CDL-A Lease Contractor
14 days ago
Troy
Job Description Run Your Business the Right Way With WEL Companies’ Independent Contractor Lease Program Partner With a Carrier That Knows How to Help Independent Contractors Succeed! Don’t just lease a truck — build a sustainable business. WEL Companies gives Class A Independent Contractors the tools, freight, and support needed to run profitably in today’s market. Our lease program is designed for drivers who want predictable costs, strong freight lanes, and a carrier that understands what it takes to succeed as an IC. With nothing down, no credit check, competitive lease terms, and a full bumper-to-bumper maintenance plan, WEL helps you stay focused on what matters: gross revenue to the truck and consistent settlements. Top 10 WEL Independent Contractors Average $70,000-$90,000 Per Year • Annual Net Pay: $70,000 – $90,000, • Annual Gross to the Truck: $258,000, • Weekly Miles: 2,000 CDL-A Lease Contractor Advantages: • Nothing down & no credit check on straight lease opportunities, • Short-term leases available with new and used trucks, • Competitive weekly lease payments deducted directly from settlements, • Lease completion bonus: $0.04 CPM paid at the end of a completed Straight Lease, • Bumper-to-bumper maintenance coverage (excluding negligence) for the life of the lease, • Best-in-class fuel solutions with load-by-load guidance on where and how much to fuel, • Strong Midwest-to-East Coast freight lanes, especially outbound WI & IL, • LTL load opportunities that pay well with fewer miles and lower wear-and-tear, • Compliance and safety support to keep you running and earning, • Business-focused IC support to help you understand expenses and maximize gross Two Lease Options - Compare Your Path Straight LeaseLease PurchaseUpfront Cost:$0 DownDown payment requiredCredit Check:NoYesTruck Ownership:No ownership – return truck at lease endOwn the truck at lease completionLease Length:Short-term options availableShort-term options availableTruck Options:New & used equipmentNew & used equipmentWeekly Payments:Competitive payments deducted from settlementsCompetitive payments deducted from settlementsMaintenance Coverage:Bumper-to-bumper for life of leaseEnd-of-Lease Benefit:$0.04 CPM completion bonusTitle transfers to driverRisk Level:Low risk / high flexibilityHigher commitment, long-term rewardBest Fit For:Drivers who want flexibility and minimal upfront riskDrivers focused on long-term ownership *Maintenance excludes negligence What Successful WEL Lease Drivers Are Doing Differently Running successfully as an Independent Contractor means treating it like a business: • Understand your operating costs and target gross revenue, • Stay flexible on lanes, especially WI/IL to the East Coast, • Stay out 2+ weeks at a time if you want to maximize revenue, • Use WEL’s 100% paid reefer fuel strategically, on every load, • Take preventative maintenance seriously, • Stay compliant with safety and DOT regulations, • Must be at least 21 years of age, • Valid Class A CDL, • Must meet WEL Companies’ safety and compliance standards, • No Touch Freight, • Vast network of reliable customer freight, • WEL Companies pays 100% reefer fuel, • Insurance available including:, • Deadhead/bobtail, • Occupational Accident, • Physical damage insurance, • Geotab in-cab communication available, • Optional group benefits through UTBA (Universal Trucking Benefits Association) with settlement deduct, • Discounted hotel rates, • Rider program (bring your friends, family, or even your dog!), • Personal transportation at corporate office, • Amazing 24/7 driver amenities at company terminals include fitness & wellness centers, laundry & shower facilities, and more!