How to Reduce Deadhead Miles with Better Route Planning

Deadhead miles are a silent profit killer. You still pay for fuel, wear and tear, and driver time, but you are not collecting revenue.

By planning your week as a connected route instead of one load at a time, you can link outbound and return freight and avoid long empty stretches.

Dispatching and route planning services look ahead at multiple days and lanes, using data to keep your loaded miles high and your empty miles low.

The key is thinking beyond the current load. Where will you be after delivery? What freight is available in that area? A good dispatcher answers these questions before you even ask.

Reducing deadhead by even 10-15% can add thousands of dollars to your annual revenue without running any additional miles.