My Mercer Experience 8-31-15

Discussion in 'Mercer' started by BulletProof, Sep 5, 2015.

  1. BulletProof

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    Is been answered 5 times . I didn't have a quality truck. I waited 2 weeks. THEY ARE NOT TAKING ANY MORE QUALITY TRUCKS AT THE MOMENT. If you're getting a quality truck expect to wait until spring. Otherwise, it shouldn't take long
     
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  3. earlybird1104

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  4. skateboardman

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    This shouldn't turn into a quality truck bashing deal. There is a reason the quality trucks are coming to mercer. Of all the companies the quality guys can lease to , mercer has the greatest success rate. From something posted on another page, they leased on 350 quality guys last year and about 650 other trucks. Keep in mind many folks leave, they never stay anywhere long. Some are leaving because they think somewhere has better freight at the moment. It was stated that in 2016 there will be only 30 step deck trailers made availible. The steps have become oversaturated it seems.
     
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  5. earlybird1104

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    Are u employed at mercer??
     
  6. CJndaTruck

    CJndaTruck Road Train Member

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    Well I went through KY last week. Small orientation class of about 7. 5 were all drivers driving for a guy. Owned all of his equip so no wait. 2 are van drivers that got quality trucks. I don't know the deal or the ins n outs, but it seems they are still taking quality trucks. Like I said I don't know the details. I do think quality and Mercer are NOT a good fit. But I wish anyone going that route the best of luck.
     
  7. earlybird1104

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    Thanks I'm still waiting on a trailer been waiting almost 2mos
     
  8. mtoo

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    I agree we shouldn't come down on the quality guys. We talk a lot about attitude. Don't have a bad attitude towards them just because quality. Like @CJndaTruck I don't think Mercer and quality are a good fit. But that is Mercers decision not ours.
     
  9. skateboardman

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    Yes, 5 years. When I leased on i got a used flat , utility brand, pat offwith 33 payments payments the remaining 2700 on the balloon was taken out at same payment. In 5 more installments at same payment. When that was done I had title in 30 days. So mine has been paid for 22 months
     
  10. skateboardman

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    Yes, truth is, they simply got a truck a different way. On some Facebook pages they get the blame for others troubles. Its an easy way to blame Shortcomings on an easy target.
     
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  11. skateboardman

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    And I do think. If they were approved by a certain date they are in, right now till ups season is over. Parking for new trailers is non existent.
     
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