1. A return journey of a vehicle (such as a truck or ship) after delivering cargo, especially when carrying goods or passengers back.
Usage: logistics; transportation
2. Cargo or freight transported on a return journey.
Usage: logistics; transportation

1. To transport goods on a return journey; to haul cargo back.
Usage: logistics; transportation

Examples

• The trucking company found a backhaul to fill the empty return trip.
• After delivering supplies to the warehouse, the driver secured a backhaul of recycled materials.
• The shipping line backhauls containers from the port to reduce costs.
• Finding profitable backhauls is essential for efficient logistics operations.
• The company backhauls agricultural products on the return route to maximize revenue.