Going to Boyd Brothers

My husband is just finishing up his last week of training in Brimingham this week and will get his own truck when he gets back! So far Boyd has been a great company! His last week out w/ his trainer, my grandma died and Boyd made sure to get him home in time for the funeral! No questions asked!! I was prepared to get him a copy of death certificate or anything else I thought they would want but they didn't! In fact they told my husband that if they couldn't get them a load back to Cincy they would put him on a bus to get home!! I think they are a great company so far and so does my husband!

 

wished they allowed doggies Maybe i would give them a shot.
Are their trucks automatic, super 10, or just 10? What do they haul? Do they haul to Canada?

 

In my orientation....One guy had a recent DUI another had a abandonment on his DAC. One other was missed too much had to go home. Another failed the drug test. Two others failed the road test. These numbers are a fact. Plus add one person in the future that might get fired and one or two that quit because they don't like trucking or flatbed. Thats 9 right there. Me speakum fact... ugg

 

Ok, so ur class had a bad percentage. They're allowed from time to time. I can say that if ur doin drugs or u can't drive u shouldn't b on this industry anyways. Either way, as long as ur clean u won't have a problem at boyd. I know most classes r passing most students. I try to keep tabs on them since I train. By the way, how many started in ur orientation?

 

Well im drug free & consider myself a good driver, so hopefully I shouldnt have any problems in orientation! Need to brush up on my pre trip skills incase they want me to demonstrate!

 

No pti required. Just remember two numbers, 1000 n 1250. 1000 rpms for low side n 1250 for high side. N no, absolutely no down shifting until needed. Coast in gear to stop sign or light. David will tell u n than give u driving test. N another thing, spread axle don't back up like a van trailer. Just take ur time. N when u do driving test u will have to set up for a straight line back. Remember to get out n look before backing.

 

I agree 100% If your hireable (is that a word?)...they want you. If you have problems they dont. We had 9 in class in Cinn. 4 went with trainers.
I really like this company!

 

Man are you right about not backing up the same. They steer on there own if you stop while in a turn then back up. Also it depends where the load is too. It seems to back up different every time.

 

Ain't that the truth. U will get the hang of it soon. Just challenge urself. When u r on ur own go to trk stop n challenge urself in gettin in tight spots while the trk stop isnt full. I try to back at least ten times a day to stay refreshed. N I've been doin it for four years now. Well u gotta keep me posted through final week n get that trk num when u get dun. I gotta run for today. B back on road round midnite heading to Norfolk, VA. Have a blessed day n rest of ur weekend smoke.

 

so diet Pepsi, lol, how'd ur husband do in birmingham?? N what trk num he get?? I'm also glad Yall r happy with boyd. N I say Yall cause it ain't just him out here. takes a good woman to put up with this stuff. I got one as well. Hope it continues to work out for u guys n Yall stay Blessed here with boyd. Got any questions bout anything just shoot.