Mercer orientation

Discussion in 'Mercer' started by jacquesi23, Jan 5, 2016.

  1. nofilter

    nofilter Light Load Member

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    Thanks ealybird1104.
    I totally would not do NE either. Hate it there. I don't mind NW. don't love the SW but that is our runs right now.
    Fortunately the loads are usually outside of LA like riverside, palm spring, Boron... works for me!
     
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  3. earlybird1104

    earlybird1104 Medium Load Member

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    I like the nw but really bad weather I do the ne in the sumner
     
  4. nofilter

    nofilter Light Load Member

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    Weather not usually this bad if you stay on the west side of the Cascade. This year has been a little rough.
    Usually it is mostly rain. hence why we run Cali - Oregon - WA I5 corridor
    Had to cross the passes a couple times, got stranded for days in Wyoming. Utah and Idaho take great care of their road but it was nasty and a little scary at times.
     
  5. CJndaTruck

    CJndaTruck Road Train Member

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    Yes. Usually the Portland area. Lots of runs from LA basin to there. Loads going over the hill to tri cities also. Most here don't like to run I5. But there is a ton of freight and once the agents know you will run it they will keep you busy.

    I use to live in Index WA as a kid. Just up 2 from goldbar.
     
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  6. nofilter

    nofilter Light Load Member

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    haha, I am just a few miles from Index. So you know the area and I know your area.
    Don't mind I5. so this is good to know.
    When you say the "Agents" you mean the MERCER agents?
     
  7. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    Yes he means mercer agents.
     
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  8. nofilter

    nofilter Light Load Member

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    Thank you Guys!
    I appreciate all the answers. we are looking to move possibly this year to Mercer. We are doing OK where we are, however we can never get out of I5 corridor. We asked but they don't deliver.
    There are a few small thing such as we were overcharged insurance $100 month for a whole year.
    As brand new owners it would have been nice if the company had looked out for us a little better. (they provided the insurance and we paid)
    I did the research this year and switched insurance. getting more insurance for lower cost from the exact same insurance agency they get it from...like $100 less a month.
    It seems not too many cares for their drivers. I hear MERCER does!
     
  9. CJndaTruck

    CJndaTruck Road Train Member

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    I feel they do. They won't hold your hand here, but everyone will help you if they can.
     
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  10. vangtransport

    vangtransport Heavy Load Member

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    Why do you think they don't run the west coast? I'll give you two clues, It's not the weather or the terrain.
     
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  11. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    Cj makes a killing over there. It's all in how much effort a guy is willing to put in.
     
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