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Pricing & cost
Empty Kilometres and Deadhead in Trucking
Empty kilometres, also called deadhead mileage, are kilometres driven without the customer load. They still consume fuel, driver time, tyres and vehicle capacity, so ignoring them can make a freight quote look profitable when it is not.
What this means in daily work
Use this guide as operational orientation. Your company process, customer contract and current legal or customs requirements can add extra steps.
Beginner checklist
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Count positioning distance before loading
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Consider repositioning after delivery
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Include empty distance in operating-cost analysis
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Track repeated empty corridors in fleet planning
Continue with the calculation in LogicCalc
When the administrative information is clear, use the relevant LogicCalc tool to check the route, cargo, timing or price.
LogicCalc Learn is an operational learning resource, not legal, customs, tax or dangerous-goods advice. Verify shipment-specific requirements before dispatch.