Truck Leasing

Are you an owner-operator looking to lease your equipment?
Join our owner-operator lease program and use your own equipment while carrying our loads.

COMPETITIVE PAYOUTS

We offer 75% gross load revenue

SERVICE DISCOUNTS

Take advantage of our existing vendor relationships

60+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

You’re in great hands with our knowledgeable staff

TRUCK LEASING FAQ

How does compensation work?

Compensation for all Lessors is 75% of the gross revenue for all loads hauled including all tarp charges visit Kafkacotton.com, additional charges and surcharges.
Paydays for Lessors are the 10th (for loads delivered between the 16th – 31st of the previous month), and the 25th (for loads delivered between the 1st – 15th).

What does Martin Transportation pay for?

ROAD TAXES
IFTA (FUEL TAXES)
PRORATE (REGISTRATION)
ALL PERMITS
HVUT
COMPANY DECALS
CHECK WEIGHTS

What does the Lessor pay for?

ALL MAINTENANCE
INSURANCES
FUEL (Martin Transportation Company provides Lessors with three different fuel cards: TCH, EFS, CFN, and an F.V. Martin Trucking Company fuel key. Fuel purchases are withheld from settlement checks)
ALL EMPLOYMENT RELATED EXPENSE

Are there any discounts available?

Yes. Due to the number of years we’be been in business and established relationships with many trucking vendors, we are able to pass along savings to you on many related goods and services:

ALL TOLLS
CARGO INSURANCE
FUEL
SINGLE STATE REGISTRATION
OCC. ACCIDENT INSURANCE
DRUG & ALCOHOL SCREEN TEST
TIRES
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
PARTS
MEMBERSHIP IN CONSORTIUM
SHOP RATES

LESSOR REQUIREMENTS

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PHYSICAL DAMAGE:

If not purchased though Martin Transportation Company, Lessor shall furnish proof of coverage to Martin Transportation Company with name, address, and phone number of the agent providing this coverage (tractor and trailer).

Rented trailers owned by Martin Transportation Company will be insured by us.

CARGO:

Lessors shall furnish proof of coverage to Martin Transportation Company with name, address, and phone number of the agent providing this coverage. Coverage shall be a minimum of $100,000.

Cargo Coverage will be provided by Martin Transportation Company if Lessor purchases tractor/trailer insurance through company policy.

OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE:

Lessor must be covered with an “APPROVED” OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT Insurance (similar to Workers Comp coverage).

EQUIPMENT STANDARDS:

Due to the forthcoming changes to clean air standards, particularly in California, Martin Transportation Company now requires lessor units to be 2007 & newer or provide documentation of meeting the current “CARB” standards.

Equipment must pass DOT inspection. Equipment must be acceptable in appearance. Equipment may be disqualified because of tare weight. Tractor must be equipped with a jake brake, or equivalent, in order to rent company trailers.

PERMITS & LICENSING:

The following is a list of each item required to properly permit and license a Lessors tractor and trailer.

• TRACTOR/TRAILER “LIGHTWEIGHT” : Lessor’s equipment shall be “lightweight” certified.
• PROOF OF PURCHASE: Lessor shall provide Martin Transportation Company with Proof of Purchase and price of the equipment.
• TAX RECEIPT: Lessor shall provide to Martin Transportation Company a copy of “Federal Highway Use Tax Form 2290”. (If HVUT has not been paid for the current year, Martin Transportation Company will provide it).
• INSPECTION: Martin Transportation Company will perform a pre-licensing vehicle inspection.

MAINTENANCE:

Lessors are required to provide a copy of all maintenance records including but not limited to any local, state or federal inspections; as well as proof of any and all repairs. This does include preventative maintenance. Martin Transportation Company shall have the right to inspect Lessors equipment on a regular basis. All maintenance on truck is Lessors responsibility.

All drivers, owner-operators, or employees thereof; shall have a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screen test, and a DMV check. These charges are paid for by Martin Transportation Company for the initial driver. Any additional drivers per truck shall mean a $350.00 charge per driver.

Martin Transportation is committed to serving you by hiring the BEST DRIVERS, providing DEPENDABLE SERVICE and supporting you through EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION.

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