No.
First off, most lease operators make less than company drivers once you take into account health insurance, 401k, and self employment taxes.
Second, you have to pay for the truck even when you're not working. Rough math says $150 a day in fixed costs. Take two weeks off and you're 'down' $2,100.
Finally, in the 14 years I've been on this site, I see a post like yours once a month - let's call it 150 in total. Of those 150, maybe 2 have been successful. Overall, more than 1/2 of lease operators do not finish the full term.of their lease. You're putting yourself on a path to burn through your savings and end up being a company driver anyways. Be smart, run as a company driver for a year and if you still want your own truck then best wishes.
Working for a mega carrier then quitting after training.
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