When you’re staring at that lease-on contract, it’s easy to get tunnel vision. You see the logo, the promise of steady freight, maybe a fuel card or a shiny dispatch app — and you start thinking this might finally be the break you need. But that signature can change everything. Whether you lease your truck onto a small carrier with a handful of units or a mega carrier with thousands, the difference isn’t just the name on the side of your door — it’s who’s really in control of your money, your miles, and yo ...