10770 I Street
Omaha, NE 68127
Hunt Transport Quick Facts
Types of freight:
Flatbed
Hiring Area:
48 States
Number of Trucks
100-500
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Hunt Transport Important Facts
- Flatbed carrier started in 1927 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE
- Hunt joined the Crete family of companies in 1999 and currently operates 260 power units and 600 flatbed, drop-deck, RGN, and curtain side trailers serving the 48 contiguous states.
- Hunt transports agricultural and construction materials/equipment and any commodity that requires flatbed equipment
- Part of the Crete Carrier family, Hunt Transportation shares terminals with Crete Carrier Corporation, which currently owns and operates 22 terminals across the United States.
Hunt Transport Pay & Benefits
Driver Pay
All of Hunt’s pay programs are based on the more accurate Practical Route miles instead of traditional short route miles. Drivers with one or two years of verifiable OTR experience start at 39¢ per mile. With up to five (5) or more years of recent verifiable experience you can start at 42¢ per mile. Our drivers are eligible for 1¢ per mile annual pay increase up to the maximum base pay of 43¢ per mile in the National Fleet.
If you have one or more years of quality flatbed experience which we are able to verify, you may qualify to start in our National Fleet at our experienced driver pay rate:
- 1 year start at 39¢ per practical mile
- 2 years start at 39¢ per practical mile
- 3 years start at 40¢ per practical mile
- 4 years start at 41¢ per practical mile
- 5 years start at 42¢ per practical mile
Driver Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Medical Plans
Options covering traditional medical, major medical, and prescription expenses with providers nationwide
Dental Plan
Our plan includes free preventive care
Vision Plans
Participants have nationwide access to numerous vision care providers
Short Term Disability
Company Driver employees are automatically provided short term disability and do not need to sign an application form. Premiums are paid 100% by the company
Life Insurance
Basic life coverage is automatically provided
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax funds for employees to pay for eligible expenses related to the care and supervision of your child or elder dependent
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Provides pre-tax funds for employees to pay for eligible healthcare expenses that are not covered, or only partially covered by insurance plans
Retirement Benefits
Combine your 401K contribution with the company paid Profit Sharing Plan contribution and you have a retirement plan second to none in the truckload industry.
401(k) Savings Plan
This retirement program allows the employee driver to set aside a specified amount of his/her earnings prior to withholding for taxes. The company will match a percentage of the employee’s contribution. This program is a substantial benefit to drivers who are actively planning their retirement. Entry into the 401K is permitted at the beginning of each quarter.
Profit Sharing
Crete Carrier Corporation contributes a portion of its yearly profits to the individual profit sharing account of every employee driver. As a result of the success of the company, this contribution over time can be quite rewarding. The Plan requires one full year of employment to participate. Contributions to your account in this part of the plan are paid by the company from its funds.
Personal Time
Vacation Pay
Receive paid vacation time; amount granted is based on your years-of-service:
- 1 year of service: 1 week paid vacation
- 2 years of service: 2 weeks paid vacation
- 10 years of service: 3 weeks paid vacation
Jury Duty
Receive up to $100/day for jury duty
Military Leave
No need to use your vacation time – we’ll get you home for drill and training
Other Benefits
Ability Assist (EAP)
- Emotional, Financial, Marital/Family and Legal Counseling
- Substance Abuse Information
- Child/Elder Care Information and Resources
- Work-life Consultation
Travel Assistance
- Pre-Trip Information
- Emergency Medical Assistance
- Emergency Personal Services
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to dependents.
Hunt Transport Qualifications & Requirements
- One year verifiable OTR flatbed trailer experience.
- Has acceptably passed the required company and D.O.T. physical, drug test and the company in-truck driving test and otherwise meets D.O.T. requirements.
- Has a Class A Commercial Driver’s License issued by the driver’s state of residence.
- Has a stable verifiable work history.
- Has attained the minimum age of 22 years.
- Has an acceptable driving record as reflected by MVR with no major preventable accident in the most recent five (5) years.
- No DUI or DWI convictions or positive drug screens or events in the past (5) five years and no felony convictions within the past (10) ten years.
- Be able to perform functions set forth in job description
Hunt Transport General Information
- Started in 1927, Hunt Transportation has a storied history, from hauling livestock in the early years to today as one of the nation’s premier flatbed and specialized transportation providers
- Hunt transports agricultural and construction materials/equipment and any commodity that requires flatbed equipment
- Hunt Transportation is headquartered in Omaha, NE, and is part of the Crete Carrier family
