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MC Lease

Start Hauling Before You Have Your Own Authority

MetaSys places your truck under an active MC/DOT operating authority, either our own or a partner carrier's from our network, matched to your equipment, driver, and lanes. No waiting on your own authority to start earning.

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MC lease

No MC yet is not the same as no loads. Not with the right authority behind you.

Get matched to an authority

30-minute call. No commitment.

~1 week
To first load

For approved carriers, from application to hauling

6 mo
Initial term

Renews in 6-month terms, 1 month written notice to exit

5 to 20%
Partner-path settlement

Only when placed under a partner carrier's authority, not MetaSys's own

Any type
Trucks accepted

Every truck type is accepted, except sprinter vans

The problem

No authority yet is a hard wall in this industry

A truck without an active operating authority cannot legally haul, and getting your own authority set up takes real time. Here is what that gap actually costs a carrier.

Brokers filter out new authorities

Many brokers apply authority-age rules that screen out MC numbers that are brand new or inactive. It is one of the most common reasons a new operator's truck sits empty, not a lack of freight.

Your own authority takes time

Applying for and activating an MC/DOT operating authority is not instant. While that plays out, a truck with no active authority cannot legally haul, and it cannot earn.

A bad lease-on deal can trap a driver

Lease-on arrangements have a real reputation problem in this industry: vague terms, no clear exit, and settlement numbers that only surface after the fact.

Two paths, one process

Either way, you know exactly whose authorityyou're running under

Some carriers run directly under MetaSys's own MC/DOT operating authority. Others are placed with a partner in our carrier network. Our internal matching process decides which fits your equipment, driver, and lanes, and you are told which one before you sign anything.

Factor
MetaSys's Own Authority
Partner Network Authority
Who holds the authorityMetaSys, under our own MC/DOT operating authorityA partner in our carrier network, under their MC/DOT operating authority
SettlementA straightforward settlement agreed upfront before your first load5% to 20% of each load, set by the partner carrier
How you're matchedAssigned directly when your equipment, driver, and lanes fit an in-house placementSourced from our carrier network based on the same equipment, driver, and lane fit
Best fitCarriers whose profile fits directly under our own operationCarriers matched to a partner's specific lanes or equipment needs

Partner carriers in our network are not named publicly. You will know exactly who you are placed with as part of onboarding.

Onboarding

From application to your first load, in about a week

We keep vetting basic on purpose: an equipment check and a driver interview, not a drawn-out compliance process that keeps your truck parked longer than it needs to be.

01

Tell us about your truck and driver

Equipment type, driver experience, and the lanes you want to run. Takes a few minutes.

02

Equipment check and driver interview

A basic inspection of your truck and a short interview with your driver, not a deep compliance audit.

03

Matched to an authority

Our internal matching process places you under MetaSys's own authority or with a partner in our carrier network.

04

Start hauling

Once approved, you can be running your first load within about a week.

~1 weekto first load
No forced lock-in

A lease-on is a starting point, not a trap.

Lease-on arrangements have earned a bad reputation in this industry, and usually for a reason: vague terms, no real exit, and drivers who feel stuck. That is not how this works.

No forced multi-year lock-in: a six-month initial term, with one month's written notice to end it
MetaSys actively helps carriers who want to move on to their own MC/DOT authority
You know exactly which authority you are running under before you sign anything
Basic vetting, not a drawn-out compliance audit: an equipment check and a driver interview
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Who this is for

From a single truck to a small fleet

Eligibility is deliberately broad. There is no minimum years of experience beyond what basic vetting already checks.

Owner-Operator

One truck, any experience level. Start hauling without waiting on your own authority.

Small Fleet

A handful of trucks, kept running while your authority questions get sorted out.

Between Authorities

Your own MC is inactive or still being approved, and you need to keep hauling in the meantime.

New to Trucking

Any driver experience level is considered. Equipment goes through a basic inspection and a driver interview.

Any Truck, Except Sprinter Vans

Every truck type is accepted for MC lease, with one exclusion: sprinter vans.

Get matched

Tell us about your truck. We will handle the rest.

Send your details and we will run the equipment check, the driver interview, and the authority match, then walk you through onboarding.

No obligation, just a placement recommendation
Basic vetting: an inspection and a driver interview, not a deep audit
Approved carriers can be hauling within about a week

Get matched to an authority

Tell us about your truck and driver and we will recommend the right path and next steps.

No spam. We send your results and one helpful follow-up, nothing more.

Common questions

Questions carriers ask before they lease an MC

Leasing means your truck runs under an active MC/DOT operating authority through a written lease-on agreement, instead of your own. It lets you start hauling loads now instead of waiting for your own authority to be approved and to build the track record brokers look for.

No. That is the point of MC lease. Your truck runs under an active operating authority while you build the operating history and revenue, and can move toward your own authority later if that is what you want.

It depends on the placement. MetaSys holds its own MC/DOT operating authority, and many carriers run under that directly through a written lease-on arrangement. Where a different fit works better, MetaSys places you under a partner carrier's authority instead, sourced from a network of carriers who lend their MC to other operators. Our internal matching process decides which arrangement fits your equipment, driver, and lanes, and you know exactly which authority you are running under before you sign anything.

It depends on which path you are placed on. Under a partner carrier's authority, the settlement runs 5% to 20% of each load, set by that partner. Under MetaSys's own authority, the settlement is a straightforward agreement worked out with you before your first load, since MetaSys is the authority holder rather than a third party lending one.

Any truck type is accepted, with one exception: sprinter vans are not. Equipment goes through a basic inspection and the driver goes through an interview before approval.

Approved carriers can be running their first load within about a week of applying. Exact timing depends on how quickly the equipment and driver checks clear and which authority you are matched to.

An initial six-month term, renewing in additional six-month terms after that. If you want out, one month's written notice ends it. There is no multi-year lock-in.

You are not stuck. MetaSys actively helps carriers who want to move on to their own MC/DOT authority once they are ready. Leasing is a way to start hauling now and build the operating history that makes getting, and keeping, your own authority easier. It is not designed to hold you in place.

Get started

Stop waiting on an authority to start hauling

MetaSys places your truck under an active MC/DOT operating authority, ours or a partner's, matched to your equipment, driver, and lanes. Tell us about your operation and we will come back within one business day with a placement recommendation and the exact documents you need.

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No forced lock-inHauling within about a weekAny truck, except sprinter vansHelp getting your own authority