Job Description
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 lease*Bumper-to-bumper for life of lease*End-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
- Take advantage of high-paying LTL freight!
CDL-A Independent Contractor Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid Class A CDL
- Must meet WEL Companies’ safety and compliance standards
- Commitment to running safely, legally, and professionally
CDL-A Independent Contractor Truck Driver Benefits:
- 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!