Best Axle Load Calculator for Trucks 2026
We compared the leading truck load planning tools on axle load calculation depth — kingpin vs. bogie, EU compliance alerts, trailer coverage, and whether you can use it for free.
Last updated: April 2026
Our Pick
Hansatic — here's why
Hansatic is the only browser-based tool that calculates both kingpin (fifth-wheel) and rear bogie axle loads in real time, flags EU regulation breaches instantly, covers 16 trailer types, and is free to use — no install required.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Hansatic ★ | CargoWiz | Cargo-Planner | EasyCargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Axle Load Calculation | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✗ |
| Kingpin + Rear Bogie Separately | ✓ | ~ | ✗ | ✗ |
| EU Axle Load Compliance Alerts | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Semi-Trailer Type Coverage | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| Center-of-Gravity Validation | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| PDF Loading Instructions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browser-Based (No Install) | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Plan | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✗ |
✓ = Yes · ✗ = No · ~ = Partial · ★ = Our pick
Tools at a Glance
Hansatic
Our PickFree plan available · Paid from $19/mo
Browser-based truck load planner that calculates kingpin and rear bogie axle loads live as you drag cargo. Alerts you when EU limits are exceeded, covers 16 semi-trailer types, and generates a shareable PDF loading plan — all on the free plan.
Best for: Fleet operators and freight teams that need real-time axle load compliance without desktop software.
CargoWiz
Paid only · No free plan
Desktop truck and container loading software with basic axle load calculation. Provides a combined load distribution view but doesn't separate kingpin and bogie loads or flag EU compliance limits explicitly.
Best for: Teams already on CargoWiz who need a rough axle load estimate alongside container planning.
Cargo-Planner
Free plan available · Paid from €19/mo
Web-based load planning tool with visual trailer layout and PDF export. Offers some weight distribution indicators but no dedicated kingpin/bogie calculation or EU compliance checking.
Best for: Teams that need basic visual truck loading without axle load compliance requirements.
EasyCargo
Paid plans · Limited free trial
Web-based load planner focused on container and truck loading with good multi-container support. Does not include dedicated axle load calculation for semi-trailers — weight is shown but not broken down by axle group.
Best for: Teams primarily doing container loads who need a simple truck layout view.
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