MY EXPERIENCE AS A Mercer FLATBED DRIVER

Using last winter as a reference that would be no problem. Last winter I never had a slow down, stayed busy and made good money. The last six months of 2011 I grossed over $100,000.

 

Are you planning to pull a flat/step or van? Were do you live?

 

Plan on Flat ...

I live in Western Ky near Paducah about 30 miles from Calvert City and about 90 miles from Fort Campbell KY / Clarksville TN

 

Hey man, that's really cool. You are really working hard. I also think you should go for a flat. enjoy man..

 

What? So I don't really get a discount at the pump? They keep the difference and use for that stuff? Seriously?

 

I think you can do it either way. Let them save it up and apply it towards your tags and permits or keep it yourself.

 

Yes, I agree with Oscar. You can choose any way. Either let them save it and apply it later to your permits and tags; or you can preserve it yourself.. both ways seem okay.

 

Should I pull a flat or step? I do both every week where I am now for same pay. Which has more earning potential at mercer

 

Mercer rarely had freight over 2.00 a mile. On the rare occasion, after sitting for days and deadheading , it turns to 1.55 . How many times can you say " Are you joking?" to your coordinator. Mercer is still offering $2500 sign on bonus when they can not keep the drivers they got busy.. they are doing OK with their 24%, what do they care. The turnover is replaced at orientation twice a week.