How to choose the Right Company for Reefer Truck drivers? 

You are an experienced truck driver, and have spent over 3 years in the cabin, are you still looking for better potential to make money, match your ambition and accommodate your lifestyle? Is the company you are working for just a pure chance and habit, or there is room for strategic thinking?

What are the top 5 questions to ask when you are looking for a freight company to work for?

In our age of information, we like to check facts. So what to look for when you are planning to work for the company? What information is crucial?

1. How old is the company, number of years in business? Over the years the logistics companies create lasting partnerships with clients. That means that there is a predictable pattern for routs and loads. Easier to plan, easier to work with. The overall company experience points to the fact that things overall run smoother. The company is here to stay and invests in the future.
2. How many dispatchers are there per truck driver/ owner-operator? Yes, there is such a thing as too many or too little! The secret is simple – if there is a shortage of drivers – you will be bombarded with additional requests, extra hours, extra loads, and out of your way runs. It also ends up with a poor quality of service and unhappy clients. You will simply burn out. If there are not enough dispatchers – then you simply won’t make money with empty runs and will not get enough service and attention. Usually, these problems are a sign of a poorly managed transportation company. The productive proportion is 1 dispatcher to 10-15 drivers, it ensures that drivers and clients get great service.  
3. What are the available routes? Is there a variety of routes? Even if you prefer one specific route right now it might change within some time. The availability of options while working in a familiar environment helps when you need some changes in your routine. 
4. Full loads (FTL)/partial loads (LTL)? Yes, how much money you make depends exactly on how loads are structured! If you are coming with the dry loads’ experience, and are tired from partial mini runs – the FTL loads at refrigerated freight carriers will be a welcome change. 
5. What are the terms for drivers and owner-operators? Yes, it is just numbers but they matter a lot. They matter even more if you are planning for the transition from being driver to owner-operator. Then additional benefits as leasing to own programs might be helpful.

Once considering all these factors it is very important to keep focused on your goals. This way you have better chances of achieving them. Inquire, do your research, and find a great company to work with!

Advantages of working with Xan Systems

At Xan Systems we are looking at our drivers as long-term partners. We believe, in business the success is mutual – we give you the right tools and make it easy to achieve your goals. That is why we work hard to create an environment geared towards drivers’ interests.

We are constantly growing and developing to stand out in the market. Here is what we offer:

• Over 20 successful years in the logistics and freight business! 
• Extensive client database. Most of the clients that rely on us to deliver their freight have been with us for over 10 years!
• Our permanent support team consists of 4 dispatchers and 1 load planner plus after-hours support
• Our dispatcher to driver rate is 1 to 8-10. That means that the load distribution is fair and offers drivers enough flexibility and potential for extra earnings.
• We have a dedicated support team for after hour challenges. That means you are not stuck in the middle of the road waiting for the office to reopen in case there are some problems. 
• We have a dedicated load planner making sure that there is no empty runs and destinations that make no sense
• Extra focus on safety and dependability
• We offer a stable work environment with great per mile compensation
• We are offering a variety of routes: 
• East Coast the USA
• USA Midwest
• Both regular and seasonal freight – there is always something when you are ready to take it on! Flowers, farm dairy, pumpkins, Christmas trees? There is a good season for it all! And extra earnings too!
• Some changes are unpredictable – gas prices rise – and make shorter routes more profitable for you? we have them available!
• Plan your work/life balance with us the way you want – make more money, or take it easy with weekends! Shorter runs or longer trips – we understand life happens!
• Truck driver or owner-operator? We are happy to work with both!

With us, you will appreciate the true variety of options that come with a truck driver job. Because, it is more than a job, it’s a calling!   

At Xan Systems we are here for you to help you do what you love! We are here to achieve your financial goals and a great life/work balance! 

Are you an experienced driver with over 3-year experience, or an owner-operator who is looking for the scheduling and support that puts more money in your pocket? Get in touch!