It's a Freightliner Classic, 13 speed, turned up. This is one of 3 trucks I have - all purchased with standard bank loans. I've been an o/o with Werner for 5 years. I stay with them, because they treat me great. Good dispatchers - As of 9/4 I have run 171,382 paid miles since Jan 1. 06, in spite of taking extra time off this year. In August, the driver/trainer I have in my 2nd truck cleared $7,704.48 after taxes, after expenses, take-home (net).
I have seen the kind of leases you refer to . It has been a few years since I researched the various ways to lease or own a truck. Most of them suck, so it is good to be careful with programs that sound too good to be true. For starters, what retail value is charged for the truck? If the purchase price is not a good one, then you can?t make money. I am a driver. So I have structured a plan that makes money for the drivers. ( And I make money, too. But I'm not greedy.) I make the deal extra sweet by giving a bonus at the completion of the 3 ? 4 year contract: I give the truck ? with engine rebuilt ? to the driver to own, run, sell, whatever they want to do with it. That way, I hope to attract someone who is able to think like a business man.
Just curious ? how long ya? been driving, and for what company?
Yours in Transportation, Joe
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