Truck Loading Guide

LIFO Loading for Multi-Drop Routes

Loading cargo in the wrong order costs 2–4 hours per run. LIFO means every stop gets the right cargo at the door without re-sorting.

Time saved per run

2–4 hours

Loading principle

Last In, First Out

Last stop loads

First — deepest

First stop loads

Last — at door

LIFO Sequence Visualizer

See how cargo position changes at each delivery stop

Loaded at depot
CAB
DOOR
S4 Copenhagen
S3 Hamburg
S2 Amsterdam
S1 Paris

Loading order (at depot)

1
Copenhagen deepest (cab)
2
Hamburg
3
Amsterdam
4
Paris at door

Last delivery stop loaded first → sits deepest

Loading Guide

How to sequence a LIFO multi-drop load

This sequence eliminates re-sorting at every stop. It takes 10–15 extra minutes at the depot and saves hours on the road.

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Sequencing Rules

When LIFO applies — and when it doesn't

LIFO is the default for rear-access trailers on multi-drop routes. Side-access and dedicated loads follow different rules.

LIFO is mandatory when

Rear access only

On box trailers and reefers with a single rear door, LIFO is the only way to avoid full unloads at every stop. Any multi-drop route with 2 or more stops requires strict LIFO sequencing.

LIFO can be relaxed when

Side access available

Curtainsiders with retractable side curtains allow lateral access to any zone without disturbing other cargo. However, even on curtainsiders, pre-planned zone loading reduces time at each stop and prevents cargo mix-ups.

Zone LIFO for complex loads

Sub-zone sequencing

On routes with 5+ stops or unequal cargo volumes per stop, divide the trailer into named zones and apply LIFO within each zone. This ensures each stop's cargo is accessible as a block rather than scattered through the trailer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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