A loading meter, also known as a cargo meter or freight meter, is a device used to measure the amount of cargo or freight being loaded onto a truck or container. It is used to ensure that the correct amount of cargo is loaded and that it is distributed evenly and safely. This is important for ensuring compliance with weight and size regulations, as well as for preventing damage to the cargo or the vehicle during transport. Loading meters can be manual or electronic and can be used to measure cargo in various units such as weight, volume, and linear feet. They are commonly used in shipping, logistics, and transportation industries.

Definition of loading meter

One loading meter is equal to 1 meter in length of goods on a trailer or truck.

In relation to Euro pallets, it is stated that 1 Euro pallet or 2 Euro pallets is equal to 0.8 loading meters. This means that one Euro pallet or two Euro pallets occupy the same amount of space as 0.8 loading meters. Euro pallets are a standard size of pallet commonly used in Europe for transportation and storage of goods. They are typically 1200 mm x 800 mm and are designed to be easily transported by forklifts and other pallet handling equipment.

Tautliner

In Europe, 13.6 loading meters is a common length for trucks, such as tautliners, and can include other types of trucks like MEGA, BOX, or FRIGO. This measurement is used to ensure that the truck is loaded efficiently and that the cargo is properly secured for transportation.

Why 13.6 loading meters?

Because with 13.6 loading meters can be loaded 33 (not 34) pallets with dimensions:
((0.8 m × 1.2 m) x 2 in width) x 17 pallets in length= 13,6 loading meters (in length)

Width of trucks (wide inside standard trailer)

Width of “normal” tautliners or bigger trucks is 2.48 m. It may happen the width of the cargo is 2.50 m.
This kind of width is unsuitable for normal tilt trucks, so it should and usually is carried out with FLAT or
OPEN trucks, which can carry such goods with no problem.

Weight of truck & groupage

Groupage helps to distribute the weight evenly on the truck and ensure that it is properly balanced, which is important for safety and to prevent damage to the cargo or the truck. It also helps to optimize the use of space on the truck and ensure that the cargo is securely loaded and won't shift during transportation. Additionally, by loading the goods in this way, it can also help to reduce fuel consumption and increase the efficiency of the delivery.