We all love it when you are trucking along and a 4wheeler is trying to merge and he gets angry because you will not get into the left lane for them to merge! It MERGE! You slow down and then get over, I do NOT need to get into the left lane! Everyone out on the road needs to understand the laws of the road! We will be discussing how to handle a 4wheeler out on the road. Understand you are the professional and you need to share the road with these smaller motor vehicles!

We have all experienced the 4wheeler that loves to just pull out in front of us with no care in the world. "Oh, he is a trucker he will stop, or I will sue him" is what they all thing, not realizing that sometime we CANNOT stop. There is many other crazy things we see 4wheeler say and do on the road because they are simply not educated on what life is like as a trucker! Lets discuss some of these crazy 4wheelers and figure out what is going on in their minds sometimes! Maybe we can understand why they cannot understand what we go through! Call us with your opinions at 516-387-1911!

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Truckers welcome to the one and only 2016 April fools TalkCDL episode! This day is truly one of the best days of the year! What is your favorite prank out there? We know truckers have some great ones! We will cover a bit on April Fools, and then Recap the weekly topic and conclude as always thanking all the truckers not making it home for the weekend! Call us on our listening line at 516-387-1911 , Tyler will come in and ask you fi you want to make any comments and if you dont no worries!

This week on talkcdl we have been discussing a very heated debate on whether 18-20 year old should be trucking across our USA. What is the best way to implement this into the trucking industry? Younger men and women can be trained starting early in their high school career, practicing and learning safety. You know what they say, only habits die hard. So can you push habits into younger generation? Who knows, only time will tell!

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We are halfway through the last week of March and this week we have been talking about 18-20 years old legally being able to drive as OTR Truck drivers. We have been looking at some numbers and trying to figure out if this is a good or bad idea for law makers. Are 18-20 years old to immature to handle the responsibility of a big truck? What about all the irresponsible truckers on the road today, what is their excuse, that are much older then 18-20. Call us with your opinion 516-387-1911

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There is a large debate out there if an 18-20 year old should be able to hold a Class A CDL and drive the street and interstates of our great U.S.A. A large group of people believe they are not responsible enough, and do not have near enough experience/skills in driving a motor vehicle. Others believe that if you are able to serve your country and die for it at the age of 17, then you should be able to drive a semi truck, especially if you did so in the military. If 18-20 year olds are able to drive semi-trucks we believe without a doubt there should be training and classes through their high school career. There are plenty of responsible younger drivers out on the road, and men and woman who would take it very serious. So let’s discuss this a bit more, and look at some details. Call us with your opinion at 516-387-1911

 

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Truck drivers just love waking up on a Monday morning and getting in their trucks, turning that key over and listening to that baby roar! The smell of that diesel exhaust pouring out them stacks is something to remember. What is your Monday morning ritual? How do you start off your week and what do you tell yourself every morning when you wake up in that big rig? What you should tell yourself is "Oh hey its almost 8AM EST, time for TalkCDL The Trucker Show!

Of course truckers, it is our favorite day of the week! Friday! It is the day we just hang out with our fellow truckers who dont make it home for the weekend, give some tips and advice on how to spend your weekend out on the road. We will be giving these 3rd party recruiters our last word, and letting all you awesome truckers what to expect for next weeks shows! Be safe out there truckers.

Some of the things a truck driver sees on a daily basis will blow your mind. Everything from accidents, police chases, random kids walking on interstates, and the list could go on and on but that is to much to type so instead listen to our show! Where we will be sharing stories that you could swear is just from our imaginations after a real nice visit to the dentist and we are floating on some medication clouds. Well, no one on TalkCDL likes the dentist, and none of us are medication junkies either so I promise you this is cold cut crazy stories from real trucker land. If you have a story you would like to share please call us LIVE at 516-387-1911

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Run with the Best

Mercer Transportation is always seeking dependable Owner Operators who are interested in building successful careers. We need your skills and your equipment to move our freight. If you are looking to take a turn for the better, you’ve come to the right place.

Mercer is continuously leasing on Owner Operators who offer flatbed, dry van or step deck services. With the best safety and compliance record and the lowest claim and occurrence rate in the industry, we are proud to offer our Owner Operators consistent freight and a wide variety of commodities to haul. In addition, Mercer promotes a supportive family-oriented atmosphere, generous and convenient home time, as well as optional worker’s compensation coverage.

As an Owner Operator, you own your own business — now it is time to own the road. Mercer offers the opportunities and supportive atmosphere needed to secure all of the benefits that you deserve.

Major Provisions of Contract

Mercer offers these contract highlights:

* 75% of gross revenue (excluding 1% insurance surcharge)

* Paid promptly after every trip

* You may have to pay up to first $1,000 charge for cargo or liability claim

Mercer does not charge state fuel and mileage taxes, unless trip leased to another carrier.

Why should you choose Mercer?

Mercer is a 100% owner-operator company. Our Contractors drive our success. We value their skill and hard work so we treat them right, with:

* No company trucks to compete with for freight

* No forced dispatch and no up-front sign-on fees

* First in/ first choice

* Open door policy at the home office

* Valuable safety, revenue and years-of-service credits

* Prompt settlements through our Quick Pay program

* Mercer Coordinator to help with planning and other needs

* Fuel tax filed and paid by Mercer

Choose Your Own Road

Mercer’s freight is consistent. Our nationwide network of freight agent offices helps us create a large customer base, which allows us to keep trucks moving. Mercer offers Owner Operators a variety of commodities to haul such as iron, steel, pipe, machinery, building materials, glass and military freight. Mercer has been ranked as one of the top five carriers nationwide for government traffic, making us the proud recipient of the Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC) Quality Carrier Award.

Our freight movement is not concentrated in a few lanes, but moves to all points in North America. With many choices available and no forced dispatch, Owner Operators have the ability to directly control their profitability with ample opportunities to get to or through “the house.”

Work Directly With One Coordinator

All trucks are assigned a central truck Coordinator with a dedicated 800 WATS line. Mercer Coordinators manage teams of about 30 trucks. This allows ample time to address each Owner Operator’s needs and to coordinate their movement through the Mercer system in a safe, efficient and profitable manner. Freight is offered on a first-in/first choice basis, and there is no forced dispatch.

Prompt Settlement From A Stable Company

Since Mercer’s founding in 1977, it has been the company’s goal to have the fastest truck pay in the industry. Mercer has earned the reputation for paying owner-operators promptly after each trip delivered. In addition,