This guy's a clown. Not even a liar, because if you're going to lie at least make it seem somewhat believable. Guy's been driving for a couple year and puts it like if you know how to line up your loads you can really be killing it in the current market.
No that’s the norm. I’m sure for most it’s just the opposite, but if one person does or did it then it’s not a lie. I can only go by what I was told from multiple reliable sources. It’s not my truth, I’m struggling, but I think that has to do more with my business model than Mercer.
The guy was on a dedicated account and those don't last in most cases. I made around 600k gross and they kicked me out as soon as they could. One year like that can change your life.
Why in the world would you make a video about how much you can make at a job per year when you’ve only been there nine months? Doesn’t make any sense. You really should make this video when you’ve been there around five years or so
5 years ... Do you have a clue how volatile the market has been over the last 3 years. 9 months is plenty of time to have and opinion and make informed projections on earnings.
If you keep your personal and business expenses very low you can survive. Try to cut your fuel cost by 10 percent then food then maintenance. Every little bit counts. I would be lying if I said I have it all figured out because I don’t. Having money set aside for maintenance is key though. I run an older truck so between tires and repairs I have to put away a min of .20 cents a mile ( all miles). If you can do that and still use cash flow for minor repairs and maintenance under $300 you should be able to save enough to cover major repairs and the down time that goes along with it. You might have a newer truck which means lower maintenance maybe 10-15 cents per mile.
@@412hwc yeah probably that’s about where I’m AT about 175,000 for the year it’s hard to put together good consistent weeks canceled loads and scheduling conflicts
@@Rudeboi-dy2 anything is possible there’s always a one off obviously that’s not the norm but with the right lanes and the right set up also, I think the contract was written in 2020 or 2021 I don’t know if the contract has been renegotiated since then but if it has or it doesI’m sure he won’t see those same numbers
If you are making good money why don't you go out and get your own authority we're you can make 100 percent off your money instead you have someone holding your hand. when you can book your own loads 😜
Bro , I’m at Mercer - I spoke with Shell about the ceremony- I thought that was dope .. These comments tho man …. Don’t trip on those that don’t know .. and I appreciate you dropping those jems that’s were shared with u … I’m on the flatbed side… it gets a bit annoying.. but definitely a good company
@@donttruckhere you can book your own loads or use a coordinator. I think if you’re willing to east to west or west to east you can stay running. In my experience it’s been hard to book 4-5 loads a week without a load canceling or scheduling conflicts, but if you’re willing to run wide open you should be fine.
Probably closer to $8,000-$10,000 a month deposited into your account in this market. At least that’s been my experience. Everyone’s business model is set up different. I’ve had a lot of down time due to truck repairs. Running older equipment plus I can’t go to California. That takes away some good options from time to time. Usually one really good week a month will be enough to offset having a bad week and a mediocre week. I can probably hit 10-12 a month next year if I can spend less time down due to maintenance and tweak my strategy.
This guy's a clown. Not even a liar, because if you're going to lie at least make it seem somewhat believable. Guy's been driving for a couple year and puts it like if you know how to line up your loads you can really be killing it in the current market.
Absolutely I agree 100%. I know this guy personally and he is absolutely a clown.
These new guys just do it for views
No truck driver in the history of truck driving has even made US $600k EVER., Anywhere on this planet.
That you know of
Dude you gotta do something about that noise. It's annoying
@@dstm84 thanks yeah I need to find better audio equipment or do videos stationary
Great video thank you 😊
Thank you 🙏🏾
Flatbed or dryvan and what kind of truck do you have
Dry van. 2007 freightliner col
I'm just starting with Mercer. Any information on what contract i should go with or how to run. I will gladly appreciate.
Flatbed or dry van?
@@Smooth_Operator_83 dry
@@Smooth_Operator_83 I'm trying to net over 4k
@@Smooth_Operator_83 Dry Van, I looking for start with Mercer
Man I was making like 1500 a week at mercer, they don't have enough loads
When you see they have their owner operater advertising for them you know it's not good
does mercer pay a fuel surcharge?
@@peterodz67 yes you get 100 percent of the fuel surcharge
Who do I need to talk to there about if they would help me get out of my lease program to come to work there?
I’m not sure if that’s a thing. Some leases allow you to take your truck elsewhere. Like SFI
@Smooth_Operator_83 OK I appreciate it.
Nope, if that was the case they would never be hiring. There would be a line trying to be hired. Nine months makes him a expert.
How can you make $600.000 dollars at 2 dollars per mile and it cost $1.50 per mile now you can’t drive for .50 cent per mile
No that’s the norm. I’m sure for most it’s just the opposite, but if one person does or did it then it’s not a lie. I can only go by what I was told from multiple reliable sources. It’s not my truth, I’m struggling, but I think that has to do more with my business model than Mercer.
The guy was on a dedicated account and those don't last in most cases. I made around 600k gross and they kicked me out as soon as they could. One year like that can change your life.
Thanks. Do you know if it was a FedEx account?
@@Smooth_Operator_83 mine was for Sam's.
Was it a Fed X account?
Why in the world would you make a video about how much you can make at a job per year when you’ve only been there nine months? Doesn’t make any sense. You really should make this video when you’ve been there around five years or so
5 years ... Do you have a clue how volatile the market has been over the last 3 years. 9 months is plenty of time to have and opinion and make informed projections on earnings.
Watch the whole video sir
That's like $290 an hour for 40 hrs. week 😂
All around guy? Except common knowledge huh? SMH
I make 40k a month. Worked Monday-Friday. Home by 4 everyday. Expenses maybe 15k a year. Living the dream. Americas best kept secret.
Every experienced owner operator
KNOWS that is total BS
Thanks
why did you leave landstar??
Safety violation. ruclips.net/video/WickkZP5I90/видео.htmlsi=1R8o_tq8P3ls25AL
Your a bad driver and untruthful
There's a lot of Truck Drivers that are full of you know what ! Lmfao
@@gaetanlefebvre7800 facts but this comes from multiple sources and he was awarded top earner from Mercer
What do you think for new oo going in bussines, can we survive until the market regulates
If you keep your personal and business expenses very low you can survive. Try to cut your fuel cost by 10 percent then food then maintenance. Every little bit counts. I would be lying if I said I have it all figured out because I don’t. Having money set aside for maintenance is key though. I run an older truck so between tires and repairs I have to put away a min of .20 cents a mile ( all miles). If you can do that and still use cash flow for minor repairs and maintenance under $300 you should be able to save enough to cover major repairs and the down time that goes along with it. You might have a newer truck which means lower maintenance maybe 10-15 cents per mile.
Must be a wannabe recruiter
Thanks
They told our class that bull crap that’s a lie you can’t make a dime there don’t go this guy is telling pure lies
Smooth operator can’t reality from bullshit.
Thanks
Maybe 60,000
Lol
Mercer is the worse Company Ever I work there and make -$3800 dollars
Click bait 😅
Not really. I didn’t make $600,000, but someone did. Of course that’s not normal though.
So he went from landstar to
Mercer? Brain fart or what.
Elaborate please
NO SIR YOU CANT!!! I was there 3 months an made 16k
yea man ur not doin 600k at mercer😂 idc what u say. even as a team trucc right now its prolly impossible
No sir I did not do 600,000 one of the top earners did from the year 2022
@@Smooth_Operator_83 lol yea man 20-22 it was still boomin bet he did 180k this year specially at mercer man
52 weeks in a year @ $5,700 per week = $296,400, I call BS
@@412hwc yeah probably that’s about where I’m AT about 175,000 for the year it’s hard to put together good consistent weeks canceled loads and scheduling conflicts
@@Rudeboi-dy2 anything is possible there’s always a one off obviously that’s not the norm but with the right lanes and the right set up also, I think the contract was written in 2020 or 2021 I don’t know if the contract has been renegotiated since then but if it has or it doesI’m sure he won’t see those same numbers
No you can not
Thanks
If you are making good money why don't you go out and get your own authority we're you can make 100 percent off your money instead you have someone holding your hand. when you can book your own loads 😜
Maybe one day. Either way you’re paying someone. Higher insurance, trailer, less contracted freight.
Shit like this makes truckers look dumb as hell. But at least you got a view.
Thanks
Hell no
Anything is possible
@@Smooth_Operator_83 absolutely not possible with mercer sir and not nowadays. I however, commend your positivity! Keep trucking bro
@@ROL2023 thank you very much
Bro , I’m at Mercer - I spoke with Shell about the ceremony- I thought that was dope .. These comments tho man …. Don’t trip on those that don’t know .. and I appreciate you dropping those jems that’s were shared with u … I’m on the flatbed side… it gets a bit annoying.. but definitely a good company
Thanks. I think most didn’t even watch the video. They just replied based on the title and thumbnail.
Do they keep you running?
@@donttruckhere you can book your own loads or use a coordinator. I think if you’re willing to east to west or west to east you can stay running. In my experience it’s been hard to book 4-5 loads a week without a load canceling or scheduling conflicts, but if you’re willing to run wide open you should be fine.
You have the making of a good truck driver
You have the BS down 😂😂😂
lol thanks
Possible gross net will be around 40 k
Not flatbed! You will average $2.75 take home if not you need to go haul dry van
How hard would it be for a o/o to net to the bank 10 or 12 thousand .at mercer
Probably closer to $8,000-$10,000 a month deposited into your account in this market. At least that’s been my experience. Everyone’s business model is set up different. I’ve had a lot of down time due to truck repairs. Running older equipment plus I can’t go to California. That takes away some good options from time to time. Usually one really good week a month will be enough to offset having a bad week and a mediocre week. I can probably hit 10-12 a month next year if I can spend less time down due to maintenance and tweak my strategy.
nice video
Thank you
Do you run your own business?
@@curlyhairchild7574 I’m an owner operator leased to Mercer transportation
@@Smooth_Operator_83 got cha!
I want to get back into it but I heard it's not worth it