Load comparison worksheet

When to use it

Use this load selection checklist when the next step depends on written terms, not just a quick phone explanation.

Checklist

Common mistakes

• Comparing gross revenue while ignoring empty miles after delivery.
• Treating two loads as equal when one blocks the next reload or creates more out-of-pocket exposure.
• Skipping the one-sentence reason a load could become worse than it looks.

Working format

• Put both offers in the same columns: all-in gross, loaded miles, empty miles, total miles, cost estimate, appointment risk, and reload position.
• Write the one condition that would make each load no longer fit.
• Keep the worksheet with dispatch notes if the load is booked.

References and methodology

• Industry terminology and editorial explanation - LaneMath Editorial Desk. Editorial explanations are not official guidance, legal advice, or market data.