Help Tony Get Back on the Road
My name is Tony. I’m a professional truck driver with more than 30 years of experience, and I’m asking for help raising $15,000 to put a truck back under my business Susquehanna Timberwolf Lines LLC., and help me restore stable income for my family.
This is not a request for a luxury purchase or a shortcut. It is a practical request for the startup capital needed to turn an approved trucking opportunity into a working business.
The Opportunity
I have been approved through TEL360.com truck-lease purchase program, and a specific truck is available in Columbus, Ohio. TEL has confirmed that the truck can be placed with a national dedicated carrier that is on its preferred partner list.
The truck is listed at $87,950, but I am not asking donors to buy it. The leasing approval is already in place, and the immediate amount needed to secure the truck is approximately $530.00
The obstacle is the operating capital needed to start responsibly rather than putting a truck on the road with no financial cushion.
Why $15,000 Matters
The $15,000 goal creates the runway needed to launch the operation safely and sustainably. Funds would be used for:
• Securing the truck and completing the required on-boarding process
• Travel to Columbus, Ohio, for pickup, orientation, and startup
• Initial insurance, permits, registrations, and business expenses
• Fuel and operating cash while revenue begins coming in
• A reserve for maintenance, delays, or other early unexpected costs
A truck can generate revenue, but it also carries real expenses: fuel, tolls, tires, maintenance, insurance, taxes, compliance, deadhead miles, and downtime. After three decades in the business, I know that a good-looking load is not necessarily a profitable one once all costs are counted.
Why We Need Help Now
Over the last year, our family was hit by circumstances that destabilized our finances and interrupted work. Last February, my wife was involved in a near-fatal car accident, was extricated from our vehicle by firefighters, and spent three months in the hospital.
I left my job to care for her, manage the household, and support our family. We used our savings and available retirement resources to stay afloat, but we still fell behind on basic obligations such as housing, utilities, transportation, and insurance.
We are rebuilding—but rebuilding requires a dependable source of income. This truck offers a realistic path to restore that foundation.
A Proven Skill Set
I am not entering trucking for the first time. I have spent more than 30 years driving professionally and understand the discipline required to operate equipment, manage costs, stay compliant, and choose freight carefully.
The goal is not merely to have another job. It is to rebuild a sustainable transportation business that can support my family, restore credit, establish savings, and eventually provide greater independence.
As the business stabilizes, I plan to build a reserve, including a $10,000 milestone that would provide more flexibility in the truck’s lease structure—and reduce dependence on any one carrier or income source.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Your contribution helps put an income-producing asset back to work. It gives my family an opportunity to regain stability while allowing me to use the skills I have built over a lifetime in trucking.
Over time, my vision is to grow beyond one truck: build a small fleet, create work opportunities for qualified CDL-A drivers, obtain operating authority, and develop direct customer relationships.
Even a small donation can help: $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can comfortably give. If donating is not possible, sharing this campaign is just as meaningful.
I am not asking for a handout so I can remain stuck. I am asking for a hand up so I can get back to work, rebuild responsibly, and give my family a stronger future.
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