How to Reduce Deadhead Miles in 2025

Phantom Team April 22, 2025 1 min read

Deadhead miles are pure cost. Cutting them is one of the fastest ways to improve your bottom line this year.

Plan backhauls before you deliver

Line up your next load before you drop the current one so you rarely roll empty.

Delivering into a freight-rich area makes the next load easy to find.

Let software watch return lanes while you drive, so a backhaul is ready when you unload.

💡 Tip

Set a dedicated profile for backhaul lanes with a slightly lower floor — getting loaded toward home beats an empty trip.

Phantom monitors the load board 24/7 and books the best matching loads for you.

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