Trucking terms starting with R
Rate Confirmation A broker or shipper document that confirms the agreed rate, pickup and delivery details, and load requirements. Rate Per Mile The freight rate divided by miles, used to compare load revenue against the distance moved. Recourse Factoring Factoring where the carrier may be responsible if the customer does not pay. Reefer A refrigerated trailer used for temperature-controlled freight. Reefer Fuel Diesel used by a refrigerated trailer unit rather than the tractor engine. Reefer Unit The refrigeration system mounted on a reefer trailer. Reserve Part of the invoice amount held back until payment is collected or conditions are met. Retail-minus Discount Fuel card pricing shown as a discount from the posted retail pump price. Roadside Inspection An inspection of a commercial vehicle, driver, or paperwork conducted on the road or at a facility. RODS Records of duty status, the driver log record for work, driving, off-duty, and sleeper time. Rolling Roadblock Slow moving traffic across multiple lanes. RPM Revenue per mile, a way to compare how much money a truck earns per mile.