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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.11

DaimlerChrysler Service
Truck Finance

                                                                 LEASE AGREEMENT
                                                                    (OPEN-END)

LESSOR-
LESSEE

LESSOR'S NAME: Neely Coble Company Inc
Street Address: 319 Fesslers Lane

City: Nashville State: TN. Zip: 37210

                                                                 Geo Code: *101*

Lessee's Name: WESTERN EXPRESS, INC.
Street Address: 7135 CENTENNIAL PLACE

City: NASHVILLE State: TN. Zip: 37209

This Lease Agreement (hereinafter "Lease") is entered into on the 27th day of
August, 2004, by and between the Lessor named above (hereinafter "Lessor") and
the Lessee named above (hereinafter "Lessee").

1.   EQUIPMENT LEASED. Lessor agrees to lease to Lessee and Lessee agrees to
     lease from Lessor the equipment described in each Schedule A now or
     hereafter executed pursuant to this Lease (hereinafter "Schedule" or
     "Schedules"), together with any attachments or accessories now or hereafter
     incorporated in or attached to said equipment (hereinafter "Equipment").

     It is hereby agreed that additional Equipment may be leased hereunder by
     the execution of additional Schedules by Lessor and Lessee. Each such
     Schedule, when so executed, shall constitute a separate Lease of the
     Equipment described therein. Except as specifically modified in any
     Schedule, all of the terms and conditions of this Lease shall govern the
     rights and obligations of Lessee and Lessor with respect to the Equipment
     described in the Schedules. Whenever reference is made herein to "this
     Lease" or "the Lease" it shall be deemed to include all Schedules now or
     hereafter executed under this Lease.

2.   TERM. This Lease shall commence on the delivery date stated on the
     applicable Schedule(s) and shall continue until all rental payments as
     hereinafter described, and all of Lessee's other obligations hereunder,
     have been satisfied in full by Lessee.

3.   RENTAL. Lessee agrees to pay Lessor monthly payments in an amount and for
     the term indicated in the Schedule(s) without reduction or set off for any
     reason, except as otherwise provided in this Lease.

     The first payment shall be due on the date stated in the Schedule(s).

4.   LATE CHARGE; DISHONORED CHECKS. In the event Lessee fails to pay in full
     any rental payment, or any other sum required to be paid hereunder by
     Lessee, within ten (10) days of its due date, Lessor may, without declaring
     Lessee to be in default, charge Lessee an amount equal to five percent (5%)
     of such past due amounts or the maximum allowed by applicable state law. In
     addition, Lessor may collect from Lessee a fee for dishonored checks. Such
     fee shall not exceed $35 or the maximum amount permitted by applicable law.
     The imposition of such a charge by Lessor shall in no way alter Lessor's
     right to additionally or subsequently declare Lessee to be in default or to
     exercise any of its remedies under this Lease.

5.   FEES AND TAXES. Lessee agrees to pay when due all fees, sales and use
     taxes, duties, assessments, highway use taxes, or other taxes and charges,
     however designated, now or hereafter levied or based upon the purchase,
     rental, ownership, use, possession, leasing, operation, control,
     maintenance or sale of the Equipment, whether or not paid or payable by
     Lessor (excluding Lessor's net income, franchise and business and
     occupation taxes), and shall supply Lessor with proof of payment upon
     written demand therefor by Lessor.

6.   INSURANCE. With respect to the Equipment, Lessee shall provide and
     maintain, at its own expense, public liability insurance for bodily injury
     or death and property damage insurance with an aggregate limit of not less
     than $750,000 per occurrence, or such other higher limit as may be required
     by law.
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     Lessee shall also provide and maintain, at its own expense, collision and
     upset insurance with a deductible of not more than $1,000, and fire, theft
     and combined additional insurance with a deductible of not more than
     $1,000.

     All insurance required herein shall protect Lessor and Lessee as their
     interests may appear. All insurance required to be provided by Lessee shall
     designate Lessor as an additional insured and loss payee and shall, by the
     terms of the policies or appropriate endorsements thereto: (a) be primary
     to, and in no respect excess or contributory to or contingent upon, any
     liability insurance provided by Lessor; (b) waive any right of subrogation
     against Lessor; (c) provide that all liability insurance shall first be
     applied against any claim against Lessor; (d) provide that all insurance
     proceeds are to be paid directly to Lessor in respect of any damage to the
     Equipment; and (e) provide that coverage may not be changed, altered or
     canceled by the issuing insurance company without twenty (20) days prior
     written notice to Lessor.

     All insurance required herein to be provided by Lessee shall be placed with
     an insurance company acceptable to and approved by Lessor. Lessor shall be
     provided with certificates of insurance (or other document(s) acceptable to
     Lessor) evidencing the insurance coverage required herein and establishing
     that such insurance is in effect with respect to the Equipment.

     Lessor is hereby appointed as Lessee's attorney-in-fact to prepare and
     submit any notice or proof of loss and to endorse any check which may be
     payable to Lessee in order to collect the benefits of such insurance. In
     addition, as Lessee's attorney in fact, Lessor or its assignee shall have
     full power to: (a) determine at Lessor's discretion what is a reasonable
     sum for settlement and/or compromise of claim or suit; and (b) institute
     suit in Lessee's name, or in Lessor's name, or both, and to add any costs
     or expenses relating to the suit or claim, including legal fees and
     expenses, to the balance of Lessee's obligations under the Lease. This
     authorization shall include the right of Lessor to cancel the insurance if
     the Lessee is in default (as defined in Section 14 below). Lessee agrees
     that if any charge for required insurance is returned to Lessor, it may be
     credited to Lessee's account or used to buy similar insurance or insurance
     which covers only Lessor's interest in the Equipment. Lessee hereby directs
     any insurance company to make payment of any monies, payable because of
     insurance provided pursuant to this Lease, directly to Lessor, and any such
     monies so paid are hereby assigned to Lessor to be credited to Lessee's
     account to the extent of the unpaid balance under this Lease.

     Lessee agrees that any excess or umbrella liability insurance which it may
     have in addition to the minimum requirements set forth above shall also
     include the interest of Lessor, to the extent permitted by law.

7.   LESSOR'S RIGHT TO PAY. If Lessee fails to insure the Equipment as required
     by Section 6 or if Lessee fails to pay and discharge any or all fees,
     taxes, liens and other charges as required by Section 5, Lessor, without
     prejudice to any other rights hereunder, may (but shall not be obligated
     to) provide such insurance, or may pay and discharge such fees, taxes,
     liens or other charges, and Lessee agrees to repay said sums to Lessor upon
     demand. If Lessee fails to repay Lessor within ten (10) days of the sending
     of Lessor's demand for repayment, Lessor may assess a late charge on such
     amounts in accordance with Section 4 hereof. If such amounts, including
     late charges, remain unpaid for ten (10) additional days, then Lessee shall
     also be liable for interest thereon at the default rate of interest set
     forth in Section 14, or the maximum amount permitted by law.

8.   INDEMNIFICATION. Lessee assumes liability for and agrees to defend,
     indemnify and hold Lessor harmless from any claim for liability (including,
     without limitation, claims involving strict liability in tort or product
     liability), claims involving any fees, sales, transaction privilege, gross
     receipts or use taxes, duties, assessments, highway use taxes or other
     taxes and charges, however designated, now or hereafter levied or based
     upon the purchase, rental, ownership, use, possession, leasing, operation,
     control, maintenance or sale of the Equipment, whether or not paid or
     payable by Lessor, any loss, cost, expense or damage of every nature
     (including, without limitation, fines, forfeitures, penalties, settlements
     and attorney's fees) by or to any person and regardless of its basis, which
     directly or indirectly results from or pertains to the purchase, sale,
     leasing, manufacture, delivery, ownership, use, possession, operation,
     condition (including, without limitation, latent or other defects, whether
     or not discoverable, and patent, trademark and copyright infringement),
     removal, return or storage of the Equipment, the breach by Lessee of any
     covenant or condition of this Lease, or the recovery of claims under
     physical damage coverage on the Equipment. LESSEE'S INDEMNITIES AND
     LIABILITIES SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT, NOTWITHSTANDING THE
     EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION OF THIS LEASE FOR ANY REASON.

     Upon request by Lessor, Lessee shall assume the defense of all demands,
     claims, actions, suits and all other proceedings against Lessor for which
     indemnity is provided herein and shall allow Lessor to participate in the
     defense thereof. Lessee shall be subrogated to all rights of Lessor for any
     matter for which Lessee has assumed obligation hereunder and may not settle
     such demand, claim or action without Lessor's prior consent. Lessor shall
     be subrogated to all rights of Lessee for any matter for which Lessor has
     assumed obligation hereunder and may settle such demand, claim or action
     without Lessee's prior consent.

9.   ASSIGNMENT. All right, title and interest in and to this Lease, as well as
     to the Equipment, may be assigned at any time by Lessor without Lessee's
     consent. Upon notice of any assignment by Lessor or its assignee, Lessee
     shall make all payments coming due hereunder to the assignee without
     offset, counterclaim or defense of any kind. It is expressly understood
     that any reference in this Lease to "Lessor" shall be construed to mean
     Lessor or Lessor's assignee.

     Lessee shall not assign, transfer or sublet this Lease, the Equipment or
     Lessee's interest hereunder without Lessor's prior written consent (which
     may be withheld at Lessor's sole discretion), nor shall Lessee's interest
     hereunder inure to the benefit of any trustee, receiver, creditor or
     successor of Lessee or its property, whether or not in bankruptcy, or
     whether by operation of law or otherwise.
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10.  OWNERSHIP/TITLE/LIENS. Lessor and Lessee intend for this agreement to be a
     true lease; consequently; ownership of and title to all Equipment shall be
     and remain in Lessor, notwithstanding possession and use thereof by Lessee.
     Lessee has not acquired, and will not acquire by its acceptance of this
     Lease, any proprietary rights or interest in the Equipment. Lessee
     acknowledges that unless and until Lessor allows Lessee to purchase the
     Equipment pursuant to Section 15, Lessee's interest shall be that of lessee
     and not owner. Lessee shall keep the Equipment free from all liens and
     encumbrances during the term of this Lease.

11.  USE, INSPECTION AND ALTERATIONS. Lessee at its sole expense shall have the
     Equipment serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's approved
     maintenance schedules, ensure that maintenance records are available for
     review by Lessor at reasonable times and places and maintain the Equipment
     in good repair, appearance, functional order, and good lawful operating
     condition.

     Lessee shall not: (a) use or permit the use of the Equipment in any
     unintended, injurious or unlawful manner; (b) use or permit the use of the
     Equipment primarily for personal, family, household or agricultural
     purposes; (c) subject the Equipment to unusual, extreme or severe operating
     condition; or (d) change or alter the Equipment without Lessor's prior
     written consent, except that Lessee shall make such alterations and
     improvements, at Lessee's expense, as may be required from time to time to
     meet the requirements of law or of any federal, state or local governmental
     authority having jurisdiction over the Equipment.

     To ensure compliance with the foregoing, Lessor shall have the right, at
     any time, to enter Lessee's premises or elsewhere to inspect the Equipment
     or to observe its use. All improvements and alterations, other than
     improvements which can be readily removed without causing damage to the
     Equipment and without rendering the Equipment unable to comply with law,
     shall become part of the Equipment and shall be the property of Lessor.

12.  LOSS AND DAMAGE. Lessee hereby assumes all risk of loss, including theft or
     destruction, and the risk of damage to the Equipment, from any and every
     cause whatsoever, whether or not such loss is covered by insurance. Loss or
     damage to the Equipment, or any part thereof, shall not relieve Lessee of
     any obligation under this Lease.

     If the Equipment is damaged or destroyed in an accident or other occurrence
     or confiscated by any governmental authority or subjected to any tax lien
     or is stolen, abandoned or subjected to undue peril, Lessee will notify
     Lessor within ten (10) days of such occurrence or condition.

     If any item of Equipment is damaged and in a condition which Lessor
     believes may be reasonably repaired, Lessee shall repair the same to good
     working order. If the Equipment is damaged and in a condition which Lessor
     believes is beyond reasonable repair, or with respect to any other
     occurrence or condition set forth above, Lessor may terminate this Lease
     with respect to that Equipment immediately. If the Lease is terminated,
     Lessee's termination liability shall be the sum of the following: (1) any
     Lease payments or other amounts due and owing as of the time of
     termination; plus (2) the balance of the Lease payments Lessee would have
     made had the Lease gone to full term (less a deduction for the time value
     of such payments computed in accordance with the simple interest method);
     plus (3) the Residual Value as set forth in the Schedule(s) (less a
     deduction for the time value of such payments computed in accordance with
     the simple interest method); plus (4) an amount equal to one monthly Lease
     payment; plus (5) any and all commissions, fees or other amounts paid by
     Lessor's assignee as consideration for assignment of this Lease; less the
     proceeds Lessor receives from the insurance provided by Lessee, if any.
     Lessee expressly understands and agrees that in the event of a total loss,
     Lessee's insurance policy may not be sufficient to completely satisfy
     Lessee's termination liability set forth above, and Lessee agrees that in
     such event Lessee shall be liable for, and shall pay Lessor upon demand
     therefor, the amount of any such deficiency.

13.  SPECIAL REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF LESSEE. Lessee
     represents, warrants and covenants to Lessor that: (a) the Equipment will
     not be used outside of the United States during more than 50 percent of any
     calendar year or partial calendar year during the term of this Lease; (b)
     Lessee is not and will not become an organization exempt from the tax
     imposed by Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 nor will Lessee
     allow any such entity to use the Equipment; and (c) Lessee is not the
     United States, any State (including the District of Columbia) or political
     subdivision thereof or any agency or instrumentality of the United States,
     any State or political subdivision thereof or any international
     organization, nor will Lessee allow any such entity to use the Equipment.
     Lessee acknowledges that if any representation, warranty or covenant herein
     is false or if it takes any action or omits to take any action which causes
     any such representation, warranty or covenant to be false or to be
     breached, Lessor, or the affiliate group of which it is a member, may
     suffer adverse tax consequences. Accordingly, Lessee agrees that if it
     breaches any such representation, warranty or covenant or if the same shall
     be or become false, this Lease shall be deemed to be in default and Lessee
     shall be liable to Lessor in the manner and for the amounts specified in
     Section 14 hereof.

14.  DEFAULT; LESSOR'S REMEDIES. Time is of the essence in this Lease, and
     Lessor may declare this Lease to be in default and terminated upon the
     occurrence of any of the following events: (a) Lessee's failure to pay when
     due the full amount of any payment required hereunder or under any other
     lease (or under any loan or retail installment contract) with Lessor or any
     affiliate of Lessor, including without limitation any maintenance agreement
     on the Equipment by and between Lessee and Freightliner LLC, or Lessee's
     default in the performance of any of the obligations or covenants hereunder
     or thereunder, including, without limitation, rent, taxes, liens,
     insurance, indemnification, repair or other charge; or (b) the making of
     any false or misleading statement by Lessee prior to or in connection with
     this Lease; or (c) Lessee's death, dissolution, insolvency or other
     termination of existence; or (d) Lessee's becoming the subject of a
     petition in bankruptcy, either voluntarily or involuntarily, or making an
     assignment for the benefit of creditors, or being named or subjected to a
     suit for the appointment of a receiver; or (e) seizure of or levy upon the
     Equipment by reason of any legal or governmental process directed against
     Lessee; or (f) any bankruptcy,
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     insolvency, termination or default of any guarantor of Lessee; (g) if any
     guaranty supporting Lessee's obligations hereunder shall fail to remain in
     full force and effect; or (h) Lessor in good faith believes the prospect
     for performance or payment by Lessee is substantially impaired.

     Upon Lessee's default, Lessee shall be liable for, and shall pay Lessor
     upon demand, the sum of the following as liquidated damages: (1) any Lease
     payments or other amounts due and owing as of the time of default; plus (2)
     the balance of the Lease payments Lessee would have paid had the Lease gone
     to full term (less a deduction for the time value of such payments computed
     in accordance with the Rule of 78's); plus (3) the Residual Value as set
     forth in the Schedule(s) (less a deduction for the time value of such
     payments computed in accordance with the Rule of 78's); plus (4) an amount
     equal to one monthly Lease payment; plus (5) any and all commissions, fees
     or other amounts paid by Lessor's assignee as consideration for the
     assignment of this Lease (collectively, the "Default Liability").

     In the event of Lessee's default, Lessee agrees to surrender the Equipment
     to Lessor at such location as Lessor may designate, and agrees that Lessor
     may take possession of the Equipment wherever the same may be found,
     whether on Lessee's premises or elsewhere, in accordance with applicable
     law. Lessee further agrees that any and all rights or interests Lessee may
     have in the Equipment shall be extinguished upon Lessee's default.

     If Lessor obtains possession of the Equipment following Lessee's default,
     Lessor shall dispose of the Equipment by public or private sale in the
     wholesale or retail market, and such disposition may be with or without
     notice to Lessee. Following any such sale, Lessor shall deduct from the
     Default Liability the amount of any proceeds obtained upon disposition of
     the Equipment, less any costs or expenses incurred by Lessor in connection
     with the repossession, storage, restoration and/or disposition of the
     Equipment.

     Lessor may assess, and Lessee will be liable for, interest on the total
     amounts Lessee may owe to Lessor from time to time by reason of Lessee's
     default at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum, unless a lower
     rate is required by applicable law, in which case that rate shall apply,
     both before and after judgment.

     Lessee understands and agrees that the remedies provided under this Lease
     in favor of Lessor upon default shall not be exclusive, but shall be
     cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available to Lessor,
     whether existing in law, equity or bankruptcy.

15.  PURCHASE OPTION. It is understood and agreed that Lessee has no option to
     purchase the Equipment at any time. However, if Lessor may, at its sole
     option and in its sole discretion, provide Lessee the opportunity to
     purchase the Equipment upon the expiration of the Lease for an amount equal
     to the Residual Value set forth in the Schedule(s). If Lessee elects to
     accept Lessor's offer and purchase the Equipment, Lessee must also pay any
     official fees and taxes assessed in connection with the purchase, plus any
     other amounts due hereunder but not paid at the time of termination. Lessee
     expressly understands that Lessee shall have absolutely no equity or other
     ownership rights in the Equipment unless and until Lessee purchases the
     Equipment pursuant to this Section 15.

16.  END OF LEASE TERMINATION LIABILITY. Upon the expiration of this Lease,
     Lessee shall, at Lessee's expense, assemble and return the Equipment
     unencumbered at Lessor's place of business, or at such other place as
     Lessor specifies, in the same condition, appearance and functional order as
     received, reasonable and ordinary wear and tear excepted.

     Upon the return of the Equipment as herein provided, Lessor will sell the
     Equipment at a public or private sale with or without notice to Lessee. If
     the amount received from the sale (less sales tax payable, reasonable sales
     commissions and restoration and storage costs, if any) exceeds the Residual
     Value of the Equipment as set forth in the Schedule(s), the amount of such
     surplus shall be paid to Lessee. If the amount received from the sale (less
     sales tax payable, reasonable sales commissions and restoration and storage
     costs, if any) is less than the Residual Value of the Equipment as set
     forth in the Schedule(s), Lessee shall be liable for, and shall pay upon
     demand, the amount of such deficiency to Lessor. Lessee acknowledges that
     the potential benefit or liability contemplated by this Section 16 is not
     intended to create any equity interest in the Equipment for Lessee, but
     rather are designed as incentives for Lessee to properly maintain the
     Equipment as required by this Lease.

     If Lessee fails to return the Equipment on or before the last day of the
     Lease term, Lessee shall be obligated to pay, as holder lease payments, an
     amount equal to two times the monthly payment for each month (or portion
     thereof) that the Lessee fails to return the Equipment. For example, if the
     monthly payment prior to the expiration of the lease was $200 per month,
     the holdover monthly lease payment shall be $400 per month. Notwithstanding
     the foregoing, receipt of the monthly holdover payment shall not constitute
     consent or permission by Lessor to retain possession of the Equipment.

17.  ADDITIONAL SECURITY. To further secure the performance of Lessee's
     obligations to Lessor, hereunder or otherwise, Lessee hereby grants to
     Lessor a first security interest in (a) each and every vehicle leased by
     Lessee from DaimlerChrysler Services North America, LLC(Lessee's interest
     in said equipment being assigned to the full extent of Lessee's interest
     therein); and (b) each and every vehicle purchased by Lessee and financed
     by DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC.

18.  DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. LESSOR IS NOT THE PRODUCER, MANUFACTURER OR
     DESIGNER OF THE EQUIPMENT, AND LESSOR MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
     IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS LEASE OR THE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
     LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
     PURPOSE OR INTENDED USE. LESSOR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL
     LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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     Lessor agrees, however, to assign to Lessee all of the manufacturer's
     standard warranties applicable to the Equipment, together with any rights
     and remedies afforded thereunder, to the extent that those warranties,
     rights and remedies are assignable.

19.  ENTIRE AGREEMENT; WAIVER. This Lease and the Schedule(s) referred to herein
     constitute the entire agreement of the parties hereto. No waiver or
     modification of this Lease or any Schedule shall be effective unless in
     writing and signed by both parties. No waiver by Lessor of any obligation
     of Lessee under this Lease shall be deemed a waiver of Lessor's right to
     subsequent or other full and timely performance.

20.  BINDING ON SUCCESSORS AND PERMITTED ASSIGNS. This Lease shall be binding
     upon and inure to the benefit of any permitted successors and assigns of
     Lessor and Lessee.

21.  COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. If Lessor employs an agent or other party for
     purposes of collection or repossession, or refers this Lease to an attorney
     for purposes of collection, repossession or enforcement of Lessor's
     interests herein, Lessee agrees to reimburse Lessor upon Lessor's demand
     for all of Lessor's repossession costs, attorney's fees and expenses to the
     extent permitted by applicable state law.

22.  NOTICES. All notices and payments shall be mailed to the respective parties
     at the addresses set forth above or such other address as a party may
     provide to the other party in writing.

23.  GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION. This Lease shall be deemed to have been made
     in the state named in Lessor's address above, and shall be interpreted, and
     the rights and liabilities of the parties determined, by the laws and
     courts of that state, to the exclusion of the courts of any other state or
     country; provided, however, that Lessor shall have the right, but not the
     obligation, to litigate in any state or country in which Lessee, the
     Equipment, or any of Lessee's or any guarantor's assets are located. LESSEE
     WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL REGARDING ANY DISPUTE ARISING
     HEREUNDER.

24.  SEVERABILITY. If any of the provisions of this Lease are prohibited by or
     held invalid under applicable laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in
     which this Lease is sought to be enforced, then that provision shall be
     considered inapplicable and omitted but shall not invalidate the remaining
     provisions.

25.  HEADINGS. Headings at the beginning of each section are solely for the
     convenience of the parties and shall not be considered when interpreting
     this Lease.
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BY SIGNING BELOW, LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LESSOR'S SIGNATURE ON THIS LEASE WILL
HAVE THE EFFECT OF ASSIGNING ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST OF LESSOR IN AND TO
THIS LEASE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO DAIMLERCHRYSLER SERVICES NORTH AMERICA LLC.

WARNING: IMPORTANT CONSUMER PROTECTIONS MAY NOT APPLY IF THIS AGREEMENT
INDICATED THAT LESSEE IS LEASING THE VEHICLE PRIMARILY FOR AGRICULTURE, BUSINESS
OR COMMERCIAL USE.

NOTICE TO THE LESSEE: (1) DO NOT SIGN THIS LEASE BEFORE READING IT OR IF IT
CONTAINS ANY BLANK SPACES TO BE FILLED IN; (2) LESSEE IS ENTITLED TO A
COMPLETELY FILLED-IN COPY OF THIS LEASE.

LESSEE AGREES THAT LESSEE RECEIVED A COMPLETELY FILLED-IN COPY OF THIS LEASE.
LESSEE AGREES TO ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THE LEASE.

LESSEE: WESTERN EXPRESS, INC.

SIGNATURE X: /s/ WAYNE WISE

TITLE: PRESIDENT

BY SIGNING BELOW, LESSOR ACCEPTS THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LEASE AND
ASSIGNS ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST TO AND IN THIS LEASE AND THE EQUIPMENT TO
DAIMLERCHRYSLER SERVICES NORTH AMERICA, LLC PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND LEASE ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN LESSOR AND
DAIMLERCHRYSLER SERVICES NORTH AMERICA LLC.

LESSOR: NEELY COBLE COMPANY INC

SIGNATURE X: /s/ WARREN D. SMITH

TITLE: SALES MANAGER
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                                    STATEMENT

The undersigned, Lessee under the Lease Agreement dated 08/27/2004 (the
"Lease"), hereby represents and certifies, under penalty of perjury, that, with
respect to all Schedules now or hereafter executed in connection with the Lease:

(i)  Lessee intends that more than 50 percent of the use of the Equipment is to
     be in its trade or business; and

(ii) Lessee has been advised that LESSEE WILL NOT BE TREATED AS THE OWNER OF THE
     EQUIPMENT FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES.

Lessee agrees to indemnify Lessor pursuant to Section 8 of the Lease for any
claims, losses, costs, damages, and expenses, of whatsoever kind and nature,
including legal fees, resulting from lessee's breach of the above representation
and certification.

LESSEE: WESTERN EXPRESS, INC.

SIGNATURE X: /s/ WAYNE WISE

TITLE: PRESIDENT

TITLE: 8-27-2004
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                                   LEASE SCHEDULE A - PROPERTY SCHEDULE ADDENDUM

PROPERTY SCHEDULE attached to LEASE AGREEMENT dated: __________

Base Location:

County: __________   City: __________   State: __________

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Lessee: WESTERN EXPRESS, INC.

Signature X:
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VOLVO                                                     MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT
VOLVO TRUCK FINANCE NORTH AMERICA INC.

                             LESSEE NAME AND ADDRESS

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<S>              <C>              <C>              <C>                <C>             <C>
Legal Name:      Western Express, Inc.
      Check One: Corporation [X]  Partnership [ ]  Joint Venture [ ]  Individual [ ]  LLC [ ]
 Street Address: 120 Ewing Drive
Mailing Address:
           City: Nashville                         State: TN               Zip: 37207
         County: Davidson             Telephone: 615-227-3900        Facsimile: 615-227-5521
  Federal ID/SN: 62-1457385              ICC No. 260323
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Customer No. 2000356

1. LEASE: Subject to the terms and conditions of this Master Lease Agreement
(this "AGREEMENT") Volvo Truck Finance North America, Inc., a Delaware
corporation with its principal place of business in North Carolina ("Lessor"),
agrees to lease to Lessee and Lessee agrees to lease from Lessor the motor
vehicles, trailers, and such other equipment (collectively, the "VEHICLES")
described in the Schedules to be attached to this Agreement from time to time
(each a "SCHEDULE") as may be agreed upon by Lessor and Lessee. All of the terms
and conditions of each Schedule and all other documents executed by Lessor and
Lessee shall be incorporated by this reference in this Agreement. Lessee's
obligations with respect to the Vehicles as described in the respective Schedule
shall become irrevocable upon the execution of the Certificate of Acceptance for
such Vehicles.

         (a) Acceptance of Vehicles by Lessee. Upon completion of delivery of
all of the Vehicles described on a Schedule, Lessee shall inspect such Vehicles
and, if in good order and in conformance with any applicable purchase order or
supply contract, Lessee will accept delivery of the Vehicles on behalf of the
Lessor, and execute and deliver the applicable Certificate of Acceptance.

         (b) Lessor's Obligations to Fund Any Schedule. Notwithstanding any
other provision of this Agreement, Lessor shall have no obligation to lease the
Vehicles on any Schedule or pay the manufacturer or supplier until all of the
following conditions precedent are fulfilled to the reasonable satisfaction of
Lessor with respect to such Schedule (each a "CLOSING DATE"): (i) All of the
representations and warranties made by Lessee in this Lease or the Schedule are
true and accurate as of the Closing Date; (ii) Lessor has received evidence of
Lessee's compliance with the insurance requirements of this Agreement; (iii)
Lessor has received UCC financing statements as required by Lessor; (iv) Lessee
has provided a certificate of its secretary or other authorized officer
certifying, (1) the accuracy of its charter documents; (2) resolutions of its
governing board duly authorizing the execution, delivery, and performance of
this Agreement, the Schedules, and all other related documents (the foregoing,
together with any guaranty being collectively the "LEASE DOCUMENTS"); and (3)
the incumbency and signatures of the officers authorized to execute the Lease
Documents; (v) receipt of the Schedule and all exhibits or attachments duly
executed by Lessee; (vi) confirmation of the absence of an Event of Default or
an event which, but for the passage of time or the giving of notice or both
would constitute an Event of Default, on the Closing Date; and (vii) no
enactment of any statute or adoption of any regulation which has or will have an
adverse effect on the anticipated federal or state income tax consequences to
Lessor, in which case Lessee shall not be obligated to lease from Lessor any
Vehicles not already subject to a Certificate of Acceptance. If any of the
conditions precedent specified in the preceding (i)-(vii) are not satisfied or
waived by Lessor in its sole and absolute discretion, Lessee shall promptly pay
Lessor and indemnify, defend, and hold Lessor harmless against all amounts which
Lessor has expended or may become obligated to pay and any claims, including the
claims of any supplier or manufacturer, with respect to any Vehicle and the
transactions contemplated under the applicable Schedule.
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      2. FINANCE LEASE: This Agreement is a "FINANCE LEASE" as defined in
Section 2A-103 of the Uniform Commercial Code (the "UCC") as adopted in the
State of North Carolina (25-2A-101 et seq., General Statutes of North Carolina).
Lessee acknowledges that Lessor has neither selected, manufactured, nor supplied
the Vehicles. Lessee selected the Vehicles and the suppliers of the Vehicles.
Lessor is acquiring the Vehicles at the request of Lessee in connection with
this Agreement. Lessee received and approved copies of the purchase order(s) or
supply contract(s) for the Vehicles prior to entering into this Agreement.

      3. PRECAUTIONARY SECURITY AGREEMENT: Should it be determined,
notwithstanding the express intent of the parties, that this Agreement is not a
"finance lease" or a lease under the UCC but rather an agreement intended for
security, then solely in that event and for the expressly limited purposes
thereof, Lessee grants Lessor a security interest in the Vehicles to secure the
prompt payment and performance, when and as due, of the obligations and
indebtedness of Lessee to Lessor under this Agreement. Lessee hereby also grants
Lessor a security interest in all accessions and additions to, substitutions and
replacements for, and proceeds (including insurance proceeds), accounts, and
income arising from or generated by the Vehicles. Lessee hereby appoints the
Lessor as agent for the benefit of the Lessee and grants Lessor an irrevocable
power of attorney, to take any and all actions and to execute and file all
documents necessary to establish, maintain, and continue the perfected security
interest of Lessor in the Vehicles, in the name of and on behalf of Lessee, at
Lessee's sole cost and expense. This power of attorney is coupled with an
interest and is irrevocable during the term this Agreement. Lessee shall take
all actions and execute and file all documents reasonably requested by Lessor to
establish, maintain, and continue the perfected security interest of Lessor.
Lessee shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of notice from Lessor, pay all
costs and expenses of filing and recording (including the costs of all searches
deemed necessary by Lessor) to establish, maintain, and determine the validity
and priority of Lessor's security interest.

      4. TERM: Unless terminated earlier by Lessor with respect to each
Schedule, this Agreement shall be effective from the date such Schedule is
executed by Lessor for a term expiring on the Lease Termination Date. Lessee's
right to use and possess the Vehicles described on any Schedule will begin when
all of the following have occurred: (a) Lessee has executed the applicable
Certificate of Acceptance and all other documents required thereby; (b) Lessee
has supplied Lessor with evidence of insurance coverage on the Vehicles
acceptable to Lessor in its reasonable discretion; and (c) Lessee has paid to
Lessor both the Advance Rent and the Interim Rent, if any, designated on the
applicable Schedule. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the
term of this Agreement for each Schedule shall continue until all of the
Vehicles is returned to Lessor in the condition required by the Schedule. As of
any applicable date, the Stipulated Loss Value for a Vehicle is the Lessor's
Cost as shown on the applicable Schedule multiplied by the Stipulated Loss
Factor as of the applicable date and as designated on Exhibit B to such
Schedule. THIS AGREEMENT IS A "NET LEASE" AND MAY NOT BE TERMINATED BY LESSEE
FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER.

      5. RENTAL PAYMENTS: Lessee shall make all of the following payments to
Lessor (collectively "RENT"): (a) the Advance Rent set forth on any Schedule
will be due on the Date of Acceptance and, subject to the terms of this
Agreement, will be applied to the last Regular Monthly Rental Payment; (b)
Interim Rent set forth on any Schedule will be due on the Date of Acceptance and
will be calculated by multiplying the Daily Lease Rate Factor times the number
of days between the Date of Acceptance to and including the Base Lease
Commencement Date; (c) Regular Monthly Rental Payments will be due during the
Base Lease Term in the amount and on the dates stated in the applicable
Schedule, with the first Regular Monthly Rental Payment due on the Base Lease
Commencement Date unless other provided in the Schedule; and (d) All sales and
use taxes and the like will accompany each payment in an amount sufficient to
pay such taxes and other charges in full. Notwithstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, the term of this Agreement and Lessee's obligations to pay Rent
on a Vehicle shall continue if Lessee has not returned the Vehicle to Lessor in
the condition required by this Agreement on the Lease Termination Date (unless
Lessee had previously paid Lessor the Stipulated Loss Value for such Vehicle or
is exercising any option to purchase the Vehicle) until the Vehicle is returned
to
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Lessor in the required condition. Lessee agrees to make all payments of Rent in
the manner required by Lessor, including but not limited to by wire transfer,
electronic funds transfer or by automatic withdrawal from Lessee's accounts.

      6. ABSOLUTE NON-TERMINABLE OBLIGATION: LESSEE'S OBLIGATION TO MAKE PAYMENT
OF ALL RENT AND ALL OTHER AMOUNTS WHEN DUE AND TO OTHERWISE PERFORM AS REQUIRED
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE ABSOLUTE AND UNCONDITIONAL AND SHALL NOT BE
SUBJECT TO ANY ABATEMENT, REDUCTION, SET-OFF, DEFENSE, COUNTERCLAIM,
INTERRUPTION, DEFERMENT OR RECOUPMENT OR TERMINATION, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OR
FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, AND SHALL NOT REQUIRE PRIOR NOTICE OR DEMAND. Any
default under a warranty, service contract, or insurance policy, even when
obtained through or from Lessor, does not constitute a defense to Lessee's
obligation to make each and every payment in full when due under this Agreement.
Lessee will make all Rent and other payments directly to Lessor at such places
as Lessor may from time to time designate in writing. Payments will be applied
when actually received on good funds by Lessor. To compensate Lessor for the
additional costs of processing late payments, a one-time late charge of 5% will
be charged on any payment not actually received within ten days of its due date.
All other monetary obligations due and not paid when due will bear interest at
the lesser of 18% per annum or the maximum rate allowed by law. Lessor may, at
its option, apply all payments to any past due charges and then to charges not
yet due.

      7. NO WARRANTY: LESSOR, NOT BEING THE MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIER, OR VENDOR OF
THE VEHICLES MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE
VALUE, CONDITION, QUALITY, MATERIAL, DESIGN, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS OR
SUITABILITY OF ANY VEHICLES FOR ANY PURPOSE. LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LESSEE HAS
SELECTED THE VEHICLES BASED ON LESSEE'S OWN JUDGEMENT AND HAS NOT RELIED ON ANY
STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS OF LESSOR. In no event will Lessor be liable for
loss or damage to cargo, contents, attachments, lost profits or to the Vehicles,
or incidental, special, or consequential damages of any nature, regardless of
cause. So long as no Event of Default has occurred Lessor hereby assigns to
Lessee the right to enforce all warranties made by the manufacturer, supplier,
or vendor of the Vehicles.

      8. LESSEE'S REPRESENTATIONS: Lessee warrants and represents to Lessor,
expressly acknowledging that Lessor is relying on these warranties and
representations, as of date of this Agreement and/or each Closing Date, as
applicable, and until all of Lessee's obligations under this Agreement have been
satisfied in full, that: (i) all information supplied by Lessee to Lessor in any
financial, credit or accounting statement is and will be true, correct, valid
and genuine; (ii) the Vehicles are to be used only for business purposes; (iii)
Lessee is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws
of the state of its formation; (iv) Lessee has the full authority to enter into
each of the Lease Documents and to perform all of its obligations under each of
the Lease Documents; (v) Lessee has duly authorized, executed, and delivered
each of the Lease Documents to which it is a party, and each such Lease Document
constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of Lessee, enforceable
against Lessee in accordance with its terms; (vi) that each of the Lease
Documents does not require the approval of any stockholder, trustee, or holder
of any obligation of Lessee and does not and will not violate any law, rule, or
order now binding upon Lessee, or the charter, by - laws, or other governing
documents of Lessee, or violate the provisions of, constitute a default under,
or result in the creation of any lien or encumbrance upon the property of Lessee
under, any contract or agreement to which Lessee is a party or by which it or
its assets are bound or require the consent or approval or the giving of notice
to the Federal, or any state, or local government (other than customary titling,
registration, and security interest filings); (vii) there are no pending or
overtly threatened actions or proceedings, which is either, individually, or in
the aggregate, would materially adversely affect the financial condition of
Lessee or Lessee's ability to fully perform all of its obligations under all of
the Lease Documents; (viii) Lessee maintains its principal place of business at
the
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address set forth on page 1 of this Agreement; and (ix) Lessor's ownership of
and interest in the Vehicles shall at all times be prior to any other interests
in the Vehicles.

9. LESSEE'S OBLIGATIONS AND COVENANTS: In addition to and not in limitation of
any other agreements of Lessee under the Lease Documents, Lessee agrees at its
sole expense: (a) to use each Vehicle only in the United States (or in Canada
for not more than 60 days per rolling 12 calendar month period to be determined
individually for each Vehicle) in accord with all applicable laws, regulations,
and insurance policies; (b) to keep each Vehicle free from all claims, liens,
encumbrances and attachments of any kind whatsoever; (c) to file, report, and
pay on its and Lessor's behalf by the applicable due date all taxes, fees, and
assessments on the Vehicles and the Lease, sending a copy of such filing and
payment contemporaneously to Lessor; (d) to defend any action, proceeding or
claim affecting the Vehicles or Lessor's interest therein; (e) to obtain a
certificate of title on each of the Vehicles showing Lessor's title to the
Vehicles, and to preserve and perfect Lessor's title to all of the Vehicles; (f)
that Lessee will not (or permit any party to) misuse, secrete, sell, rent, lend,
encumber, transfer, or illegally use any of the Vehicles nor permit any Vehicle
to be operated by or be in the possession of any party other than Lessee; (g)
Lessee will not use or permit the use of any Vehicles off an improved road or
for transportation of passengers or of material designated as hazardous,
radioactive, toxic, flammable, or explosive, or environmentally hazardous,
unsafe, or dangerous under any state, federal, or local law, rule, or
requirement; (h) that Lessor may enter any premises to inspect the Vehicles,
Vehicles or Lessee's books and records regarding the Vehicles at any time during
usual business hours; (i) to provide Lessor with its complete financial
information, including Income Statements and Balance Sheets, compiled according
to generally accepted accounting principles-- unaudited on a quarterly basis
within 60 days after the end of each quarter and audited on an annual basis
within 90 days after year end; (j) to give Lessor prompt written notice of any
lien or claim for which it is obligated to indemnify Lessor; and (k) that Lessee
will not alter or permit the alteration of any Vehicles without the prior
written consent of Lessor, and that Lessee will remove or cause the removal of
all markings prior to the return of the Vehicles to Lessor.

10. VEHICLE CONDITION: In addition to any other requirements of this Agreement,
Lessee will, at its sole expense, maintain each of the Vehicles so as to meet
all of the following requirements: (a) each Vehicle will be preserved in first
class operating condition, repair, and appearance in accordance with all
manufacturer service requirements and warranties; (b) all replacement and
substitute parts and accessories will be original Vehicle manufacture, or from
commercially reputable providers with similar or superior value, serviceability,
and warranty; (c) each Vehicle will be kept in roadworthy condition so as to
continuously and fully comply with all government requirements, including the
United States Department of Transportation. If Lessor notifies Lessee that any
Vehicle is not being maintained within the above standards, Lessee will have 20
days from the date of receipt of the written notification to make the necessary
corrections.

11. INSURANCE AND RISK OF LOSS: All risk of loss, damage or destruction of the
Vehicles will at all times be on Lessee. Lessee will keep the Vehicles insured
at Lessee's expense against liability in an amount not less that $1,000,000 per
occurrence, and loss or damage by fire, theft and other customary risks for the
greater of the full insurable values or the then applicable Stipulated Loss
Value for the Vehicles. Coverage and insurer will be subject to Lessor's
approval, provided however that such insurer shall have a Best Class rating of
at least B+VI. Lessor and any third party designated by Lessor shall be named as
an additional insured and/or loss payee, as applicable, on each policy. Each
policy will further provide that Lessor's interest can not be invalidated by an
act, omissions, or neglect of anyone other than Lessor and that the insurer will
give Lessor thirty days advance written notice of any policy cancellation, or
non-renewal, whether such cancellation is at the direction of Lessee or insurer.
Lessee will promptly deliver a copy of each policy or insurance certificate to
Lessor and proof of renewal at least 30 days prior to expiration or
cancellation. If Lessee fails to provide the required insurance, Lessor may
purchase such insurance at Lessee's expense, purchase of which need not include
liability coverage or protection of Lessee's interest. Lessee irrevocably
appoints Lessor as Lessee's attorney-in-fact to execute and endorse all
documents, checks or drafts received in payment of loss or damage under any
insurance policy.
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Lessee will immediately notify Lessor in writing of any substantial damage,
theft or loss which makes any Vehicle unfit for continued or repairable use at
which time Lessee will pay to Lessor the Stipulated Loss Value for the Vehicle
calculated as of the day upon which the next Regular Monthly Rental Payment is
due, together with all other sums then owed in connection with the Vehicle. Upon
receipt of the Stipulated Loss Value and all other amounts then due, Lessor
shall transfer title to the Vehicle "Where-Is," "As-Is" to Lessee or as Lessee
directs, with Lessee being responsible for all costs of such transfer. Lessor
has no obligation to replace any Vehicle and may apply insurance proceeds to any
of Lessee's obligations as Lessor deems appropriate.

12. RETURN OF VEHICLES: In addition to the other requirements of this Agreement,
whenever Lessee's right to possess any of the Vehicles terminates, for any
reason whatsoever, including after the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lessee
will promptly, at its sole expense, assemble and return the Vehicles to
locations selected by Lessor. Lessee will also return to Lessor all license
plates, registration certificates, manufacturer warranty agreements, maintenance
records and other documents relating to the Vehicles. Upon return of a Vehicle,
should the average annual miles exceed the maximum mileage provision as
specified in the applicable Schedule, Lessee will pay to Lessor an additional
return charge equal to the Mileage Rate set forth on the Schedule, times the
number of excess miles. If Lessor takes possession of any property not subject
to its interests, it shall notify Lessee and may dispose of the property if
Lessee fails to take possession within thirty (30) days. If a Vehicle is not
returned in the condition set forth below, Lessee shall pay to Lessor within
five (5) days of receipt of written notice from Lessor an amount to repair and
recondition the Vehicle, in order to offset its decline in value, and to obtain
the appropriate licenses and registration.

      (a)   ROADWORTHY. Each Vehicle will be in roadworthy condition, and all
            original equipment or replacement equipment of similar value made by
            the same manufacturer will be intact and in first class working
            condition, free of mechanical problems to any of its parts and
            accessories. Permanently installed attachments must remain with the
            Vehicle unless a written exception is executed by each of Lessor and
            Lessee. If attachments are removed, the Vehicle must be returned to
            its original condition.

      (b)   CAB AND BODY. The cost of necessary repairs to sheet metal (cab,
            body, fuel tanks) will not exceed four hours labor, flat rated
            against Mitchell or other industry accepted guide, and $200
            replacement parts at truck manufacturers published "fleet" price.
            All decals, permits, numbers, and other customer identification will
            be removed from each Vehicle by Lessee in such a manner as not to
            damage the surface. Interior trim will be free of tears, and no
            glass will be broken, chipped or cracked. The windshield seal must
            be free of visible gasket/adhesive material. All mechanical and
            electrical equipment including radios, heaters and air conditioners
            must be in proper operating condition.

      (c)   MECHANICAL POWER TRAIN. The Vehicle must be capable of performing at
            85% of its rated capacity, at the wheels, under full load without
            excess oil leakage or blow-by. The condition of the engine and power
            train will be determined by diagnostic testing conducted by National
            Truck Protection Co., Inc. or conducted at a service center
            authorized by Lessor which uses National Tuck Protection Co., Inc.
            standards. Passwords for the engine electronic program, if
            applicable, must be supplied.

      (d)   SYSTEMS. Cooling and lubrication systems will not be contaminated or
            leaking between fluid systems nor will any system be damaged by the
            failure to properly maintain fluids. Batteries must be of original
            CCA rating and capable of holding a charge starting the Vehicle.

      (e)   TIRES, WHEELS, AND BRAKES. Tires and wheels will be made of matched
            generic type, quality, and design as originally supplied and have at
            least 9/32" tread on front tires and 12/32" tread on
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            rear tires. Front tires will be original casings. Rear tires may
            have first time recapped casings. Brake linings will have at least
            50% remaining wear. There must be no irregular, or unusual wear or
            damage to the tread or sidewalls. All rear wheel positions must be
            of matched tread design.

      (f)   DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS. Each Vehicle will have a title free and clear
            of all liens and encumbrances, meet any ICC requirements, have a
            state inspection certificate valid for at least 120 days after the
            date of return; proof of payment of ad valorem, highway and all
            other taxes, a copy of a vehicle maintenance packet, license plates
            and registration compliance, and a valid, current DOT inspection
            certification.

      (g)   INSPECTIONS. Not more than 90 days and not less than 45 days prior
            to return of a Vehicle on the applicable Lease Termination Date,
            Lessee will make the Vehicles available so that Lessor may conduct a
            "walk-around" appraisal. Inspections may be made by National Truck
            Protection at the request and expense of Lessor if the Vehicles meet
            the National Truck Protection standard. Lessee is responsible for
            the cost of inspection of Vehicles not meeting the established
            National Truck Protection standard.

13. ASSIGNMENT:

         (a) TRANSFER BY LESSOR: LESSOR MAY ASSIGN OR TRANSFER THIS AGREEMENT
ANY SCHEDULE OR LESSOR'S INTEREST IN ANY OF THE VEHICLES WITHOUT NOTICE TO
LESSEE. Any assignee or transferee of Lessor shall have all of the rights, but
none of the obligations, of Lessor under this Agreement and Lessee agrees that
it will not assert against any assignee or transferee of Lessor any defense,
counterclaim, or offset which Lessee may have against Lessor. Lessee
acknowledges that any assignment or transfer by Lessor shall not materially
change Lessee's duties or obligations under this Lease nor materially increase
the burden or risks imposed on Lessee.

         (b) TRANSFER BY LESSEE: LESSEE SHALL NOT ASSIGN, SUBLEASE, TRANSFER, OR
DISPOSE OF ALL OR ANY PART OF ITS RIGHTS OR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR
IN THE VEHICLES, OR ENTER INTO ANY SUBLEASE OF ALL OR ANY OF THE VEHICLES,
WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF LESSOR, (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH ACTION
OCCURS VOLUNTARILY OR BY OPERATION OF LAW).

         (c) SECURITY INTEREST AND ASSIGNMENT: Notwithstanding the prohibition
against assignments or subleases without Lessor's prior written consent, Lessee
hereby transfers, conveys, and assigns to Lessor and grants to Lessor a security
interest in all of Lessee's right, title, and interest in, but none of its
obligations under any sublease of the Vehicles, and all proceeds and income
arising therefrom. Any sublease permitted under this Agreement shall be in form
and contain terms and conditions acceptable to Lessor and assigned to Lessor by
form approved by Lessor, all such approvals by Lessor to be granted or withheld
in Lessor's sole and absolute discretion.

14. LESSEE'S INDEMNITIES: Lessee agrees that: (a) Lessee will indemnify and hold
harmless Lessor and its agents for, from, and against all losses, penalties,
claims, and causes of action including legal fees and expenses of every kind and
nature related to this Agreement or the selection, manufacture, purchase,
delivery, lease, possession, use, misuse, contents, repair, collision, personal
injury, death, condition or return of any of the Vehicles; (b) Lessor may, at
its sole option, take any action Lessor deems necessary to cure any Event of
Default, and Lessee will immediately and fully compensate Lessor for such
action; and (c) Lessor is entitled to the accelerated cost recovery (or
depreciation) deductions with respect to each Vehicle. Should any taxing
authority disallow, eliminate, reduce, recapture, or disqualify, in whole or in
part, any tax benefits with respect to any Vehicle (whether because of a change
in tax law or policy or because of a change in the status or
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condition of the Vehicle), then Lessee will immediately pay a sum that permits
Lessor to receive (on an after-tax basis over the full term of the Lease) the
same after-tax cash flow and after-tax yield that Lessor may have reasonably
assumed upon entering into the Lease. Any written request from Lessor for such a
payment will be binding, unless objected to within 14 days of notification, and
due upon request.

15. EVENTS OF DEFAULT: Each of the following shall constitute an Event of
Default which will allow Lessor to exercise all of its rights under this
Agreement and applicable law: (a) Lessee fails to make any payment in full when
due under this Agreement; (b) Lessee breaches any provision, covenant, or
warranty in this Agreement and such breach continues after ten (10) days written
notice to Lessee; (c) any of the Vehicles is lost, severely damaged, destroyed
or attached and Lessor does not receive the Stipulated Loss Value for such
Vehicle, plus all other amounts then due under this Agreement for such Vehicle,
within ten (10) days after the date on which such damage, destruction, or
attachment occurs; (d) an odometer on any Vehicle fails or appears to have been
tampered with and is not repaired within two weeks; (e) Lessee or any guarantor
dies, becomes insolvent or ceases to do business in the ordinary course, or
suffers a material adverse change in its management or ownership; (f) a petition
in bankruptcy is filed by or against Lessee or any guarantor, or Lessee or
guarantor admits its inability or is unable to pay its debts as they come due,
or a receiver or trustee is appointed for Lessee or any guarantor; (g) any
guarantor, surety or endorser for Lessee defaults on any obligation or liability
to Lessor; (h) Lessee or any guarantor shall default with respect to any
agreement with, or obligation to, any other party for the payment of borrowed
money, contractual obligation, or rent, and such default exceeds an aggregate
amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); (i) any representation or warranty
made by Lessee or any guarantor in any of the Lease Documents or any information
delivered by Lessee or any guarantor in obtaining or hereafter in connection
with the credit evidenced by this Agreement is materially incomplete, incorrect
or misleading as of the date made or delivered; (j) the consolidation or merger
of Lessee or guarantor with any other person or entity, or the taking of any
action by Lessee or any guarantor towards a dissolution, liquidation,
consolidation, or merger; and (k) the sale or transfer (voluntarily or by
operation of law) by Lessee or any guarantor of all or substantially all of
Lessee's or any guarantor's assets to any person or entity.

16. WAIVER OF DEFAULTS: Lessor may, in its sole discretion, waive an Event of
Default or permit a cure of an Event of Default, at Lessee's sole expense. Any
such waiver will not constitute a waiver of any other Events of Defaults or a
waiver of the same type of an Event of Default at another time.

17. REMEDIES: Whenever an Event of Default has occurred under this Agreement,
Lessor will have all the rights and remedies provided by this Agreement, the
UCC, and other applicable law. Lessor's rights and remedies are cumulative. At
the option of Lessor, with or without notice, Lessee's rights to the Vehicles
may be canceled and all rental payments and other amounts owed under this
Agreement will be immediately due and payable in full, together with all costs
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, incurred by Lessor in the enforcement
of its rights and remedies under this Lease. Lessor may take possession of any
Vehicles (with or without legal process) and, to the extent permitted by law,
may enter any locked or unlocked premises for that purpose. Lessor may, at its
option, sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any or all of the Vehicles after it
obtains possession. Upon such sale, Lessee will pay to Lessor immediately, as
liquidated damages for loss of bargain and not as a penalty, the amount by which
the Stipulated Loss Value exceeds the net sales proceeds of such Vehicles in
addition to all other amounts due. If any Vehicle is not immediately returned to
Lessor, or if Lessor is prevented from retaking possession, Lessee will pay
Lessor immediately the Stipulated Loss Value for such Vehicle as of the date
rental payments are next due, in addition to all other owed charges. Lessor may
at its sole discretion seek remedies with respect to Lessee's obligations on
some or all of the Schedules without diminishing Lessor's rights to separately
or later pursue remedies on any of Lessee's other obligations. To the extent
permitted by law, Lessee waives all other remedies, including specific
performance, the right to deduct damages from current amounts due, and all
indirect, consequential, punitive, and incidental damages.
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18. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS: Any action by Lessee against Lessor under this
Agreement shall be commenced within one (1) year after any such cause of action
accrues.

19. SURVIVAL: The representations, warranties, and covenants of the Lessee in
this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement

20. INTEGRATION, ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement and the Schedules attached
hereto constitute this agreement and understanding of Lessor and Lessee and
supersede all prior representations, warranties, agreements, understandings, and
negotiations. Acceptance of late payments shall not waive the TIME IS OF THE
ESSENCE PROVISION, the right of Lessor to require that subsequent payments be
made when due, or the right of Lessor to declare an Event of Default if
subsequent payments are not made when due.

21. COSTS, EXPENSES, AND FEES: In the event of any dispute between the parties,
the prevailing party in such dispute shall recover from the other all fees and
expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees and expenses) incurred in
connection with such dispute, regardless of whether litigation is instigated.

22. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of any of this Agreement if unenforceable,
such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent possible to make such
provision enforceable and the enforceability of the other provisions of this
Agreement shall not be affected.

23. CHOICE OF LAW: This Agreement shall not be effective until accepted by
Lessor at its North Carolina headquarters and shall be governed by the
substantive (and not choice of law or conflicts) laws of the State of North
Carolina.

24. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: Time is of the essence with regard to each provision
of this Agreement as to which time is a factor.

25. NOTICES AND DEMANDS: All demands or notices under this Agreement shall be in
writing (including without limitation, telecopy or facsimile, receipt confirmed)
and mailed, telecopied, or delivered to the address previously specified in
writing by the party to whom such notice is being given. Any demand or notice
mailed shall be mailed first-class mail, post-prepaid, return-receipt requested.
Demands or notices shall be effective upon the earlier of (i) actual receipt by
the addressee or (ii) the date shown on the return receipt, fax confirmation, or
delivery receipt.

26. RESCISSION OR RETURN OF PAYMENTS: If at any time, all or any part of any
amount received by the Lessor under this Agreement, must or is claimed to be
subject to avoidance, rescission, or return to Lessee or any other party for any
reason whatsoever, such obligations and any liens, security interests and other
encumbrances that secured such obligations at the time such avoidance,
rescission, or returned payment was received by Lessor shall be deemed to have
continued in existence or shall be reinstated, as the case may be, all as though
such payment had not been received.

27. HEADINGS: The headings at the beginning of sections of this Agreement are
solely for convenience and d not modify any sections.

28. NUMBER AND GENDER: The singular shall include the plural and vice versa and
each gender shall include the other genders.

29. MULTIPLE FINANCE ACCOMMODATIONS: If Lessee has more than one lease or other
finance accommodation with Lessor, Lessee agrees that (i) this Agreement and the
documents relating to such other finance accommodation shall all remain in
effect and neither shall supersede the other, regardless of whether
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this Agreement and such other financing documents have differing terms,
conditions, and requirements; and (ii) regardless of any such differences,
Lessee shall comply with all of the terms, condition, and requirements of this
Agreement and of such other financing documents

30. WAIVERS: Lessee waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, presentment,
notice of dishonor, and all other notices of demands of any kind (except as
otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement).

31. AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION: No term or provision of this Agreement maybe
amended, waived, modified, discharged, or terminated orally but only in writing,
executed by the parties. By executing this Agreement, Lessee agrees to be bound
by the terms of this Lease and, to the extent applicable, the provision
concerning a separately signed document pursuant to UCC Section 2A-208 has been
satisfied.

Dated: As of the 23rd day of January, 1997.

LESSEE:                                  VOLVO TRUCK FINANCE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Western Express, Inc.                    7823 National Service Road
                                         P O Box 26131
                                         Greensboro, North Carolina 27402-6131

/s/ James Wieck                          /s/ Lee C. Huss
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By (Signature)                           By (Signature)

Sec.                                     Manager, Customer Accounts
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Title                                    Title

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