Back on the road. Lease purchase with JB Hunt

Not what I was expecting from a mega lease. % pay is a good first step.
I’ll be following along

 

I don’t miss trailer hunting at all. I think that’s what the Hunt part of JB stands for.

 

65% goes to the truck. Is there a trailer fee? If not, that is close to Landstar numbers if I’m not mistaken. You could do well, but it’s a double edged sword when you must rely on a dispatcher for loads, who hopefully doesn’t compete with company drivers for loads. Stay on good terms if you can, it will save you headaches in the future

 

Problem with JB is that there 65% could come out less than per mile. Landstar with their trailer is 71 to 73% and you pick your freight and set your price.

 

U pick freight - from what is offered- and you set price, and I'd your price is too high, the freight goes on the load board , where they might find a real dumas to haul it cheap.

Landstar agents are not beholden to Landstar drivers, actually, the reverse is true

 

When the economy is going up, the lease purchase can be a way up the ladder, if you have no other choices.

I hope Uturngirl pays it off and takes it home before the next downturn. An up economy doesn't last forever, a well maintained truck can make money in several upturns

 

If you didn't have a truck, landstar was never a option.
Baby steps cybercat!