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Bobtail, deadhead or empty miles. Take your pick on what to call them, but no one wants to waste time and fuel.
Carriers big and small, hurt by higher gas prices, are trying to reduce them in search of efficiencies. Drivers despise them too, as they lose valuable working hours when a truck is empty. It's been a longstanding problem, so Transport Dive rounded up a few stories that show how companies are addressing the issue.
What else can be done? If you have thoughts, we would love to hear them via email.
