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Empty-leg freight
What it costs to move empties back, and what nesting or collapsing would change.
Empty-leg freight
What it costs to move empties back, and what nesting or collapsing would change.
$62,156 – $84,094
Estimated annual empty-leg freight avoided if empties nest or collapse.
Empty loads today37.5
After nesting6.3
Cost today$74,588 – $100,912
Planning estimate, not a quote.
- — 53' dry van, 320 full units per load, one-way linehaul at $2.60 per mile.
- — Nesting ratio is a typical figure for the format, not your exact container. Confirm with the drawing.
- — Range is ±15% for lane, fuel, accessorials and season.
Approximate estimate only
Every figure on this page is an approximation for education and planning. It is not final, it is not a quote, and it is not legal, tax, engineering or regulatory advice. Do not use it as a legal reference or to determine compliance.
Rates and assumptions shown are examples. Confirm the current official rates and rules with the program authority or your own counsel before making any decision.
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