Good Lease on Companys

[Bryan]

Hey drivers get your thinkin caps on and tell me what were some of the companys you leased with as an O/O and some experiencs good and bad

[Big_Dave]

Alfson Trucking, Blue Earth MN.

The good: Close to home, nice folks to work with..........

The bad: They booked cheap freight to keep drivers moving, erratic pay due to inconsistant dispatching.

KB Trucking, N. Mankato MN

The good: Nice people to work for, Closer to home, paid each week, roughly the same mileage each week so the pay was pretty consistant.

The bad: They went outta business owing me about $10K for 3 runs I made. I got suckered into believing they were 'really' nice people that would make things right. they didn't. I did finally get almost all the $$$ owed to me though.

I won't list the last company I was leased to because I still have friends that are there.

I can tell you that they were fair and very easy to work with. The pay was ok when I was there. If I wouldn't have had major problems with my truck or if I would've decided to buy another truck, I'd most likely still be there.

If I ever do buy another truck, they'll be the first company I talk to. They are based out of Minneapolis MN.

[Bryan]

o ok man thanx for sharing :cheers:

[Rev.Vassago]

Graebel Van Lines (my current home)

Pros: Steady revenue stream due to the high amount of corporate contracts they have, quick settlements (usually within 48 hours of receiving paperwork)

Cons: Surveys that aren't even close to the actual weight, some dispatchers who aren't worth their weight in pizz.

[Capt._Chaos]

Cowan Systems (San Antonio, TX agent) (This was, by far, my best Owner-Operator gig, and I'd go back if I ever wanted to buy another truck).

Pros: Home daily, good revenue on freight.
Cons: Local & Intermodal Work is hard on trucks.

Paschall Truck Lines, Murray, KY

Pros: None
Cons: Rude dispatchers.

Lane Freight, Houston, Texas

Pros: Home weekends, friendly people.
Cons: Freight wasn't steady enough to make a predictable income.

Landstar Ranger Jacksonville, FL

Pros: Pick own loads off their internet load board (unless an agent calls you), some good paying freight, company has leased dry vans kept in very good condition.
Cons: Takes a while to get to know the agents and get better-paying loads.

U.S. Xpress Chattanooga, TN

Pros: USED TO be a great company. Maintenance Account is nice, you determine how much is deducted and put into it. Builds up fast.
Cons: Computerized dispatch not good for productivity (too many trucks sit around waiting for dispatch).

[Bryan]

kool CC and Rev

[tommy]

Swift and CrEngland for company driver

Prime Inc. to be an O/O..