Did you watch Olympic basketball today? Team USA set a record for most points scored (156) in an 83-point win! How do you think this year’s team compares to the Dream Team of 1992? Let us know, and if you’d like to learn more about the best team in the flatbed business, call us at 800-543-8923.

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!