Features
- Contractor of the Month
When things fall apart, Jim Meadows puts it back together.
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- Showusyourtruck.com June Winners
Mercer: Bradley Owens' 379 Pete
"Best of the Rest": Tim Stevenson's "Henri"
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- Mercer Truck Wins Big At Walcott!
Darian Stephens turns heads with his 1995 Freightliner, "Keystone Jr."
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Event Schedule
Walcott Jamboree
Walcott, IA July 10-11, 2008
Iowa 80 Truck Stop
In The Headlights: Johanna Inman
This month Johanna Inman, the editor of the Mercertown Newsletter, is being featured "In the Headlights."
Q: How long have you worked at Mercer and in which departments?
A: I started in February of 2006. I used to be the Administrative Assistant for the Recruiting Department and now I am Mercer's Marketing Coordinator.
Q: As a Marketing Coordinator, what is a daily routine like for you?
A: My routine changes everyday. It is my job to accurately portray and promote Mercer in the media. Some of my daily tasks include placing advertisements in magazines, graphic design and production of Mercer's promotional material. I also coordinate our truck shows and events and I'm the Web Administrator for both Mercertown.com and Showusyourtruck.com.
Q: What are your hobbies and interests?
A: I like music, riding my bike, knitting and drawing pictures. I'm currently working on a Louisville-themed collection of illustrations. Also, I LOVE to bake.
Q: What do you like most about Mercer?
A: Mercer has given me great opportunities to explore my interests within the industry, so I am grateful for that!
Q: What are you most proud of so far in your life?
A: My Family
Q: Who inspires you?
A: I am inspired by my friends, reading a really good book or listening to my favorite songs. I am really inspired by people who are not afraid to make a change or stand up for what they believe in.
Q: Where were you born and raised?
A: I was born in San Francisco, CA and raised in Louisville, KY.
Q: Which is better, miniature items or mustaches?
A: Miniature mustaches.
ATTENTION MERCER OWNER OPERATORS!
Show us what ya got!
We know that Mercer has one of the prettiest fleets out there. Log onto www.showusyourtruck.com and submit pictures of your truck in the online photo gallery.
Each month a Mercer truck will win a $200 gift card to 4 State Trucks/ Chrome Shop Mafia. So what are you waiting for!?
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Happy Independence Day from Mercertown!
As we all know, July is the month that we as Americans take a moment to celebrate our independence. But contractors at Mercer also celebrate another kind of independence. The independence that comes with being an owner operator; that special freedom that allows them to choose the freight they will or will not haul. It is the freedom to decide if they want to "keep on trucking" or take some time off to go home and spend time with their families; The freedom to go out there and make their own destiny, without a company trying to tell them what to do or when to do it. Yes, our contractors truly are independent!
Of course, with this independence comes great sacrifice- although they may go home at any time they choose, or turn down any load they wish, most contractors find it necessary to keep moving that truck to make it in today's economic conditions. Always looking for a way to earn a little more, always showing tremendous dedication, our contractors have done an exceptional job of staying afloat when so many in the industry are calling it quits. It is this determination and professionalism that allows Mercer to provide exceptional service to our customer base in a time where many companies are shutting the doors. These are the same qualities that make them the best group of owner operators in the world, and I am proud to travel this great country and say that I am associated with them.
June was a wonderful month at Mercer. Our fabulous owner operators worked hard, sacrificed much and provided an all-time record month for our company. I thank each and every one of you that make the success of our company possible, and my family thanks you for making dinner and a roof over our heads possible. I know that you are independent and could go to any company you choose, and I thank you for choosing to do it here at Mercertown. Please stay safe and look out for one another on the road.
Happy Independence Day,
Brian Helton
Director of Recruiting
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Attention Kentucky CDL Holders:
If you have a Kentucky Commercial Driver License, you MUST fill out a new "Commercial Driver License Application" and send it to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result in the suspension of your Kentucky CDL. Basically, the form requires you to list all of the CDL's you have held for the past ten years. All states are supposed to be keeping these records, but apparently Kentucky was not. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration discovered that fact during an audit and has required Kentucky to comply.
For your convenience, you can download the form. It is not important that you are able to list the license number of past CDL's from other states, but it IS important that you list the fact that you had other CDL's. If you have any questions, do not call Mercer, call Judy Wolf at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: 502-564-6800, Ext. 4175. It is important for all Kentucky CDL holders to send in the completed form as soon as possible.
Download a KY CDL Application
Len Dunman
Safety Director
Tele (502) 625-3161
Fax (502) 625-3158
1-800-626-5375
ldunman@mercer-trans.com
Potential Delays on I-81
Interstate 81 Improvements to Begin July 21 in PA
Allentown - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that work will start July 21 to improve Interstate 81 between Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road) and Exit 107 (US 209) in Schuylkill County.
The Improvements to I-81 include concrete patching, shoulder reconstruction, milling and resurfacing the highway, new line paint and new reflective pavement markings.
Beginning July 21, motorists can expect 24-hour single lane conditions on I-81 north and south. There will be no lane restrictions during holiday weekends.
This project is expected to be complete in November 2008. All schedules are weather dependent.
Motorists are encouraged to allow for extra time when traveling through the area or seek alternative routes.
Pennsy Supply, Inc. of Harrisburg, PA. is the general contractor on the $11.36 million project.
The average daily traffic volume on this stretch of I-81 is 28,595 vehicles.
PennDOT reminds drivers to move through all work zones with caution, obey posted speed limits and to always buckle up. For more information on roadway construction and maintenance operations, visit PennDOT's website at www.dot.state.pa.us.
Mercer Owner Operators: Please be aware of potential delays and plan accordingly!
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