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Owner Operator Carrier Truck Lease Agreements
Owner Operator Carrier Truck Lease Agreements
Many professional drivers are aware of the tactics that have been used by some Motor Carriers in order to lure drivers into Owner Operator and/or Truck Lease Purchase programs. For example, some Motor Carriers may grossly exaggerate the expected salary and number of miles available to owner operators through their websites, advertising, and other recruiting efforts while simultaneously downplaying or completely omitting the significant costs associated with running your own truck. Many of these programs have resulted in financial catastrophe for owner operators who have signed these agreements, only to find themselves significantly worse off than if they’d remained a company driver.
Drivers of all experience levels may fall victim to these practices, but those most vulnerable are the new CDL graduates. Fresh out of school, several thousand dollars in debt, and beholden to Carriers for the training they’ve received, the promise of more miles, more money, a new truck and being your own boss is often too much for many to resist.
As a means to stop these tactics, it is our objective to collect as much information as possible regarding which Carriers employ these practices, who they target, what promises they make and how these owner-operator agreements are presented.
By filling this information out you will be helping others and yourselves.
For your privacy, you may participate in this survey anonymously. HOWEVER, if you have been subjected to any of these practices and/or signed an owner operator or truck lease agreement and would like to offer your name and contact info, there will be space provided for you to do so. You may also indicate your desire to speak with a representative regarding your experiences.
Many professional drivers are aware of the tactics that have been used by some Motor Carriers in order to lure drivers into Owner Operator and/or Truck Lease Purchase programs. For example, some Motor Carriers may grossly exaggerate the expected salary and number of miles available to owner operators through their websites, advertising, and other recruiting efforts while simultaneously downplaying or completely omitting the significant costs associated with running your own truck. Many of these programs have resulted in financial catastrophe for owner operators who have signed these agreements, only to find themselves significantly worse off than if they’d remained a company driver.
Drivers of all experience levels may fall victim to these practices, but those most vulnerable are the new CDL graduates. Fresh out of school, several thousand dollars in debt, and beholden to Carriers for the training they’ve received, the promise of more miles, more money, a new truck and being your own boss is often too much for many to resist.
As a means to stop these tactics, it is our objective to collect as much information as possible regarding which Carriers employ these practices, who they target, what promises they make and how these owner-operator agreements are presented.
By filling this information out you will be helping others and yourselves.
For your privacy, you may participate in this survey anonymously. HOWEVER, if you have been subjected to any of these practices and/or signed an owner operator or truck lease agreement and would like to offer your name and contact info, there will be space provided for you to do so. You may also indicate your desire to speak with a representative regarding your experiences.
Note: Truth About Trucking, LLC has been fighting many of the unscrupulous tactics of the trucking industry for 10 years, including many Carrier Truck Lease Agreements.
For 8 years now, the only company we endorse for those looking to purchase/lease their own truck is Lone Mountain Truck Leasing.
For 8 years now, the only company we endorse for those looking to purchase/lease their own truck is Lone Mountain Truck Leasing.
Simply put, they are honest. No gimmicks or strings.
Thank you for taking this survey and helping us to continue our fight to "Raise the Standards of the Trucking Industry"
Allen Smith- President- Truth About Trucking LLC
Contact us: info@truthabouttrucking.com