Financial preparedness for truck drivers Options for paying truck maintenance costs Practical advice for managing truck maintenance costs Let’s face it: Truck maintenance isn’t cheap, and it rarely happens at a convenient time. Whether you're an owner-operator or a lease driver, the moment something starts knocking around under the hood, one thing runs through your mind: “How am I going to pay for this?”

Lease term length Tractor makes and models Tractor amenities Safety equipment Maintenance account Contractual obligations Considering whether to lease a truck? It’s a big decision. If you’re searching for the best company to drive for, you’re probably being flooded with plenty of advertisements for different companies. You may have a few suggestions from fellow drivers, too. It might be hard for you to discern which company is the best for you — especially if companies aren't transparent about their program.

Owning your own truck definitely gives you freedom and greater earning potential, but deciding what kind of owner-operator you want to be can be overwhelming. Do you lease with a carrier company? Run under your own authority? Some combination of the two?

New shiny semi-truck? Or old reliable? Which option should you choose when you’re going to lease a truck?

You may be a professional driver, but are you good at handling the financial side of your business? There’s a lot you have to keep track of and it can be incredibly overwhelming.

Do you hear those jingle bells ringing?