Why backhaul matters in freight optimization

Backhaul refers to the movement of freight or cargo from point B back to the point of origin. Backhauling is a financially sound way to cut down on or eliminate empty truck miles since the more miles a vehicle travels without carrying any cargo, the more money a carrier loses in overhead expenses. Since the driver will already be traveling in that direction, the truck usually transfers freight back over all or part of the original route during a backhaul trip.

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