mercer transportation

all b.s. aside, it is slightly more work to strap/ chain a load and tarp it than pulling a box, but it's less time commitment considering just how #### long it can take to get loaded or unloaded with a box/reefer. and the money is a lot better.

 

I know a guy working for Old Dominion going terminal to terminal for $.55/mile I think. I assumed it wouldn't be too bad. It sounded good anyway. But I guess hooking/unhooking sets could wear you out.

But hey, sleeping at the hotel and not truck stops.

 

OLD Dominion starts out at 48 per mile. takes approx. 5 + years to get 55 a mile. Unless your running team like myself and that's 62 per mile.
Hooking up a set is about like doing a triple drop and hook and you have that on each end and some times a few during the day.
Singles guys are usually back home in 14 hours. Team run around the clock with only lunch breaks.
It's real good pay, just very strict, very timely, very pushy company.
And I'm too lazy from being Mercerized.

 

I don't like having to rush either. I never wanted to be on much really time sensitive freight. I have hauled fedex with MS Carriers and barely had time to stop for a check call/restroom break.

 

they can keep that Crap, I'll take my light 2200 mile weeks and keep bringing home 2600a week

 

I was hoping to stay long enough to get a shirt.
But I'm not. Drinking their loo laid.

 

So when you go back to Mercer are you going to volunteer to run EOBRs or go with paper again?

 

Hey guys, I hope the freight is still there because I just applied at mercer. I will not buy a rig until I get approved just in case. I live in north central IN so it should be a good area for me. Do you think they still hire me if I got a old cabover with a two stroke detroit?Just kidding but I am on a tight budget so a cabover wont be out of the question. Anyways I just wanted to introduce myself to you guys and hopefully I can be trucking in a few weeks.
Rob

 

If you get approved, then your truck will have to be approved. Expect some repair cost after the inspectors take a look at it. If you are going to buy a truck in or near Louisville, bring the truck you want to buy to Mercer and have the inspection done. Then you'll know what needs to be fixed.

 

Rob, you will do awesome in that area. the key is to dispatch yourself from our load board, and don't limit yourself with the" won't go here, won't pull this, won't tarp" type mentality. get yourself a good CHEAP and dependable truck and you're golden.