Best Truck Load Planning Software 2026
We compared the leading truck load planning tools on the features that matter most to fleet operators, dispatchers, and freight teams — axle load validation, trailer coverage, LIFO sequencing, and cost.
Last updated: April 2026
Our Pick
Hansatic — here's why
Hansatic is the only truck load planning tool with live axle load validation (kingpin + rear bogie), automatic LIFO multi-stop sequencing, 16 semi-trailer types, and a shareable driver link — all on the free plan.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Hansatic ★ | CargoWiz | EasyCargo | Cargo-Planner | Excel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Trailer Types | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ✗ |
| Live Axle Load Calculation | ✓ | ~ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multi-Stop LIFO Sequencing | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Auto Layout | ✓ | ✗ | ~ | ✗ | ✗ |
| PDF Loading Instructions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Browser-Based (No Install) | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Free Plan | ✓ | ~ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shareable Driver Link | ✓ | ✗ | ~ | ✗ | ✗ |
✓ = Yes · ✗ = No · ~ = Partial · ★ = Our pick
Tools at a Glance
Hansatic
Our PickFree plan available · Paid from $19/mo
Browser-based truck load planner covering 16 semi-trailer types across EU, North America, and Asia. Calculates kingpin and rear bogie axle loads in real time, applies LIFO zone sequencing automatically, and generates shareable loading instructions for the driver.
Best for: Fleet operators and freight teams that need axle load validation, multi-stop planning, and driver-ready loading plans — without desktop software.
CargoWiz
Paid only · No free plan
Desktop container and truck loading software with a long track record. Supports basic trailer types and some axle load calculation, but requires installation and has no free plan.
Best for: Teams already using CargoWiz for containers who want basic truck loading in the same tool.
EasyCargo
Paid plans · Limited free trial
Web-based load planner with multi-container support. Covers some trailer types but lacks dedicated axle load calculation and LIFO multi-stop sequencing for trucks.
Best for: Teams primarily planning container loads who occasionally need basic trailer loading.
Cargo-Planner
Free plan available · Paid from €19/mo
Web-based load planning tool with trailer support and PDF export. Lacks live axle load calculation and automatic LIFO sequencing, which limits its usefulness for compliance-critical truck planning.
Best for: Teams needing basic trailer loading without axle load compliance requirements.
Excel
Free (Microsoft 365 required for full features)
General-purpose spreadsheet used for manual truck load calculations. No visual layout, no axle load calculation engine, and no LIFO sequencing — prone to human error on complex multi-stop loads.
Best for: Teams with very simple, single-stop loads and an existing spreadsheet workflow.
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