History
Mercer Transportation Since 1977
Bill Howard and Jim Stone started managing the Water & Sewer Pipe Division of T.E. Mercer Trucking Co. in Fort Worth, TX during the winter of 1974-1975. This division was separated in July 1977 and began operating at its present location in Louisville, Kentucky as Mercer Transportation Co. At the time, Mercer had one permanent truck and seven employees with I.C.C. authority to haul only commodities originating at or destined to water or sewer pipeline right-of-ways.
Originally, Mercer operated on over a 90% trip lease basis. Trip Lessors enjoyed working with Mercer Agents and Louisville personnel and many requested to sign on permanently. At the urging of Mercer agents, they developed a permanent fleet, which has grown substantially for over 30 years. Since the beginning, Mercer’s basic goal, as outlined in the company’s original policy manual, has remained the same: “To move freight, move it safely, and at fair rates.”
Originally, Mercer operated on over a 90% trip lease basis. Trip Lessors enjoyed working with Mercer Agents and Louisville personnel and many requested to sign on permanently. At the urging of Mercer agents, they developed a permanent fleet, which has grown substantially for over 30 years. Since the beginning, Mercer’s basic goal, as outlined in the company’s original policy manual, has remained the same: “To move freight, move it safely, and at fair rates.”