For many shippers, dealing with freight logistics can feel like getting lost in a call center maze—long wait times, getting transferred to five different people, and hearing the dreaded, “Let me check on that and get back to you.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The...
For decades, the trucking industry has struggled with inefficiencies tied to empty miles—trucks returning from deliveries without freight, bleeding operational dollars and compounding supply chain waste. While this issue is well-documented, solving it has remained...
Underutilized backhaul capacity often lurks unnoticed in supply chain discussions, yet it represents one of the most significant—and avoidable—cost centers for shippers. Simply put, every empty mile driven by a truck after delivering a load is money left on the table....
After years of closely analyzing the intricate web of the freight industry, one inefficiency consistently stands out: empty miles. These unproductive stretches, where trucks run without freight, weigh heavily on carriers, shippers, and ultimately the end consumers who...
In the world of freight logistics, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s quickly becoming a fundamental requirement. As the demand for shipping grows, so do the environmental consequences. Rising fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and inefficiencies like...
Let’s not beat around the bush—empty miles are a massive waste of money. They’re the awkward silence of logistics: costly, uncomfortable, and all too common. Trucks roam the highways burning fuel without earning a dime, and who picks up the tab for that inefficiency?...
Leveraging backhaul capacity—the practice of utilizing trucks’ return trips to transport additional freight—offers substantial benefits to shippers and carriers alike. This often-overlooked strategy can transform how freight operations run, unlocking cost savings,...
The Future of FreightTech For decades, the trucking industry has grappled with the inefficiencies of empty miles. Despite the billions poured into technology solutions, the results have often been lackluster. Many well-intentioned innovations have failed to deliver...
In the freight logistics space, inefficiencies are the silent profit killers. One of the largest—and most overlooked—contributors to operational waste is the prevalence of empty miles. The industry’s long-standing challenge of partially filled or entirely empty return...
