Aug. 19: Evaluating Prospective Carriers

Aug 13, 2010

Updated Jan 17, 2012

Finding the right carrier to lease your truck to is an important decision for many owner-operators.

As part of Truckers News’ How to Become an Owner-Operator series, Richard DeForest, ATBS vice president of fleet sales, discusses topics that can help you evaluate your options:

Typical obligations for both parties in a lease agreement
Questions you should ask a carrier before signing on
How to compare compensation packages

The presentation is sponsored by Schneider National.

Download full webinar.

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