Thursday, June 28, 2012

Many of Boyd’s million-mile drivers started as students before going on to enjoy long, successful careers. Why not start with the best? Call us today at 800-543-8923.


Wednesday, June 27, 2012


They say you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. That’s why some of the first people you’ll talk to at Boyd Bros. are our friendly, professional driver recruiters. And the good experience you’ll have with them is just the beginning. From Recruiting to Safety to Operations – and every department in-between – you’ll find that we put drivers first. That’s the Boyd Bros. difference!

Are you ready to drive for a company that really LOVES drivers? Call  us today at 800-543-8923.


Saturday, June 23, 2012

Do you know about our $0 Down Lease Purchase Program? It's a great way to become an owner operator, and best of all, it comes standard with Boyd Bros. driver support. Give us a call to learn more!


Wednesday, June 20, 2012


Transport Topics reports that diesel prices fell for the 10th straight week, dropping 5.2 cents to $3.729 a gallon. That’s the lowest it’s been since October 2011.

Change will always be part of every trucker’s life, but one thing you can always count on is our commitment to our drivers. We live by a couple of simple rules: 1) Safety first, always; and 2) get the drivers miles, pay them well, and get them home. It’s a simple philosophy that’s helped us attract the best drivers in the business.

Want to learn more? Please call us today at 800-543-8923, or apply online at www.DriveForBoyd.com.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012


The American Trucking Association recently reported that the for-hire truck-tonnage index rose 2.8 percent in April from a year earlier, up from 0.2 percent the prior month, marking 29 months of growth.

We’ve been keeping top flatbed drivers loaded with quality freight for 56 years! Call us at 800-543-8923, or apply online at DriveforBoyd.com.

Monday, June 18, 2012


Well folks, it’s Monday … all day long! But hopefully you are still smiling with memories of a safe and happy Father’s Day. Do you know the story behind Father’s Day?

The idea originated with a woman from Spokane, Washington named Sonora Dodd, whose father had raised her and her five siblings alone after the death of her mother. In 1966, President Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father's Day, and in 1972, President Nixon signed the law that made it permanent.

We hope your Father’s Day weekend was a great one. Be safe!

Saturday, June 16, 2012


Congratulations to Hullon Tyus … ANOTHER Boyd Bros. driver who has reached the amazing milestone of 2 MILLION safe miles. Outstanding! Excellent!

Ever wonder why fantastic drivers like Hullon Tyus – who could drive for ANY company – choose Boyd Bros.? Call us at 800-543-8923. We’d like to tell you why!

Friday, June 15, 2012


Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father! - Lydia M. Child

Boyd Bros. wishes all you fathers and grandfathers a safe and happy Father's Day!



Thursday, June 14, 2012


You may have seen yesterday’s congratulations message to Joe Eddie Johnson, who just reached the impressive milestone of two million
accident-free miles. But did you know that he was our first owner operator here at Boyd Bros.?

That’s right. And we want to say congratulations again, but also thank you to Joe Eddie Johnson for being a great example of safety and such an important member of our team for all these years.

Thank you, Joe Eddie Johnson. You’re the best!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012


Congratulations to Joe Eddie Johnson, our newest two-million mile driver. It’s such an amazing accomplishment that it’s almost hard to imagine!

Let’s just pretend that you stacked one dollar bills on top of each other – one for each of Joe Eddie Johnson’s accident-free miles. How big do you think that stack would be now? About 716 feet high, or roughly the height of a 70-story building!

Still hard to imagine? OK, pretend that you spread those same dollar bills out next to each other. How much area would they cover? Four football fields!

No matter how you think about it, driving two million accident-free miles is something to be very proud of, and we’re proud to have Mr. Joe Eddie Johnson on our team.

We don’t just talk about Safety; it drives everything we do. Wherever you are today, be safe!

Tuesday, June 12, 2012


Healthy eating is super important when you spend your days sitting and driving. But sometimes it seems like more research just makes things more confusing!

For example, did you know that avocados have the most calories of any fruit? But on the other hand, avocados are also high in potassium, which can help regulate blood pressure and fight strokes and heart disease. Avocado has lots of mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fat, so it can be a good replacement for other less-healthy high-fat foods.

What’s your favorite healthy food? And what is that one unhealthy food that you never seem to be able to resist?

Sunday, June 10, 2012


Watch out for rough weather this weekend. AccuWeather.com warns that just a couple of days after severe storms rocked portions of the northern Plains, another potent storm system sliding out of the Rockies into the northern Plains and Canadian Prairies will bring more strong storms to the region.

These storms will have the potential of producing damaging winds capable of causing damage to trees, power lines and homes. They may also produce large hail. It is not out of the realm of possibilities that the strongest storms could spawn a tornado.

On Sunday, the focus of these strong thunderstorms will shift into the Midwest, affecting Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and parts of eastern Nebraska and northeastern Kansas. Damaging winds and hail will once again be the primary threat on Sunday.

Please be safe wherever you are!


Thursday, June 7, 2012


Boyd Bros. has been named one of the 2012 "Best Companies to Work for in Alabama," earning us a place in a special feature that will be published in the August 2012 issue of Business Alabama magazine.  We’ve also been named a nationwide “Best Carrier to Drive For” three years in a row.

Want to learn more? We’d love to talk with you, so please call us at 800-543-8923.


Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Nationwide, the average price for diesel just dropped 5.1 cents to $3.846, which puts the cost at its lowest point since January. This is ninth drop in ten weeks.
What’s the lowest price you can remember for a gallon of diesel? What’s the highest?



We’re proud to be known for getting drivers a really good balance of steady miles and regular hometime. Some special areas that we are focusing on now include the southern half of Minnesota and Wisconsin, the eastern half of Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma, and throughout Iowa, Indiana, and Illinois.

If you’re a top flatbed driver living in any of these areas, please call us at 800-543-8923.

Friday, June 1, 2012


If you have recent military experience with a DD214 showing 88 Mike and graduate from truck driving school, you can come to Boyd, complete our Training Program, and you’ll receive credit for one year of experience, which means you’ll start at 40 cpm.

Want to learn more? Call us at 800-543-8923.