Quick mode uses average pallet weight. For mixed-SKU loads, non-uniform weights, partial double-stacks, or display pallets — use Full Analysis for more accurate results.
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Likely Compliant
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Steer
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Drives
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Trailer
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Set Tandems To
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📋 Loading Sequence
Pattern Preview
⚠ Estimates only — always verify with certified scales before dispatch. DOT compliance is the carrier's responsibility.
📘 How LoadPattern Works
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Configure
Set trailer type, pallet count, weight, and orientation. Add an Equipment Profile to tighten predictions.
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Generate
The tool ranks compliant patterns by axle weight, tandem window, and CG balance.
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Print Sheet
Print the load sheet for the dock supervisor before the truck arrives.
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Verify at Scale
After loading, weigh at a CAT scale. Log the actual weights against the pattern.
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Load Certificate
Once verified, print a certificate with scale evidence and signatures.
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Calibrate
Multiple scale records tune the model to your fleet for ever-better predictions.
Always verify at scale. LoadPattern produces estimates — not certified weights. DOT compliance is the carrier's responsibility.
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📋 What's New
v1.1 — Securement & Polish
Airbag wall placement, center airbag pallet-split, KICK STOPS gap zones, first-run onboarding, 11 CPG load templates, facility badge, Enter-to-generate.
v1.0 — Initial Release
Physics engine, pattern generation, axle weights, tandem window, equipment profiles, My Loads, print & shareable load sheets, dock mode.
What LoadPattern does
Generates DOT-compliant load patterns for 53' and 48' trailers
Calculates estimated axle weights (steer, drives, trailer, gross) before loading
Finds your tandem slide window — the range where your load passes across all likely equipment
Prints professional load sheets for dock supervisors and drivers
Tracks scale-verified patterns for calibration and compliance records
Saves load configs — recurring SKUs and routes with one-click reload
Supports equipment profiles for fleet-specific predictions
Mobile-optimized for iPad use at the dock door
Always verify at scale. LoadPattern produces estimates — not certified weights. DOT compliance is the responsibility of the carrier and driver.
💾 Save Load Config
e.g. "Jerky Display 20ct" or "Pet Food Full Load"
Please enter a config name.
LoadPattern
DOT-Compliant Load Planning
Plan axle-legal trailer loads in 30 seconds. Built for warehouse supervisors, dispatchers, and fleet managers.
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Enter your load
Pallet count, weight per pallet, trailer type, and orientation. That's it.
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Generate patterns
The tool ranks every valid loading pattern by axle weight compliance and tandem slide window — best option shown first.
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Share with the driver
One tap sends a clean load sheet link. Driver opens it on their phone — row-by-row instructions, axle targets, tandem slide position.
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Verify at scale, log it
Log CAT Scale readings back to the pattern. Over time, the model calibrates to your specific fleet and equipment.
⚙ Facility Settings
Appears on all printed load sheets
Shown in print sheet header
Pre-fills the customer field when saving a config
Printed on load sheet as dispatcher on record
Ready to generate
— pallets · — lb each
⚡ Quick Load Templates — click to auto-fill and generate
Defaults to same weight as bottom pallet. Adjust if top layer is a different SKU.
Advanced — Facility Defaults & Fine-Tuning
Tag front rows (liquids, displays, doubles) as heavier. Other rows auto-adjust to keep total weight constant.
🚛 My Fleet
🚛 Equipment Profile Editor
Load a Fleet Preset
Select a preset to auto-fill known specs — then customize and save as your own profile.
Typical: 170–205"
Typical: 30–54"
Day cab: 15,000–17,500 · Sleeper: 18,000–21,000
Dry van ~14k, reefer ~17.5k
0 = nominal position
Steer limit:12,000
Drives limit:34,000
Trailer limit:34,000
Gross limit:80,000
Total cargo:34,000 lb
🔧 Admin / Debug Panel
Run an evaluation to populate debug data.
🏗️ Manual Pattern Builder
TOP-DOWN VIEW0 / 20 pallets placed
🔵Placing: Side-load
Pallet Type
Cargo Restraints
1Enter load
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2Generate pattern
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3Verify at scale
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4Print verified sheet
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Ready to plan your load
Enter pallet count, weight, and trailer type above — then generate to see ranked, DOT-compliant loading patterns with axle weight estimates.
📊 Results
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Good patterns worth keeping? Save this config — recall it instantly for recurring SKUs and regular shipments.
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Predictions are more accurate with your equipment specs
Right now the tool is estimating with industry-average tractor weights. Steer axle predictions in particular can be off by 800–1,500 lb without real specs. Takes 2 minutes to set up — and the model learns from your first scale reading.
📋 My Loads ▼ Expand
No saved configs yet. Generate patterns and click 💾 Save Config to build your library.
⚖️ Scale-Verified Patterns▼ Expand
How it works: Build or auto-generate a load pattern → click ⚖️ Log Scale Reading on the result → enter your actual CAT scale numbers.
Linked Pattern
No pattern linked. Use "⚖️ Log Scale Reading" from a result, or "Link Current Pattern" below.