BulkLoads.com vs Truck Weight Calculator

Bulkloads.com is a community of shippers, carriers, and brokers in the bulk commodity trucking industry. Our shipper members consist of logistics managers in grain, fertilizer, aggregates, feed ingredients, and all other agricultural commodities. Our carrier members pull a variety of trailers including hopper bottoms, walking floors, end dump trailers, belt trailers, and live floors.

Truck Weight Calculator helps you slide tandems, estimate axle weights, and stay legal—fast. Using a platform and cat scale has never been easier. You can offset scale readings and weighing in or out of the scale. Sliding trailer axles to the right hole eliminates guesswork and saves time and money on re-weighing. You can specify your load arrangement and weight distribution to make axle slide calculations more precise. This helps ensure compliance at truck weigh stations, reduces the risk of overweight fines, and gives you peace of mind before rolling in. Think of it as your backup plan—built to keep you safe, legal, and confident on the road. If you're overweight on an axle, the app helps you fix it—when possible. That might mean sliding axles to the right hole, burning off excess fuel before reaching the weigh station, adjusting the fifth wheel, or simply knowing your state’s weight regulations. Estimating axle weight is a premium feature that lets you calculate axle weights before you even reach the scale. The app uses the gross weight of the load (payload) from your Bill of Lading and your load arrangement to make accurate predictions. It’s useful in all kinds of everyday trucking scenarios. If there’s no scale nearby, you can set your axles in the hole with the highest chance of being compliant—no guessing required. You’ll get a calculated solution that gives you peace of mind, especially when hauling lighter loads and unsure if scaling is necessary. The estimator helps you analyze different scenarios and pick the safest hole. Plus, you can spot load arrangement issues ahead of time—while you're still being loaded. Truck Weight Calculator supports 53' (16m) and 48' (14.6m) trailers (cooler, dry-van, flatbed) with 2–3 axles and axle splits up to 11'6". While designed for palletized loads, it can also provide rough estimates for equipment on flatbeds—making it a versatile truck axle weight calculator for real-world scenarios. Core features are free, and premium tools are available via in-app purchase. Free Features: - Bridge Scale Axle Calculation – Instantly compute steering, drive, and trailer weights as you roll over bridge scales - Tandem Hole Guidance – Get recommendations for sliding trailer tandems to the correct hole after scaling - Fuel Optimizer – Know exactly how much fuel to add or burn to stay within legal weight limits - Wind Advisor – Receive safety tips for lighter loads in windy conditions - State Weight Limit Info – Access up-to-date regulations across U.S. states - Extra Themes – Two additional display styles: Dark Theme and Stylish Steel Theme Premium Features (via in-app purchase): - Axle Estimation from Bill of Lading – Estimate axle weights using gross weight and load arrangement—no scale required About Truck Weight Calculator Premium -Subscription Name: Yearly Premium -Subscription Duration: 1 year 1-year unlimited access includes premium axle weight estimation from load arrangement and load gross weight from Bill of Lading -Subscription Name: Monthly Premium -Subscription Duration: 1 month 1-month unlimited access includes premium axle weight estimation from load arrangement and load gross weight from Bill of Lading Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and show the cost of the renewal. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on-line after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sachdevpl.github.io/policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/