Quitting one company for another.

I would personally times that by 50 before going L/P. Or.. or.... ORRRRRR... just keep saving those $1k's.... until you get about 250 of them, and look into O/O with the big boys (and no, I'm not one; still company after 20 years, by choice....(or chance?)

Freight is SOFT right now; has been for 2 years..... companies are PUSHING L/P's to pad THEIR pockets or.. just to stay afloat, imho.

Best to ya, either way. IMHO, you need a bunch more money and experience before even entertaining the thought of any type of 'ownership.'

 

I empathize with your thoughts on this; but if Henderson goes 'south' from the 'get go' .... you might just wanna bite the upper lip for a little while with WEL, until you establish your footing. JMHO. You've gotta admit (unless you are unawares) that WEL is a dang good starter company for MANY of the souls that the Prime's, Wilson Logistics, and even Swift/Knight's brands of companies won't take, for one reason or another. (Correct me if I'm wrong, @Chinatown ?!?)

You ARE being given a chance, as Six says....don't take it for granted and for the love of Pete, don't Lease out the door.

 

Keep in mind that the thousands you have to put in the 'emergency' fund, should either of you terminate the lease, the 'emergency' is the title holder. 3K, 10K, no matter. Goes to the truck and what they 'think' it needs. Almost (if not?) always.

 

IMHO, yes. Not sure what issues you may (or may not?) have had going with WEL first, but they invested in you. Whether or not they paid your training matters not. Perhaps if they DO know you have an 'offer' on the table, they will actually step up their game~!

Are you doing flatbed with WEL? If not, JUMP to that. Hauling open decks can and will open MANY doors for you. Me, personally...did it a few winters when asphalt (tanks) doesn't flow..it was fine, but sure wish I were younger out the gate trying to learn securement.

I may catch some slack, but that's still where the money is. Ask some of the big boys (H/H guys and/or gals) and they ALL started flats somehow. Just a tidbit that might help you.

Don't jump ship without another one guaranteed to take you on board (literally and figuratively) and definitely don't jump ship because there's a 'floating dock' in the distance.

Keep us posted, Tomcat needs a nap, LoL.

 

Dollars to donuts.. emergency fund is GONE when lease terms. Either party. And not to the lessee, but to the lessor.