National Backload Database
Cost Benefits
According to the Department of Transport Statistics for 2005, HGV haulage traffic runs empty 27.45% of the time! This does not include loose bulk or tanker.
Based on 1 x HGV doing 750 miles in a week @ a cost rate of 75p per mile. That costs you £154.41 per week per truck. With the average trucks per company being 3.9 that equates to a total annual cost of £31,313.61. How much is it costing you!
It's Your Choice
Sell it at a cost rate and recover this revenue or run empty and continue to lose it!!!
Source: Department of Transport Road Freight Statistics 2005 (Published 29th June 2006)