maverick vs boyd

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by logans, Feb 20, 2013.

  1. logans

    logans Light Load Member

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    Im looking into both companies and have talked to a guy which drives for boyd but had worked for maverick prior. I think maverick might pay a little more but he said they double tarp everything. Im really having a hard time deciding. Read post that boyd is hard to get you home but mavericks miles vary. HELP me please!!
     
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  3. WRIGHTRACING

    WRIGHTRACING Heavy Load Member

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    You're in Cookeville TN, home of Averitt who runs flatbed too. Why not them?
     
  4. jimvrg

    jimvrg Medium Load Member

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    boyd is a good company if you like slow trucks,they also tarp 90% of there loads,they say if you live in the right area they can get you home weekends,good luck with your decesion
     
  5. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    I personally would choose Maverick over Boyd. No offense to any Boyd drivers, but the majority of the ones I meet have no clue what's going on half the time. And the slow trucks would drive me insane
     
  6. logans

    logans Light Load Member

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    Well I pulled the trigger and called Adam at Maverick back and said lets do it. Signed the release forms and will hear in a few days. I already got the ok from them back in May so he said it should go faster than last time and be ready to start in a few weeks after my 2 week notice. A little nervous but feel I made the right choice. Can't wait to start!!
     
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  7. WRIGHTRACING

    WRIGHTRACING Heavy Load Member

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    Both companies have slow trucks.
     
  8. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Mavericks go a little bit faster tho lol.... Plus I think the pay and home time is much better there than at Boyd.

    If you get a chance, find Sewerman on here. He's been with Maverick since dirt was shinny... He can fill you in with the ins and outs
     
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  9. jxu417

    jxu417 Road Train Member

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    Uhh.... Says who, you?? Our trucks go much faster than 95% of us actually drive them. Yeah, they don't go 85mph, but WTH would you want to go that fast pulling a 48K lb monster coil? We drive a little slower on purpose. Read the Maverick threads.
     
  10. WRIGHTRACING

    WRIGHTRACING Heavy Load Member

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    So y'alls trucks run faster than 63MPH, but the entire fleet chooses not to??? So what are y'all governed at? 65-70-75????
     
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  11. nc_rider

    nc_rider Light Load Member

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    What do you consider a slow truck? My truck runs 68. That's with Maverick. I don't need to drive and faster than that!
     
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