Not many trucking companies can lay claim to 60 years in business. But, if you’re Boyd Brothers, a Daseke company and based in Alabama, that landmark is just a springboard of what’s to come.
“It’s wonderful to look back and see what we’ve accomplished over the past 60 years,” says Boyd’s CEO, Gail Cooper, whose father, Dempsey, started the flatbed/specialized trucking company with his brothers in 1956.
“But the best is yet to come as we continue to expand our business offerings and grow our business.”
According to Cooper, Boyd’s recipe for success has been built on a culture of taking care of its people.
“We operate a family business and have treated our employees and drivers right,” she says. “We, at Boyd, have high integrity with a solid moral compass.”
Boyd’s growth has been especially strong in logistics and in offering full-service solutions.
“We’ve also grown significantly with owner operators and lease-purchase drivers,” Cooper says.
“We plan to keep driving hard in these areas as we further expand as a full-service trucking and logistics partner for our customers.”
With more than 680 tractors, Boyd joined Daseke Inc., in 2013, but has kept management and “family” culture in place.
“Our way of business did not change when we became a Daseke company – Don Daseke shares our belief that people make the difference,” Cooper says. “By being a Daseke company, we’re able to build on the synergy we have with our sister companies. And we share in scale and best practices.”
“I am so proud of the Boyd Bros. team on this great milestone that celebrates three generations of dedication to people,” says Don Daseke, CEO of Daseke Inc.
“Chris, Gail and their team truly embody family values. They live the importance of understanding and respecting your legacy while being focused on building the future. A future we are all very excited to build together.”
