Just starting out, at 55. Want to lease onto a company.

You trying to go company for a bit first or jumping straight into buying a truck?

 

If you haven't already read some of the threads similarto yours, take a moment and put on your big boy pants. Folks will be around shortly to address your question.

 

You can buy a truck, but probably will go into shock when you price insurance for a driver with no experience.
You can't take the truck off the sales lot until it's insured.
Become a member of www.OOIDA.com which is a business website for the owner-operator.
An owner-operator is a small business owner.
Recommend being a company driver for a couple of years to learn the way of the roads. Take the wife with you; many companies allow the wife to ride along.
Where is your location; state & nearest city? We need this information in order to recommend companies that hire in your area and that let you take your wife with you.

 

Start off with a company first for some time to get your feet wet then buy your own truck. There are companies that will hire you and allow for you to take your wife with you. That way you get the enjoyment of the road plus learn the job without being overwhelmed off bat at the cost of keeping the truck running.

 

Here's some that hire new cdl graduates and wife can ride along.
Apply now, don't wait until graduation.
Schuster
Navajo Express
Halvor Lines
Freymiller
Shaffer
Magnum Ltd.
Celadon
CFI - www.cfidrive.com
Butler Transport
Britton Transport

 

If she is a remote worker, remember that you see driving, she may have issues with conductivity and if she is one the phone with others, it isn't just a distraction to you but it is irritating for others on the other end of the phone.