Lease-On Program

Run under RapidWay’s MC. Keep driving, skip the paperwork.

No MC yet? Authority pending, on hold or out of step with the latest FMCSA updates? Lease on to RapidWay Freight and run under our active authority — with dispatch, compliance, insurance set-up and weekly settlements handled by the same team. You drive. We take care of the rest.

Weekly settlementsFuel card from day oneNo forced dispatchDispatch included in one rate

Fast and easy sign-up

Tell us about you and your truck. A lease-on specialist calls you back within the hour, Mon–Fri.









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    Why choose our Lease-On Program

    Everything an owner-operator needs to earn under an authority brokers already trust

    RapidWay has been hauling and dispatching since 2019. Leasing on puts that track record behind your truck from your first load.

    All paperwork is on us

    Registration, filings, rate confirmations, BOLs and invoicing — complete document management, so your desk time is zero.

    Paid every week

    Settlements go out weekly, with no commission taken on the payment itself. What you see on the statement is what lands in your account.

    No MC? Not a problem

    No authority, authority pending, or an MC that doesn’t meet the latest FMCSA rules — none of it keeps you from earning. Run under ours.

    An authority brokers trust

    Years of on-time, claim-free hauling mean brokers book RapidWay trucks without hesitation — and without the pitfalls of registration, taxes and insurance landing on you.

    One rate, dispatch included

    From 15% of gross for tractor-trailers and 20% for box trucks and hotshots. That single number covers the MC lease and full dispatch service.

    Compliance, safety and fuel handled

    Operate under an authority with a proven safety record, DOT compliance kept current for you, and a fuel card so you can roll without fronting the diesel.

    What is an owner-operator lease agreement?

    Your truck, our authority, one agreement

    A lease-on agreement lets an owner-operator run under the operating authority of an established carrier instead of holding their own. The carrier takes on the FMCSA requirements, the insurance filings, the registrations and the compliance load; the owner-operator keeps the truck, chooses the loads and keeps the lion’s share of the revenue.

    With RapidWay that agreement also brings a named dispatcher, 24/7 support and the fuel, ELD and PrePass tools you need to start running the week you sign.

    YOUR TRUCK · RAPIDWAY AUTHORITY · ONE AGREEMENTMC AUTHORITYACTIVE
    Who can onboard with us
    • 1
      Owner-operators already leased elsewhereYou want a better NET at the end of the week — lower deductions, more loads and a dispatcher who actually answers.
    • 2
      New carriers short on loadsFresh authority, thin load boards and low offers. Run under an established MC that brokers already book.
    • 3
      Drivers without an MC — or waiting on oneNot planning to get your own authority, or still in the FMCSA queue? Use ours now and switch later if you choose.
    • 4
      Box truck and hotshot owners, CDL or non-CDL26’ straight trucks and 35–40 ft goosenecks are welcome. Partial and expedited freight is a RapidWay specialty.
    Find your rate

    One deduction per settlement. Dispatch included.

    Based on your truck type, RapidWay deducts the following percentage of gross. It covers the MC lease and full dispatch service — there is no second dispatch fee and nothing is taken from your weekly payment.

    20% of grossBox trucks & hotshots26’ straight trucks and 35–40 ft gooseneck hotshots — CDL and non-CDL drivers both welcome.
    • Box Truck
    • Hotshot
    Includes dispatch
    15% of grossSemi trucks with trailersTractor-trailer owner-operators pulling vans, reefers, open-deck or power-only freight.
    • Dry Van
    • Reefer
    • Flatbed
    • Stepdeck
    • Power Only
    Includes dispatch

    No setup fee. No long-term contract. Your rate is agreed in writing before you sign.

    Onboarding process

    How to get started with RapidWay

    Sign-up is as easy as 1-2-3 — but a few ground rules come first, so there are no surprises later.

    Before you apply, please note
    • We do not lease on owner-operators running rental trucks.
    • Once you are leased on, RapidWay is your only dispatcher — no outside dispatch services.
    • We run over-the-road (OTR). Our owner-operators should be ready to stay out for two weeks or more at a time.
    1Send your documents

    Photos of the truck (all four sides), your driver’s license (front and back) and the truck registration, cab card or vehicle title.

    2We call you

    Once our specialists have your papers, they reach out from +1 (737) 320-5786 to walk through the program and answer questions.

    3Application & MVR check

    You complete a short application so we can run your motor vehicle record against FMCSA standards.

    4Sign the agreement

    If your record meets the standard, we send the lease-on agreement with your rate stated in writing.

    5Get your kit and roll

    We ship the tools that power your work, your dispatcher introduces themselves, and the first load is booked.

    Company signs for your truck
    Electronic Logging Device (ELD)
    Highway PrePass device
    Fuel card
    What you get, in detail

    Leasing on with RapidWay means

    No paperwork

    We take care of all the documentation and provide complete document management, from onboarding through every settlement.

    DOT safety compliance

    We keep you compliant with DOT regulations under our authority — filings, inspections and records stay current without you chasing them.

    Simple registration

    No cumbersome, bureaucratic sign-up. Our registration procedure is plain and fast, built around a driver’s schedule — not an office’s.

    24/7 support

    Your personal dispatcher is in touch around the clock. Reach our support team whenever you need to, about whatever you need help with.

    Questions? We have answers

    Lease-On Program FAQ

    What loads are available for box trucks, hotshots and semi trucks — including non-CDL?

    Box trucks and non-CDL hotshots run expedited partials, LTL consolidations and regional freight that most load boards ignore. CDL hotshots and semi trucks get the full board: dry van, reefer, flatbed, stepdeck and power-only lanes across all 48 states. Your dispatcher builds your week from the loads that match your equipment and your home-time.

    What will RapidWay do for my business?

    Everything except drive. Load sourcing and rate negotiation, rate confirmations, check calls, detention and TONU billing, invoicing and weekly settlements, DOT compliance under our authority, and 24/7 support from a named dispatcher.

    Do you provide commercial insurance for my truck?

    Insurance is arranged as part of onboarding. Your lease-on specialist walks you through the coverage required to run under RapidWay’s authority and the options available to you, so you are covered before your first load.

    Do you work with owner-operators who have rental trucks?

    No. The Lease-On Program is for owner-operators who own or are financing their truck.

    Can I keep my own MC and come back to it later?

    Yes. Many drivers lease on while their authority is pending, on hold or being brought up to date, and return to their own MC afterwards. There is no long-term contract.

    How fast can I start?

    Once your documents are in and your MVR clears, most drivers sign and receive their kit within days — and their first load is booked the same week.

    Start earning more with a lease that works for you.

    Join the owner-operators who found real freedom and income growth with RapidWay. Transparent rates, no forced dispatch and full support — all in one place.

    Apply now