ATS driver experience and training requirements What you’ll haul: Freight and equipment types Pay and home time Pros and cons For the right kind of driver, flatbed offers challenge, variety, and real earning power. But if you’ve ever looked at a loaded step-deck and thought, “I’d love to learn how to handle that,” you’ve probably also wondered: Where do I even start?

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.

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.

Leasing pros Leasing cons Buying pros Buying cons Buying vs. leasing As a truck driver, you have a seemingly endless list of options. Once you've decided you no longer want to be a company driver, it's a matter of deciding if you want to buy or lease a semi-truck. There are benefits to both buying or leasing your Class 8 truck, making it a tough decision for truck drivers.