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Boyd Road Test

Discussion in 'Boyd' started by w4cdw, Mar 26, 2013.

  1. Mar 26, 2013 #1
    w4cdw

    w4cdw Light Load Member

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    Well I am heading to orientation on 4/1. Had a question about the road test. Spoke to a trucker from another flatbed company (one I was interested in) and discovered this person used to work for Boyd. He like the company blah blah, but told me alot of people fail the road test. The reason he says is Boyd does not want you downshifting unless absolutely necessary. He tells me they don't want that because it uses too much fuel. So instead he tells me to "coast" in gear to a stop with or without the clutch engaged.

    So was he feeding me a line of bull? I mean I was taught to downshift to a stop, not to coast (out of gear out of control). Any help would be nice, thank you guys!
     
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  3. Mar 27, 2013 #2
    Jonrulerofearth

    Jonrulerofearth Light Load Member

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    Stay calm and listen to the person in the passenger seat. do what they ask and all should work out. when comming to a stop, stay in gear & down shift as the speed and engine call for it. In other words, do not down shift to slow down, use the brakes and shift properly. This will save fuel. Good luck
     
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  4. Mar 27, 2013 #3
    MiFamilyGuy

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    That's good info to have. I got a pre-hire from them. Trying to decide between Boyd and Tandem.
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2013 #4
    rda2580

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    Both sound like good choices keep posting so we know how it goes for you and the offer for starting out.
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2013 #5
    MiFamilyGuy

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    Boyd offered .43/mile plus tarp pay and fuel bonus. Tandem offered .42/mile and didn't specify tarp pay or fuel bonus. I actually took a local job pulling various farm products. I'll be using my tanker and doubles endorsements. It's worth a try to see if I can pay the bills and come home to my family at night. If it doesn't work out I'll probably go with Boyd because they have the cheaper insurance premiums and coverage starts after 30 days.
     
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    rda2580 Thanks this.
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