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How Owner-Operators Should Read a Lease Agreement Before Leasing On

Owner-operators should separate an operating lease from any truck lease-purchase contract, verify the carrier through FMCSA records, and trace compensation, documents, insurance, and every deduction. Federal rules also address 15-day payment, rated freight bills, escrow accounting, quarterly interest, final accounting, and return of qualifying escrow no later than 45 days after termination.

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What to Do When Dispatch Pressures a Driver to Exceed HOS or Operate an Unsafe Truck

Drivers pressured to exceed HOS or operate unsafe equipment should document the current log, defect, or health concern and request a lawful alternative. FMCSA coercion generally requires a violating request, the driver’s objection, and a threat or negative action. Preserve original evidence and track the separate 90-day FMCSA and 180-day OSHA STAA deadlines.