5k a week lol man I just left them cause I was lucky to get half that doing dry van

My new idea locations in other states expanded

I thought Common started driving trucks! 🤣🤣🤣 Good content though, bro! Stay safe out there man!

@Smooth_Operator_83

5 ай бұрын

Lmao that’s funny I’ll take common though over the Lavar Ball someone told me on the court one day

@FonzoTheTrucker

5 ай бұрын

@@Smooth_Operator_83 Nah you should have squared up with them! LOL those are fighting words! They tried to age you disrespectfully! 🤣🤣🤣

@Smooth_Operator_83

5 ай бұрын

@@FonzoTheTrucker I know right then asked me if I can do a hook shot lmao

Guy said make 4500 a week staying out 4 weeks at a time lol hey to each their own

Keep up the good work!! What’s the average rate per mile for flat bed as of rn? I’m located in Jersey and was thinking about joining Mercer. Thanks

@Smooth_Operator_83

4 ай бұрын

Thank you that means a lot to me

@Smooth_Operator_83

4 ай бұрын

For flat bed it’s about $2.40-$2.50 a mile nationwide. I pull dryvan through so not sure what it is on the Mercer boards.

Do I need my own truck before coming or they have a leasing program?

@Smooth_Operator_83

4 ай бұрын

Yes you do need your own truck before coming. They do not have a leasing program. If you wanted to try the system out first you could drive for a fleet owner within Mercer to learn first. I would suggest that first especially if you’ve never been an owner operator before.

Hey this is Reese coming to Mercer, great info would like more info

@Smooth_Operator_83

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely anything you would like to know in particular?

@tazzeman211

4 ай бұрын

Well I'm coming on board next week after MATS. Is it good at this time with a SFI truck bout 1239 week payment

@Smooth_Operator_83

4 ай бұрын

@@tazzeman211 is that including maintenance fund, home time fund etc? There are guys here I know of with SFI trucks. They seem to be doing fine. Dry van? Try to gross $5,000-$6,000 a week you’ll be fine. Fork lift loads Indiana, ky, sc. Cabinets doors out of tn, pa, Alabama, ac units out of tx. Max deadhead radius to 999. Don’t be afraid to dh if the load is paying good per mile and per day rate.

Im currently in the process of signing on with them. Bringing my own flatbed trailer. Hows the orientation? What do i actually need to drive my truck from texas to ky? Just plates and insurance right

@Smooth_Operator_83

4 ай бұрын

They should email you with your insurance options for getting to orientation. Orientation is simple. After the first day you’ll pretty much be on your own to complete the process.

Ok here's a question what is your cost of operation per mile

@Smooth_Operator_83

5 ай бұрын

Last year my CPM was $1.44. Currently it’s $1.88 Due to $8,300 in repairs and parts last month. I try to stay Under $1.50 a mile and that’s including paying myself a driver salary.

Why aren’t you doing some of their Dedicated Customer loads? like TRANE is it hard to get on a dedicated? 🤔🤔

@Smooth_Operator_83

Ай бұрын

They have contracted freight but it’s not enough to keep you busy all the time. I’ve been working on creating my own dedicated lane, but it’s hard for me to connect the dots.

@mbway3760

Ай бұрын

O ok .. I was considering signing on with them I spoke with a recruiter regarding dedicated customer freight and she said they have it but it might be a waiting list..

Why did you stop with FedEx?

@Smooth_Operator_83

3 ай бұрын

I became an owner operator.

Advice want start b owner operator

@Smooth_Operator_83

5 ай бұрын

What would you like to know?

Ive ĺooked into coming mercer but everything I see about the company on you either old on bad reviews

@Smooth_Operator_83

3 ай бұрын

I think like most things it’s what you make of it.

No company trucks there?

@Smooth_Operator_83

5 ай бұрын

No company trucks 100% Owner Operator you have some small fleet owners that will put drivers in their trucks but no trucks are owned by Mercer if you were interested in coming to Mercer that wanted to come and drive someone else’s truck first until you learn the system you could call Mercerapply and let them know that you’re trying to go for a fleet owner

@btaylor8849

5 ай бұрын

@@Smooth_Operator_83 thanks for the info

@btaylor8849

5 ай бұрын

@@Smooth_Operator_83 what's the minimum loads per week

@Smooth_Operator_83

5 ай бұрын

@@btaylor8849 no problem

@Smooth_Operator_83

5 ай бұрын

@@btaylor8849 depends on your fleet owner. I do 1-4 most weeks

Is it a good owner operator company to go to with a SFI truck weekly payment?

@Smooth_Operator_83

Ай бұрын

If you know how to operate your business absolutely. You can book your own loads here or have a coordinator at Mercer do it for you. I can tell you I know 3 guys that are in the top 10 earners at Mercer and 2 of them have SFI leases.

@tiffanyligon8152

Ай бұрын

@@Smooth_Operator_83 ok ima go with them then preciate

@tiffanyligon8152

Ай бұрын

Also they drug test is hair test or urine test?

@Smooth_Operator_83

Ай бұрын

@@tiffanyligon8152 urine. Use me as a referral truck 22774

@tiffanyligon8152

Ай бұрын

@@Smooth_Operator_83 ok I got you

75% of 98%? Where did the other 2% go?

@Smooth_Operator_83

4 ай бұрын

From my understanding it’s a part of the insurance coverage. Also Mercer pays your IFTA.

1000 every other day for fuel

@larkinwiththess1348

5 ай бұрын

im trying see why he not speakn of how much fuel he spending?

@ralph6164

25 күн бұрын

@@larkinwiththess1348Because he’s lying inflating his numbers 😂😂😂😂

@KingExit36

6 күн бұрын

@@larkinwiththess1348why does it matter. What he spends on fuel has nothing to do with what someone else would spend on fuel 🤯

Do you have to get your truck through a bank load to work there? There is no lease programs there correct ?

@Smooth_Operator_83

Ай бұрын

No lease programs here. A bank loan or pay cash for a truck. I know some guys here with sfi leases.

Nope

@Smooth_Operator_83

5 ай бұрын

Lol