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title: Ascend + TEL Truck Lease to Purchase Program
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# Your freedom starts here!

Our Owner Operator program has the highest success rate in the industry! See how you can start winning today for as little as $500 down.

1. Read through program details below.

2. Provide your contact information on the *Ascend* short form.

3. Fill out the full application for review and approval.

## The *Most Successful Owner Operator **Program* in the Nation!

We build custom lease terms to help you achieve your success.

 

We make it easy for drivers to get into a new or like-new truck. And we don't just put drivers in a new truck, we teach them to become successful owner-operators. TEL offers all the support and advisory services that operators need to maximize their success.

We've helped thousands of drivers reach their dreams of becoming successful owner-operators. We can help you succeed, too!

Why you should join TEL's owner operator program:

 

- More control over your **home time**
- More control over your routes
- Our **Startup ****Team** helps you set up your business
- Our **Advising Team** makes sure you're running smoothly and getting the loads you need
- Our **Maintenance Team** provides you with the tools you need to maintain your truck, allows you access to our national buying power, and helps manage your warranty claims
- Your success is our business, so start succeeding today!

![OO_Pete_Social ](https://drive.tel360.com/hubfs/OO_Pete_Social%20.jpg)

[Learn More](https://tel360.com/lease-purchase/)

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## 2026 Freightliner Cascadia

### White • Automatic

Features:

- Detroit DD15 GEN 5, 455 HP
- Automatic DT12 Transmission
- 227” Wheelbase
- Fontaine 6000 Air Slide 5th Wheel
- 72” Double Bunk Condo Sleeper
- Fridge, 120v Inverter, Bunk Heater
- Dual Ride Air Seats
- Dual 100 Gallon Fuel Tanks
- Grade-A Branded Tires 22.5 LP
- Collision Mitigation & Lane Departure Warning

![2026_Pete](https://drive.tel360.com/hubfs/2026_Pete.jpg)

## 2026 Peterbilt 579 Ultraloft

### White • Automatic

Features:

- Cummins X-15 450 HP
- Eaton EEO-16F112C 12-Speed
- 240” Wheelbase
- Fontaine 6000 Air Slide 5th Wheel
- 80” Ultraloft Double Bunk Sleeper
- Fridge, 120v Inverter, Bunk Heater
- Dual Ride Air Seats
- Dual 100 Gallon Fuel Tanks
- Grade-A Branded Tires 22.5 LP
- Collision Mitigation & Lane Departure Warning

### "They (TEL) were helpful through the whole process, and I am thankful TEL was a part of my journey."

Learn how you can succeed from the experience of successful owner operators; your success is our business. 

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![application (2)](https://drive.tel360.com/hubfs/application%20(2).png "application (2)")

##### Fill Out Application

We will take a look at your driving history and determine congruence with our program.

![discuss (1)](https://drive.tel360.com/hubfs/discuss%20(1).png "discuss (1)")

##### Discuss Options with a Representative

An owner-operator account manager will review your application and reach out to you.

![approve (1)](https://drive.tel360.com/hubfs/approve%20(1).png "approve (1)")

##### Carrier Reviews Your Application

Once you are TEL-approved, *Ascend* will review your application for carrier approval.

![truck (1)](https://drive.tel360.com/hubfs/truck%20(1).png "truck (1)")

##### Truck Assignment

Once you are approved by TEL and *Ascend*, submit your $500 down to receive your truck assignment!

![orientation (2)](https://drive.tel360.com/hubfs/orientation%20(2).png "orientation (2)")

##### Attend Orientation

Orientation (and the lease signing) is scheduled with *Ascend* and the contract is reviewed.

![keys (2)](https://drive.tel360.com/hubfs/keys%20(2).png "keys (2)")

##### Get Your New Truck

You're ready to drive! Be sure to snap a picture of you with your new truck and tag TEL on social media!

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