Yeah! I know that, but i guess in an almost 11 years with the same company, got me too relaxed, and spoiled! :lol:

I was Googling Schnieder Leasing in response to no_worries response to my question on the Lease vs Buy thread (thanks no_worries by the way :) ) and I came across this press release that came out a few days ago and I figured it would be appropriate for this thread: Wait I just realized that it came out in 2006 not 2008 sorry :oops:

Schneider National Introduces New Tractor Leasing Program For Owner Operators
Innovative Equipment to Deliver $18,000 to $20,000 Savings Per Year for Lessees

Green Bay, Wis. — Jan. 25, 2006 — Schneider National Inc., the nation’s largest truckload carrier, today announced changes to its owner-operator tractor leasing program to support driver success in the face of rising fuel costs. The new Owner-Operator Success Lease Program is offered by Schneider Finance, Inc., a truck financing subsidiary of Schneider National. Through the program, all new units leased or sold by Schneider Finance will include Thermo King TriPac heating and cooling units in aerodynamic Freightliner Century, Kenworth T2000, Volvo 780, and Peterbilt 386 and 387 tractors.
Schneider Finance is the first company to include the TriPac heating and cooling unit as a standard feature on its tractors. The TriPac unit will also be installed on Schneider Finance’s low mileage used tractor inventory. Use of the TriPac unit will nearly eliminate the need for idling, delivering even greater fuel savings while keeping the cab comfortable year round. At current fuel price levels, a TriPac unit can save an owner-operator $500 to $700 per month in fuel while preheating the truck engine, charging the battery and providing four-season climate control in the truck sleeper. Additionally, the fuel economy of the aerodynamic tractors is as much as one mile per gallon better than a square-nosed tractor which results in significant cost savings — up to $1,000 per month at current fuel prices.

“We cannot ignore the fact that owner-operators are struggling with today’s high fuel prices,” said Steven Crear, general manager, Schneider Finance. “Owner-operators contribute greatly to Schneider’s success, and the new tractor leasing program, along with recent improvements to Schneider’s Fuel Surcharge program, enable them to maintain stability amid rising costs and ultimately become more profitable.”

Owner-operators taking advantage of the Success Lease Program can look forward to an estimated total savings of $18,000 to $20,400 per year when moving from a non-aerodynamic tractor without a TriPac unit. As added incentive, Schneider Finance created an $8,400 bonus program that is offered to company drivers interested in transitioning into ownership of TriPac-equipped tractors.

The cost of the TriPac heating and cooling unit is included in the lease financing contract with Schneider Finance.

Schneider National began installing Webasto heating units in company tractors in 2004 and continues to evaluate the most appropriate cooling technology for its company trucks.

For more information about tractor leasing with Schneider Finance, please contact Schneider Finance at 1-800-521-5859.

About Schneider National Inc.
Schneider National Inc. is a premier provider of transportation, logistics and related services. Schneider National serves more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE 500® companies, offering the broadest portfolio of services in the industry. Schneider National’s transportation solutions include: One-Way Van, Dedicated, Expedited, Intermodal, Brokerage, Bulk and Specialized. Schneider Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider National, provides supply chain management technology, managed services, engineering services and freight payment.

Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has a 70-year track record of providing expert transportation and logistics solutions. For more information about Schneider National and employment opportunities, visit www.schneider.com or call (800) 558-6767

I'll tell you one thing Merrick, Schneider is the king of finding all the ways they "save" contractors money...and telling you all about it :lol:

big orange also has the best specced trucks out there.

Wow, that sounds good! Congrats on finding it. I wonder if this would work in the northwest the way you do, getting home on fridays? I doubt it. Up here in Montana, loads are so inconsistant.

It's all how you market something. I have a friend that I use to work with and I remember one day she was showing me her new phone.

She had just bought a phone and was in debt so I asked here why did she just spend $150 on a new phone? She said "I saved $50", to which I replied, "no you didn't, you just spent $150".

She kept insisting that she saved $50 and couldn't understand that she spent $150 to save $50.

I wish I could find some brokers like that. No, MR. Broker you are not paying me too much for that load, you are doing yourself a favor by buying great service and I commend you for your smart decision. :)

"...and I'm giving you a 20% discount." :lol:

Get in the moving business!! They discount around 70%! :shock: ! :shock: :roll: :roll:

i really couldnt tell you the rates from NYC area back to ohio, but the rates vary from ill/in area i can tell you your looking at 1.75-over 2.00 per mile going to the nyc/eastern pa/nj area.........