How is life for a Company Driver or Lease Driver in Prime Tanker Division

Pay attention to everything for those three months, pay, miles, lease payments, repairs(any you have to pay for) and downtime. If your new to driving, it is best not to leasing. The added stress is not something you need in the beginning.
I started out at Trans Am, their lease is a scam. Most of the drivers a asked were broke and the few that got a paycheck didn't sound like they were happy.

The idea alone of paying someone money, to use their equipment to make money doesn't make much sense. If you still want to, write down those expenses plus were your drops are located. You need to have an idea were your going after each drop, so your not sitting around wait to be dispatched for a load. Check to see if the model trucks your driving are problematic.

I was a company driver for TA, my opinion on leasing is from what I saw and heard from other drivers, hope this helps

 

I think it was a Prime driver that meticulously documented his expierience with the lease in the tank division. If you find it skip to the end ...he didnt make it..The odds are not in your favor..Even with you having previous expierience running a small business you will still be facing an up hill battle from the start. Even if you were a seasoned driver i would advise against a lease.

I do agree with you on those light weight trucks they have. What has come of this industry,drivers willing to get in those small trucks stay out weeks if not months and drive 54 mph just unbelievable .

Your on the right track,why not go company and get a paycheck every week. Maybe even look at some of the much better tank companys Chinatown has suggested that hire newbies.(strong suggestion)

For what its worth we still try to give food and warm blankets to the lease drivers during the holidays.

 

Leasing and Prime aren't your only options. There are many tanker companies to choose from. Don't back yourself into a corner.