Backloads New Zealand — Find Return Freight

A backload is freight that fills empty truck space on a return journey. When a transporter delivers a load from Auckland to Christchurch, their truck is often empty on the way back. That empty return trip — a dead run — costs the transporter money in fuel, time, and wear. Linkaload's backload marketplace matches those empty return trips with shippers who need freight moved along the same route, often at a lower price than a dedicated run.

For shippers, backloads mean cheaper freight. Because the transporter is already heading that way, they can offer a better rate than a full-price dedicated delivery. For transport operators, backloads mean reduced empty running — every kilometre with freight on board is revenue instead of cost. Linkaload's smart route matching uses pickup and delivery coordinates to find loads that are already on a transporter's route, minimising detours and maximising efficiency.

Whether you're a shipper looking for an affordable freight option or a transporter wanting to fill empty deck space on your return run, Linkaload's backload marketplace connects you with the right match. Post your load or browse available loads today.