bobtail miles
[/ˈbɒbteɪl maɪlz/]
nounpl: bobtail miles
quilômetros em vazio
1. Distance traveled by a truck without a trailer or cargo, typically between jobs or to pick up a load
The driver accumulated 200 bobtail miles before reaching the distribution center to collect his next shipment.
O motorista acumulou 200 quilômetros em vazio antes de chegar ao centro de distribuição para recolher seu próximo carregamento.
2. Unprofitable distance driven by a commercial vehicle without generating revenue
Minimizing bobtail miles is essential for trucking companies to maintain profit margins.
Minimizar quilômetros em vazio é essencial para as empresas de transporte manterem suas margens de lucro.
This term is primarily used in the trucking and logistics industry in North America and Brazil. It reflects operational concerns in commercial transportation where unprofitable miles directly impact business economics. The concept is crucial for fleet managers and independent truckers who need to optimize routes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
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