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Trans-Am Leasing Program

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by kirk, Feb 4, 2013.

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  1. Feb 4, 2013 #1
    kirk

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    Does anyone have any current information on their lease program. I would like to get the pros and cons of this program. I have read other posts but most are not current info.
     
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  3. Feb 4, 2013 #2
    old timer123

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    better know your facts before you do a lease.Sorry i cant help but i have heard enough to know they rip you off.sure you make good money,but you also make decent money being a company driver and get your taxes done.In a lease,the tax burden is on you.
     
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  4. Feb 5, 2013 #3
    ironpony

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    TApete seems to be doing ok with it...
     
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  5. Feb 5, 2013 #4
    Cranky Yankee

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    leasing isnt for the brand new guy just getting his feet wet in the industry
    there is enough to learn just driving let alone learning to run a truck as a buisness too
    i owned buisnesses for over 30 years bewfore i took this leap
     
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  7. Feb 5, 2013 #5
    kirk

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    I have only 1 month of reefer experience, but i have 2 1/2 years of o.t.r dry van experience how much training will they require with that kind of experience? Plus i have not driven for 11 months because of a family situation. any info on this would be awesome.
     
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  8. Feb 5, 2013 #6
    kirk

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    Btw what about the alleged 2 week notice walk-away deal? Give 2 weeks notice and turn the truck in?
     
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  9. Feb 18, 2013 #7
    .honeybadger.

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    It is a two week walk-away lease, but I guarantee that you want to document proof of your two week notice or the will claim that you never put it in. They're trying to do this to my fiance. I helped him compose the notice over the phone and know it was turned in but they are now claiming he never gave two weeks notice and are trying to hit him with a $1250 fee for breaking the lease. Tread carefully.
     
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  10. Feb 18, 2013 #8
    kirk

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    Is that 2 week walk-away lease effective anytime in the contract or is it just within the first 2 weeks of the contract?
     
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  11. Feb 18, 2013 #9
    .honeybadger.

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    Anytime, but you have to give and work through a two week's notice.
     
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  12. Feb 18, 2013 #10
    kirk

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    I wonder what the penalties are for giving 2 weeks notice and then terminating the contract? Which im not planning on doing, but you never know what the future holds. Like sickness,or just anything.
     
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