Sorry, but anyone who blindly signs a contract without reading it, much less having an attorney review it, gets what they deserve.
Reality of Swift: How to get screwed
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Plenty, if not all, read their contracts before they sign; they just don't fully understand them ( but think they do) as by intent from the folks that write them.
And seriously, how many out there that drives a truck for a living has been able to accumulate enough money to obtain an attorney?
Sadly, this macho "they all get what they deserve" mentality is not a sign of strength, but a sign of weakness, and it shows.
It's also very convenient for those who would take advantage of both you and I because it keeps us divided and...weak.a-trucker123, AlaskanDad and stuckinneutral Thank this. -
So it's not worth maybe a couple of hundred dollars to have an attorney review a contract VS spending thousands and thousands to pay charges that are spelled out, but not understood?
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No, it's a business first, that you employee yourself to run....
And, at least for me, I'm not saying "they get what they deserve". I'm saying that they are partly responsible and need to realize that. If they don't, then they will never learn always seeing all the crap that happens to them as someone's fault, not theirs. They will never be able to actually succeed with that mindset. -
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While I agree on having a lawyer review any major contracts you enter into, with financial obligations. His most likely advice, would tell you that the contract is all in the company’s favor. If you think the company would accept any changes, possibly suggested by the attorney, you’d be in for a rude awakening. I’m sure they do not allow any changes, or cross outs. Why would they, when they have a steady stream of fresh meat coming through the door. A lease purchase comes with way more disadvantages to the operator, then any advantages. If LP was such a great deal, the company would be hiring nothing but drivers, rather than leasing. Recruiters are nothing but salesmen, candy coating to play to OP’s weakness and desires, they promise nothing in writing, only verbally. Nothing that would be legally binding, or enforceable by the Op.
I’m sure there are exceptions to this negative scenario, but the road is littered with failed lease purchase operators. Many enter without having enough money, one major failure not covered by a warranty, and your done. You can’t start without a healthy amount of cash reserves.
Hard work is required whether you choose a lease purchase, or traditional financing. Also being a lease operator dependent on the company for loads, and being limited to only their freight, can leave you sitting more than rolling.
As I see it, financing a truck through a bank or credit union is “the” way to go, with a fighting chance of success. Provided you have a good amount of cash reserves.
If you’re just getting out of school, look for a good driving job, get a couple of years of experience, save up your money, then you can start looking for other opportunities. You’ll know a lot better if this life is for you.
Please don’t cite exceptions, they do exist, but they are not the rule. There is no shortage of BS, or BSers in trucking. Take your time, walk before you run. Most successful Owner Operators that I know, started as drivers, there is no shame in doing that. -
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Everybody knows Swift, JB Hunt, CRE, and the like are problems. Stop acting surprised when you have trouble there and take responsibility for YOUR choice to work there. No one has forced you to go to work for a bottom-feeder company that was your choice. People complain about the pay scale and have absolutely no idea what it cost to run a truck. Don't believe me? Look at every person was ever failed as lease purchase or an owner operator. And after failure, they still cannot tell you what it cost to run a truck.Gearjammin' Penguin, Zigzag777, VolvoTerry and 1 other person Thank this.
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