Lease purchase trucking jobs are designed for those who want to be their own boss. Lease purchase programs help truck drivers make the transition from company driver to owner-operator while earning a consistent weekly paycheck and building true ownership in a truck.
Companies That Have Lease Purchase Programs
- CRST Malone - Class-A CDL lease purchase drivers and owner-operators.
- Celadon - CDL lease purchase drivers.
- Dart - CDL-A drivers for lease purchase opportunities.
- Roadrunner - Lease purchase opportunities for CDL-A drivers.
- CRST Expedited - CDL-A lease purchase truck drivers.
- US Xpress - Lease purchase and owner-operator opportunities.
- Werner - CDL-A owner-operators and lease purchase.
Lease-to-own agreements require you to purchase the truck or lose your investment. Drivers get the choice of fixed weekly payments or variable per mile payments. The dealer keeps the title and owns the vehicle for the life of the agreement. After successful completion of the lease period, the buyer receives the title and becomes the owner of the truck.
Common Requirements to Qualify for a Lease Purchase Program
Not all requirements may be covered here, though, common ones are listed below:
- Recent verifiable tractor trailer experience
- Valid class (A) CDL
- 21 years old minimum
- Meet DOT requirements
- Pass company physical
- Pass substance screening
Make sure to do your research when looking into lease purchase truck driving jobs. Down payments, warranties and service will vary with each company. While not many rewards come in the first few years, a little bit of hard work and patience will pay off in the long run.