Going to Boyd Brothers

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  1. hytekrednek

    hytekrednek Light Load Member

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    Really don't count on the OD loads. Only four places I've seen us haul them from. I've been with boyd for two years n haven't pulled one yet. As far as waitin, dragon is rite. Expect some shippers n consignee to b super slow. As far as waitin a day for a load, doesn't happen to often. More so in winter months though so do expect it. Once spring hits we will b ballz out. Trust me on that one.
     
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    so being home every weekend is an option at Boyd if you are willing to accept fewer miles?
     
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    My husband is just finishing up orientation with Boyd this week! He really likes it so far! He said everyone he has met so far has been really great!
     
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    Sounds like a good company. It's hard to find one that fits
     
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    I'm goin' to start on the 17th. It sounds good except I hope they don't have 120 lb tarps like I hear exist.
     
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    I know for the agility test my husband said the heaviest tarp they had to lift was like 90lbs.
     
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    Jeff, I'm home almost every weekend when I'm not training. Depending on where u live depends on how often ur home. Boyd is a great company. I have really not one complaint. Only thing I don't like is what smoke hit on, the lumber tarp. They heavy as u know what, but the trick is to get a helpings hand or a forklift to put on trailer for u. It's not as bad as what a lot of people make it out to b. I'm thirty with bad knees n a slipped disc in my lower back n I love doin this job. It's a way of life.
     
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    Yeah that's sounds rite. The heaviest is bout 90-100 lbs. Not too bad.
     
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    hey I'm going to start with boyd on monday can you tell me a little about,and the truck they issue to new drivers. and are they running E-logs. one more thing how is the flatbed training ...if you been thur it. thanks
     
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    boyd sux this hytek is surely a great lyer boyd sux!