Independent Contractor Trucking
You are a one truck independent contractor because you wanted to be an independent business owner with the freedom to decide what to haul, where & when. Let's face it, buying and maintaining your truck was a major commitment to your business and we understand the seriousness of that commitment.
If you're a responsible and professional independent contractor with a good driving record, you've come to the right place. Qualified Independent Contractors choose which areas they'd like to run - regional or interstate long-hauls.
As a professional business owner, here are some reasons why you might consider Refrigerated Food Express:
- A financially stable business with quality service since 1952
- Independent Contractor Weekly Settlements (with direct deposit available)
- Independent Contractor Trip Advances up to 50% on each load
- 100% of billed fuel surcharge paid to the Independent Contractor
- 100% of Loading and Unloading charges on billed revenue
- Optional Fuel Discount Program
- Refrigerated Food Express carries the General Liability, Trucker/Auto Liability and Cargo Insurance
- Internal Independent Contractor liason to support your needs and resolve any accounting, safety or other issues
- Pay percentage of revenue
- Competitive Trucking Insurance available
- Apportioned Truck Plates available
Qualifications
All Independent Contractors must meet the following requirements for application. You must:
- Be 23 years of age
- Hold a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with no serious moving violations in the last three years
- Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Have 2 years verifiable over the road experience
- Have a working cell phone
- Present a clean, well groomed, professional appearance
- Have a permanent address and phone number
- Have equipment able to pass a D.O.T. safety inspection
- Knowledge of reefer operations is preferred, but not required
- Be committed to safe driving
To learn more about our Independent Contractor Program you can call us at 800.730.3813, or complete the Independent Contractor Application. Your information will be kept strictly confidential
Independent Contractor Package pulling our Trailer:
- New recruits start @ 70%
- Increase after 5th year to 70.5%
- Increase after 10th year to 71%
- Increase after 15th year to 72%
Independent Contractor Package with Trailer:
- New recruits start at 76%
- Increase after 3rd year to 77%
- Increase after 5th year to 78%
- Increase after 10th year to 79%
- Increase after 15th year to 80%
- 1 year $50
- 2-4 years $100
- 5-9 years $250
- 10-14 years 500
- 15-19 years $750
- 20 + years $1000
Contact Us
Whether you're ready to begin a relationship or you're looking for more information, you've come to the right place. Simply fill out the contact form below and one of our agents will contact you directly. Thank you for your interest!
Refrigerated Food Express, Inc.
Attn: Caroline
57 Littlefield Street
Avon, MA 02322
Telephone: 800.225.2350 ext. 202
Fax: 508.480.2014
















