mercer transportation

I know you guys had your differences and i wasnt here when whatever happened started it, but i like him.

 

Lots and Lots sounds a lot more than average to me.

 

Why wouldnt i take a load for $3.10 a mile?

 

Well you obviously haven't been following the conversation, pay attention. Do you not understand how much money you are going to lose running at $3.10/mi because this is apparently not a direct customer?

 

I understand its not a direct customer, but i still make $3.10 a mile. I dont care that Mercer doesnt have the account and we're running someone else's account making them look good. I still make my money

 

When I was leased to Mercer I pulled a load back in 2011 that was a Daily load. Nothing new about that kind of thing.

 

some say the economy is booming. Jobs are up. Divers stock portfolio are doing outstanding.

 

Depends on the load.

Weight, loading time, tarps?

Is it OSOW?

What's the time frame, gross & net revenue/day?

Fuel cost?

Tolls?

How much d/h to load, and after unloading?

That $3/mi load could be a nice run, or become really unprofitable after you do the math. Oh yeah I forgot, Mercer has it so it must be an awesome load, probably pays a couple grand for a half days work.

 

just come back to schneider. Same pay less work.lol

 

They add between 800-1000 trucks a year but the fleet stays roughly the same size. A lot of the turnover is guys that aren't cut out to do self dispatch. They need a dispatcher and $1.00 a mile plus FSC. Nothing wrong with that, just saying that's the biggest reason for their turnover. These numbers aren't new, been this way for quite a few years. Some will make it at Mercer, most will not.