Handle mixed freight
Plan pallets, cartons, drums, crates, and other cargo in the same trailer.
Trailer Planning
Trailer Loading Software for 3D Freight Planning
Optimize trailer loading for pallets, cartons, drums, and mixed cargo with 3D visualization, utilization metrics, and warehouse loading plans.
Quick answer
Trailer loading software is useful when simple pallet counts are not enough because the load includes mixed sizes, stacking limits, or weight-sensitive items.
What buyers should expect from trailer loading software
Check height and fit
See whether items fit within trailer height and floor footprint limits.
Improve dock execution
Share a clear plan before loading starts.
How the workflow looks in JustLoad.it
The goal is not just a theoretical capacity number. A useful load planning workflow takes shipment data and turns it into a plan that operations can review, save, and execute.
- 1
Select trailer dimensions
Keep the process tied to real cargo dimensions, weight, and the vehicle your team actually plans to use.
- 2
Add freight lines
Keep the process tied to real cargo dimensions, weight, and the vehicle your team actually plans to use.
- 3
Optimize placement
Keep the process tied to real cargo dimensions, weight, and the vehicle your team actually plans to use.
- 4
Export the plan
Keep the process tied to real cargo dimensions, weight, and the vehicle your team actually plans to use.
JustLoad.it vs manual or legacy planning
| Factor | JustLoad.it | Common alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo mix | Pallets, cartons, drums, and custom items | Single-item estimates |
| Visualization | Interactive 3D | 2D sketch or spreadsheet |
| Decision support | Utilization and unplaced counts | Manual judgement |
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Buyer GuideFAQ
Trailer Loading Software FAQ
Yes. It is especially useful when pallet heights, weights, and mixed pallet sizes make simple counts unreliable.
Yes. Custom dimensions help when your trailer, box truck, or internal usable space differs from standard templates.
Plan your next load with JustLoad.it
Create a free account, run a real shipment, and see whether your cargo fits before the dock team has to solve it manually.