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. 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. Rolling Roadblock Slow moving traffic across multiple lanes. RPM Revenue per mile, a way to compare how much money a truck earns per mile.