Tag: Boyd Bros.

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Guaranteed pay: The promise for company drivers, small fleets
Guaranteed-minimum plans born in more recent years, though, have generally higher minimums but how do driver preferred to be paid? Details and more info here.
July 4, 2018
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Another carrier moves toward salaried driver pay structure
In addition to an annual salary, drivers will still have the opportunity to earn more compensation and bonuses. More on the new salary structure on Overdrive.
May 21, 2018
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Milan, Boyd Bros. announce driver pay increases
Milan says it will pay experienced company drivers between 40 and 50 cents-per-mile, resulting in annual earnings of $60,320 to $73,320, based on 2,500 weekly miles. Boyd Bros. drivers, beginning Feb. 27, will receive a 2 cents-per-mile bump in pay.
February 12, 2018
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Boyd Bros. offering $10,000 sign-on bonus for owner-operators
The company is offering a $14,000 sign-on bonus for experienced flatbed CDL-A holders who join the carrier as company drivers before the end of the year. Owner-operators and lease/purchase drivers are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
October 30, 2017
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Flatbed fleet raises company driver pay
All Boyd Bros. company drivers will receive an additional 4 cents per mile for all loads. Additionally, all company drivers, as well as students who graduate from the Boyd Bros. training program will receive a $900 weekly pay guarantee.
September 7, 2017
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Payday
Carriers chase after a diminished pool of owner-operator candidates with higher pay, bonuses and more compensation options.
October 1, 2011
Flatbed owner-operators enjoyed higher rates of pay and net income during the spring, thanks to increased freight demand in a segment where many operators had left the business during the recession.
Business
Choosing a Carrier
When you consider moving to a new fleet, look beyond bonuses and other come-ons.
April 1, 2011
Before signing with a carrier, Karl Phares has a date with the U.S. Army in Iraq.
Business
Boyd Bros. recognizes driver achievements
Clayton, Ala.,-based flatbed carrier Boyd Bros. Transportation announced company awards for drivers, recognizing their work for 2010.
March 15, 2011
Business
Double time
Owner-operator teams are in demand as fleets dangle top rates and sign-on bonuses to movehigh-value, time-sensitive loads.
September 1, 2010
Butch and Dora Colvin drove team for 18 years before retiring this year. Dora says treating co-drivers kindly is the first step in fostering a successful team relationship. “All of us are short tempered every now and then, but you have to just stop and think about what you’re saying,” she says. “A quick apology sure beats having someone upset with you.”
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