carriers recommend and choose to work with us.

 

"I highly recommend J.B. Hunt to all carriers ... If you’re looking to build your business and for it to be a success, you want J.B. Hunt.”

John
Owner, JCD Trucking

Why Work with J.B. Hunt?

We’ve built our reputation by delivering a carrier experience you can count on. Become a carrier with us and get the freight, consistency and technology to help drive your business forward. 

Ready to see how our carrier technology can help simplify your operations?