O.O companies with no company drivers & load board access?

I've found LS loads pay better and are generally lighter than Mercer loads. That's east coast- south east. That's just one guy's experience though...

 

Well you can view your own dac report or call them up and ask them. They are through hireright.com or something like that which many companies use to do backgrounds on drivers. Probably wouldn't hurt to check yours out. But if it isn't there, just don't mention that to them. Yea, they do that caller id stuff.

 

I've been here at mercer for 3yrs now and i have never heard of anybody being left stranded. Like all companies, mercer isn't for everybody but it's one of the best decisions I've made in a long time. U may be confusing a driver running to a dead area and not having a load out so they choose to sit instead of deadheading out with being abandoned. YOU are the captian of YOUR ship over here, YOUR success or failure is on YOUR shoulders (thats what i love about mercer). We have coordinators (dispatchers) but they are just a tool to HELP YOU run a successful business, they don't run it for u.

 

I stand corrected..never heard of these driver's contracts being cancelled in this way. I believe the date was around 2007 when this happened? Since I've been here i haven't heard of this being an ongoing problem. With all companies, you'll find ppl that are happy and ppl that hate it but i run into more ppl at mercer that enjoy being here than ppl who dont.

 

How do Owner Operators get left stranded? Pretty comical.

I believe you said that you have a year and half or so of experience, I'd be shocked if Mercer took you on. While the minimum for them is 1 year, your 2 incidents are more than likely gonna hurt you. Paint them as minor as you want but lots of drivers have been out here several years with 0 incidents.

 

I did read the link, and like I said how can an Owner Operator be stranded?

If Mercer wanted its trailer back in Louisville in 5 days you think they are cutting insurance, plates, and fuel card off so you cant even get back? Sounds as stupid as it is.

Just like the guy claiming he sat in California 14 days waiting on a load... Absolutely stupid...

Just because something isnt on your DAC doesn't mean it cant turn up when applying for a driving position. Your an honest man though I'm sure you planned on listing any mishaps on your applications.

Best of luck to you.

 

I dont get it if you have access to loadboards who cares if they have company drivers