Well that's the thing about competition in business......nothing ever stays the same for long. If there was a certain company you could lease with or a certain type of engine you could run or freight you could haul that would give you a better chance of success then everyone would soon be doing that and it would no longer be an advantage.
So the short answer is no - there's no single path or formula that will give you a better chance of success when it comes to leasing or owning a truck, or running any business for that matter. Whatever you're doing that's working today isn't going to work a few years from now. And whatever worked five or ten years ago probably won't work today. Being in business is a highly dynamic environment where you have to constantly adapt and evolve if you want to be around for the long run.
That makes sense. I'm years away from even considering anything other than driving company, but was curious. From what I've heard and read its something to weigh heavily, risk vs reward, and etc. Here is another question, if one were to take on a lease, what would/ should be the minimum $/ mile that would help minimize the risk. Thanks again :)
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So the general consensus from the good folks at TT is that leasing (especially for a rookie) is BAD...VERY BAD. I'm not even in training yet, but it is good to have short term goals and long term goals. With that said; are there any companies out there that have a lease/ owner program that isn't rigged in favor of the company, or at least drivers have a better chance of succeeding than in other co's? I have already decided to be company driver for at least 3 years before I even think about diving into that, but I wanted to pick your more experienced brains. Thanks