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Do you plan to make any New Year’s resolutions? Tell us your personal goals for 2013!

Save more money.

Lose weight.

Be more organized.

Other.

It’s been 86 years since Little Rock had a white Christmas like what it was hit with this year. Now the same storm that hit Little Rock and the southern Plains is slamming the Northeast.

No matter what kind of weather you’re driving in, please be safe. Stop if you need to and remember that nothing is as important as being here for a safe and happy 2013.

May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace,

The gladness of Christmas give you hope,

The warmth of Christmas grant you love.

Merry Christmas from your friends at Boyd Bros.

Freight volume is up. The ATA has released their seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, and it’s up 3.7% in November – the first increase since July of this year, and up 1% over November of 2011.

If you love steady freight, regular hometime and a company that LOVES drivers, call Boyd Bros. today at 800-543-8923.

What is your favorite part of the country to drive in?

Midwest

Northeast

Northwest

Southeast

Southwest

We are very proud to be participating in the Wreaths Across America Project. Thank you to everyone involved …

Have you read about the dangers of sleep apnea? A recent study from Australia found that 41% of truck drivers there have obstructive sleep apnea. If you suffer from these symptoms - excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, episodes of breathing cessation during sleep, abrupt awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath, awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat, morning headache, difficulty staying asleep, or attention problems – you should be checked for sleep apnea.

Not everyone is as lucky as Barbara Smith-Schafer from England … her pet parrot wakes her up when she has a spell of sleep apnea! You can read more here.

Wherever you are today, have a great Thursday, and be safe!

Time for another "this day in history." Today in 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the Constitution. Pennsylvania was the first large state to ratify, as well as the first state to endure a serious Anti-Federalist challenge to ratification. You can learn more here.

If you’re a top flatbed driver living in Pennsylvania, call Boyd Bros. today at 800-543-8923.

When Bruce Agee first became a professional driver six-and-a-half years ago, he found himself struggling to earn a good living and still have time at home with his family.

Bruce is now a successful owner operator who’s found the perfect balance of work and hometime, thanks to his own hard work and the Boyd Bros. Lease Purchase Program. Click the image below to read more about Bruce’s journey.

Congratulations Bruce!

Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. We want to thank all who served then and all who serve now.

BOYD BROS. ACQUIRES MID SEVEN TRANSPORTATION

Purchase expected to increase resources and opportunities for clients and drivers

December 4, 2012 (Clayton, Ala.) – Boyd Bros. Transportation, one of the Truckload Carriers Association’s 2012 Best Fleets to Drive For, recently acquired Mid Seven Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa. This major acquisition reinforces the company’s standing as a leader and quality employer in the trucking industry. Miller Welborn of Transport Capital Partners was the advisor on the purchase.

“We are proud to add Mid Seven Transportation to the Boyd family of companies,” said Richard Bailey, president of Boyd Bros. “We plan to operate Mid Seven autonomously as a separate subsidiary. Mid Seven has some of the best owner operators and employees in the industry and we are especially proud of their safety and service culture.”

Boyd Bros.’ new ownership of Mid Seven is expected to provide additional resources to Mid Seven customers and new opportunities for the company’s employees and independent contractors. Mid Seven’s revenues are expected to exceed $6 million this year. The company, which uses solely owner operators, focuses primarily on the Midwest with extended lanes in the South, Northeast and Southwest. Mid Seven’s freight includes steel, machinery and agricultural equipment transported by flatbeds and drop deck trailers.

“It is exciting for me to see Mid Seven Transportation Company become a member of the Boyd Bros. family of carriers,” said Jeff Simpson of Mid Seven. “Both companies have long histories of operating with integrity, commitment to customer service and placing a high value on their employees and independent contractors.”

We’re so proud of all our Boyd Bros. drivers. Today, we’d like to introduce Nathan Davis. Even though Nathan is in his first year of driving professionally, he’s already shown that he’s an excellent driver with a long, safe and productive career to look forward to. We are proud of you, Nathan, and we appreciate all you do!

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What’s in a name? Any idea what Sophia, Emma, Olivia, Aiden, Jackson and Ethan have in common? According to a survey from Babycenter.com, they are the top three girls’ and top three boys’ names for 2012.

Think about the importance of a good name the next time you consider driving for a new company. Since 1956, the Boyd name has stood for a company built on treating drivers right. We’d like to tell you more. Call us today at 800-543-8923.

http://www.babycenter.com/top-baby-names-2012