Top 5 Benefits of Joining a Carrier Rewards Program

A fuel card program is a great way to save on an everyday, unavoidable expense. Depending on your rewards tier and performance rating, you can save 1¢ to 4¢ per gallon on top of regular fuel program discounts. The more you haul and the higher you score as a carrier, the more you save.

The RXO Fuel Card benefits owner-operators, small fleet owners and large fleet owners equally, and is accepted at over 9,000 stations in North America. Carriers can save an average of up to $1,000 per month on fuel, but depending on your RXO Extra tier, you could save more.

Carriers save on average 41 cents* per gallon with the RXO Fuel Card. The savings may vary with other transportation companies, but RXO’s benefits for carriers are among the industry’s most competitive.

*As of March 2022

The benefits of a carrier rewards  program are not limited to discounts. Some programs offer loyalty bonuses for loads — the more you use the rewards program, the higher your rewards tier. In order to move up in tiers, you’re required to meet specific average load counts and maintain your carrier service score.

You could receive a one-time cash reward upon entering a new rewards program tier, and some loyalty programs, including RXO’s, provide an anniversary bonus that carriers receive each year on the date they originally signed up.

Your best way to stay productive on the road is through a comprehensive preventive maintenance program. However, getting stuck on the highway with goods in your trailer is an extremely stressful situation for everyone involved. Timely maintenance and efficient roadside assistance are crucial. This is why discounted maintenance and roadside assistance are valued features of Carrier Rewards Programs. RXO partners with highly skilled technicians who are available 24/7 to ensure a quick turnaround and mitigate delays from  breakdowns or roadside repairs.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration truck tires can last for three to five years if maintained properly. But, maintenance is not the only factor determining the tire life; a truck that carries light loads can go 30,000 to 50,000 miles on new tires, while a truck that carries heavy loads may require a tire change after 15,000 to 20,000 miles.

Several other factors can cause added wear and tear on tires — for example, driving on poorly maintained roads, harsh weather conditions and aggressive driving, like braking and accelerating abruptly. Despite the high cost of new tires, never delay replacing tires until the wear and tear becomes a safety issue.

A good carrier rewards program like RXO Extra offers substantial discounts on tires, so that carriers can keep their vehicles in great working condition and earn more income. RXO’s discount program covers truck and trailer tires purchased from leading brands, including Bridgestone, Goodyear, Michelin, Continental, Yokohama, Cooper and more, all backed by manufacturer warranties.

Recent data shows that carriers in RXO’s Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers can save up to $35 per tire!

As more state-of-the-art in-cab technology becomes available to commercial drivers, one of the job’s greatest safety hazards — distractions while driving — is improving. Research from Virginia Tech Institute shows that distracted drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a road accident, either by causing the accident, or reacting too late to avoid it.

Carrier rewards programs that offer discounts on electronics recognize the important role of technology in a driver’s safety environment. Bluetooth headsets, GPS, dash cams and other safety devices go a long way in eliminating distractions — and save you money, too.