Leasing to Admiral Merchants

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Tommyk, Apr 25, 2016.

  1. Tommyk

    Tommyk Bobtail Member

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    I am considering Leasing on to Admiral Merchants. From my research I believe they do a lot of Step Deck freight which is my preference. I met their people at MATS and a few of their contractors all of which had great things to say about them. I would like to get the opinion of more people with first hand experience with this Company. Do they have lots of freight, Short or long haul, average rates, best areas to be in for freight. I live in North East PA. Do they rent Trailers.
    Thanks for your info.
     
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  3. Hegemeister

    Hegemeister Road Train Member

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    I met a guy at a truck stop who was leased to them. He had a 53' step. Had nothing but good things to say. He runs mostly long haul, some coast to coast. Said he averages 3-4 k take home for 7 days out. He owns a truck with a 2,000 payment and a trailer payment. Hope this helps.
     
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  4. mtoo

    mtoo Road Train Member

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    They would near the top of my list. Talked to a lot of them over the years.
     
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  5. allan5oh

    allan5oh Road Train Member

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    A friend of mine worked for them and they're the only company he would recommend. He worked for a few.
     
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  6. jpracer1

    jpracer1 Medium Load Member

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    only flatbed company I would go back to
     
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  7. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    I met a guy who was on with them in Louisiana doing a 34.
    He liked them quite a bit.
     
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  8. exhausted379

    exhausted379 Road Train Member

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    Everyone you will talk to are very polite and talk to you like you are a person. Pay like a slot machine. Don't babysit you but will help all they can if you need help. You load your own truck. No dispatch to speak of. Top shelf company.
     
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  9. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    You run ITS load board? Or their own?
     
  10. exhausted379

    exhausted379 Road Train Member

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    You can run their load board or ITS or any other board you want. Admiral freight pays 75% and brokered freight pays 83%. I run mymembersedge and the Admiral board, but I always call agents first. There is no right or wrong way. Its just what works for you.
     
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  11. Tommyk

    Tommyk Bobtail Member

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    Exhausted379, I assume you are leased on to them. Whats the most suitable Trailer to have when leased to them.
     
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