THE TRUTH ABOUT MERCER TRANSPORTATION

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ธ.ค. 2024

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  • @derekfenderson4722
    @derekfenderson4722 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks, I’m kicking the idea around between landstar and Mercer. I appreciate your insight.

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@derekfenderson4722 no problem I think they are both different and very similar. If you do come to Mercer Mercer is it more quality over quantity when it comes to booking loads more of a east or west west east than a short hop 600 miles a day kind of company at last it was easier for me to string together or five loads a weekevery time I’ve tried that at Mercer it did not work out so I try to keep it around two or three decent loads a week if you do come to Mercer make sure that you have a full understanding of Mercer first and first out policy

  • @rickyd.4107
    @rickyd.4107 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love the cabover

  • @anthonyleftwich47
    @anthonyleftwich47 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video i already have a recruiter i talked to awhile back about the flatbed side so im considering coming over

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@anthonyleftwich47 I think it would be a good move

  • @yessir4523
    @yessir4523 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What is your average rate per mile after Mercer takes their cut on the dry side. thank you man!

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@yessir4523 $1.95-$2.05 but it’ varies from driver to driver. If know guys loaded mikes $2.50-$3.50 per mile, but they are really good at running the right lanes and have some good relationships built.

  • @phanuellaurent
    @phanuellaurent หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    🤜🏿🤛🏿
    Was at Mercer 16'-17'
    Best yr i had in truckin ❤❤

  • @michaelnewbury9944
    @michaelnewbury9944 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video. Good info.

  • @leslieliard2857
    @leslieliard2857 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When Mercer gives you a price for a load , how can you be sure they took 25 % only , according to the contract .
    If they pick up this transport at a very good price they can be tempted to keep more ?
    Do you have a way to check ?

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@leslieliard2857 that’s a very good question. You can ask to see the ratecon. I’ve never had an issue with this and I’ve never heard anyone have an issue with this. Mercer is just like any other company, they can and will make mistakes, but me personally I haven’t had to deal with a situation like that.

  • @mbway3760
    @mbway3760 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How’s that dedicated account that they have with TRANE?

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mbway3760 I don’t know about the dedicated part, but I do know they have contracts with TRANE the loads don’t pay great. I think usually right around $1.80 but if you’re somewhere that the loads are paying less than that, at least you can take one to get you to a better area Tyler, Texas I believe Tifton, Georgia, and a few other places

  • @Cabover58
    @Cabover58 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is buying your own van trailer an option or do you drop and hook a lot? I know drivers have their own flatbed. $650 month not sure if buying would be worth it.

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Cabover58 yes you can bring or buy your own trailer. 90 percent of what I do is live load and unload, but some of the better paying loads are the drop and hook or drop and “wait” loads.

  • @michaelscordo256
    @michaelscordo256 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Can you lease on with a 30 year old truck?

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@michaelscordo256 unfortunately not anymore. My 2007 is grandfathered in, but I think it has to be a 2008 or 2010 and newer as of this year. Something to do with overall emissions company score

  • @daledeem676
    @daledeem676 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    20000 a month is that to the gross or total gross before they take their cut?

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@daledeem676 that is after Mercer’s cut

  • @chuckyf-u2395
    @chuckyf-u2395 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    On point 👍🏾

  • @kienhuynh7240
    @kienhuynh7240 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good video 👍

  • @tomtitone2834
    @tomtitone2834 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is there a age limit on tractor?

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tomtitone2834 as of this year there is. 2008 and newer I believe

    • @BarryWoodward-kg7rw
      @BarryWoodward-kg7rw หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      650 a month for a trailer Voyager is $200 a month for a trailer brand new Voyager Florida🎉🎉

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BarryWoodward-kg7rw awesome!!!

  • @jesseofori9840
    @jesseofori9840 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very nice info

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jesseofori9840 thank you very much!!!

    • @jesseofori9840
      @jesseofori9840 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Smooth_Operator_83 I’m coming up there to do step deck next year

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jesseofori9840 awesome. I’ve often considered going flatbed. Where are you now? I’m assuming you have open deck experience already?

    • @jesseofori9840
      @jesseofori9840 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Smooth_Operator_83 yeah I’ve only been doing flatbed for a year and half. I’m in Cincinnati Ohio

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jesseofori9840 nice I meant where you running now?

  • @DaMarrio-c1n
    @DaMarrio-c1n 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    I was wondering how to contact you to ask a question about Mercer? Email phone??

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  59 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

      @@DaMarrio-c1n smologistics@yahoo.com

  • @vinniegillotti9347
    @vinniegillotti9347 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can I bring my own truck and trailer?

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@vinniegillotti9347 yes you can bring your own truck and trailer. In fact Mercer is 100 percent owner operator so you have to bring your own truck.

    • @vinniegillotti9347
      @vinniegillotti9347 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Smooth_Operator_83 I know you could bring your own truck didn’t know if you were allowed to bring a trailer I did work for Landstar systems back in the early 90s just getting some ideas my truck sits at home all paid for have been running a company truck for the last three years. I’m sure you understand why

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@vinniegillotti9347 absolutely. What year is your truck?

    • @vinniegillotti9347
      @vinniegillotti9347 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Smooth_Operator_83 2000 w900L

  • @williesmalls43
    @williesmalls43 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just got approved

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@williesmalls43 Awesome good luck and be strategic about picking your loads at Mercer. It’s not just about making the miles, but making the miles count.

  • @flakoloko5009
    @flakoloko5009 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Need hazmat apply Mercer???

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@flakoloko5009 no you don’t need hazmat.

  • @VinceOnWheels
    @VinceOnWheels หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2008 or newer i dont like that about them

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@VinceOnWheels they just started that earlier this year. My truck is 2007 so I’m grandfathered in. Landstar might be one of the few well known companies left that allow 2007 and older.

  • @NicoleKendrell
    @NicoleKendrell หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Cousin!! Good video straight to the point. I’m sure you’re helping a lot of the new truckers and maybe even some of the seasoned truckers too. Keep up the good work👍🏾

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@NicoleKendrell thanks cuz!!! Love you!!!

    • @NicoleKendrell
      @NicoleKendrell หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Smooth_Operator_83 love you too

    • @daimu7971
      @daimu7971 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No it’s not he should be focusing on driving not fk n talking his big lips off

  • @rfgexpress8830
    @rfgexpress8830 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice columbia

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@rfgexpress8830 thank you so much!!!

  • @lpvp1
    @lpvp1 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Stop driving and doing videos you’re making me dizzy unbelievable what happened to safety?

    • @Smooth_Operator_83
      @Smooth_Operator_83  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lpvp1 thank you for the feedback

    • @TruckerTrashTammie
      @TruckerTrashTammie หลายเดือนก่อน

      If anything happens he's got it on record he's an unsafe distracted driver.He's going to jail

    • @BarryWoodward-kg7rw
      @BarryWoodward-kg7rw หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😮😮😮😮😮