The document discusses the Empty Miles service, which aims to reduce empty truck miles and associated costs and emissions by matching carriers with available truck capacity to shippers with freight needs. It provides background on the problems of empty truck miles, and describes the collaborative solution between VICS and GS1 to create an online portal allowing members to post available truck capacity and search for loads. It outlines the key features of the portal and benefits of the service in reducing costs, emissions and improving sustainability.