Owner Operator Truck Leasing
A new truck is just the starting point. TEL wraps it with the maintenance support, expert advisement, and fixed costs that keep you profitable mile after mile.
Tell us about your operation — we'll find the right truck and program for you.
No obligation — your info is never sold.
Available Equipment
TEL leases new Class 8 sleeper trucks from the four most trusted names in commercial trucking — each spec'd for fuel efficiency, reliability, and driver comfort. Your advisor will help you find the right fit for your routes and operating style.
Spacious sleeper, strong fuel efficiency, advanced safety technology. Built for long-haul comfort and uptime.
Over-the-road performance, fuel-efficient drivetrain, comfortable sleeper configuration. A proven long-haul workhorse.
Aerodynamic efficiency, modern safety systems, and a comfortable sleeper — one of the most popular long-haul platforms in the industry.
Aerodynamic, reliable, and driver-friendly — the T680 is built for high-mileage routes and consistent uptime.
The TEL Difference
A new Volvo, Peterbilt, Freightliner, or Kenworth is a tool — a great one, spec'd to be as fuel-efficient and profitable as possible for the miles you run. But the truck is just where TEL starts. What sets us apart is everything wrapped around it.
Every truck in TEL's lineup is new, fully warrantied, and spec'd for over-the-road performance — maximizing fuel efficiency, minimizing downtime, and giving you the modern safety features and driver comfort that keep you running strong. You're not getting a stripped-down truck. You're getting the right tool for the job.
When something goes wrong on the road, most owner operators are on their own — fighting the carrier, waiting for parts, losing money every hour the truck is down. TEL wraps every lease with nationwide maintenance support: access to discounted parts, negotiated labor rates, priority service, and a TEL advisor in your corner managing the process. Downtime costs you money. TEL helps you minimize it.
TEL isn't a truck lot. We're a leasing partner — and that means you get an advisor who understands owner operator economics, helps you structure a lease around your actual mileage and routes, and stays engaged throughout the term. You're not calling an 800 number and starting from scratch every time. You have someone who knows your operation.
One fixed monthly payment — no CPI increases, no mileage penalties, no depreciation exposure. When the lease ends, you hand the truck back and move into a newer model. You're not underwater on a truck that's lost 40% of its value, and you're not absorbing a major repair on aging equipment. You're running a business, not managing an asset.
Why New Matters
Every year you run aging equipment, you're paying more to maintain it, burning more fuel to move it, and making it harder to attract and keep the best loads. New equipment changes the math.
New Class 8 trucks are significantly more fuel-efficient than older models. On high-mileage routes, that difference adds up to real money every week — money that stays in your pocket.
Every TEL truck comes with full manufacturer warranty coverage. Major repair costs are covered — protecting your income from the kind of unexpected expense that can derail a single-truck operation.
New trucks break down less. Fewer unplanned repairs means more days running freight, more miles on the odometer, and more predictable income for your business.
Current-generation safety systems — automatic emergency braking, lane departure warnings, adaptive cruise — reduce risk on the road and can lower your insurance costs over time.
A comfortable, well-equipped cab makes long miles easier. Whether you're behind the wheel yourself or hiring drivers, newer equipment is a direct factor in retention and performance.
When the lease term ends, you return the truck. You don't absorb the depreciation, you don't sell into a soft market, and you don't get stuck with aging equipment that costs more to run than it earns.
Owner Operator Leasing FAQs
When you buy, you absorb the depreciation, carry the full maintenance risk, and tie up capital in a depreciating asset. When you lease through TEL, your payment is fixed, your truck is warrantied, and you have a team actively supporting your operation — from maintenance coordination to lease advisement. At the end of the term, you walk into a newer model without the hassle of selling or trading. For most owner operators focused on profitability, leasing is simply a smarter business model.
TEL's maintenance support gives you access to discounted parts pricing, negotiated labor rates, and priority service through a nationwide network. When you have a breakdown or a scheduled service, you're not navigating it alone — TEL acts as your advocate, helping coordinate the repair, manage the vendor, and get you back on the road as fast as possible.
TEL currently leases new Class 8 sleeper trucks from Freightliner (Cascadia), Peterbilt (579), Kenworth (T680), and Volvo (VNL 860) — all 2026 or 2027 model year. Your advisor will help you match the right truck to your routes, freight type, and operating preferences. If you have a strong brand preference, we'll work to accommodate it.
No hidden fees. TEL builds lease terms around your actual expected mileage upfront — so you're not surprised by per-mile charges stacked on top of your payment later. What you agree to is what you pay.
Both situations can work. TEL has programs for owner operators running under their own authority and for those leased to a carrier. Talk to an advisor about your specific setup and they'll identify the right structure for you.
Yes. TEL offers a dedicated Veteran Discount Program for qualifying military veterans. Ask your leasing advisor for details or visit tel360.com/tel-veteran-discount-program.
Talk to a TEL owner operator leasing advisor. We'll find the right truck for your routes, build a lease around your mileage, and walk you through everything TEL wraps around it — no pressure, no obligation.
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