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The original Term was "Dead Miles"

But since the aviation industry uses the term Dead Head for crew flying to and from work it was co-opted by the bussing and Trucking industries.

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Q: What is the origin of the word Deadhead meaning to drive a vehicle that is carrying no freight or passengers?
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