- USDOT
- 56467
- Carrier Type
- Owner Operator
- Fleet Size (Power Units)
- 2,100
- Drivers
- 2,300
- Operation Type
- Interstate
- Headquarters
- 1128 S 7th St, Louisville, KY 40203
Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:38:05.040424+00:00)
Mercer Transportation Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)
2,100
Power units
2,300
Drivers
56467
USDOT
Complete guide to driving for Mercer Transportation: pay structure, hiring areas, driver requirements, benefits, and application process. Sourced from FMCSA SAFER, carrier filings, and verified 2026-04-22 03:38:05.216075+00:00.
Carrier identity (FMCSA SAFER)
Driver types and requirements
| Track | CDL Class | Min Experience | Min Age | MVR / DAC policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Flatbed | A | 24 mo | 23 (interstate) | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
Owner-Operator Flatbed — Preferred: H.
Where Mercer Transportation hires
48 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Priority metros: Louisville, KY, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA
Source: Mercer careers page (verified 2026-04-20)
Mercer Transportation pay structure (2026)
Owner-operator
- Revenue split: driver keeps 75% of linehaul
- Detention: OO negotiates with shipper
- Fuel Surcharge: Pass-through
Source: Mercer Transportation recruiting page
Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.
How to apply to Mercer Transportation
- Start application: Mercer Transportation driver application portal
- Phone screen: expect questions like:
- Own your truck + flatbed trailer?
- CDL-A tenure?
- Flatbed / tarping experience?
- MVR / DAC?
- Insurance?
- Road test: conducted in a owner-provided truck.
- Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis
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FMCSA safety record
Review Mercer Transportation's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: Mercer Transportation on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:38:05.216063+00:00.
Frequently asked questions
- What do you need to drive for Mercer Transportation?
- For the Owner-Operator Flatbed track, Mercer Transportation lists CDL Class A; 24 months experience; minimum age 23. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:05.216075+00:00 and can vary by location and division.
- Where does Mercer Transportation hire CDL drivers?
- Mercer Transportation lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:05.216075+00:00.
- How do I apply to drive for Mercer Transportation?
- Apply through Mercer Transportation's official driver portal at https://www.mercer-trans.com/drivers/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:05.216075+00:00.
- What is Mercer Transportation's FMCSA safety record?
- Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, Mercer Transportation operates 2,100 power units and 2,300 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:38:05.216075+00:00.
