Trans Am Lease

I have been driving as a company driver for about 6 months and want to become a lease/op driver. I would like to get tips from all of you guy's on how top make this a successful move. I know alot of it all depends on how how and what you run. Also, Trans Am and any other company will make hands over fist of money off of you. But, if done right i see it as a win win situation. I have some general questions.

What are the best avg. speeds to get the most mpg's?(i know mtn. grades and the weight of the load and the type of rig are factors)

When is the best way to plan the amount of fuel to get?(should you get the amount they suggest in there network or should you just get enough for what you need)

Does anybody have any comments on '08 kw t-660's?

Should i put more into my maint. account on a brand new rig?

Has anyone put the Turbo3000 onto there rig and if so, is it worth it?

any and all input would be great. Thanks in advance.

 

losttrucker, thanks for the info, i will keep that in mind. i had heard a rumor that they were going all lease. So, i called up my dispatcher to find out if there was any truth to it. He told me that they were going to go all lease but it would take some time. I don't see how they are going to survive doing it that way not to mention allowing new drivers right out of school go right into being a lease op with no otr exp. They paint a pretty picture for them and then they find out that they are not happy. i keep getting phone calls from my dispatcher asking if i want to go lease and i continue telling him no not at this time. One thing i have noticed since i have been telling them no, my miles have dropped 2700-3200 to 1800-2300 per week. i think they are trying to force me into the lease program or force me out of the company. As far as the Turbo3000 i didn't know you were not allowed to put that on. Thanks