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Driving for a Mercer Contractor

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Blind Driver, Jan 15, 2013.

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  1. Jan 23, 2013 #71
    Logan76

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    Blind driver, what kind of truck/trailer did you end up with? where are you mostly going to be running?
     
    Logan76, Jan 23, 2013
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  3. Jan 23, 2013 #72
    Blind Driver

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    I got the last truck available. A Columbia in decent condition. with a 53' flat. I'll eventually get a nicer truck as drivers leave.

    I'll drive anywhere where it isn't too cold :biggrin_25514: It's coooooold up North :biggrin_25521:

    I think I'll stay South-East and try to get home every 10 days or so.

    I was warned to get a load assigned by Friday afternoon before my coordinator leaves. I don't understand why there can't be weekend coordinators available.
     
    Blind Driver, Jan 23, 2013
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  4. Jan 23, 2013 #73
    Logan76

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    It's a balmy 6 degrees up here, cmon up and join the fun!
     
    Logan76, Jan 23, 2013
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  5. Jan 23, 2013 #74
    Blind Driver

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    Too humid for me :biggrin_25526:
     
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  7. Jan 24, 2013 #75
    BAYOU

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    Mercer called me today dammn there workmans comp is high $225 a month
     
    BAYOU, Jan 24, 2013
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  8. Jan 25, 2013 #76
    Flightline

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    Blind driver: they don't have weekend dispatch because they rarely have loads to pickup on the weekends. There is however a weekend dispatcher to take loaded calls, just won't dispatch loads.
    Now some agents will set you up on loads on Sat. if you can get ahold of them.
     
    Flightline, Jan 25, 2013
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  9. Jan 30, 2013 #77
    Blind Driver

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    Two days ago I was loading new chains, tarps and binders when I noticed the owner looking at me working. I was wondering what I was doing wrong:biggrin_25526:

    He asked me if I ever drove a auto before. Then he mentioned the big red Pete 387 in the shop was available with a step deck that was already loaded and ready to work. The driver had quit a few days ago.

    Looks like I got a promotion before my first load :biggrin_2559:

    Got my first load a few minutes ago. Deadheading 120 miles, then off to Wisconsin. Then 70 mile deadhead and grabbing a truck in Oshkosh to Ft. Dix. I hoping to run over the weekend :biggrin_255:
     
    Blind Driver, Jan 30, 2013
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  10. Jan 30, 2013 #78
    Autocar

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    Is Oshkosh in south Wisconsin?:biggrin_255:
     
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  11. Jan 30, 2013 #79
    Blind Driver

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    In the middle or so.

    I have already packed my big girl flannel panties. It's supposed to be 1* up there Friday. Brrrrrrr. I try not to put my tongue on a light pole :biggrin_25522:

    The load for today was canceled. Rescheduled for Monday. So much for running the weekend.
     
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    Blind Driver, Jan 30, 2013
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  12. Jan 31, 2013 #80
    Blind Driver

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    unable to delete
     
    Blind Driver, Jan 31, 2013
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