Freddie Waters is an independent owner-operator, hauling a 53-foot reefer. He typically delivers fresh produce, frozen foods, and live plants along the East Coast, Midwest, and South regions. A veteran driver for more than 15 years, Freddie loves exploring the country while providing for his family.
Freddie left corporate America in 2007 to answer the call of the open road, in the hopes of earning more income for his family. He’s learned a lot from running his own business all these years and understands the challenges of trucking, especially when expenses for fuel maintenance are at an all-time high.
Relay enables Freddie to be safer through contactless payments at warehouse docks, while also saving money on diesel fuel. Because he runs consistent lanes, Freddie frequents the same truck stops that accept Relay, building the cost savings into his margins for each load.
Freddie is now a consistent user of Relay’s payment app, using it to pay lumpers and fuel up. He’s introduced other owner-operators to Relay, telling them he’s saved hundreds of dollars on fuel costs.