What is FTL load planning?

FTL (Full Truckload) means one shipper books the entire trailer — no sharing with other freight. FTL load planning is the process of arranging all cargo for maximum payload utilization, verifying that kingpin and rear bogie axle loads stay within legal limits, and generating loading instructions for the dock. A well-planned FTL load maximizes the revenue per trip, eliminates weigh station violations, and reduces cargo damage from improper stacking or weight distribution.

How is FTL load planning different from LTL?

FTL loads go to a single destination (or a small number of planned stops), so loading order is driven entirely by density and axle balance — not LIFO stop sequencing. Hansatic handles both: for FTL, the auto-layout engine maximizes payload utilization and weight distribution. For LTL, it applies LIFO sequencing across delivery stops. You use the same planner for both — just set your delivery stops accordingly.

Does Hansatic validate axle loads for FTL shipments?

Yes. As you build the FTL load, Hansatic calculates kingpin (fifth-wheel) and rear bogie weights live against the legal limits for your specific trailer type and market. Limits are pre-loaded for all 16 supported trailer types across EU, North American, and other markets. A red indicator fires the moment any limit is exceeded — you see the problem before a single item is physically loaded.

FTL Load Planning

Fill the Trailer. Know the Axle Weights. Before the Truck Moves.

Hansatic auto-arranges your FTL cargo for maximum payload utilization, calculates kingpin and rear bogie loads live, and exports step-by-step loading instructions — so your driver never reaches a weigh station overloaded.

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How FTL Load Planning Works

Pick your trailer type

Choose from 16 semi-trailer types — EU curtainsiders, flatbeds, mega trailers, North American 53ft dry vans, and more. Axle parameters and payload limits load automatically. No manual configuration.

Add your full cargo manifest

Enter all items — dimensions, weights, stackable and fragile flags. For single-destination FTL loads, items are arranged purely for density and axle balance. Pull from your saved cargo library for repeat lanes.

Auto-arrange and validate axle loads

One click places every item for maximum density and optimal weight distribution. Kingpin and rear bogie loads update instantly. A red warning fires if any legal limit is exceeded — fix it before loading, not after the vehicle inspection.

Hand instructions to the loading dock

Export a PDF or share a link with your dock crew. The plan shows each item in loading sequence, axle load summary, and total payload — everything needed to load the trailer correctly and compliantly in one pass.

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