It’s hard to be humble … when you’re so good! Sorry to brag, but we just have to remind you of a few awards we’ve won here at Boyd Bros. They mean a lot to us because they're awarded based on votes by the employees.

We were recently named one of the Best Companies Group’s 2012 Best Companies to Work for in Alabama. Earlier this year, Boyd Bros. was also named one of the Truckload Carriers Association’s 2012 Best Fleets to Drive For. This is the third year in a row that Boyd Bros. has been a finalist for the award and the second time the company has earned the title.

When asked about this latest honor, Vice President of Human Resources Jeff Hopkins said, “Our employees have spoken and it is an honor to be so highly regarded. This is one more accomplishment for us that adds to our reputation of being one of the best companies out there to work for.”

If you’d like to learn more about why Jeff Hopkins – and so many others – call Boyd Bros. a great place to work, give us a call today at 800-543-8923, or apply online at www.driveforboyd.com.

We’d proud to announce the following clean DOT inspections this past week, and we’d like to recognize these Boyd Bros. drivers who earned $100 bonuses for a job well-done. Congratulations to: David Bollenbacher; Carl Christian (with Trainer Kevin Allen); Billy Godwin; Lloyd Harbison; Truman Ingram; James Jessie (with Trainer Mark Housley); Philip Kappesser; Frank Kilby; Darrell Lainhart; Demario Smith; Jerry Tolin; and William Tucker.

Keep up the great work, and thanks for remembering that Safety is always #1.

Just read in Transport Topics that June truck tonnage rose 3.2% from a year ago, based on the ATA’s seasonally-adjusted, for-hire truck tonnage report.For the first half of the year, tonnage is 3.7% higher than last year. How do you feel about the economy? Are you optimistic, or do you think it’s slowing down?

Let us know what you think, and remember that since 1956, through good times and bad, Boyd Bros. has been keeping the best flatbed drivers loaded with quality freight. Call us today!

We would like to congratulate Boyd Bros. driver Dennis Powley for reaching an amazing goal - ONE MILLION SAFE MILES! Dennis is another one of those amazing drivers who could drive for ANY company. He chooses Boyd Bros.

If you'd like to learn more about why so many of the best drivers call Boyd Bros. home, call us today at 800-543-8923.

Hats off to you, Dennis, on this great accomplishment! Thank you for all the great work!

You flatbed drivers may be interested to read the Commerce Department Report that Housing starts rose 6.9% in June, with single-family home starts up 4.7% to a 539,000 rate, the best since April 2010.

Since 1956, Boyd Bros. has been keeping the best flatbed drivers loaded and rolling with quality freight. If you’re ready for steady freight and a great paycheck, call us today at 800-543-8923, or apply online at www.DriveForBoyd.com.

Here’s a picture of two very special visitors - Boyd driver Joshua South and his son Ethan – who were nice enough to stop by for a visit at the Boyd Bros. booth during the Walcott Truckers Jamboree last week.

Thanks Joshua and Ethan … and thanks to all of you who came by to see Mike Vines in our booth. Have a safe week!

Are you already at – or planning to visit - the Walcott Truckers Jamboree at the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa? Whether you’re at the show this year or have been in the past, please let us know your favorite event. Is it:

Super Truck Beauty Contest

Iowa Pork Chop Cookout

Carnival Games

Live Music and Concerts

Trucker Olympics

Antique Truck Display

Fireworks

Or is it something else … like catching up with old friends?

If you’ll be there this year, we hope you can take a minute to visit Mike Vines at the Boyd Bros. booth. And if you won’t make it to the show this year, call us at 800-543-8923, or apply online at www.DriveForBoyd.com.

Seen the news in Transport Topics about the portion of Interstate 95 running through Virginia? Under a plan the state of Virginia is preparing for the federal government, there would be one tolling location — near the North Carolina state line. Trucks would pay a $12 toll in each direction and cars $4 at the proposed tolling site. Let us know what you think about this plan. Do you think it’s fair?

Year after year after year, we keep winning awards and keeping drivers happy. If you’d like to be a part of our success, call us today at 800-543-8923, or apply online at DriveForBoyd.com.

In the news, a recent Transport Topics article says that the Department of Energy's latest report shows diesel’s national average pump price fell for a 12th straight week, declining 3 cents to $3.648 a gallon. This drop left diesel 20.2 cents below the same week last year. Trucking’s main fuel has plunged 50 cents and gasoline has plummeted 58.5 cents in the past three months, according to DOE records.

What’s the lowest price you can remember for diesel?

We hope you all had a safe and happy 4^th of July. What’s your favorite activity at this time of year? Fireworks? BBQ? Or just getting together with friends and family?

However you celebrate, we can all agree to be thankful that we live in the greatest country in the world. God bless the USA!

Did you know that our Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776? And according to Wikipedia, “In a remarkable coincidence, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the only signers of the Declaration of Independence later to serve as Presidents of the United States, died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration.”

However you celebrate this year – a picnic, fireworks, a parade, barbecue, or baseball game - have a safe and happy 4th of July from your friends at Boyd Bros.

Have you seen the news that Michigan and Canada have signed an agreement to construct a second bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario? Transport Topics reports that they’ve bypassed the Michigan Legislature, which has blocked the project for years.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper signed a deal that includes $550 million in Canadian funds to cover Michigan’s share in the $950 million project. The funds will be repaid through tolls collected when vehicles have crossed the bridge into Canada, as part of a previously negotiated plan.

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