leasing News Updates

Business, Equipment

Discover the Hidden Costs of Full-Service Leases

Program Aired: April 10, 2 p.m. ET While you are paying for the convenience of a full service truck lease, you may also be paying extra fees in parts, usage and more. Could your fleet save more new, dynamic lease options?  

April 10, 2025
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Ryder Posts Q2 Profit Surge, Revenue Up 10% on Leasing Gains

Profits and revenues at Ryder System Inc. increased in the second quarter of 2024 on the back of higher returns from its leasing and maintenance program, the integration of the Cardinal Logistics acquisition and the absence of an accounting charge taken in the year-ago period.

July 26, 2024
Business

Finally! A Fixed-Cost Lease Solution for your Fleet

Whether adding or replacing trucks in your fleet, finding the most cost-effective solution is critical to the profitability and success of your business. Variable costs like fuel, tires, and maintenance represent a staggering amount of the expenses in a transportation business. 

June 21, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment

Federal Truck Leasing Task Force Seeking Help From Truckers

Federal trucking regulators have requested truckers, especially owner-operators, to assist the agency’s truck leasing task force by providing information on leasing agreements that they believe are unfair.

February 22, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment

Watchdog Group Cites Widespread ‘Predatory’ Lease Agreements

A study by a U.S. government financial consumer group has concluded that there is widespread risk for truckers being rushed into signing so-called predatory lease-purchase agreements.

November 7, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Leasing Offers Pathway for Fleets Interested in EVs

Fleets that want to test the waters with electric vehicles or other technology don’t have to do it themselves or even use their own trucks. Leasing companies are providing that opportunity.

July 24, 2023
Business, Equipment

ELFA Reports $9.5 Billion in New Business in May

A survey of companies in the equipment finance sector saw overall new business volume hit $9.5 billion in May, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association.

June 27, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Here’s Why Leasing an EV Is About to Become More Popular

WASHINGTON — Electric vehicle leases are likely to surge beginning April 18, experts say, as new federal restrictions on EV tax credits come into effect.

April 7, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics

Repowr Closes $4.2 Million Seed Round

Repowr, a collaborative logistics marketplace and digital-leasing platform, announced it closed a $4.2 million seed round.

March 21, 2022
Government, Business

Task Force to Examine Lease-Purchase Agreements

A provision tucked in the bipartisan infrastructure funding law calls for the formation of a truck leasing task force to examine the fairness of lease and lease-purchase agreements.

February 8, 2022