A truck loader’s guide by AutoO2
AutoO2 generates 2D and 3D loading guides to help any truck loader plan legal, safe, and cost-effective shipments. Whether your team calls it a loader truck checklist or a truck roader guide, the goal is the same: build smarter pallets, pack trailers tighter, and cut transportation spend—fast.
What do people mean by “truck loader,” “loader truck,” and “truck roader”?
Different teams use different phrases, but they’re all talking about the same thing: planning and executing efficient, compliant trailer loads. This guide covers best practices for pallet building, load building, weight distribution, and temperature requirements—no matter which term your operation prefers.
Pictured: A 3D pallet building instructions
How AutoO2 helps the truck loader on every load
AutoO2 analyzes item attributes and constraints to create a clear, step-by-step plan for the truck loader on the floor—showing exactly how to place pallets in the loader truck to maximize cube, respect axle weights, and meet temperature rules. For teams searching for a truck roader style checklist, AutoO2’s 3D views provide visual instructions that reduce trial-and-error.
Case Study
A medical manufacturer with a small proportion of products that need refrigeration.
Before AutoO2
Planners built all shipments on refrigerated trailers – whether they are needed or not.
With AutoO2
Using the temperature condition in the item master, AutoO2 discerns the minimum number of loads that need to be refrigerated. In addition to the significant increase in load factor afforded by using “dry” trailers over refrigerated and filling them up, the savings in spending per truck of refrigerated vs. dry put icing on the cake.
AutoO2, our load-building software, counts many conditions and requirements to bring maximum goods in every ship legally and safely from point A to point D through B and C.
Our truck loader guide pairs with our load-building software to help planners and floor teams execute the same plan. Please be aware that we accept no liability if you use it.
We are proud that truck drivers use our guide and find it helpful.
Download our Truck Loader’s Guide
Get a concise checklist for the truck loader—perfect for posting near the dock. Includes pallet-building tips, axle weight reminders, and 3D visuals for the loader truck. If your team uses a truck roader template today, this will feel familiar—just smarter.
When loading a truck, there is a lot to remember and a lot of decisions to make. Some companies make it easier by using software from ProvisionAi to help make loading faster and allow getting more product on the trailer.
Our Truck Loader’s guide gives some tips for legal and functional loads. Please be aware that we accept no liability if you use it.
What’s the difference between a truck loader and a loader truck?
“Truck loader” refers to the role/process. “Loader truck” is a common phrase people use for the truck/trailer being loaded. In practice, the workflow and best practices are the same.
Can this guide replace our current truck roader checklist?
Yes—the guide and visuals provide the same quick-reference format, with added 2D/3D instructions from AutoO2 for fewer mistakes and better trailer utilization.
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