Independent truck drivers lose billions every year driving “empty miles” — trips made without cargo after a delivery. These deadhead trips eat into profits, waste fuel, and reduce sustainability. Freight brokers also struggle to find available trucks for urgent loads. The industry still relies on phone calls, outdated load boards, and spreadsheets, making coordination slow and inefficient. Every mile without cargo is money left on the road.
Empty Mile Matchmaker is a smart load-matching platform that helps drivers and brokers connect in real time. It predicts upcoming empty routes and automatically matches available trucks with nearby freight. Drivers get notifications with suggested loads before finishing their current delivery, while brokers gain access to verified, ready-to-haul carriers. The platform uses machine learning to understand route preferences, fuel efficiency, and historical patterns to recommend the most profitable matches. Integration with existing GPS and tracking tools allows for automatic trip updates and one-click confirmations.
The service runs on a tiered subscription model:
Solo Drivers: $99/month
Small Fleets (2–10 trucks): $199/month
Medium Fleets (10+ trucks): $299/month
Build a lightweight MVP focused on one corridor with high freight traffic. Use public load board APIs and basic GPS integrations to match a limited number of drivers and loads. Start with partnerships at truck stops and driver associations to recruit early adopters. Once proof of value is shown (fewer empty miles, higher earnings), expand to neighboring routes and onboard more brokers.