mercer transportation

Discussion in 'Mercer' started by kw12, Jul 21, 2012.

  1. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    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.
     
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  3. wideload

    wideload Heavy Load Member

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    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
     
  4. rickybobby

    rickybobby Road Train Member

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

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    No way!! A thousand a week?? :-D
     
  6. Clasix1055

    Clasix1055 Even when I'm wrong I'm right

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    Sounds like somebody had a Cherry Master habit
     
  7. wideload

    wideload Heavy Load Member

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    Casinos. . .
     
  8. wideload

    wideload Heavy Load Member

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

    US MARINE Heavy Load Member

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

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    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.
     
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  11. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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