Backhaul

A revenue load picked up to fill the truck on the return leg of a trip, reducing deadhead.

A successful backhaul converts otherwise empty miles into paid miles, dramatically improving lane profitability. Carriers and dispatchers use load boards, broker relationships, and routing software to source backhauls within hours of delivery.

Example

After delivering Memphis→Dallas, the dispatcher books a Dallas→Atlanta backhaul, eliminating 800 deadhead miles and adding $1,800 revenue.