leasing on to Mercer dry van

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  1. CactusJay

    CactusJay Light Load Member

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    He lives in AZ so definitely a ways away from the Pacific NW. It's in the same territory though.
     
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    He actually live in both AZ and WA it says it in his profile and he brags about the weather up there lol
     
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    He lives in Washington state also
     
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    Thanks for the input, I know Mercer is a flatbed company, but I've noticed an increase in vans around the country. I pull a van now, sometimes very good, sometimes shamefully bad. I don't have a problem going to Canada, used to do it every other week. Biggest reason I inquired about vans is, as you know, they are more economical fuel wise. I've done a lot of step deck work and always liked it as well. Without disclosing exact numbers, can you tell me approximately what you NET a month? Like $3-5k, $6-8k, $9k +
    I'm currently netting $5-7k now, but looking for a little more, whether it be van or step deck.
     
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    Everybody Net is different. Gross numbers I can tell you with a flat you could do between $0-$6500 in a week it just all depends on how you run
     
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    Portland, OR here, also SLC,UT, that's where the kids are.
     
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    Pulling a flat, I could easily net 10k+ every month. But I'm lazy and don't like to work more days than I don't.
     
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    Thanks, you've been very helpful in my pursuit of info. I'm just waiting for my phone call from Dawn to set up an orientation date.
     
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    Thanks to you too!
     
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    I would like to emphasize, that while some guys do really good with a van, they are few and far between, while almost every one does good with a flat.

    In other words. Get a flat.