mercer transportation

Skateboardman asked the question first, and I'll ask it again. What were you pulling? If thats all the better you could get for rates then it had to be a van behind you. I don't think I have ever seen a load out of Chicago for a flat for less than $2.00 a mile. I have never pulled one out of there for less than $2.50 per mile. But I don't look at van rates either, because they suck and I have no interest in them.

 

Its hard to coment on.other peoples situations too. You know there is a whole lot of folks who dont know how to live on the road. We had drivers who would spend hundreds or even a thousand a week in advances eating and trashing around

 

I live in Greensboro, NC... Does Mercer have descent frieght coming out of NC? Also, could you make a descent living running down south?

 

No way!! A thousand a week??

 

Sounds like somebody had a Cherry Master habit

 

Casinos. . .

 

I am all approved and on the list for a step deck. They say its a short list right now. Prob two weeks

 

What's the advantages of Step vs Flat . I'm not educated in the subject but I would assume for hauling equipment etc ..

 

The only advantage the majority of the time is a lower working height. I think the market is over saturated with steps, there by driving the freight rates down for them. There are some areas where it is good to have a step, and there are more areas you will be better off with a flat. I have been contemplating selling my step and getting a flat. But yes, if equipment is want you want to haul then get a step. I just can't hardly justify that extra cost for one at this time.

 

There is a good amount of good freight in your area. There are plenty of guys here that stay down south and are happy.