### Question
How does the law define backhaul?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 31111*, **backhaul** is defined as:

> the return trip of a vehicle transporting cargo or general freight, especially when carrying goods back over all or part of the same route

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 31111*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VI-MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS > PART B-COMMERCIAL > CHAPTER 311-COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER II-LENGTH AND WIDTH LIMITATIONS**

