Will I be a Company driver, Owner/Operator, Contract Driver?
All Boyle drivers are employees of the company

How is my pay calculated?
Our compensation structure includes pay for both miles and time. During the first year of employment, team drivers are paid $0.21/mile each, plus $10 each per stop and $10 each per hour of detention. Monday through Friday, if your miles, stops and detention do not add up to at least $150, you qualify for a guaranteed wage of $150 per person. Saturday layover pay starts at $88. In addition, drivers receive a non-taxable $25 food allowance per diem in their expense account for every day spent over the road.

What is a typical earnings week for first year team drivers?
First year, over-the-road team drivers typically average $1,200 to $1,400 gross wages per person for a full seven day work week. Regional teams typically average $950 to $1,100 gross wages per person for a full five day work week. This is not a guarantee, but rather an estimate based on 2006 average wages for actual first year team drivers. Some weeks are greater and some are less. These figures do not include per diem allowance, cell phone stipend or any other benefits.

How is the per diem compensated?
For every day spent over the road, a $25 food allowance is deposited in your expense account. This amount is not taxed and is completely separate from payroll. For most teams, this results in additional annual compensation of $6,500 to $7,300 per person.

How is mileage calculated?
Drivers are paid traveled, dispatched miles as opposed to household goods or freight bill mileage.

Does the Company pay for:

• Saturday Layovers: $88 per day per driver plus per diem
• Detention Time: $10 per hour per driver
• Canceled loads: Yes, this is considered to be a Company expense; drivers are compensated for time and mileage or guaranteed wage (whichever is greater).
• Tolls: Yes, all vehicles are issued a PrePass Plus. Cash tolls are reimbursed weekly.
• Truck Washes: Yes
• Scale tickets: Yes
• Minor road repairs to equipment: Yes, Drivers are issued a credit card with a preset limit for minor road repairs and truck supplies.

Is the driver responsible for loading and unloading?
98% of our freight is “no touch”

What is the Company fueling policy?
We supply each driver with a fueling credit card. We have a network of preferred major truck stops.

What is the usual dispatch time?

• Over-the-road (OTR) teams typically go out for 3-4 weeks. Teams earn 2 days off for every week OTR. Therefore most OTR teams spend a week off every month.
• Regional schedules are available in some areas. Regional teams are home every weekend or go out 2 weeks and spend 4 days at home.

What benefits does the Company offer?

• Vacation and Personal Time: After one year, an employee accrues 2 weeks of paid vacation and 5 personal days. Vacation is paid at 1/52nd of W-2 earnings, and personal days are paid at 8 hours times an employee’s hourly rate.
• Health & Dental Coverage: We offer Comprehensive major medical coverage with a national PPO network. Smokers contribute 10% of monthly premium. Non-smokers do not contribute a monthly premium. A $20 co-pay applies to provider visits and a $400 individual/$600 family annual deductible applies. Dental coverage is limited to $750 individual /$1500 family per year. There is a 60 day waiting period before a new employee is eligible to enroll in the Health & Dental plan.
• Life insurance: After the 60 day waiting period all employees are enrolled in the Company-sponsored plan that provides $75,000 of coverage per employee.
• Safety and performance bonus: Professional drivers receive a safety and performance scorecard each year, and 100% scorecards earn an employee $0.02 per driver mile (divide team miles in half).
• 401(k): There is a 90 day waiting period for enrollment. The company matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 2% of an employee’s wages (e.g. driver defers 4% and company contributes 2%). The vesting period is graduated and an employee is 100% vested after 5 yrs.

Does the Company have forced dispatch?
Yes, we are an irregular route carrier. We receive short notice from many of our customers, so schedules change frequently. No two trips will ever be the same, and teams earn no matter where they go throughout the country.

Does the Company offer dedicated runs?
No

Does the Company allow pets?
Yes, but we ask that the animal be smaller than 20 lbs, and well trained.

Does the Company provide cell phones?
No, however, we reimburse each driver $30/month towards the cost of their cell phone.

What kind of trucks does Boyle provide?
Our fleet consists of 2005-2007 Century Class Freightliners with the automated Eaton Ultrashift Transmission. Cabs are high condos with amenities such as power heated mirrors, air ride seats, a power inverter and in most cases Sirius satellite radio with CD player. Tractors are typically traded every three years. Our tractors are also equipped with state-of-the-art safety technology, as described in our Services-Safety page.

Can a driver take the truck home?
Yes. If a team does not live within approximately 250 miles of one of our service centers, they can arrange to take the truck home during time off. These teams are required to obtain necessary preventive maintenance during time off.

Can I put my own chrome and lights on the truck?
Our company presents a clean, uniform image. Modifications are not allowed.

What are the age requirements to drive for Boyle?
Each driver must be at least 23 years of age.

What are other requirements to apply as a driver?

• Valid CDL with HazMat endorsement
• No suspensions or revocations for more than 30 days during the previous 36 months. Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must be clear of chargeable accidents. No record of convictions in any motor vehicle (commercial or personal) or more than four motor vehicle violations within 36 months prior to the date of hire are permitted.
• Qualify for a Government security clearance
  

Is there a smoking/non-smoking policy?
Smoking is strictly forbidden within 25 feet of a vehicle when transporting, loading, or offloading hazardous materials per DOT regulations.

Does the company pay for motel use?
Yes, teams are issued a Corporate Lodging card and the company pays for motel use (when schedules permit) up to approximately $55 per night plus tax unless a larger amount is approved by a supervisor.

Will I be compensated for orientation and training?
Yes, all drivers regardless of previous experience are expected to attend a 3-4 day orientation class. Drivers are paid at the layover rate of $88/day while attending class. We will work with the driver applicant to find the best means of transport to our headquarters facility in Billerica, MA. Boyle will cover the expense of getting to orientation. Teams are dispatched immediately following the end of orientation. Drivers are assigned their vehicle and the first dispatch is directly from our terminal.