Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Do you know a good driver living in Frostproof, Orlando or Tampa, Florida? We have positions running short haul loads in and around these areas, so if you’re interested – or know a good driver who is – call us today at 800-543-8923, or apply online today!

www.DriveForBoyd.com

Monday, December 16, 2013

What’s on your wish list for the Holidays? If quality freight, great miles and top pay are things you’d like to see more of in 2014, give us a call! We’d like to tell you why so many of the best flatbed drivers choose Boyd Bros.

You can call us at 800-543-8923, or apply online at http://driveforboyd.com/.

Friday, December 13, 2013

Winter Storm Electra will bring more snow from the Mississippi Valley to New England this weekend.

We hope you’ll click through to read more and remember to be EXTRA careful this weekend.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Speaking to the Mississippi state House Transportation Committee yesterday, Frank Moretti, Director of Policy and Research for The Road Information Program, said that 28% of Mississippi roads are in poor or mediocre condition and 22% of bridges in the state need to be repaired, improved or replaced.

"The numbers here in Mississippi add up to trouble," said Moretti.

Click through to read the whole story, and no matter where you’re driving today, please remember to make Safety your #1 priority!

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Have you seen this story about the changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program?

The agency says the changes to its Motor Carrier Management Information will allow it to remove violations from a carrier’s or driver’s CSA score and PSP report if the violation was dismissed or resulted in a “not guilty” ruling.

Click through to read more. And wherever you’re driving today, please remember to be safe!

Monday, December 2, 2013

Do you know a good driver living within 50 miles of Jersey City, NJ who would like a GUARANTEED paycheck?

If so, tell them about our local day cab runs in Jersey City. The job offers daily hometime, a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus and a guaranteed paycheck. Want to know more? Call us at 800-543-8923, or apply online at www.DriveForBoyd.com

Friday, November 15, 2013

In a recent survey of Boyd Bros. drivers, the top things our drivers love about Boyd Bros. are:

1.            Time at Home
2.            Family atmosphere
3.            Equipment
4.            Treatment
5.            Good pay
6.            Like the work
7.            Good company
8.            Job security
9.            Miles and freight
10.          People
11.          Autonomy

But these surveys aren’t all about congratulating ourselves. We also ask about things we can do better and how we can make our drivers happier and safer.

If you’re ready for a company that LISTENS to drivers, give us a call at 800-543-8923. And wherever you’re driving today, please remember to be safe. Nothing is more important.


Monday, November 11, 2013

Thank you to all those who have served or are serving now ... we appreciate all you do for this great country!


Monday, November 4, 2013

The second stop of the Overdrive‘s Pride & Polish National Championship began today in St. George, Utah. The two-day show runs today and tomorrow and will feature some of the most powerful trucks in the U.S. competing on dynamometers to see how much horsepower each can churn out.

The four Best of Show winners from the field of 25 competitors in the Pride & Polish event will qualify to compete next August in the Overdrive‘s Pride & Polish National Championship judging round at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.

Click through to read more, and post a picture of your favorite truck!

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Here’s an interesting infographic about the worst cities in America for road rage. You might be surprised by some of the cities on this list. Sadly, you may not be surprised to learn that road rage is getting worse!

Wherever you’re driving today, stay calm and be safe. Nothing is more important!

Interested in getting home every day? If you live near Norton, West Virginia, call us about our local day cab runs in Norton. We offer daily hometime, a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus and a GUARANTEED paycheck. These positions typically fill quickly, so call us today at 800-543-8923.
You may have read that the sleep apnea bill was signed into law by President Obama last week. The law forbids the FMCSA from using guidance alone to address sleep apnea screening for drivers.

The law does not require FMCSA to make a sleep apnea screening rule, but it does require that if the agency takes action, it must do so via the formal rulemaking process rather than guidance, as the agency had hinted it would do.

Click through to read more, and let us know what you think. If you snore, have you ever been tested for sleep apnea?

Smart people continue to come up with innovative uses for smartphone technology. This month, Breathometer Inc. will begin shipping its Breathometer smartphone breathalyzer.

Small enough to fit on a keychain, Breathometer is engineered to work on iOS and Android devices by plugging it into the smartphone’s audio jack.

What will they think of next?! Click through to read more, and let us know the most creative use of smartphone technology that you use every day. We’d like to know!

Monday, October 14, 2013

Happy Monday morning! Oil dropped to $102 per barrel on Friday, based on a forecast for increased global crude supplies next year. The International Energy Agency predicts that the United States will overtake Russia next year as the largest non-OPEC producer of liquid fuels.

Click through to read more, and wherever you’re driving today, please be SAFE!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Want to be HOME DAILY? Boyd Bros. has day cab positions in Claymont, DE; Jersey City, NJ; and Kansas City, MO. These jobs offer daily hometime, a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus and a GUARANTEED paycheck.

Interested? Please call us at 800-543-8923 to learn more.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Diesel prices have been dropping, and the Energy Information Administration has announced that on-highway diesel prices were down 2.2 cents from a week ago, making prices $3.897 for the week.

All 10 reporting regions saw a drop in diesel prices. Truckers in the Central Atlantic area saw the biggest drop. The lowest decline was in the New England region.

Click through to read more. Do you think diesel prices will continue to drop?

Monday, October 7, 2013

Here's a link to an article with some fun facts that you may not know. For example, Google's founders were willing to sell the company to Excite for under $1 million in 1999. But Excite turned them down!

Also, in addition to Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, there was a third Apple founder. Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake for $800 in 1976. Apple was recently valued at $98.3 BILLION. You can click through to read 63 more amazing facts at MentalFloss.com!

Another thing you should know about is our Sign-On Bonus of up to $2,000, good through November 1st. Call us at 800-543-8923 for all the details!

Friday, October 4, 2013

At a recent congressional hearing, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee debated the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act, which would allow states to grant interstate access to six-axle trucks weighing up to 97,000 pounds.

The act is supported by the Coalition for Transportation Productivity, a group of 200 large shippers, but others – like the Oklahoma Department of Transportation – have urged caution in raising truck weight limits, mainly due to the additional stress on bridges.

Click through to read the entire article in ETRUCKER, and let us know what you think about this issue. Wherever you’re driving today, please remember to be safe – nothing is more important!

Monday, September 30, 2013

Have you heard about our BIG Sign-On Bonus for qualified drivers with six months of flatbed experience? It’s $2,000 until 11/1/13!

And even if you don’t have flatbed experience, you may still qualify for a Sign-On Bonus of $1,000 to $1,500.

The bigger bonus ends 11/1/13, so call us at 800-543-8923 for all the details. Don’t wait … call today!


Friday, September 27, 2013

According to a new survey by a management consulting firm called The Boston Consulting Group, there may be a lot more freight for trucking coming from the nation’s manufacturing sector.

More than half of U.S.-based manufacturing executives at companies with sales greater than $1 billion are planning to bring back production to the U.S. from China or are actively considering it.

Click through to read more. And if you’re interested in steady freight all year long, call us today at 800-543-8923. Until November 1st, we’re offering a special $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified drivers with at least six months of flatbed experience in the last two years. Call for details!

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Here’s another photo from last week’s celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This one shows Chris Cooper and Larry Singleton discussing the festivities at our Clayton terminal.

Of course, we like to show our drivers that every week is Driver Appreciation Week here at Boyd Bros. If you join our team this week, we’ll show our appreciation with a special $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for drivers with six months of flatbed experience in the last two years. We have a Sign-On Bonus for drivers with no flatbed experience, too! But this special bonus ends on November 1st, so call 800-543-8923 for all the details. Call TODAY!


Friday, September 20, 2013

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week continues ... thank you to all professional drivers for all you do. Be safe, and have a great Friday!


Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Some delicious Mexican food is a great way to start National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! Thanks so much to The Valdan Group for helping us honor our great Boyd Bros. drivers!


Monday, September 16, 2013

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week starts today. Thanks for all you do, drivers … please be safe, and have a great week!


Friday, September 13, 2013

BIG NEWS - check out our new Sign-On Bonus ... and stay tuned for more news!


Wednesday, September 11, 2013

O beautiful for heroes proved, in liberating strife.
Who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life!
America! America! May God thy gold refine,
Till all success be nobleness, and every gain divine!


Monday, September 9, 2013

Keeping those extra pounds off can be especially challenging when you spend your days in the cab of a truck. The good news is that some of the best exercise can be done anywhere, without any fancy equipment … walking!

"Fast-paced walking, when combined with healthy eating, is hugely effective for weight loss," says Art Weltman, PhD, director of exercise physiology at the University of Virginia. And those simple steps can have a big impact on your overall health, cutting your risk of everything from heart disease to depression.

Click through to read more, and if you’re struggling with your weight, get with your doctor and develop a plan to keep you healthy. We want to see you safe, happy and healthy!

Thursday, September 5, 2013

The national average price of on-highway diesel saw the highest week-to-week jump since February - 6.8 cents - coming on the heels of possible U.S. military intervention in Syria.

But diesel prices are still 14.6 cents lower than the same week last year, according the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration.

Click through to read more, and wherever you’re driving today, please make Safety your #1 priority.

In a letter to D.O.T. Secretary Anthony Foxx last week, 51 Republican members of the House of Representatives expressed their concern regarding the motor carrier Hours of Service (HOS) final rule, which took effect on July 1.

The House members said in the letter that the new HOS rules went into effect despite the lack of a completed field study and report legally required by Congress as per the new federal transportation bill.

Click through to read more, and let us know what you think.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

It’s not often that you see a combination of engines and art, but in his latest work, Brooklyn artist Jonathan Brand has combined the two by building every single part of a 1969 Mustang coupe at 1:1 scale out of nothing but paper!

Not sure about building a truck this way … although it would probably surprise folks at the weight stations!

Have a great day!

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

The national average price for diesel increased one cent over the preceding week to $3.91 per gallon. During the month of August, prices remained steady over all regions throughout the U.S. Only California saw more than a penny rise per-gallon, with two cents worth of price-per-gallon growth.

Click through to read more, and let us know what you’re seeing out on the road.

Friday, August 23, 2013

Are you at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, or do you plan to visit tomorrow? If so, please drop by our booth (#17162) and say hello to Wayne and Jack. They’d love to tell you all about Boyd Bros.

And if you won’t be at the show, call us at 800-543-8923, and let's talk today!


Tuesday, August 20, 2013

CNN is investing about $15 million to rework its digital infrastructure, increasing its emphasis on consumers who get content from mobile phones and tablets.

Jeff Zucker, president of CNN Worldwide, said the move is aimed at grabbing new viewers who reach for the nearest screen when breaking news erupts, not necessarily the one that is part of a TV set.

“The future of CNN is as much about digital as it is about a television screen,” Zucker said at a media event. “I fervently believe mobile is a big part of our future,” he added later.

What do you think? Do you use mobile devices for news more than television?

Friday, August 16, 2013

Here’s a Friday story that will warm your heart and inspire you. Zach Hodskins is a high school basketball player who has been offered a spot as a walk-on at the University of Florida by Coach Billy Donovan. That’s not so unusual, but what is unusual is that Hodskins’ left arm ends at his elbow.

Before you say, “publicity stunt,” watch the video of Hodskins playing. He has legitimate skills, and he played both high school and AAU ball over the last few years. He hasn't decided yet whether to accept the Florida offer, but no matter what he decides, this young man has already done something important. He’s reminded us all of the power of determination.

Be safe, and have a wonderful weekend!

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

TruckingInfo reports that Phase Two of the new federal stopping-distance requirements for truck operators will be a “non-event.” Stronger, higher-performance brakes on certain vehicles won’t even cost much more in most cases. But like Phase One two years ago, Phase Two represents a lot of work for brake makers and truck builders.

Click through to read more. And wherever you’re driving today, please be safe!

Friday, August 9, 2013

Our hearts go out to the loved ones of the Missouri woman killed in the state's flash flooding Thursday. Reports say she was driving over a bridge when she was caught up in "rapidly rising waters." It’s a sad reminder that in addition to the other dangers of the road, we can never forget weather and the awesome power of Nature.

If you’re driving near bad weather today, please be extra careful. As a driver, you hear it all the time – Safety is #1. Please be sure to live that philosophy in every mile you drive.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Despite the old saying that “All good things must come to an end,” most of us are still disappointed when a television show we love gets cancelled. But take hope! Cancellation is not always a bad thing. Sometimes, when a show is cancelled, it results in a growing audience through DVD sales and other digital media. And a bigger audience is exactly what it takes to convince TV executives to bring back a show.

Click through to read about 12 beloved shows that returned to TV, and let us know your favorite TV show of all time. Besides TV viewing, what else has this digital world changed for you? We’d like to know! Be safe and have a great day!

52,300,000,000 … that how many gallons of diesel fuel it takes the trucking industry to keep America’s shelves stocked and things running smoothly. And that’s over 52 BILLION … with a “B”!

You can click through to see this infographic from Business Insider, who notes that “Trucks are by far the most crucial form of transport.” Amen to that!

Thanks to each one of you for the part you play in keeping this great country rolling. Wherever you’re driving today, please make Safety your #1 priority!

A ruling handed down today by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has upheld nearly all of new HOS regulations. If you’d like to read a summary of the new rules, which took effect on July 1st, click through to this article from Logistics Management.

And wherever you're driving, be safe!

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

According to the Department of Energy, diesel prices have risen 1.2 cents to $3.915 a gallon, the fourth straight increase, while gasoline declined for the first time in three weeks, falling
3.6 cents to $3.646.

Diesel prices have risen almost a dime in the past month, and Monday’s price is 11.9 cents higher than the same week last year.

Click through to read more, and wherever you’re driving this week, please remember to make Safety your #1 priority.

Friday, July 26, 2013

Have you heard about our new and improved training pay? It’s now $500 per week, and that’s just the beginning of all the things you’ll love about driving for Boyd Bros. Quality freight; Blue Cross-Blue Shield; a 100% conventional, late-model fleet … and you can take your tractor home!

To learn more about our training pay and all about Boyd Bros., please call us at 800-543-8923, or apply online at DriveForBoyd.com today!

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Today, we salute the state of Kansas and a great Kansan, Amelia Earhart, who was born on this day in 1897. Click through to read more about her life. In 1932, she was the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic. Three years later, she was the first person to fly solo on a longer flight from Hawaii to California. Then, in 1937, she set out to fly around the world. After making it more than two-thirds of the way, she disappeared in the central Pacific, somewhere near the international dateline.

It was only 19 years later, in 1956, that Dempsey Boyd started Boyd Bros., and we’ve been a driver-first company ever since.

If you’re a safe, professional driver living in eastern Kansas, we’d like to talk with you about driving for Boyd Bros. And no matter where you live, you can visit DriveForBoyd.com and enter your zip code to see all the Boyd Bros. jobs in your area … or call us today at 800-543-8923.

Be safe … and have a great day!

The Great American Trucking Show (GATS) is less than a month away. This year’s show will be at the Dallas Convention Center August 22-24.

We’ll be there in Booth #17162, and we’d love to tell you about our new and improved training pay and our big Sign-On Bonuses! Come and visit us at the show, or call us at 800-543-8923. And wherever you’re driving this week, please be safe!

Could you draw an accurate map of the Midwestern United States? Turns out that the geographic boundaries of what most Americans consider the Midwest aren't exactly clear, but you can click through to read an interesting article about this exhibit, which opens at the Boston Society of Architects this week.

If you’re a truck driver living in the Midwest and looking for quality freight; Blue Cross/Blue Shield; a 100% conventional, late model fleet; and the freedom to take your tractor home, call Boyd Bros. today. There’s also a $1,500 Sign On Bonus for experienced drivers living in parts of the Midwest. All the details are one phone call away at 800-543-8923. Be safe, and have a great Friday!

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Here’s a news spotlight on one of our Boyd Bros. hiring areas – New Jersey.

We’re happy to report some great news for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The New Jersey Redevelopment Authority recently announced a $10 million fund to provide low-interest loans for the revitalization of properties that are unsafe, underused or in foreclosure.

Richard Constable, the commissioner of the state Department of Community Affairs, said, "These projects will have an important ripple effect in these communities and will create urgently needed, safe and affordable housing for New Jersey families."

If you’re a professional driver living in New Jersey, we may have some great economic news for you – a job with Boyd Bros! Call a Boyd Bros. recruiter at 800-543-8923 to learn more.

The FMCSA has announced almost $1 million in new grants to help train veterans and military families for jobs in the transportation industry. The grants will enable colleges to increase enrollment in commercial motor vehicle training programs and provide job placement assistance for veterans and their spouses.

We appreciate the service of all you veterans, and we’re happy to see a way to welcome more of you into the Transportation Industry!

Saturday, July 6, 2013

7/5/13

Since it’s just one day after our nation’s birthday, we’re going to look at the positive side of some recent news from a company call Inrix.

Inrix compiles a monthly Gridlock Index on traffic congestion, and the bad news is that gridlock increased 9.3% nationwide from May of 2012. But the good news is that this increase – along with increased retail sales and a spike in auto sales - is an indicator of an economy that is strengthening overall.

Which part of the country do you think saw the greatest increase in gridlock? Click through to find out … and let us know what area of the country you like to drive in the most.

7/4/13

Have a safe and happy Independence Day. God bless the U.S.A.


7/2/13

If you ate at the All-American Truck Stop in Doswell, VA during the year-and-a-half that Mickie James waitressed there, you may have thought she was just another pretty face. But Mickie knew she was destined for bigger things, and after becoming a WWE Divas champion wrestler, she’s now a recording artist, too! And her trucking roots go even deeper … her stepfather “Big Wayne” (handle: Blue Goose) drove a logging truck for years.

You can read more in the latest Overdrive Online ... and let us know if you’ve ever met a current or future celebrity out on the road.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Have you talked to a Boyd Bros. driver about what it’s like to work with us? If you ever listen to Road Dog Trucking or Fox News on Sirius radio, you may have heard driver Johnny Corley saying, “We work together and communicate with each other, and as a result, we're all part of creating a successful company.”

If you haven’t heard it, tune in to Sirius and listen for Johnny and other Boyd drivers. You can also see testimonials from real drivers on our YouTube channel at the link below.

There’s a reason why we have nearly two hundred million milers … the best flatbed drivers choose Boyd Bros. Call us at 800-543-8923 to learn more!

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx is expected to be confirmed as the new Secretary of Transportation this week, according to multiple reports from Charlotte and Washington.

If confirmed, Foxx will replace outgoing Secretary Ray LaHood, who announced in January he would not be staying in Obama’s Cabinet for the president’s second term.

Foxx’s nomination cleared the Senate’s Committee on Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure earlier this month, and he reportedly received bi-partisan support.

Click through to read more, and let us know what you think about Mayor Foxx as the new Secretary of Transportation.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the national average price of retail diesel has dropped 0.8 cent to $3.841 a gallon.

Diesel is now the lowest since July 30, 2012 and has fallen 4.9 cents a gallon over the past four weeks. Still, prices are 11.2 cents, or 3%, above a year earlier, the highest year-on-year premium since Feb. 18. In late April, prices were 22.2 cents below the year-earlier price.

Diesel prices at this time last year were the lowest since October 2011.

Click through to read more, and wherever you’re driving today, please be safe!

Friday, June 14, 2013

We've added some new photos to our driver photo collection. These latest pics are of a group of new drivers during securement training with Rodney Keels and David Lashley.
Check it out at the link below!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

The final numbers won’t be out for a few more days, but according to ACT Research, the preliminary numbers for orders of Class 8 vehicles stayed strong in May, coming in almost identical to the April numbers. Do you agree that this is a good sign? As we hit the midpoint of 2013, where do you think our economy is headed?

Let us hear your opinion, and as you think about it, remember that Boyd Bros. has been the home to America’s best flatbed drivers since 1956 … that’s 57 years of putting drivers first! Call us today at 800-543-8923.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

June 6, 1944 - 69 years ago today - a great day in the history of freedom, and a day when so many sacrificed so much. Thank you to all who serve and have served, defending our freedom and the country we love.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/06/06/d-day-wwii-normandy/2395701/
The NBA finals begin tonight at 8pm on ABC, as the defending-champ Miami Heat take on the San Antonio Spurs in what promises to be one of the best NBA finals ever. Most agree that the Heat are the team to beat, but they are coming off a tough series with Indiana, while the Spurs are well-rested after breezing past the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference finals.

Click through to see the entire finals schedule, and let us know who you think will win and how many games it will take.

Enjoy the game tonight, and wherever you’re driving today, please be safe!

Friday, May 3, 2013


Every summer brings another crop of great (and some not-so-great) movies. And movie tickets are so expensive these days that it can be hard to decide which films to spend your hard-earned cash on.

This summer is no different. One of the year’s most anticipated movies – Iron Man 3 – opens today. So if you have movies on your mind, click through to read an article from KENTON Magazine with the top ten "must-see" movies of the coming summer.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013


This story will make you want to eat less fast food, for sure! Utah resident David Whipple claims to have held on to a McDonald's hamburger for 14 years! According to Whipple (and the picture shown in the article), the burger looks exactly the same as a "fresh" one.

Click through to read more about the hamburger and to find out what McDonald's had to say about the whole thing.

And the next time you're at the drive-thru, consider a salad instead - stay healthy!

Thursday, April 25, 2013


NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth, team owner Joe Gibbs, and crew chief Jason Ratcliff have been hit with serious penalties from NASCAR. According to FoxSports, Kenseth's race-winning car was discovered to have had a violation concerning the weight of the connecting rods on his car.

Click through to read more.

Friday, April 19, 2013


What are you having for breakfast this morning? If you’re like many Americans, you may struggle to keep those extra pounds off, and some of the offerings you find out on the road don’t make it any easier! Have you heard of Dunkin Donut's bacon and egg sandwich - between two halves of a glazed donut?!

Click through to read more about the most unhealthy breakfast meals in America … and learn about healthier alternatives, too.

Be safe. Be healthy. And have a great Friday, wherever you are today!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013


State lawmakers in New Hampshire, Maryland and Massachusetts, looking for ways to increase revenue and pay for transportation projects, are considering an increase in the fuel tax. New Hampshire’s would be 12 cents per gallon, phased in over six years for diesel. Some groups have held petition drives against the measures.

Click through to read more - then let us know what you think. And if you’re looking for a great job from a company you can count on, call Boyd Bros. today at 800-543-8923.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Please join us in praying for all the victims of the senseless violence in Boston today.


Thursday, April 11, 2013


The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is warning drivers about a scam to cheat them out of $350 and send them on a wild goose chase.

According to FMCSA’s warning, the scammers call CDL holders and soon-to-be CDL school graduates saying that they represent a “known and legitimate” fleet, offering drivers jobs with better than average pay and benefits. The drivers are also told that the carrier will even waive past criminal and DUI convictions, according to the FMCSA.

Click through to read more, and if you’re looking for a REAL job with top pay and benefits, call Boyd Bros. at 800-543-8923. We’re the company that the best flatbed drivers in American choose, so call us today!

Monday, April 8, 2013


If you’re a sports fan (and not from Michigan!), it’s hard to be disappointed with tonight’s NCAA men’s final - what a game! Hats off to Michigan for fighting so hard, but Louisville was just too tough, and too well-coached, in the end.

Can the Louisville women join their men’s team as champions by beating UConn tomorrow night? UConn is the only school to win both the men’s and women’s titles, back in 2004, so their women’s team will be fired up to beat the Cardinals on Tuesday. Who do you think will win?

Thursday, April 4, 2013


Whether you’re a movie buff or not, you’ll mourn the passing of Roger Ebert today. He was the movie critic for the Chicago Sun-Times for more than 45 years and won Pulitzer Prize, but he may be most admired for his courageous battle against cancer.

Click through to read about his life and work. Rest in Peace, Mr. Ebert.


More than 35 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis, or hay fever. And it’s that time of year … at this very moment, the trees are mobilizing for their first major assault of the season, bringing sneezes, itchy-eyes, and congestion.

Click through to read about how to stay outside, active and virtually symptom-free all allergy season.

And if your paychecks have been making your eyes water, too, consider the company that the best flatbed drivers in America call home … Boyd Bros. Call us today!

Saturday, March 30, 2013


Every year since 1870, New York City has thrown an Easter parade. This parade is a huge deal in the Big Apple, with many people proudly displaying their Easter Bonnets along 5th Avenue.

Click through to see pictures of some of the most flamboyant bonnets from years past ... and to read interesting facts about the Parade.

We hope you've had a wonderful Good Friday. Be safe wherever you are driving this Easter weekend.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013


If you were at the Mid-America Trucking Show last week, we hope you dropped by and visited our booth. There was a lot going on at the show, including a meeting on the afternoon of March 22, where  representatives of driver-training schools, fleets who do their own training, and professional drivers gathered to discuss a simple question: in the long run, how much safer is a driver who has been trained formally compared to one who hasn’t?

Click through to read more, and let us know if you were at the meeting and what you think about this issue.

Please remember to drive safely … nothing is more important!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013


What does your favorite color say about you? Click through to read a story from Overdrive about studies linking color choices and personality traits. Apparently, color psychology is a real field of study, and they say that nothing defines your style as much as your color choices!

It’s nice to read that our Boyd Bros. blue is the most popular color and is considered calming. Those who choose blue are conservative, loyal, dreamers, positive, visionary, and powerful. And the red in our logo is attractive to folks who are passionate, cheerful, romantic, aggressive, and enjoy attention!

Whether you believe it or not, it’s an interesting read. Let us know what you think!

Saturday, March 23, 2013


It’s here … the last day of the Mid-America Trucking show, and if you’re attending, we’d sure like to meet you! Come on by booth #65060 in the Recruiting Center and let us tell you about the best driving jobs around!

And if you’re not at the show, call our Recruiting Department on Monday morning at 800-543-8923. Either way, we believe that you’ll like what you hear!

Thursday, March 21, 2013


Tomorrow’s the big day! At 1pm, the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky will open to the public. It’s not over until 4pm on Saturday, and we sure hope you’ll come by our Boyd Bros. booth in the Recruitment Center - it’s booth number 65060.

Drop by and introduce yourself. See you there!

Wednesday, March 20, 2013


On-highway diesel prices dropped 4.1 cents this week to $4.047 a gallon, down from $4.088 last week. This was the third weekly drop since March 4, when it was $4.130.

Click through to read more, and wherever you’re driving today, be safe – nothing is more important!

Tuesday, March 19, 2013


Are you going to the Mid-America Truck Show this week? If so, please visit our booth!
Can't make it to the show? Call us at 800-543-8923!




Doctor’s advice … eat more color!

Click through to read a great article from Overdrive about the challenges drivers face in eating healthy … and getting enough exercise. As the article points out, it’s not the food so much as the inactivity. Buy a jump rope. Park a long way from the entrance of anywhere you stop. Whatever you do, get with your doctor and develop a plan that’s right for you!

If you’re interested in a healthier paycheck, call us at 800-543-8923, and wherever you’re driving, be SAFE!

Thursday, March 14, 2013


Time reports that U.S. retail sales rose a solid 1.1% in February, representing the fastest pace in five months. The retail sales report is the government’s first look each month at consumer spending, which drives about 70 percent of economic activity.

Economists were encouraged by the stronger-than-expected gain in retail sales. Some said the increase means the economy may be growing faster in the January-March quarter than they had forecast.

http://business.time.com/2013/03/13/u-s-retail-sales-up-solid-1-1-in-february/

Have you heard about Overdrive’s Most Beautiful Contest? If you’re a hard-working woman driver (or know one) who is beautiful inside and out, submit a photo and information at the link below. Overdrive reminds everyone that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and their program is for women of all shapes/sizes and ages.

Submissions can be made through March 20, and voting will begin April 1st.

Monday, March 4, 2013


March is here, and that means that spring is just around the corner. Sadly, for many of us, this means more than nice weather. It can also mean allergies!
But if you're one of millions who suffer, don’t despair! Click through for tips on how to keep your cab as allergy-free as possible.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013


We are so proud of ALL our drivers here at Boyd Bros. – especially those who have achieved ONE MILLION accident-free miles. As you can see, we have 185 million-milers, with 28 of those actually having two million accident-free miles, and two with three million accident-free miles!

We’d like to tell you more about the reasons that so many great drivers choose Boyd Bros., so call us today at 800-543-8923.


Monday, February 25, 2013


Most of you probably saw Jimmy Johnson win his second Daytona 500 yesterday, but did you movie buffs have any viewing time left over for the Oscars? It was a big night for the Ben Affleck film, Argo, which took home Best Picture. Click through to read all about the biggest night in Hollywood.

It’s not as glamorous as being a movie star, but driving for Boyd Bros. is a path that many of the best flatbed drivers in America choose. Call us at 800-543-8923 to find out why!

Sunday, February 24, 2013


Great news out of Daytona today … the two fans that were injured the worst are reported to be doing better. That makes for a great start to the day, so you race fans look forward to the start at 1:18 today.

Click through to read more – enjoy the big race, and remember that we love all you drivers and appreciate everything you do!

Friday, February 22, 2013


Blinding snow, at times accompanied by thunder and lightning, bombarded much of the nation's midsection Thursday, causing whiteout conditions, shutting down large swaths of interstate highways and forcing schools, businesses and even state legislatures to close.

Kansas was the epicenter of the winter storm, with parts of the state buried under 14 inches of powdery snow, but winter storm warnings stretched from eastern Colorado through Illinois. Freezing rain and sleet were forecast for southern Missouri, southern Illinois and Arkansas. St. Louis received all of the above — a treacherous mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain.

Click through to read more … and no matter where you’re driving, please be SAFE!


So you’ve only got a few minutes to get a workout in. What can you do in 10-15 minutes while you’re waiting for a load? Bodyweight exercises! These provide a great workout for truck drivers.
And if you’re looking to get your paycheck in better shape, give us a call at 800-543-8923!


Truckers and others fueling in Wyoming should expect to soon pay a bit more at the fuel pump. But if Sen. Larry Hicks, R-Baggs, had his way, the gas tax would have been unchanged, with the entire burden borne by truckers via a 30 cent-per-gallon diesel tax.

He cited damage that trucks do to the state’s roadways, such as Interstate 80. “Heavy truck traffic is driving up the cost to maintain our roads,” Hicks told lawmakers. Senator Charles Scott, R-Casper, agreed with Hicks. He said that truck drivers need to pay “their fair share.”

But Senator John Schiffer, R-Kaycee, pointed out that there is more to the state’s road system than I-80. “It’s a system, folks. It isn’t I-80 gobbling up everything,” Schiffer said.

Click through to read more, and tell us what you think.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013


The average price of diesel has gone up again. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the national average has topped $4.10 a gallon. That’s an increase of 8.2 cents over last week and 16.1 cents above the same week last year. It’s also the fourth consecutive week that the national average has increased.

In other news, you may have seen last week that Boyd Bros. was named the 2013 CCJ Innovator of the Year. Since 1956, through good times and bad, Boyd Bros. continues to find new ways to improve. We’d like to talk to you about becoming a part of our team, so call us today at 800-543-8923.

Friday, February 8, 2013


We are very proud to announce that Boyd Bros. has just been named the 2013 CCJ Innovator of the Year!

You can click through to read the whole story … and Boyd Bros. will be featured in a CCJ cover story later this year.

We often recognize our drivers and talk about how the very best professional drivers choose to work for Boyd Bros., and this kind of innovation is just one of the reasons why.

If you’d like to learn more about Boyd Bros., please call us today at 800-543-8923. And wherever you are driving today, please be safe!

Thursday, February 7, 2013


Our elected officials are struggling to decide where the federal budget can be cut, but at least motor carrier safety programs remain exempt from significant reductions.

Click through to read the whole story, and remember to always think Safety First!


The Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration reports that after small but steady notches downward in the last several months, the price of diesel shot up 9.5 cents this week to a national average of $4.022 cents. The price had slowly been trending down to a near year-over-year plateau, but after this week’s jump, the price remains nearly 20 cents higher than the same point in January of last year.

Click through to read the entire story at OverdriveOnline.

Monday, February 4, 2013


Trucking lost a lot of jobs during the 2008/2009 recession, but in the last couple of years, our industry has come back strong. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that for-hire trucking companies added 5,000 payroll jobs in January.

Click through to read the whole story. And if you’re a driver looking for the best job in trucking, call us today at 800-543-8923.

Friday, February 1, 2013


Feeling smart today? Take the Slate Weekly News Quiz from Jeopardy Superchampion Ken Jennings. Here’s one example:

Two Georgia men were arrested last week for allegedly stealing 26,000 pounds of what from a storage facility, in anticipation of Super Bowl Sunday?

Budweiser
Chicken Wings
49ers Jerseys
Onion Dip

Click through to take the quiz and see this answer and others from the past week’s news.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013


If you’re driving along the east coast today, please be extra careful. The Weather Channel warns of “Damaging straight-line winds, some tornadoes” during the day. Later tonight, they warn that “The squall line continues to march east from the Mid-Atlantic States into eastern Georgia, perhaps north Florida. Strong, damaging wind threat may extend as far north as southern New York, southern New England late, not necessarily associated with thunderstorms.”

Click through to read the entire warning, and wherever you’re driving today, please be safe.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013


Introducing Bruce Agee …

Six-and-a-half years ago, when Bruce Agee first became a professional driver, he was struggling (like so many drivers do) to balance hometime and a good income. We are so happy that Bruce decided Boyd Bros. offered everything he needed, including our Lease Purchase Program, which Bruce completed in July.

"Boyd understands that they succeed when you do,” he says. “So they do whatever they can to help you. They make the program easy to complete and come out ahead. It only took me three years to finish."

The engaged father of two typically runs up and down the East Coast, making it easy to get to his home in Richmond, Virginia. Unless he sees a load he just can’t pass up, he gets home every weekend, and he loves to take his family to the beach whenever he can. Bruce also likes to spend time working on cars or computers and playing with his kids.

Since 1956, Boyd Bros. has been partnering with the best drivers in the business. Call us today at 800-543-8923!

Monday, January 28, 2013


Most people would figure that truck drivers have probably heard of pretty much every kind of mechanical issue imaginable, right?

Maybe not. This story definitely falls into the category of “Weird News”!!! Click through to read about the strange problems they are having with brake lines at the Denver airport!

Be safe and have a great Monday!

Thursday, January 24, 2013


Ken Jennings (the 74-time Jeopardy winner) has written a book about classic parental cliche's: breakfast is the most important meal of the day; don’t sit so close to the TV; don’t swim right after you eat … you get the idea.

You may have heard many of these American “momisms” (such as the myth that poinsettias are poisonous), but the ones from other cultures are really interesting, too. Did you know that many Koreans will only use electric fans if a window is cracked, because leaving a fan on in an enclosed room, it’s almost universally believed, can be fatal. In Russia, some believe that if you clip your fingernails while your relatives are flying somewhere, their plane will crash!

Click through to read more about of this interesting article. And if you get tired of myths and are looking for great pay and hometime you can count on, call us today at 800-543-8923.

Wherever you’re driving today, please be safe!


Many of you may have a program called Java on your computers. Java is both a language and a platform to run websites and programs, both on the PC and Mac operating systems.

You may have recently seen some of the extensive news coverage, including statements from the United States Department of Homeland Security, regarding a vulnerability in Java that leaves millions of computers open to malware attacks and can lure online traffic to virus-infected websites.

We got this notice from Norton, but there are many good security programs on the market. Be sure to update yours to include security against the Java bug (CVE-2013-0422).

It’s also recommended that you click through and apply Oracle’s recently released security patch and make sure you are running the most updated version of Java.

Happy computing!

It's been a few days since we last posted. Did anyone find the answer to our last post? It's "therein".

Friday, January 18, 2013


Let’s give our brains a little exercise as we head into the weekend! Can you guess a seven-letter English word that contains nine other words without rearranging any of its letters?

We’ll post the answer later … after you’ve had a chance to show how smart you are!

Thursday, January 17, 2013


Here’s an interesting article from SGI’s website that offers a new perspective - a look at how the typical 4-wheeler might view sharing the road with large trucks. Here are some interesting excerpts from the article:
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The large truck is a special vehicle. Its motor is not much larger than a large car engine and yet the load it carries can be 50 or more times the weight of a car. When accelerating up to speed, truck drivers use up to 18 gear changes. Once they get into top gear, they do not appreciate having to start again. Therefore, avoid forcing a truck driver to slow down.

Large trucks will decrease speed when going uphill. You can expect truck drivers to pick up speed when going down hills to help them get up the other side.

Plan your passing accordingly. It takes longer to stop a large truck than a car, so a truck driver needs a longer following distance to be safe and in control. Do not cut in front of a large truck immediately after you have passed it.

Truck drivers have problems seeing smaller vehicles. Although they have mirrors that help them to see each side, you may not be visible to the driver if you follow too closely. (Besides, you can't see anything yourself.) Realize that in poor weather, exterior mirrors become spotted with rain and dirt, and the truck driver does not have an interior mirror. Be sure to make yourself visible. Drive with your headlights on.

The driver of a large truck or bus has difficulty turning sharp corners, particularly to the right. If the driver follows the proper procedure, vehicles facing him on the street he is entering should be prepared for the large truck or bus to enter their half of the roadway. If the large truck operator is not following the proper procedure, vehicles on his right in the street he is leaving should stay well back to avoid being crushed between the large truck and the curb. When you see a large truck or bus making a sharp right turn, give it the room it needs.

All drivers should avoid a large truck's "no-zone." The no-zone refers to the blind spot areas around big trucks, where crashes are most likely to occur. Just like cars, large trucks have blind spots on both sides, but a large truck's are considerably bigger. These blind spots can mean trouble if a trucker decides to change lanes and a car is in the blind spot. In addition to the blind spots on the sides of a large truck, drivers should be careful around the front end of large trucks.

Truckers sit up high and the hood of the cab obscures part of the road ahead. This is why when drivers in a car are passing a large truck, they should make sure they can see the entire truck cab in their rear-view mirror before pulling in front. If a car cuts in too soon, truck drivers are forced to react with little time or room to spare. Large trucks also have deep rear blind spots. A good rule of thumb is that if you can't see the large truck's mirrors, the truck driver can't see you.
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What do you think of this article? Any advice for four-wheelers that you might add?

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

The U.S. Energy Information Administration says that oil prices, which averaged $112 per barrel in 2012, should fall to an average of $105 per barrel this year … and down to $99 per barrel in 2014! Click through to read more …

http://www.thetrucker.com/News/Stories/2013/1/16/Oilpricesexpectedtofallthisyearthrough2014UStoproducemorecrude.aspx

Monday, January 14, 2013


We’ve had an early and severe start to the flu season nationwide, and many health experts are concerned. 47 states are experiencing widespread activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which also reports that this is the highest number of flu cases they've seen at this time of year in more than a decade.

Click through to read more, and please take extra good care of yourself during this time of year.

Sunday, January 13, 2013


Wow – what a finish to the NFC game! Now the Falcons will face the 49ers next week. Who will win this afternoon’s AFC battle?

-          Texans beat Patriots.
-          Patriots beat Texans.

Another day of NFL football! The Ravens and Broncos gave us a great game yesterday, and the 49ers proved to be too much for the Packers. Who are you picking in today’s NFC battle?

-          Falcons beat Seahawks.
-          Seahawks beat Falcons.

Saturday, January 12, 2013


You have to love this AFC game, no matter who you’re pulling for. How about the NFC game? Can the Green Bay Packers (11-5) whip the San Francisco 49ers (11-4-1)? Tell us what you think.

-          Green Bay Packers Win!
-          San Francisco 49ers Win!

Who are you picking in today’s AFC battle? The 10–6 Baltimore Ravens take on the 13-3 Denver Broncos at 4:30 pm eastern time. Most favor the Broncos to win by at least nine points. What do you think?

-          Broncos win a close one.
-          Broncos stomp the Ravens.
-          Ravens win a close one.
-          Ravens stomp the Broncos.

Monday, January 7, 2013


Survey question
Tonight at 8:30 pm, our Crimson Tide (12-1) takes on a great team from Notre Dame (12-0). What do you predict?
(choices)
Alabama wins in a blowout.
Notre Dame wins a blowout.
Alabama wins a close one.
Notre Dame wins a close one.