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Boyd Bound 05-02-11

Discussion in 'Boyd' started by M2k, Apr 18, 2011.

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  1. Apr 18, 2011 #1
    M2k

    M2k Light Load Member

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    :biggrin_25525: Ive finally bucked down after months of back and forth choosing.Picking a company is just as hard if not harder than picking a school.And i feel i made a great decision in my school as will be my first company.

    I know being a newbie fresh out of school you cant over expect.But i want the best i can get.No companies perfect and im not looking for perfect(It Doesnt Exist).I just want to deal with people who will respect you and treat you fairly.

    Boyd seems to be a good fit for me,now its up to me to perform to my best.

    I will try and document my Boyd experience in this thread as much as i can.

    I welcome any pointers or tips i can get from boyd or non boyd truckers.This site has been a blessing :biggrin_25514:,it helped me to see behind the scenes of trucking and helped prepare me for things to come.Im ready!
     
    M2k, Apr 18, 2011
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  3. May 8, 2011 #2
    cruisecontrol

    cruisecontrol Medium Load Member

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    Hey, how did your week of orientation go? Your starting the yard securement training next?
     
    cruisecontrol, May 8, 2011
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  4. May 8, 2011 #3
    M2k

    M2k Light Load Member

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    Not Quite,had a few setbacks.....

    First something came up and i had to reschedule for the 9th or tomorrow,then the tornado hit Alabama and damaged Boyds facilities :biggrin_25513:so they called me and rescheduled my orientation for the 16th.The recruiter said they should be back on track by then,but if they are not, i will go to cincinatti.

    So i have one more week ..................
     
    M2k, May 8, 2011
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  5. May 8, 2011 #4
    cruisecontrol

    cruisecontrol Medium Load Member

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    I havent been by the terminal in B'ham to see the damage first hand, but I looked at the pics on facebook. Cincy wouldn't be a bad deal. Smaller class, smaller terminal and there are still places well within walking distance of the hotel. Hang in there, it'll be worth the wait, and besides, there is a 90 percent chance you'll probably have to go to Cincy anyway to get a truck.
     
    cruisecontrol, May 8, 2011
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  7. May 9, 2011 #5
    M2k

    M2k Light Load Member

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    I didnt know they had a facebook page,thanks!I went and looked at the pics.
    I actually called the recruiter and requested to go to Cincy if they werent ready.I was born in Cleveland and havent been there in at least 5 years,Ohio is my second home.Does Boyd do alot of runs to cleveland?
     
    M2k, May 9, 2011
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  8. May 9, 2011 #6
    cruisecontrol

    cruisecontrol Medium Load Member

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    I dont know about any customers in Cleveland...Ive been through there quite a few times in a Boyd truck, but I cant recall ever picking up or delivering there. Now that I think about it, Cleveland is probably the only city on the east coast that I haven't been into, ever. lol..You could ask on their FB page, sure someone at the office could tell ya.
     
    cruisecontrol, May 9, 2011
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    M2k Thanks this.
  9. May 9, 2011 #7
    M2k

    M2k Light Load Member

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    Heard from my recruiter today and she confirmed my orientation in alabama for monday,everything is set.Looking forward to the experience.
     
    M2k, May 9, 2011
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  10. May 10, 2011 #8
    Rob G

    Rob G Light Load Member

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    I just left PTL pulling van for a year and a half and I'm considering going to Boyd orientation on the 16th. Pulled reefer, containers, and oversize steel for a while and pulled general flatbed for Hornady for about 3 years. The pay we discussed at Boyd sounded good to me but I can't seem to get a straight answer from them about hometime or idletime. Any input on that would be great. Thanks, God bless and be safe.
     
    Rob G, May 10, 2011
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  11. May 10, 2011 #9
    Rob G

    Rob G Light Load Member

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    Well, .41 cpm is hard to turn down so here I come. Orientation set for Monday May 16th 2011 in Birmingham, AL.

    Another joy filled Greyhound trip
    But I guess from Mobile to B'Ham won't be near as bad as Mobile to Paducah,KY
     
    Rob G, May 10, 2011
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  12. May 17, 2011 #10
    hytekrednek

    hytekrednek Light Load Member

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    M2K n Rob, just wanting to see how u guys r doin. Hope ur enjoying orientation with David. Hehe. I've been here almost two years now n also train for Boyd. Get through n over the BS n you will enjoy ur job.
     
    hytekrednek, May 17, 2011
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