Why Backhaul Connect
Make every return route work harder.
Backhaul Connect helps shippers find available lorries and helps transporters turn empty return trips into opportunities. Match around the route you already run, stay in control of who you work with, and pay zero platform commission.
Why customers choose us
Built for the realities of an empty return trip.
Match the route you already run
Choose the cities you can serve and set an acceptable detour. Smart Auto Matching looks for compatible loads and empty lorries around your actual journey.
Stay in control of every match
Review each opportunity before you commit. Contact details stay private until the Post owner accepts an Interest and both sides are matched.
Keep more of every job
Backhaul Connect is free to use with zero platform commission. Matched parties agree the price, payment and operating terms directly.
Side-by-side comparison
See where Backhaul Connect fits.
Different services solve different transport needs. Backhaul Connect is purpose-built for direct empty-backhaul matching; the alternatives focus on managed transport, freight bidding, moving services or on-demand delivery.
| Compare | Backhaul Connect | 3000 Trucks | iCargo2go | TheLorry | Lalamove |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service model | Free, two-sided empty-backhaul marketplace | Managed online lorry transport platform | Trucker–shipper freight bidding portal | Managed moving and business delivery service | On-demand delivery platform |
| Empty-return focus | Post either an empty lorry route or a load | Matches unused partner lorries with suitable return-route cargo | Matches listed truck schedules with cargo on the same route or en route | Books a vehicle for a defined move, FTL job or distribution delivery | Books a vehicle for a specific on-demand or scheduled delivery |
| Route flexibility | Choose matching cities along the route and set an acceptable detour limit | Operates listed long-haul routes and local distribution points | Uses advance truck schedules and cargo routes for matching | Supports on-demand and interstate deliveries within West Malaysia | Supports point-to-point and multi-stop delivery requests |
| Who confirms the job | Either side expresses Interest; the Post owner chooses whether to accept | The 3000 Trucks team processes the transport or partner request | Truckers bid; the shipper awards the job | Customer confirms date, route, vehicle, add-ons and payment | Customer confirms the quoted request; a driver is assigned |
| Matching and tracking | Smart Auto Matching finds compatible loads and lorry routes | Delivery matching, trace-and-track and real-time delivery data | Route matching, bids, job tracking and proof of delivery | Real-time scheduling, tracking and delivery management | Driver assignment, driver location and order-status tracking |
| Notification channels | WhatsApp, Telegram, web/in-app and email | Web ordering, tracking and customer service | Email, SMS and telephone | App, business dashboard and customer support | App, web and corporate API webhooks |
| Complete actions in chat | Post, browse and manage supported jobs in WhatsApp or Telegram—no separate app required | Online order with team-assisted processing | Web portal for schedules, cargo, bids and tracking | App or web booking for vehicle, manpower and add-ons | App, web or API delivery ordering |
| AI assistance | Natural-language assistant guides users and completes supported actions in chat | Online ordering and customer-support workflow | Structured freight portal workflow | App, dashboard and customer-support workflow | App, web and API ordering workflow |
| Pricing and commercial flow | Free to use with zero platform commission; matched parties agree terms directly | Free partner sign-up; transport delivery charges apply | Truckers bid; shipper chooses by price, track record and other factors | Transparent booking price with COD or online banking | Dynamic quoted fare; cash, credit and corporate monthly statements |
| Operational tools | Recurring lanes, saved-search alerts and Google Sheets sync | LCL/FCL transport, partner monitoring and cross-border services | End-to-end job tracking, proof of delivery and recorded events | Business dashboard, real-time control, transaction history and reports | API quotes, orders, cancellation, status, webhooks and multi-stop jobs |
| Best fit | Reduce empty running while keeping control of route, match and commercial terms | Managed lorry transport, distribution and partner capacity | Freight sourcing through advance schedules and competitive bids | Managed moving, FTL and business distribution | Fast on-demand delivery with broad vehicle choice |
Service features, coverage and terms can change. Confirm the exact vehicle, lane, timing and commercial terms with the provider before committing.
Clear from the start
A marketplace—not a broker or carrier.
Post a load or empty lorry route with the date, vehicle or cargo requirements, capacity, price guidance and notes that matter to you. Smart Auto Matching surfaces compatible opportunities, but you decide whether to Express Interest or accept a Match.
Backhaul Connect is free to use and does not charge commission. We do not handle payment, transport, insurance, escrow, live vehicle tracking or guaranteed capacity. Before work begins, confirm the counterparty, vehicle, price, documents, insurance and operating terms directly.