How Trucking Companies Keep New Drivers in Permanent Debt

The FMCSA's own Truck Leasing Task Force called lease-purchase trucking agreements tools of fraud and driver oppression in its January 2025 report to Congress. Fewer than 1% of drivers in these programs ever own their truck. This video breaks down exactly how lease-purchase agreements at carriers like New Prime are structured to guarantee negative paychecks, zero equity, and debt that follows drivers after they leave. If you're in one of these programs or considering one, watch this first.