James Burg Trucking Company

When you need a shipment delivered safely, quickly, and cost effectively, you need JBTC. Serving the automotive and construction industries throughout the Midwest since 1984, we are a leader in the trucking industry with our efficient flatbed equipment and proven safety-based technologies. Best of all, we are always looking for ways to make a great delivery process even better.

James Burg, the founder, grew the company based on the following philosophy – provide excellent customer service, use lightweight and efficient equipment, and employ high quality professional drivers. These core values helped expand JBTC to an over ninety truck fleet, with additional growth already in our business plan.

Our core business serves many metal suppliers for the automotive industry; operating 164,000# GVW multi-axle in Michigan, 120,000# GVW seven-axle equipment under permit in certain Midwest states and 80,000# GVW five-axle flatbed equipment in the Midwest. Using this same equipment, we can also satisfy the specific needs of our construction-material customers. Our equipment is designed for high productivity and efficiency and that allows us to best serve our customers’ delivery needs.

We are known for our innovative solutions that drive down the total cost of transportation for our customers. Customer service continues to be the most important factor to our growth. As reported by our customers, JBTC’s on-time delivery performance exceeds our peers. Let us know how we can exceed your expectations.

jbtc is a leader in safety

Our equipment is designed with safety in mind. We have disc brakes, tire inflation systems, roll stability and collision mitigation systems.

We operate flatbed combinations ranging from 5 axles to 11 axles.

All of our trailers are equipped with a retractable tarping system.

Our company shop is staffed 7 days a week to ensure all equipment is in excellent operating condition.

Our dispatch staff includes former drivers. They understand your work & challenges and help you to maximize your time on tasks.

We operate state-of-the-art facilities including: fueling station; repair facility; office space; driver’s lounge.

There are additional truck yards in key locations:

Taylor, Michigan

Jackson, Michigan

Michigan City, Indiana

We offer quality jobs with home time ranging from weekends to every night. Specific positions are offered based on your qualifications and tenure.

some Benefits for drivers

Competitive Percentage of Freight-Based Pay

with an increase in percentage on completion of your first year

Training Pay

Premium Pay

For Michigan Train Drivers

Equipment Breakdown Pay

Direct Deposit (of Biweekly Pay)

Clean D.O.T. Inspection Bonus

Gift card for every “clean” inspection

Health Insurance (eligible 90 days from hire)

Your choice of Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.

Coverage is available to you, your spouse, and dependents.

Plans are available with no premium costs to the employee.

Company-Paid Life Insurance (eligible 90 days from hire).

Safety Bonus (eligible 6 months from hire)

Paid to eligible employees every pay period with potential of up to $6,500 per year.

Over 90% of our drivers are earning 100% of their safety bonus.

PTO (Paid Time Off)

up to 12 PTO days per year.

More reasons to choose JBTC

Steady year-round work.

Home Daily for Local Detroit Drivers.

Home Weekends & Occasionally During the Week for Regional Drivers.

Regional Steel Haul Drivers earn about $65k a year for a five-day workweek.

Experienced Multi-axle Steel Haul Drivers earn over $80k+ a year.

$5,000.00 referral bonus.

Contact us today!