Deadhead refers to the term used in trucking and logistics to describe a situation where a truck is traveling without cargo, typically on its return journey after delivering goods. In the beverage industry, this often occurs when a truck has unloaded its shipment of drinks and is heading back to its starting point or another location without carrying freight. The deadhead meaning in logistics highlights inefficiency, as the truck is still incurring fuel and labor costs without contributing to revenue. Minimizing deadhead miles is crucial for beverage companies to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce transportation costs.