@@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
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 ?
@@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.
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.
@@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.
@@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
@@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
@@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.
@@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
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👍🏾
@@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.
@@TuneWorld57 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.
Thanks, I’m kicking the idea around between landstar and Mercer. I appreciate your insight.
@@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
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Was at Mercer 16'-17'
Best yr i had in truckin ❤❤
Awesome video i already have a recruiter i talked to awhile back about the flatbed side so im considering coming over
@@anthonyleftwich47 I think it would be a good move
Nice video. Good info.
@@michaelnewbury9944 thank you
20000 a month is that to the gross or total gross before they take their cut?
@@daledeem676 that is after Mercer’s cut
On point 👍🏾
@@chuckyf-u2395 thanks
No problem
Love that Columbia
@@christopherspencer6365 thank you. Fresh wash with the tires shined up.
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 ?
@@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.
Love the cabover
@@rickyd.4107 thanks
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.
@@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.
Good video 👍
@@kienhuynh7240 thank you
How’s that dedicated account that they have with TRANE?
@@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
My truck was deleted will that be a problem with Mercer
@@thomasjohnson5308 idk if they check for that honestly. Don’t want to give you bad info.
Can you lease on with a 30 year old truck?
@@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
"20000 gross " is that before or after the 25%?
@@Nathan-tv1xt that’s after.
Can you bring your own dry van to Mercer?
@@Jason.Cruise absolutely. You still only get 75 percent, but you don’t pay a trailer rental fee ( obviously) lol.
Is there a age limit on tractor?
@@tomtitone2834 as of this year there is. 2008 and newer I believe
650 a month for a trailer Voyager is $200 a month for a trailer brand new Voyager Florida🎉🎉
@@BarryWoodward-kg7rw awesome!!!
Very nice info
@@jesseofori9840 thank you very much!!!
@@Smooth_Operator_83 I’m coming up there to do step deck next year
@@jesseofori9840 awesome. I’ve often considered going flatbed. Where are you now? I’m assuming you have open deck experience already?
@@Smooth_Operator_83 yeah I’ve only been doing flatbed for a year and half. I’m in Cincinnati Ohio
@@jesseofori9840 nice I meant where you running now?
Who handles trailer maintenance and is hazmat required
@@ortbrad242 they pay for trailer maintenance. You don’t need hazmat.
I was wondering how to contact you to ask a question about Mercer? Email phone??
@@DaMarrio-c1n smologistics@yahoo.com
I just got approved
@@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.
Can I bring my own truck and trailer?
@@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.
@@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
@@vinniegillotti9347 absolutely. What year is your truck?
@@Smooth_Operator_83 2000 w900L
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👍🏾
@@NicoleKendrell thanks cuz!!! Love you!!!
@@Smooth_Operator_83 love you too
No it’s not he should be focusing on driving not fk n talking his big lips off
What is your average rate per mile after Mercer takes their cut on the dry side. thank you man!
@@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.
Most loads are only about $1.60 a mile
Need hazmat apply Mercer???
@@flakoloko5009 no you don’t need hazmat.
Their first in first out dispatching system sucks and be done away with
@@jamesgibbons2469 some guys are really good at working that system and do well. I struggle with it honestly
2008 or newer i dont like that about them
@@TuneWorld57 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.
Nice columbia
@@rfgexpress8830 thank you so much!!!
Stop driving and doing videos you’re making me dizzy unbelievable what happened to safety?
@@lpvp1 thank you for the feedback
If anything happens he's got it on record he's an unsafe distracted driver.He's going to jail
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@TruckerTrashTammie his eyes are on the road weirdo