--- title: TEL'S Latest Whitepaper Reveals the Hidden Costs of Full-Service Leases description: At TEL, we’ve always believed in transparency—and that means helping our customers understand not just what they’re paying for, but why. image: https://news.tel360.com/hubfs/blank-white-paper-poster-tropical-plank-wooden-floor-paper-wall-template-mock-up-adding-your-content-leave-side-space-display-product.jpg --- [![TEL_Logo_Blue_Button_RGB](https://news.tel360.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TEL_Logo_Blue_Button_RGB.png?width=190&height=87&name=TEL_Logo_Blue_Button_RGB.png "TEL_Logo_Blue_Button_RGB")](https://www.tel360.com/) [CONNECT NOW](https://tel360.com/connect-now/) - About Us ![](https://news.tel360.com/hubfs/carrot-dropdwn.svg) - [About TEL](https://tel360.com/about-tel/) - [The TEL360 Advantage](https://tel360.com/the-tel360-advantage/) - [Testimonials](https://tel360.com/about-tel/reviews/) - [FAQs](https://tel360.com/about-tel/commercial-truck-trailer-faqs/) - [Contact Us](https://tel360.com/contact-tel/) - Commercial Truck Leasing ![](https://news.tel360.com/hubfs/carrot-dropdwn.svg) - Fleet Leasing ![](https://news.tel360.com/hubfs/carrot-dropdwn.svg) - [For Hire Fleets](https://tel360.com/commercial-truck-fleet-leasing/for-hire-fleets/) - [Fleet Support Program](https://tel360.com/commercial-truck-fleet-leasing/fleet-support/) - [Fleet Owner’s Guide](https://tel360.com/fleet-owners-guide-to-profitability/) - Owner Operators ![](https://news.tel360.com/hubfs/carrot-dropdwn.svg) - [Independent Owner Operator Program](https://tel360.com/independent-owner-operator-program/) - [Lease Purchase](https://tel360.com/commercial-truck-lease-purchase/) - Trailer Leasing ![](https://news.tel360.com/hubfs/carrot-dropdwn.svg) - [Trailer Leasing for Private Fleets](https://tel360.com/commercial-truck-fleet-leasing/private-fleets/) - [TEL’s Guide to Trailer Leasing](https://tel360.com/tel-guide-to-trailer-leasing/) - Equipment Sales ![](https://news.tel360.com/hubfs/carrot-dropdwn.svg) - [Overview](https://tel360.com/commercial-truck-equipment-sales/) - [Used Truck Inventory](https://tel360.com/commercial-truck-equipment-sales/used-truck-inventory/) - Maintenance ![](https://news.tel360.com/hubfs/carrot-dropdwn.svg) - [Overview](https://tel360.com/commercial-truck-maintenance/) - [Freightliner Truck Maintenance](https://tel360.com/commercial-truck-maintenance/freightliner/) - [Peterbilt Truck Maintenance](https://tel360.com/commercial-truck-maintenance/peterbilt/) - [Volvo Truck Maintenance](https://tel360.com/commercial-truck-maintenance/volvo/) - [Kenworth Truck Maintenance](https://tel360.com/commercial-truck-maintenance/kenworth/) - Careers ![](https://news.tel360.com/hubfs/carrot-dropdwn.svg) - [Overview](https://tel360.com/tel-careers/) - [Open Positions](https://tel360.com/careers/openpositions/) - [News](https://news.tel360.com) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # TEL'S Latest Whitepaper Reveals the Hidden Costs of Full-Service Leases [Home](https://tel360.com) > [News](https://news.tel360.com) > TEL'S Latest Whitepaper Reveals the Hidden Costs of Full-Service Leases At TEL, we’ve always believed in transparency—and that means helping our customers understand not just what they’re paying for, but *why*. That’s why we’ve published a new whitepaper, **“To Bundle or Not to Bundle: Considering the Hidden Costs of Full-Service Leases in Commercial Trucking.”**Full-service leases (FSLs) might look like the easiest option at first glance, but we’ve found they often come with more cost than benefit. When everything is bundled into one monthly payment, you may end up paying for services you don’t need—and that can quickly chip away at your profitability.   In the whitepaper, we explore: > - How hidden mileage charges can add hundreds to your monthly lease > - Why minor repairs like bumpers or mud-flaps might not be covered > - How fleets using our unbundled lease structure have saved **up to 25%** > - Real-world maintenance cost comparisons that show over **$6,000 in savings per vehicle** > - How our **Fleet Support Program** puts you in control of service decisions while saving time and money   If you're reevaluating your lease strategy, we invite you to read the full whitepaper. 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