Load comparison worksheet
Use this as a practical review aid. It is not legal, financial, tax, or compliance advice.
Written and reviewed by LaneMath Editorial Team, with carrier workflow review from Dale Morrow where practical dispatch, paperwork, or lane-planning context is involved. Updated 2026-06-08. LaneMath pages use public references, example-only math, and conservative editorial review.
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. Used here for: Plain-English definitions, checklists, and example-only calculations.Editorial explanations are not official guidance, legal advice, or market data. Last checked 2026-06-29.