Deadhead refers to a truck traveling without cargo, typically on a return trip after making a delivery. It's an inefficient leg that logistics providers try to minimize to improve profitability and reduce carbon emissions.
A trucking company delivers goods from Los Angeles to Phoenix but has no outbound load scheduled for the return trip to California, causing the truck to drive back empty — this is considered deadhead.
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Companies reduce deadhead by better load planning, using load boards to find return shipments, partnering with freight brokers, or implementing dynamic route optimization software.
Typically, deadhead miles are not paid by clients. Carriers must absorb these costs unless they negotiate them into freight rates or contracts.
Yes. High deadhead risk can lead to higher freight rates because carriers factor in potential non-revenue miles when quoting shipments.
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