Thanks for the in-depth look at the trucks never seen it done like that and of coarse every situation at these companies is different… I spoke with Blair on the phone they wouldn’t tell me the trucks they had available but you want me to come to orientation and find out now that’s “stupid gone crazy!”😂 the one thing to me it seems they take more you said you get 65% and the payments on just the truck is higher $890 a weeek but if you can still make money it seems like a good path to ownership in a short amount of time ( and I’m not trying to be negative) I’m in a lease situation myself with a 2020 kw , $700 a/wk…on truck itself and total base expenses, including truck payment escrow etc.. fuel not included is $1091 a/wk… for 2 yrs, I do have the ballon so I’m not looking to buy the truck I’m just leasing it only saying all this to say there are so many different situations and I like the fact that you put all the details out there many people don’t do that and you really need all the facts in order to make a good decision and the companies have you come to these orientations knowing that they are not telling the driver all the facts which contributes to the high turnover rate and lack of driver retention so shot out to you Bro for going into detail like that
Have you done leasing before? I have a friend who works there now. He has to be company for 6 to 8 weeks before going to leasing. If you haven’t leased before you have to do 6 to 8 weeks before you start leasing
Yes I’ve leased before as well as had my own auhority. I been hearing people say that a lot lately so it must be a new rule they put in place. I’ll go by the terminal soon and see if I can get an interview with someone that I can post
Got a question for you brother. First things first I appreciate your time and information you’re putting out there for the rest of us drivers. I’m looking at Boyd Bros LP and CRST LP. CRST pays 70-75% of the linehaul+100% Fuel Surcharge+Tarp fees….-Minus- the weekly fixed expenses:::occupational and bobtail ins, truck payment, trailer rent, permits, registration, bond, transflo, qualcom, securement equip, equip ins, maint, and fuel……All of that gets taken out of your weekly total settlements of 75%(they’re claiming drivers still make $2000-$2500 net after all of that)……..With all that being said my question is the about 65% of the settlement Boyd offers…Are some of those fixed expenses already being taken out and that’s why it’s only 65%? Or do you get the 65% and then they still take all of those fixed expenses out?
Without owning the truck, you get only 65%, if you paid the lease off or bring in your own truck, then you get 70%. If you became a trainer, then you get an additional 5% on both those amounts so 65 to 70 or 70 to 75%. Fixed expenses are about the same usual ones you mentioned except you don’t pay a trailer rental fee with Boyd. No balloon payments on any of their trucks. But yeah for the most part, unless the amounts you pay for the fixed expenses are different, it’s typically the same across most programs.
@@LoveandLifeLLC Thank you for the quick reply. I’ll give boyd a call and see whatsup. Kinda sucks I’d have to be a company driver for 6 months but the end goal is to be my own boss so 6 months is nothing in the long run💪🏾
They train students to get their CDL if needed and as far as leasing, they require 6 months experience. Yeah freight is not what it should be right now everyone but summer is a good time for that bed so things are about to pick back up
Wow you could be a truck salesman Bro What is the overall condition of these used trucks before they go on the road? You’re putting a lot of emphasis into that warranty to keep them running. More down time for repairs not much revenue for the payments With freight volumes soft in an election year now may not be the time to buy a truck. (My opinion)
Is there ever a right time 🤷🏽♂️😂 but seriously, as far as condition of truck, that’s above my pay grade, but most trucks that they lease out are between 2 to 4 years old, mileage between 150,000 to 430,000 I’ve heard at most. Some have warranties, some don’t. But as far as my truck, it was well maintained. Of course election year can be crazy for freight but some people spend their whole career waiting on the “right time” that’ll never come.
I live in Bham. I drove over there. Talked to a few office guys about leasing. And then at the very end. Told me had to do company first And I have many years exp flatbed. .
That’s crazy because I had 6 yrs driving experience but no flatbed experience and I was able to lease Day 1. This must be a new thing they just started doing
I don’t care to make a boatload of Money due to my lifestyle being pretty simple. 2k-3k a week will be fine as I don’t have any kids and not married. Just wondering if I were to do a lease on purchase for a company, what would you guys recommend?
I’m the same way. I know I ain’t gonna get rich out here and neither am I trying. As long as I can take care of my family and have fun afterwards then I’m content
@lil_wooddale44 yeah simply cuz their lease is short, no balloon payment and it’s not hard to make what you need to take care of home and have fun. But that’s my experience. I don’t have any complaints. Yeah they are somewhat of a beginner company for flatbed but I only have 1 year or so left in my lease so I’m almost done 😎
@@LoveandLifeLLC that’s dope bro! You at the finish line, finish strong! I noticed you said you’re down South, I live in California so I’m not sure that would disqualify me but if you have a recruiter or someone I can reach out to, that would be great!
Hello. I read through all the comments & didn't see this addressed. The 65% of revenue for lease drivers & 70% of the hauls plus 100% of the fuel surcharge for owner operators is clearly listed on the website. Do lease operators also get 100% of the fuel surcharge & 65% of the haul or is it 65% of everything? Thanks.
Lease drivers get 65% of the haul and 100% of the fuel surcharge. Drivers who brought in there own trucks or paid off their lease get 70% of the haul and 100% of the surcharge as well
@gsxr1189 $1281 is my total fixed costs as of now. That will drop by $100 once I pay off my escrow account. Fuel discounts are the best at Loves and it’s not set amount. Varies depending on where you are
Yes they do. Kids have to be at least 10 but I’ve seen people who the younger kids with them . Can’t remember the count for the passenger insurance but it’s really cheap
@@LoveandLifeLLC Man that was fast. I’m in talks right now with recruiting about jumping ship at my current carrier and coming to Boyd. Bored with pulling vans. Learned the old school way of trucking so that 3rd pedal is a must for me. Thanks. Should be headed that way in a few weeks time. Keep the shiny side up.
Appreciate the shoutout, hopefully we can get together and make a video. Quick question though, recruiting says their trucks come with APU's but none of those trucks have APU's.
Definitely we can collaborate one of these days and yeah I’ve seen a few that have them but I think those are company trucks. I’ll try to get a 2nd opinion on that
All the newer trucks have apu's which mostly are company trucks. Frank told me right now they aren't converting any company truck to the lease fleet right now due to the number of trucks already in the lease fleet. I haven't seen any 2020 or older boyd trucks with a apu. Now I have seen some of the older Hornady trucks with them though
Yes you pay for your fuel using their fuel card. Their biggest discount is at Loves and it varies but they also use Pilot and Flying J but it’s less of a discount
I have an LLC and a DUNs # But I have nothing established on it. My truck loan didn't count because it was a lease purchase and I haven't been able to get approved for any business loans.
You can make that during the summer cuz that’s when rates are at their highest for flatbed but right now, 2k is possible but not super realistic to make 2k-2.5k every single week at this moment
Brand new truck from dealership no money down on your own great credit will run you on average $4200 a month for truck payment. So NO… a $3500 truck payment isn’t excessive.
Most of the kws are paccar, all those blue kw company trucks have paccar all the new green blue and grey kws are paccar the new Hornady and central Oregon kws are all Cummins x15. Every international I've seen have a x15 in them. And the older kws that are available for lease I believe are mostly x15s but im not certain on that.
@MissJazziBri It's an easy process and easy book and go deal (load booking), no doubt, but you're overworking yourself to net a decent wage with them paying the contractor 65%. They're not contractor friendly either. They won't work on your truck, although they have shops at their limited and small terminals. I found fault in their assistance when calling about addresses, detention, or layover pay, and I had loads cancel too often without compensation. At that point, your workweek is altered too much, and JB provided absolutely nothing. Find a company offering a higher percentage and make more for less mileage on your tractor and less out of you.
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Glad to see you're doing good brotha. Continue to be blessed and stay safe out here. 🙏🏿💪🏿✊🏿
Yes sir 🫡✊🏽
Thanks for the in-depth look at the trucks never seen it done like that and of coarse every situation at these companies is different… I spoke with Blair on the phone they wouldn’t tell me the trucks they had available but you want me to come to orientation and find out now that’s “stupid gone crazy!”😂 the one thing to me it seems they take more you said you get 65% and the payments on just the truck is higher $890 a weeek but if you can still make money it seems like a good path to ownership in a short amount of time ( and I’m not trying to be negative) I’m in a lease situation myself with a 2020 kw , $700 a/wk…on truck itself and total base expenses, including truck payment escrow etc.. fuel not included is $1091 a/wk… for 2 yrs, I do have the ballon so I’m not looking to buy the truck I’m just leasing it only saying all this to say there are so many different situations and I like the fact that you put all the details out there many people don’t do that and you really need all the facts in order to make a good decision and the companies have you come to these orientations knowing that they are not telling the driver all the facts which contributes to the high turnover rate and lack of driver retention so shot out to you Bro for going into detail like that
No problem and I’m glad I could help in any small way. Overall it’s a good lease. Maybe not the best but better than most
Yes like I say if it works for you then that’ what matters everybody situation and needs are different
We met at the terminal when you were at orientation, I drive the truck wrapped in auburn bro. I guess your liking that sk8board life so far!
Yeah man that truck clean ✊🏽 I definitely like more than I thought I would 😂
@@LoveandLifeLLC preciate it bro, and yeah I’m never going back to dry van reefer flatbed is what I’m supposed to be doing lol.
@FreighthustlersLLC amen bro I be tired and sore but I’m glad I made the switch
Do they train
@@uptownfragrance6148 yes they have a driving academy and I’m a trainer myself
Have you done leasing before? I have a friend who works there now. He has to be company for 6 to 8 weeks before going to leasing. If you haven’t leased before you have to do 6 to 8 weeks before you start leasing
Yes I’ve leased before as well as had my own auhority. I been hearing people say that a lot lately so it must be a new rule they put in place. I’ll go by the terminal soon and see if I can get an interview with someone that I can post
How much a company driver can make also ops
@user-po6pw2ys9y from the guys I’ve spoken to, a good running driver is averaging $1600 or more a week depending on bonuses and other stuff
Got a question for you brother. First things first I appreciate your time and information you’re putting out there for the rest of us drivers. I’m looking at Boyd Bros LP and CRST LP. CRST pays 70-75% of the linehaul+100% Fuel Surcharge+Tarp fees….-Minus- the weekly fixed expenses:::occupational and bobtail ins, truck payment, trailer rent, permits, registration, bond, transflo, qualcom, securement equip, equip ins, maint, and fuel……All of that gets taken out of your weekly total settlements of 75%(they’re claiming drivers still make $2000-$2500 net after all of that)……..With all that being said my question is the about 65% of the settlement Boyd offers…Are some of those fixed expenses already being taken out and that’s why it’s only 65%? Or do you get the 65% and then they still take all of those fixed expenses out?
Without owning the truck, you get only 65%, if you paid the lease off or bring in your own truck, then you get 70%. If you became a trainer, then you get an additional 5% on both those amounts so 65 to 70 or 70 to 75%. Fixed expenses are about the same usual ones you mentioned except you don’t pay a trailer rental fee with Boyd. No balloon payments on any of their trucks. But yeah for the most part, unless the amounts you pay for the fixed expenses are different, it’s typically the same across most programs.
@@LoveandLifeLLC Thank you for the quick reply. I’ll give boyd a call and see whatsup. Kinda sucks I’d have to be a company driver for 6 months but the end goal is to be my own boss so 6 months is nothing in the long run💪🏾
@TeyronP be safe out here driver and do whatever makes the most sense to you ✊🏽
@@LoveandLifeLLC yessir be safe and keep grinding. I’ll see you soon
CRST lease purchase is not good right now, wait til the industry freight & rates get better
Salute 💯💪
🫡 trying to get to the money like you ✊🏽
Well the reality to that is it’s rough out here now. No matter where you at so if you’re able to be profitable now that’s good and stay where your at
Do you have to do independent xpress with them? Or can you do any other freight once you own the truck?
Once you own it, you can leave the company and take the truck wherever you want, it’s yours at that point and you get back your $$4000 escrow
How much experience do they require and are you experiencing the low freight crisis, how often do you go home thank you in advance
They train students to get their CDL if needed and as far as leasing, they require 6 months experience. Yeah freight is not what it should be right now everyone but summer is a good time for that bed so things are about to pick back up
Wow you could be a truck salesman Bro
What is the overall condition of these used trucks before they go on the road?
You’re putting a lot of emphasis into that warranty to keep them running.
More down time for repairs not much revenue for the payments
With freight volumes soft in an election year now may not be the time to buy a truck. (My opinion)
Is there ever a right time 🤷🏽♂️😂 but seriously, as far as condition of truck, that’s above my pay grade, but most trucks that they lease out are between 2 to 4 years old, mileage between 150,000 to 430,000 I’ve heard at most. Some have warranties, some don’t. But as far as my truck, it was well maintained. Of course election year can be crazy for freight but some people spend their whole career waiting on the “right time” that’ll never come.
And I welcome and appreciate your opinion 😎
@@ljreed8671 stay safe as well
65 percent ? Do you pay for all equipment? Trailer rental?
You don’t pay for trailer rental
I live in Bham. I drove over there. Talked to a few office guys about leasing.
And then at the very end. Told me had to do company first
And I have many years exp flatbed.
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That’s crazy because I had 6 yrs driving experience but no flatbed experience and I was able to lease Day 1. This must be a new thing they just started doing
SO 880 A WEEK... what is roughly take home then??
Varies of course. My highest settlement was $2887.65 after all expenses and my lowest so far was $1158 but I only ran 2 loads that week
I don’t care to make a boatload of Money due to my lifestyle being pretty simple. 2k-3k a week will be fine as I don’t have any kids and not married. Just wondering if I were to do a lease on purchase for a company, what would you guys recommend?
I’m the same way. I know I ain’t gonna get rich out here and neither am I trying. As long as I can take care of my family and have fun afterwards then I’m content
@@LoveandLifeLLC Fasho Brother, I can respect that. So as in my situation, would you recommend Boyd Bros?
@lil_wooddale44 yeah simply cuz their lease is short, no balloon payment and it’s not hard to make what you need to take care of home and have fun. But that’s my experience. I don’t have any complaints. Yeah they are somewhat of a beginner company for flatbed but I only have 1 year or so left in my lease so I’m almost done 😎
@@LoveandLifeLLC that’s dope bro! You at the finish line, finish strong! I noticed you said you’re down South, I live in California so I’m not sure that would disqualify me but if you have a recruiter or someone I can reach out to, that would be great!
@lil_wooddale44 I’ll be at the terminal in the morning. I’ll ask around to see if they hire outta your area and let u know bruh
the 1yr 6mo lease is that because of the year of the truck
Not necessarily. A combination of stuff… year of truck, make, mileage etc…
Do they offer load boards to the LP drivers
Yes they have loads you pick from using the McCleod Anywhere app
Can you lease right away? Or do you have to ne a company driver first?
They recently changed it. Now you have to be a company driver for 2 months and earn their fuel bonus in 2 consecutive months before they let you lease
@@LoveandLifeLLC damn. That sucks. But that's not too bad. I might give them a call and see what's up. Appreciate the videos
Are u charged a maintenance fee and an escrow fee as well as the truck note weekly 😮
Escrow charge is $100 for 40 weeks. Then it stops. But yes most lease companies want you to have a maintenance account
Hello. I read through all the comments & didn't see this addressed. The 65% of revenue for lease drivers & 70% of the hauls plus 100% of the fuel surcharge for owner operators is clearly listed on the website. Do lease operators also get 100% of the fuel surcharge & 65% of the haul or is it 65% of everything? Thanks.
Lease drivers get 65% of the haul and 100% of the fuel surcharge. Drivers who brought in there own trucks or paid off their lease get 70% of the haul and 100% of the surcharge as well
@@LoveandLifeLLC Ok I see thanks. What are your fixed costs running per week & how much off pump price are the fuel discounts usually?
@gsxr1189 $1281 is my total fixed costs as of now. That will drop by $100 once I pay off my escrow account. Fuel discounts are the best at Loves and it’s not set amount. Varies depending on where you are
@LoveandLifeLLC how can I speak to you directly about boyd?
@truckermixtapes hit me up on my email at gwoodhigh03@gmail.com anytime
What is their company driver pay like? Weekly average? I’m considering them
27-29 percent, depending on experience,
@@LoveandLifeLLC thank you for the quick reply! Do you think they’d hire if my only CDL experience is 3 weeks with a trainer at a different company?
@yeedbottomtext7563 yes they will. They hire new CDL holders. I’m a trainer myself
Will they hire SAP on level 6 that all ready has return to duty status finished
I’ll have an answer for you on Monday 😎
Do they have a rider policy?
Yes they do. Kids have to be at least 10 but I’ve seen people who the younger kids with them . Can’t remember the count for the passenger insurance but it’s really cheap
Roughly about $70k thats not to bad
Yeah it’s a nice deal these days 😎
Just go buy your own truck, and lease it on, what lease purchase??
I would gladly do that if I could 😞
Do they have any manual transmissions for lease purchase?
It’s a few but like most companies, they’re phasing them out slowly
@@LoveandLifeLLC Man that was fast. I’m in talks right now with recruiting about jumping ship at my current carrier and coming to Boyd. Bored with pulling vans. Learned the old school way of trucking so that 3rd pedal is a must for me. Thanks. Should be headed that way in a few weeks time. Keep the shiny side up.
@swardfizh yes sir and wish you the best 🫡
Appreciate the shoutout, hopefully we can get together and make a video. Quick question though, recruiting says their trucks come with APU's but none of those trucks have APU's.
Definitely we can collaborate one of these days and yeah I’ve seen a few that have them but I think those are company trucks. I’ll try to get a 2nd opinion on that
All the newer trucks have apu's which mostly are company trucks. Frank told me right now they aren't converting any company truck to the lease fleet right now due to the number of trucks already in the lease fleet. I haven't seen any 2020 or older boyd trucks with a apu. Now I have seen some of the older Hornady trucks with them though
Got it. I guess I would lease an old EW Wylie truck if they have one, i know they have APU's.@@ka24det93
How often are you home?
Usually every 2 weeks by choice
Self dispatch or traditional dispatch?
Self dispatch
Do they have own load board?
Yes they do
@@LoveandLifeLLC Do they give drivers load board access & allow lease drivers to choose their own freight?
@gsxr1189 yep they do. You would use the McLeod app to book your own loads
Great video! Do you have to pay for your own fuel or how does that work? Thanks
Yes you pay for your fuel using their fuel card. Their biggest discount is at Loves and it varies but they also use Pilot and Flying J but it’s less of a discount
@@LoveandLifeLLC thank you! Safe travels!!
@@mstephens814 😎 same to you
Do they have dry van
No just flatbed and maybe a few conestogas
So you're only paying $68,000 for your truck? Must be an older one maybe I guess higher miles I'm sure?
Well it was about that much. I bought a truck from a dealership now 😎 it was a 2020 KW with 435,000 miles on it
I really wish I could get a new truck from a dealership with my credit score sucks
@BruceMcKeever my score sucks too 😂 I used my business credit to make the down payment
I have an LLC and a DUNs # But I have nothing established on it. My truck loan didn't count because it was a lease purchase and I haven't been able to get approved for any business loans.
@@BruceMcKeever I had to used my personal credit so my down payment totaled at 11k but I put it in my business name to get something established on it
Man bro how can I contact you personally I want to gain some knowledge from you
Email me at gwoodhigh03@gmail.com 😎
@@LoveandLifeLLC check your inbox
Any volvo?
No, not that I was aware of. Haven’t seen any
@@LoveandLifeLLC thanks for replying
What’s your average take home bro?
My average varies simply cuz some weeks I grind hard and then I go home but an average is about 1550 give or take
@@LoveandLifeLLC so they lied about that 2000-2500 after expenses?
You can make that during the summer cuz that’s when rates are at their highest for flatbed but right now, 2k is possible but not super realistic to make 2k-2.5k every single week at this moment
@@LoveandLifeLLC Running how many miles?
How will be after the new law march 11
What law?
They told me it's not going to affect there lease program
3500 monthly payments is to expensive i think with 65% of the line haul
It was doable but I bought my own truck now from a dealership which is always the better route 😎
Brand new truck from dealership no money down on your own great credit will run you on average $4200 a month for truck payment. So NO… a $3500 truck payment isn’t excessive.
KENTWORTH never heard of one
Wow YA i have heard of a WATCH CAREFULLY OK a K E N W O R T H Never heard of a KenT worth GET IT THERE IS NO T IN Kenworth@@Trendsetta_2000
Simple mistake made. My apologies
Hey I was just joking around no need to apologize@@LoveandLifeLLC
Auto or MANUAL?
I have an Auto but they have both but more Autos than manuals
I got my cdl permit looking for work
You have your license to work for them. They will hire you once it though
@@LoveandLifeLLC is it a ua or a hair folical ?
@YawnSolo-ue4zb urine
They have flatbed?
Yes sir
@@LoveandLifeLLC now I may be interested
@cattywampusmcdoogle let me know if u ever have any questions
@@LoveandLifeLLC will do, I'm on my way to T.D.I next month
@@LoveandLifeLLC will do... I'm on my way to T.D.I next month
Its a walk away lease?
Yes
Cummins or pec
Mostly got cummin, small percentage of there fleet is Paccar
I have Cummins. The majority do as well
Good choice. They just suck up more fuel but I like Cummins isx 15 better still
Most of the kws are paccar, all those blue kw company trucks have paccar all the new green blue and grey kws are paccar the new Hornady and central Oregon kws are all Cummins x15. Every international I've seen have a x15 in them. And the older kws that are available for lease I believe are mostly x15s but im not certain on that.
@@ka24det93 you about right my 2020 KW has a cummins, most of them out there when i got mine had a cummins too.
Also I don’t see your email I would like to talk to you about boyd
Gwoodhigh03@gmail.com
I think P&S bought all of them 😂
@@Dee84ify probably hell they buying out everyone these days 😅
I have some questions about JB Hunt. What's your email?
Gwoodhigh03@gmail.com
Don't waste your time if you have your own truck.
@@scmarine843 Why do you say that?
@MissJazziBri It's an easy process and easy book and go deal (load booking), no doubt, but you're overworking yourself to net a decent wage with them paying the contractor 65%. They're not contractor friendly either. They won't work on your truck, although they have shops at their limited and small terminals. I found fault in their assistance when calling about addresses, detention, or layover pay, and I had loads cancel too often without compensation. At that point, your workweek is altered too much, and JB provided absolutely nothing. Find a company offering a higher percentage and make more for less mileage on your tractor and less out of you.
@MissJazziBri Keep in mind, my opinion is only mine. You may go and find that you like it. Others may speak highly of them. Wish you the best.
Currently at boyd bros #12414 if you see me say wasssam 😭😭 will own my truck around my birthday next year
Same here ✊🏽
How are you liking it? Thinking about starting company driver in 3wks. Already spoke with recruiter Cynthia
@@Anthakeeits pretty good, cant say from a company driver stand point. I got some feedback from other drivers & said it was great.
@@ItzBlakeVLOGS appreciate the response. Thank you
I’ve been enjoying it so far! Every company has its negative effects but Boyd is pretty chill in my opinion