I'm taking the L/P plunge

No I'm saying you will make more money as a company driver than a L/P even at 33cpm.you will have to drive 1500 miles or more every week just to cover your expenses..do not be surprised if you get a so called pay check that says you still owe money,

 

I know it is up to you in the end but I would really give training a second thought. I was a lease driver there and a mentor. As that I was able to get better loads before company and solo lease drivers and even got on the 740 dedicated account which were some really good miles. Now depending on what terminal you’re out of and it will come down to who you know, you can try and hand pick your students before orientation is even over. I know as a mentor I made much better money in the lease program then I would have running solo.
Good luck with the new truck.

 

No doubt mentoring can be lucrative ... But the Swift program is solid enough that you can make a modest living as a solo.

To the O/P ... congrats and good luck. Stay active on the board, there quite few that have been here awhile and are willing to answer questions. As well as learn form you.

 

Please enlighten me on how you came to the conclusion that leasing a truck will be more lucrative than company driving? You realize that as a company employee as long as you drive your miles you're guaranteed a paycheck not so in lease. Right? Oh and there is no such thing as "phenomenal wealth" in trucking unless you're a broker or own 100 trucks.

 

No I am genuinely curious as most have lost their arse fleasing. I'm wondering how you plan on beating the house. Like many in Vegas have tried and failed.

 

What a life,sold all your stuff or put it in storage..and if you have no bills besides your L/P expense that can help.but wow man just gave up on life and hunker down in a sleeper truck...just nasty...