US Xpress Long Term Lease. Yes/No

Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by Yankee Cowboy61, May 25, 2010.

  1. Yankee Cowboy61

    Yankee Cowboy61 Bobtail Member

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    Looking to become lease operator (don't have money for dwn pymnt). So far US Xpress sounds better then most, but I am finding conflicting views on them. I am not a newbie (3yrs exp), and not a veteran, but I know that you can get alot of disgruntled former employees on here spewing alot of BS. All I want is some good hard factual info so that I can use it to help determine my path. ANy help would be appreciated.

    If anyone has info on any other companies that provide lease purchase I would appreciate it also.
     
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  3. dbook

    dbook Light Load Member

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    you will be competing with company drivers at USX and most companies, never a good thing. have OODIA review lease before signing, always a good thing. look for company w/o company drivers, always a good thing. good luck.
     
  4. linadin

    linadin Light Load Member

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    I have been doing the lease for a while miles have been around 3200 a week. you have to run it like a business. I sit very little other than breaks. Nice thing about the lease is it is a walk away lease.
     
  5. Yankee Cowboy61

    Yankee Cowboy61 Bobtail Member

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    Well thnx to both of you for the input, really thought I would hear more since all the NEGATIVE I've seen here. CHecking out Magnum Express right now with lease through Freightliner.
     
  6. pete3871000

    pete3871000 Bobtail Member

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    i have leased 2 trucks from usx first one frt liner was a piece of crap get one of the new petes for 1 yr lease dont go for the 3yr u own it there frt liners with high miles and u would pay about 60k for a 15k truck.i like the other driver run 3to3500 a wk and take home 12to1400 a week before yr end taxes.its only a yr leases thats why i do it.its been a goood co to me
     
  7. gregvd

    gregvd Bobtail Member

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    Yankee Cowboy61
    I was wondering what you finally decided. I have one year experience and also looking into us express 1 year lease. I live in Fl. and the company I started out with here is very cheap. Pay cheap also. I am bringing home only 3 to 4 hundred a week. Now that I paid my dues, it's time for me to move on. Please let me know how your coming
     
  8. Trucker61

    Trucker61 Bobtail Member

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    Can you take the truck somewhere else if you don't like it
     
  9. Trucker61

    Trucker61 Bobtail Member

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  10. Trucker61

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    Can you take the truck somewhere else if you don't like it
     
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  11. TequilaSunrise

    TequilaSunrise Medium Load Member

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    how long would it take you to save a down payment? Or to buy a truck?

    How will you pay for the repairs or other expenses of a truck if you don't have a cash reserve?
     
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