I want to add one more thing. All you guys struggling with coanpmies req 2+ years experience, etc. There is only one way to beat this system, go out an buy a 4-5 year old truck, best you can find, max. 100-120,000 mi avg per years 4= 400-480+/- to ensure it wasn't rode hard and put away wet! These trucks should avg from 50-75K, buy a similar reefer trl or lease one to start. Then get your Authority thru OOIDA and hit it hard too earn cash through brokers and boards. This is the rough way and hard earned cash, but your the boss and you control the loads. Second you can go Lease option with Schnieder to get going, then go on your own.It is tough, difficult, long hours, but in the end your have some cash and can go home on demand, and even hire a fill-in drivr while you vacation (this is the perks of owning)just wanted to throw this extra out there, if you quit, your a quitter, but if you struggle for a few years, your a champion! Champs always get the gold.Wish you all well in this tough world, but if you are not home 4-6 days every two weeks, or 5-7 every three, your driving wrong, plus a minimum of 4-weeks a year vacation ( I split it in two) I never had Satellite trackers, Govenors, or any control devices as an independent, and I don't plan on it now. you can have similar devices that provide internet services and fax/tele on line, there are so many options if your not afraid of the big corp. I go with the punches, and drive smart and precise to avoid the problems. The old saying, where there is a will, there is a way. Spend the time understanding, and remember all lease programs are guaranteed rip-off's, but to go out there you may need it for a couple of years with a low budget rip-off company, but your concerned over time on-the-road, and experience, so get, and go on later!Blessing and keep safe and smart