In this issue, much space is given to the horrific storms of April 27. Too many lives were lost
and too many people lost all they had. We offer several accounts of the storm; all from different
perspectives. We grieve with those who lost loved ones. We offer our support to those who are
now rebuilding their lives. We offer our thanks to all who have helped and are continuing to help
the many who suffered from the storms. God Bless our Boyd Bros. Family!
“IS EVERYONE
OK?”
I wasn’t completely out of the car
when I began asking that most important
Inside This Issue
question this past April 27th, when a torIs Everyone OK? ....................1-2
nado ripped through central Alabama. As
From the Chaplain ....................3
the storm continued on through
Safety ..........................................4
Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia, it
Good to Great ............................5
The Storm - Sales/Ops ............5-6
ultimately set a record for the number of
Safety Awards ............................7
tornadoes spawned for a single storm sysBenevolence Fund ......................7
tem – there was plenty of misery to go
The approaching tornado.
MPG Winners ............................7
around.
For Birmingham, the path of destruction
Trevor S. Duncan ......................8
tore through neighborhoods behind the terminal, crossing the fence on the west side, takNew Babies ................................8
ing the roof off of our building and tossing tractors and trailers across the back lot.
Elite Fleet ..................................8
Pride Fleet..................................9
Although the damage to the building and grounds continues to affect us deeply, the fact
Storm Affects Company Store ....9
that nobody here was injured during the tornado strike is an amazing blessing. Given that
Families Sustain Damage ........10
nobody was hurt, I’m happy to just be rebuilding! Many folks have been curious, so let
Road To Health ........................11
me take a moment to explain the damage. As mentioned, the roof was almost completeTripPak Q & A ..........Back Cover
ly blown off; the upstairs was rendered unusable; a variety of trucks and trailers were
tossed around the back lot; almost all vehicles of any kind sustained at least some damage; and all operations at our largest and busiest facility came to an immediate halt. But the story doesn’t stop with
the destruction.
Within a couple of hours of the strike, corporate personnel were on conference calls, some of us huddled in a
car around a cell phone (cell phone towers having been damaged or destroyed complicated communications for
weeks), making plans and picking up the pieces. In talking
with a great number of drivers over the previous few
weeks, I’ve heard a common refrain: “Had nobody said
anything, I wouldn’t have even known anything had happened. The freight kept coming.” This is a testament to the
flexibility, clear-thinking, and fast-action that went on
behind the scenes. As you’ll read elsewhere, our fleet
managers had to have a way to continue working, our
Safety personnel would eventually need a new place to
work, and Boyd Logistics, normally working upstairs in
their own area near Operations, had to have another plan.
Customers stepped up to help, providing office space, and
the bottom-line was that few of our customers or drivers
even felt the impact in their freight. We were hit, but we
were certainly not out of the game.
Immediately after the storm.
Beginning that night, work began with those who were
here to protect computers and safeguard as much
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equipment as possible. I want to personally thank each
of you who were involved. It was a late night for all of
us, but your efforts made a big difference. Although I
tried to speak to each of you, I would certainly miss
someone were I to try to list everyone by name. Your
help was the first step in recovery! Early Thursday
morning, the next day, the work continued as we tried
to take stock of our condition and make a longer-range
plan for those of us who were staying here. There were
long days, in some cases stretching on for weeks without a day off, but one of the more telling comments
during this time came from our insurance provider who
said, “Great job by the entire Boyd team. You would be
surprised how many companies in similar circumstances sit around and wait for someone to tell them
what to do.”
No single person could have carried this off alone.
This was a combined effort from people in Operations,
Maintenance, Sales, MIS, Admin, and others, working
together to develop a plan and smoothing-the-wrinkles
so our trucks could keep going.
We now have two modular office buildings to service Safety and Orientation and we are using the offices
downstairs to house our fleet managers and Logistics
folks as rebuilding goes on upstairs. WTI is letting us
use some of their space as well, so we can continue to
provide the Absolute Best Service, even while attention is also focused on making our terminal even better
during the rebuild. I look forward to unveiling some
improvements and updates (some planned before the
storm, others thrust upon us because of the storm). In
the meantime, I was proud to raise our flag after the
storm, and it continues to wave - showing that we’re
still here, and stronger than ever! Thanks for your
prayers, and your hard work.
Steve Bredigkeit
The flags are flying - we
are still here!
Trailers were tossed around.
Clean-up on the second floor.
Artie Taylor working on roof clean-up.
Many thanks to Boyd Associates and individuals
who contributed to the Boyd Bros. Storm Relief
Fund. All these funds will be distributed to
Boyd Associates who were directly impacted by
the recent storm.
View of roof damage.
Sales – 1-800-633-1502
Jesus Calms the Storm
The tornados of April 27, 2011 will go down in history
as one of the deadliest series of storms ever. Over 300 people were killed across seven states, and thousands of homes
and businesses were destroyed. People’s lives were changed
forever. Scores of Boyd Bros. employees had damages or
personally knew someone who had damages. In the days
ahead, there will be other storms, and those who survived
these storms will certainly reflect back with a certain
amount of fear.
It would be great if we never had to face another storm,
but that simply isn’t the case. Storms have occurred since
the creation of the earth, and they will continue as long as
the earth remains. In speaking with storm victims, one thing
constantly surfaced: “God was with us.” That truth continues to help so many people as they cope with the rebuilding process.
One day Jesus and his disciples got into a boat to cross
the lake and a fierce storm developed that threatened their
lives. The disciples responded like most of us. Frightened
and upset, they ran to Jesus and he calmed the storm. There
is a simple truth in this story. Jesus will not only quiet the
storm, he will quiet the disciples. When you face your next
storm, go to Jesus for he is “present help in the time of trouble and he will never leave us nor forsake us.”
As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to
the other side of the lake.” He was already in the boat, so they
started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). But soon a fierce storm arose. High waves began to break
into the boat until it was nearly full of water. Jesus was sleeping
at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. Frantically
they woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you even care that
we are going to drown?” When he woke up, he rebuked the wind
and said to the water, “Quiet down!” Suddenly the wind
stopped, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:35-39
Gaylon Benton, Boyd Bros chaplain can be reached
24/7 at 877-322-2427 ext. 4036 or via email at
[email protected].
Ruth Brummitt, Driver Manager in Clayton, shares with us...
“I just got off the phone with Steve at American Cast Iron
in Lakeville, MN and wanted to share with everyone how
complimentary he was about our drivers. He said the last several drivers of ours that have come in there to unload have
been so nice and pleasant, all had a smile on their face and
were very helpful and he wanted us to know how much he
appreciates it. He said you don’t find it very often any more.”
From the Top...
As I write this, I have just come
from a long Memorial Day weekend.
Over this time I was reminded of
how much we truly have to be thankful for the items in life that truly
matter. We have the wonderful
opportunity to live in our great country. We have the opportunity to have
freedom of religion and freedom to
freely express our opinions. We all
have jobs to support ourselves and
our families. All of these opportunities and gifts exist
because of people who are willing to stand up and defend
our way of life. We may not see our military in action each
day, but we should never forget how vitally important they
are to our lives. I am thankful for all the sacrifices that are
made by our service men and women on my behalf.
Help...
For help in dealing with the aftermath of the recent
storms or any personal ‘storms’ in your life, call
the Boyd Bros. Company Chaplain, Gaylon Benton
at 877-322-2427 ext. 4036. He is available 24/7.
On to business
I am so proud of how the Boyd team responded to the
tornado damage in Birmingham on April 27th. We had several people in the building and were very fortunate to not
have taken a direct hit. The tornado hit around 5:30 p.m.
Many folks came back to the facility and worked around the
clock for days to establish a game plan for operations, save
equipment, and re-establish power and communications.
We learned a lot; but I learned a lot about the resiliency of
our people and about the true power of a good team. Thank
you, Thank you, Thank you to those who go above and
beyond each day.
Freight shows signs of strengthening, but there are
some fundamentals in our economy that are big question
marks. Our country’s debt load and how we are going to
deal with it is one of the gravest concerns in sustaining the
long term health of our country. One thing I do know for
sure is that there are fewer trucks and trucking companies
on the road, so, capacity should be tight for the foreseeable
future (barring any major event).
Thank you for everything you do to make our companies
stronger. Please keep safety a focus in everything you do
at Boyd.
Chris Cooper
Driver Recruiting – 1-800-543-8923
Safety Department News
CSA 2010 and Roadside Inspections
Pre-trip inspections have always been important. But
now they are important and critical to drivers and companies. Any kind of write up on a roadside inspection goes
against the driver and company. Finding and repairing
straps, lights, tires, etc. will prevent a write up at the roadside inspection. A good, proper pre-trip inspection is one of
the most important tools for prevent violations.
Also remember that speeding calls attention to you as a
driver and will usually cause an inspection. Abide by the
speed limit and don’t get stopped.
Summer Heat
Summer heat will soon be here. That means hot, hot
weather. Here are some ideas to help you take care of yourself.
Heat Safety
As you know, summer temperatures in the United States
can climb above 100ºF, making heat stroke a real possibility. Heat stroke is considered a severe medical emergency, so
if you see someone experiencing the symptoms or you are
experiencing the symptoms, call 911 ASAP.
What is heat stroke? It is when the body’s cooling system, which is controlled by the brain has stopped working,
and the internal temperature has risen to the point where
brain damage or damage to other internal organs may result.
It is therefore essential to reduce one’s body temperature at
the first sign of heat stroke. Move to a cooler environment;
try a cool bath or sponging to reduce body temperature. Use
fans and/or air conditioners to cool the body. Get to a hospital as soon as possible, because if not treated, heat stroke can
be fatal in less than an hour. If working in high temperatures:
• Take caution. At the first sign of heat exhaustion, get out
of the sun or your body temperature will continue to
rise.
• Drink water or water with salt added if you perspire a
lot. Sports drinks such as Gatorade, All Sport, and
PowerAde are good too.
• Drink lots of liquids, especially if your urine is a dark
yellow, to replace the fluids you lose from sweating.
Thirst is not a reliable sign that your body needs fluids.
When exerting yourself, it is better to sip rather than
gulp liquids.
• Do not drink beverages with caffeine because they
accelerate fluid loss.
• Eat small meals and eat more often, if possible. Avoid
foods that are high in protein, which increase
metabolic heat and water loss.
James Ransom
Safety Director
Boyd Bros. and Cornerstone Church Partner to Help Storm Victims
Heath Lewis, a lease purchase driver for Boyd Bros.
Transportation, lives in Wheelersburg, Ohio but that didn’t
keep him from doing his part to help the victims of the F5
tornado that ripped through Alabama Wednesday, April 27,
2011. Heath volunteered his time and Boyd Bros. provided
a trailer and the fuel to transport supplies to the victims in
Tuscaloosa.
“Heath had the heart for it,” said Penny
Edwards, associate pastor of Missions at
Cornerstone Church in Wheelersburg, Ohio.
“He’s the one who came to us and asked to
use the church’s name, because he thought
that it would give him more of a response
than if he did it by himself. And we were
more than happy to help him.”
Heath and his wife Brandi started collecting Friday, May 20 and continued receiving items until Sunday, May 29. Kmart in
Wheelersburg allowed Heath to park the
Boyd Bros. truck in their parking lot
Saturday, May 21 as a collection point for
Tuscaloosa supplies. The trailer remained at
Cornerstone Church as items continued to come in over the next
week. Health left Ohio, Monday,
May 30 and delivered the supplies
to the Northport, Alabama distribution center Tuesday, May
31. Volunteers assisted in unloading the truck in the near
100 degree temperature.
This is just one example of how the Boyd Bros. family
came together to help the victims of the tornados that caused
so much destruction and pain.
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The Journey from Good to Great
By Rim Yurkus
In March 2006, Boyd Bros. was a good company.
Strategic Programs, Inc., a data-driven retention
research and consulting firm, had collected data from
current and former Boyd drivers from December 2005
through February 2006, and reported the data. It compared Boyd to an aggregate of 40 other trucking companies. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being perfect, Boyd
scored 3.48. The Industry scored 3.42.
On specific questions, however, Boyd scored higher
than the industry in honesty of recruiting, in leadership,
and in equipment, which raised Boyd’s profile a bit
above average. What kept them from being great were
scores on the Fleet Manager questions.
Boyd had 15-19 Fleet Managers at the time. Of
those who created unnecessarily “bad days” for drivers,
some were not aware of their impact on drivers. Once
aware of the impact of their behavior, these managers
were more sensitive and thoughtful in interacting with
drivers. Other Fleet Managers wanted to improve, and
received coaching and training to learn effective communication techniques, and make the necessary
improvements. A few managers did not want to make
the necessary changes. Boyd’s leadership, with their
focus on greatness, eventually replaced them with managers whose skills were aligned with, and committed to,
Boyd’s mission and values.
Exit interviews with drivers measured responses to
Fleet Manager questions over time. The Fleet Manager
experience became consistently professional and effective. There were fewer misunderstandings, unanswered
questions and concerns, and fewer bad days for drivers.
When treated with respect and appreciation, drivers
responded by doing their best to help the company succeed
The journey from Good to Great required commitment, persistence, and focus. Boyd Bros. Fleet Manager
scores eventually met, and then surpassed industry
scores. In 2010, Boyd was named Best Company in
North America to Drive For, largely because of their
excellent Fleet Managers.
In 2011, Strategic Programs surveyed current drivers, and found that the degree of engagement – i.e., drivers liking their jobs and feeling good about the company – surpassed all scores we had seen in trucking,
healthcare, finance, engineering, or any industry, at any
time. Today, Boyd Bros. sets the standard for excellence.
‘The Storm’ as it related to Inside Sales/Operations
by Frank Stokes
On Wednesday,
April 27, rain and
strong
thunderstorms were forecast
for
much
of
Alabama – no one
could ever have
dreamed the devasOur view when we arrived back at the tation that resulted
terminal 20 minutes after the storm hit. from these storms.
Several cities from
mid to northern Alabama were hit by
tornadoes, destroying lives, homes,
and businesses. I
The back of the yard just after
turned on the news
the tornado hit.
when I got home
from work and
immediately saw live coverage of the tornado moving
through north Birmingham. I got in touch with Wade Gunter
and James Watkins (their homes are in that area) to see if
they were okay and
if they had heard
from other Birmingham associates. Thankfully,
they were not hit
but the terminal
had suffered damage to the roof and
to some of the
equipment and cer- The back of the terminal right after the
tornado.
tain side trailers on
the yard. Several people were already there working to
move computers and equipment from the operations department on the second floor to a safe, dry, storage area since
more rain was predicted that evening.
Even though the storm struck our terminal in
Birmingham, we had to continue operations, as
there were customers and drivers beyond that area
who depended on us. That night, the decision was
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made for those Birmingham personnel who had
working
computers,
phones, and power at
their homes to work from
home; those who did not
boarded a plane for
Clayton to work from the
home office on Thursday.
Yard damage, we were very lucky That same day following
no one was hurt!
the storm, CMC Steel of
Birmingham reached out
and contacted Boyd personnel about using one of
its meeting rooms and setting up temporary operations there until operations could be restored at
the terminal. This proved
to be an excellent fit for a
short-term solution, but
much had to be done to
make it happen. Through
the help of Wade Gunter,
Birmingham fleet manThursday, April 28th brought
agers, the Boyd IT departclear skies and the clean-up
ment, and Boyd IT
was underway!
venders, computers and phones
were in place and
operational
at
CMC Steel by
noon on Friday,
April 29.
T h e
Birmingham
yard was without
The Birmingham shop employees had
power
and strewn
clean- up moving in full swing.
with
debris
from
That is part of our roof!
the storm, so our
maintenance and
fueling department
went
to
work
changing
fuel
routes to exclude
the Birmingham
facility
as a fuel and
Birmingham operations settled
maintenance
option
into our home away from home
while
securing
outat CMC Steel.
side vendors to provide the needed services and repairs. This shifting of work
from the terminal to outside vendors allowed our
Birmingham maintenance staff to focus on cleaning up and removing debris from the terminal
yard. With the yard being closed, this limited
Boyd’s ability to drop loads and recoup necessary
equipment. Through communication during business hours only, and on a limited basis, loads were
allowed to drop to
service customers
and keep some
drivers moving.
In some cases,
loads to customers
had to be dropped Back at the terminal after two weeks at
or re-consigned CMC Steel! The office on the left is the old
company store and is now home to 5
due to customers dispatchers. The one on the right is the old
closing and sus- physical room and is home to 3 dispatchers.
taining damage
from the storms themselves.
The Boyd Birmingham operations department worked
at the CMC Steel location for 2 weeks until the terminal
grounds were cleaned, power
restored, and it was safe for
everyone to return to the terminal;
they currently work from the terminal location but have relocated
from the 2nd floor of the terminal
to the offices around where the
company store was located.
As you can see from above,
you work for a GREAT COMPANY whose interest is taking care
of its people and providing a safe Steve’s old office is now
place to work. The SUCCESS of home to Wade Gunter and
2 dispatchers.
this operation is not the result of
any one person or a department; it is the result of several
departments understanding the nature of the business, the
customers
and
drivers depending
on us, working
together as a
TEAM to provide
seamless service to
all parties. Thank
you to everyone Safety’s new home away from home in
mobile trailers on the yard. We will
involved.
be conducting orientation from these
Boyd Brothers
trailers as well.
would like to thank
the staff at CMC Steel for their hospitality and the use of
their facility during this time.
Wade Gunter has provided photos of the Birmingham
terminal before, during, and after the clean up, as well as the
temporary operations established at CMC Steel.
Alan Moss sent this message to Wade Gunter
Just a small note - first of all I would like to thank everyone that
had a part in letting me work at Boyd. It has truly been a great year
working here. This is a great company to work for, truly it is. Most
of all thanks to Jeff Nathan for doing a great job; he has kept me in
order. You know Wade, I have been driving a truck since June
1996. If I could turn back the hands of time, I would have done all
my years for Boyd. Just really want to say thank you and Boyd for
having such a great company. I made history with Boyd. This is the
first otr job I stayed on for 1 year. lol Again thank u, thanks Boyd,
thank Jeff.
7779 Alan Moss
Sales – 1-800-633-1502
Boyd Bros. Scores Big In Safety Awards
Gail Cooper, CEO of Boyd Bros. and first Woman
Chairperson of Alabama Trucking Association had the
honor of presenting Safety Professional of the Year awards
to her own safety directors at a recent banquet in
Birmingham. Cecil Harris, VP of Safety at WTI Transport
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Boyd Bros.) took first place
honors and James Ransom, Director of Safety at Boyd Bros.
and three time state safety professional of the year, was runner up. Gail states, “Boyd Bros. is excited to have two of
our professionals receive the top safety awards from ATA.
I’m extremely proud of their contribution to the world of
safety and the general motoring public.”
Boyd Bros. Launches Benevolence Fund
Boyd Bros. is excited to announce that we have established a Benevolence Fund. This fund will enable us to help
Boyd and WTI Associates that are in need of assistance. We
have partnered with Corporate Chaplains of America and
established a Donor-Advised Fund with the National
Christian Foundation.
Here are the quick basics about how the Benevolence
Fund will work:
You may contribute to the Boyd/WTI fund via payroll
deduction or personal check. All contributions are tax
deductible.
For Non-Driver payroll deductions, send an email to
Jeff Hopkins with Boyd/WTI Benevolence Fund in the subject line, and the amount you wish to have deducted from
your pay each pay period.
For Driver payroll deductions, send a Qualcomm or
Peoplenet message to your Fleet Manager stating the
amount you would like to have deducted each week and
your Fleet Manager will forward those messages to Driver
Payroll.
If you would like to make a one-time donation by personal check, you may send that to Boyd/WTI Benevolence
Fund, 3275 Highway 30, Clayton, AL 36016.
At the end of each calendar year you will receive a statement from National Christian Foundation that will list the
amount of your contributions for tax purposes.
Requests for help may be made by submitting a request
through your supervisor, or through our Corporate Chaplain.
The benevolence request will be reviewed by our internal Benevolence Committee.
Contributions are voluntary and will be used to assist
Boyd and WTI Associates in times of need.
Congratulations to our Monthly MPG Winners!
These drivers receive FJ gift cards for leading the fleet during their
respective months. In order to be selected, the driver must achieve a
high MPG figure, (the highest in their respective category calculated
using accurate hub miles and gallons purchased for selected time period), have high compliance percentage, and run in top average percentage of miles.
MARCH
APU
Waymon Burks – 7325 – Dennis Westbrook
Non APU
Des Mon D Bias – 7678 – Lori Rustin
Richard Bailey looks
totally smitten holding
his granddaughter,
Mila
APRIL
APU
Gregory E Ritter – 7700 – Milton Williams
Non APU
Michael D Beecham – 7668 – Brandon Harp
MAY
APU
James D Lewis – 7912 – Paul Plavsic
Non APU
Michael D Beecham – 7668 – Blaine Craft
Gracyn and little sister,
Gabriella, daughters of
Intermodal Manager, Cory
Gillard who works from the
Cincinnati terminal. Bet they
can get whatever they want
from their daddy!!
Driver Recruiting – 1-800-543-8923
Driver named Trevor-Truck #7771
Betty Nix, Director of Recruiting, received this email
about Trevor S. Duncan - 7771. We thank you Trevor, for
being such a great person as well as a great representative of
Boyd Bros.!
Dear Ms. Nix,
First let me introduce myself, my name is Linda Wagner
and my husband is Stanley. We deliver travel trailers all over
the United States to various dealers. We are dispatched out of
Elkhart, IN. Last week on a run to McComb, MS. one of your
drivers named Trevor (didn't catch his last name), driving
truck # 7771, came to our rescue. This came about when the
pump on the auxiliary fuel tank failed to feed the truck tank
with fuel and our truck ran out of fuel. This happened on
Friday, April 15, 2011 at 5:00 PM in Jackson, MS. We were
very lucky that an exit was near (Gallatin exit) on I55 and we
were able to coast to safety. Your driver was the only person
to stop and see if we needed any help. He took my husband to
a nearby truck plaza so Stan could purchase a siphon hose and
then he brought him back to our truck and helped get the truck
started again. Trevor was an angel in disguise. We do not
know how long we would have been stranded if it were not
for him, because earlier I had placed a call to 911 for help and
no one ever responded during the length of time that we were
there. We are forever grateful to Trevor in helping us out and
we want your CEO and company to know that you have a
super person working for your company. Please pass this
information on, because Trevor deserves to be recognized for
the good deed that he did that day and he did not want any
compensation in return. He also wished us a safe trip to our
destination and return trip home. On Boyd's web site, I picked
your e-mail address since you are director of recruiting in
hopes that you will let your superiors know that they have a
great guy working for them.
Sincerely,
Linda and Stanley Wagner
Performance for the first 12 weeks
The following email was received from Walter Masters
with USG regarding Boyd's 1st quarter OTD. Our thanks
go to everyone who had a part in making this happen!
"I just wanted to send you all a message and tell you
how much I appreciate the excellent work on OTD for the
first 12 weeks of this year.
As of the records through March 27, Boyd's OTD was
99.6 %, with only one service failure, an early delivery in
Waco, TX.
This is truly an outstanding record and one to be proud
of. Please pass along my appreciation for a job well done to
those that may not get the recognition and deserved praise.
I know how difficult this is to achieve and how many
people have to work in concert for this to happen, it speaks
highly of your cohesiveness as a team.
Thanks to each of you for making our service second to
none."
Babies, Babies, Babies...
Robert Wade Gunter with his big
sister Grace.
Robert is the son of Wade and
Michelle Gunter of Birmingham.
He was born March 23, 2011 @
8:50 am. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs.
and was 20 1/2” long.
Tenley Grayce Collins
April 5, 2011 @ 7:15
Weight: 6 lbs. 15 ozs.
Length 20”
Van Ford’s new grandbaby
Congratulations to the drivers listed below who have reached their respective milestones during the months of March, April and May.
Larry D. Holden
Ronald Knox
Frank Tucker
Marcus Tatum
Daniel Russell
Joel Gaiter
Nicholas Williams
Matthew True
Timothy Copeland
Curtis Barber
Stanley Cerny
Gary Culberton
Stevie Jarrett
Terrance Walker
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Delbert Roberts
Kenneth Wright
Rickey C. Jones
Charles Cotton
Michael Dixon
Rodney Thompson
Michael Brenecki
Jason Felts
Gery Bodine
Norman Clements
Ronnie Johnson
Pride Fleets
Congratulations to the drivers listed below who have reached their respective milestones during the months of March, April and May.
200,000 Safe Miles 150,000 Safe Miles
Trevor Duncan
James Austin
Heath Lewis
Marshall Chumbley
Darrell Lainhart
Paul J. Dhermy
Ronald Grow
Jamey Brown
Keith Bumbalough
Joseph Glenn
James White
Friddie Campbell
Garry Dowless Jr.
Stephen Shields
Frank Beauford
Herbert Beverly Jr.
Earl Pecze
James Hill
Scott Gallagher
Brian Pittman
Ralph Frazier
Robert Gilman
Darold Thompson
Terry Copeland
Matthew Kassebaum
Hafstein Dewberry
Robert Freeman
Howard Adams
Ricahrd Pinkard
Gregory Ritter
Eric M. Haley
Joel M. Bren
Marcus Foster
Philip J. D’Ambrose
Terry K. Monroe
Wade McGinnis
100,000 Safe Miles
Darryl Wright
Dewayne Farmer
Derrivk Freeman
Haron Brown
Stephen Fannin
James Lockwood
Steven Ware
Des Mon Bias
Tony Knight
Andrew Walker
Ray Haga
James Perkins
Tyrone Delaney
Timothy McGrath
Danny Tucker
Jesse Christian
Kenneth Bryant
Alan Moss
Matthew Stephens
Robert Chavers
Howard Mace
Reuben Smith
Malcolm Walker
Keith Williams
Timothy Hooker
Lecarlton McGee
Marlo Ming
Kevin Allen
John Leeds
Brian K. Dyer
Brian Mouton
Calloway Barnes
Denver Stanfield
Larry G. Walsh
Marcus Edwards
Robert J. Bell
Samuel Hunter
Todd McDonald
50,000 Safe Miles
Adam Hodges
Andy Blanton
Anthony Shipp
Arnaldo-Ponce
Benjamin Schrenker
Bruce Savage
Daniel McCormick
Henry Lee
James Devary
James R. Cook
Jeremy Doss
Jimmy Dean
Joseph Galovics
Kenneth Brown
Lawrence Bird
Lawrence Williams
Lee Harris
Leon Cassady Jr.
Michael Greer
Rodregis Humphries
Steve Green
Steven Brady
Steven Currie
Yaimel Darzon
Richard Brock
Andrew Evans
Jackie Gibby
Kentrell Hallett
Robert Ward
Anthony Covington
Andy Rysls
James Stewart
Robert Chism
Dennis Fields
Chris Guillory
Jeremy Caudill
Anthony Collier
Larry Hill
Freddie Reese
Frank Kilby
James Lewis
Harward Miller
Travis Johnson
Shawn Frazier
Demetris Hurry
George Redmon Jr.
Brent Bishop
Joseph Drake
James Ferner
Micahel McLeod
William Tucker
George Szekely
John Cohen
Michael Rollins
Kenneth Williams
Rodney Duckworth
Rodney Hyatt III
Rick Oglesbee
Chet Syson
Karlandus Wideman
The following drivers should have been listed in the last newsletter for having achieved their respective goals in mileage. We
apologize that they were not listed and Congratulate them now for attaining these milestones!
200,000 Safe Miles 150,000 Safe Miles
Richard Hill
Irvin Jernigan
James Carroll
Ben Cunningham
Daniel Myhoffer
Norman Clements
Gerry Bodine
Kenneth Wright
Rickey Jones
Jose Rodriguez
Herbert Kilby
David Cook
John Thomas Jr.
Greg McDowell
Alston Davison
Robert Martin
Richard Fish
Walter townsend
Pavlo Sachenko
Ricky Hill Jr.
Robert Pearson
Kenneth Bell
Michael Cumbee
Herbert Garrison
Dylan Pritchard
James Borden
100,000 Safe Miles
Frank Vanderharr
Quincy Eichelberg
Frank Glaeser
Joseph Foster
James Mascarenas
John Schneider
Dewayne Hoover
Lattrell Johnson
Kenneth Norris
Antwan Robinson
Eric Rogers
David Roy
Luis Rodriguiez
Garry Johnson
Malvis Johnson
Timothy Willett
Larry Corley Jr.
Russell Geeck
Charles Southwick
Howard Adams
Gregorry Ritter
James Warren
Alvin Ogletree
Hafstein Dewberry
Joel M. Bren
Eric Haley
Richard Pinkard
50,000 Safe Miles
Maxie Robinson
Anthony Bise
Richard Ceballos
Michael Dean
Richard Brimm
Howard Mace
Chris Mivelaz
Eddie Williamson
Richard Campbell
Kenn Litzenberger
Quincy Vandusen
Lloyd Walden
Charles Aten
David Thomas
David Walton
Keith Williams
Thomas Bowden
Matthew Jones
Patrick Powell
Christopher Watts
Ryal Williams
Ken Brandenburg
Jason Ballard
Jerry Knighten
Thoeodore Landry
Brian Bailey
Perry Casteels
Francisco Gomez
John Leeds
Aaron Perez
Charles Albritton
Terry Coley
Bert Donothan
Michael Harp
Percy King
Jonathan Lewis
Chris Simpson
John Turner
Timothy Hooker
Kevin Davis
Kenneth Bryant
David Lang
Chalres Sneed
Kevin Allen
Henry Lee
Lewis Hampton Sr.
Marlo Ming
Larry Walsh
John Abrams
Shyheim Thompson
Patrick Mitchell
Storm Affects Company Store
If you’ve been in the terminal since the storm, you’ve
seen that the Company Store is no longer there! As you know,
with the damage to the second floor, everyone had to be relocated to the first floor which meant taking every space they
could find to set up personnel…including the Company Store
space.
For quite some time, having an Online Company Store
has been considered but there were lots of issues and questions to work through. The storm resolved all those issues and
questions! The only way we can offer you the store inventory now is through the Online Store. Check it out! It’s already
up and running!
To access the Company Store, go to www.boydbros.com
and click on Boyd Bros. Company Store. It will take you
directly to the online store. After that, it’s just like shopping
any other online store.
There will be a computer available to you in Birmingham
in the driver’s lounge next to the TripPak scanning machine.
It will be set to the Boyd website and you can click on Boyd
Bros. Company Store to get there.
You can use your credit or debit card to make your purchases. We are also in the process of making it possible for
you to use your ComData card. When that is finalized, a message will be posted on the Home page of the Company Store
and it will be an option when you go to check-out.
If you would rather order by phone, you may do so by calling
800-476-3167, Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 central time.
We have worked hard to make the Online Store
available to you. We hope it meets your needs and
you find it a pleasant way to shop. If you have any
problems or suggestions, call 334-775-1390 or post
on Facebook. Happy Shopping!!
Driver Recruiting – 1-800-543-8923
Worst Storms in Decades Hit Alabama
Boyd Bros. Families Sustain Damages
Wednesday, April 27, 2011, the deadliest series of storms
in almost four decades hit north central Alabama.
Birmingham was one of the heaviest damaged areas, and
Pleasant Grove was nearly completely destroyed. Several
Boyd Bros. employees sustained damages to their homes and
automobiles. Jack Donaldson, a ten year employee of the
safety department totally lost his home in Pleasant Grove.
In a recent meeting with Gaylon Benton, the Boyd Bros.
chaplain, Jack shared openly some of the difficulties he and
his wife Pat endured. In his own words Jack describes what
it was like when the storm swept through the Birmingham
suburb. “We went down into the basement when we heard the
noise. Some people say that tornados sound like a train, and
it did – an awful big train. We went into the bathroom and
shut the door. About that time, the wind was blowing through
the house, and ripping everything. I put myself against the
bathroom door hoping nothing would come in where we
were. Unfortunately, the wind came from above and blew
down the bathroom wall. We believe that God looked out for
us because we could have easily been killed.”
Jack continued to describe what it was like moments after
the storm destroyed his home. “Something hit me in the face
and knocked me out. When I came to, rain was hitting me and
I was looking into the sky saying, ‘please, Lord, don’t let anything come flying by.’ Nothing came by, and I used a two by
four to pry myself free from the debris. Pat was under a bunch
of rubbish, and the neighbor came over to help her get free.”
Six weeks after the storm, Jack seems to be doing well.
Again, in his own words he describes where he and Pat are
now. “It’s easier to talk about it today than it was six weeks
ago, and to do it without tears coming to my eyes. We are
doing fine, and we know that everything is going to work out
for the best. You never know how many friends you have
One of the greatest obstacles facing storm victims is the
tremendous cleanup process. Jack recounts how so many different people came to help them. “Several youth from my
son’s church were the first to come and help us. A group from
North Carolina and Virginia came and helped for two days.
While helping me, they noticed that our bibles where wet and
destroyed by the storm. Each member of the team personally
signed a Billy Graham bible and presented it to Pat and me
before they left. Another day a group from Mt Olive Baptist
Church came by to help, and recently, my son told me about
a total stranger who came by and just started helping. Lafarge
from Bessemer, Alabama sent two front end loaders and several of their employees out to clean things up. They hauled
the debris away at no cost to me.”
Finally, Jack took a moment and shared some of his plans
and final thoughts. With difficulty, he said, “Pat doesn’t want
to go back to Pleasant Grove and see all the destruction. It is
difficult realizing that your kids and your grandkids played in
that yard, and that isn’t going to happen again. We are looking for a house that isn’t far from Boyd Bros. We have looked
at houses until we are tired, but we just believe that everything
is going to be great.”
To the volunteers, friends, and family Jack wants to say
thanks. “You will never know how much you touched me. I
love you all and wish I could give every one of you a personal ‘thank you’.”
Jack’s house.
Jack with the youth group from First Baptist of Pinson.
until something happens to you. I have had people call that I
didn’t even know, and come by and offer to help.”
Storms and difficulties have a tremendous impact on us.
Jack took a few minutes to talk about what he learned. “Out
of everything that is bad, something good develops. We
learned how many friends we have and what kind of company we work for. We learned to appreciate people. Pat and I
often talk about how much people did for us. I
recognize other peoples’ hardships quicker, and I
relate with them and what they are going
through.”
Ladies from NC and VA presented a Billy Graham Bible to
Pat and Jack.
Sales – 1-800-633-1502
Miles4Miracles
On May 14th Boyd Bros, Clayton, AL put
their walking shoes on again this year for
the Children’s Hospital of Alabama. Just
two weeks after the storms blew across
Alabama, people from our community gave
up their Saturday morning to come out to
show support. The 5k was held at Clayton’s
Municipal Airport. In addition to great
exercise, participants enjoyed camaraderie, drinks and snacks donated by
sponsors. This year’s
Miles4Miracles 5k raised
$4600 for Children’s
Hospital of Alabama. The
money was raised from
sponsor donations and the
sale of event t-shirts.
Boyd Bros. would like to
thank everyone for their
contributions in making
the walk a huge success!
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view your BlueCross coverage info, claim
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Register for myBlueCross
at www.bcbsal.org
Wouldn’t it be great to exercise in the
mountains of Montana!
Julie Candler(l) who works in Boyd
Logistics out of Lolo, MT has the good fortune to do just that. She gets together with
her fitness group (shown here) each week to
do all sorts of fitness activities around
these mountains. The group made this walk
from the flat land below in 45 minutes carrying two 8 lb dumbbells each.
Keep yourself healthy
so you can stay on
the road
• Stock up your truck with healthy food
and water
• Buy enough fruit for 2 or 3 days like
bananas, strawberries, apples & other
fruit.
• Your body needs protein to maintain a
healthy blood sugar level and keep you
full
• Eat vegetables, they provide essential
nutrients
• Don’t eat greasy unhealthy food
• Get out of the truck and stretch
and walk when on a break
Driver Recruiting – 1-800-543-8923
...NOTICE...
TripPak Paperwork Questions and Answers
Boyd Bros. now offers in cab scanning along with terminal scanning. Many of you have questions about your
paperwork and how the new process works.
1. Can I scan my logs and receipts in the cab of my truck
or at a truckstop? YES
2. What should I do with the scanned logs and paperwork? Place the logs in the envelope with the scanned bill
of ladings and drop it in the SCANNED PAPERWORK
drop box in the terminal on your next trip thru.
3. How do I know if my documents were transmitted?
You are provided a confirmation number each time you
transmit your documents. Keep up with the confirmation
number for each transmission along with the trip #’s for the
paperwork sent. Make a note of everything you put in the
envelope. If you have a problem you can provide the
information needed to resolve the problem.
4. What do I do if my driver manager contacts me and
tells me I have missing logs and I know I scanned them
with some of my bills? If you can provide the confirmation number we can look at the documents you sent and
track them from that point.
5. Can I look at the scanned documents to confirm that
they are clear? Yes, go to TRIPPAK.COM select PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS, select DRIVER VIEW. Enter your
confirmation #. You should see your scanned documents.
If you can’t see them we can’t either. You should rescan.
6. Can I use TripPak Mobile Scan? NO. We have had
difficulty reading the logs and bills of ladings using Mobile
scan. We want to ensure that your pay is not held up due
to this. Therefore we cannot accept images from Trippak
Mobile Scan.