loaded mile

Definition

When your equipment or vehicle is actually doing useful work with cargo or passengers, as opposed to running empty like your promises to get in shape. Every business wants maximum loaded miles and minimum deadheading.

Example Usage

Our logistics team optimized routes to increase loaded miles by 30%, reducing those expensive empty return trips.

Source: Transportation and logistics industry

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