# LoadSaathi

Last updated: September 2026.
Full detailed site summary: https://loadsaathi.in/llms-full.txt

LoadSaathi is India's AI-powered shared freight marketplace connecting shippers and truckers for PTL (Partial Truckload) and LTL (Less Than Truckload) loads across East India. The platform uses AI matching, real-time GPS tracking, digital credit scores, and escrow-backed payments to eliminate empty return trips and reduce freight costs by up to 40%.

## Who It's For

- **Shippers**: SMEs and enterprises in Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal who need to move goods on the Rourkela–Ranchi–Burdwan corridor and beyond.
- **Truckers & Fleet Owners**: Independent truckers and fleet operators looking to fill empty capacity, find return loads, and build a digital reputation.

## Key Features

- AI-Powered Matching: Multi-factor scoring engine (route, capacity, price, reliability) that matches shippers with truckers in seconds.
- Real-Time GPS Tracking: Live location sharing with ETAs, route visualization, and geofence alerts.
- Digital Freight Credit Score: 300–900 score for every participant based on completion rates, on-time performance, and reviews.
- AI Price Prediction: Market-aligned pricing suggestions based on route, demand, fuel costs, and historical data.
- Escrow Payments: Secure milestone-based payment releases with dispute resolution.
- Bidirectional Reviews: Both shippers and truckers rate each other after every completed trip.

## Pricing

- Free to join for both shippers and truckers.
- Transaction fee: 1.5–3% per completed shipment for shippers, 1.5–2.5% for truckers (varies by role, volume, and credit score).
- No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no minimum commitments. Escrow-backed payments protect funds until delivery confirmation.
- Enterprise pricing available for 50+ loads/month.

## Key Pages

- [Features](https://loadsaathi.in/features)
- [How It Works](https://loadsaathi.in/how-it-works)
- [Pricing](https://loadsaathi.in/pricing)
- [FAQ](https://loadsaathi.in/faq)
- [Blog](https://loadsaathi.in/blog)
- [For Shippers](https://loadsaathi.in/solutions/shippers)
- [For Truckers](https://loadsaathi.in/solutions/truckers)
- [LoadSaathi vs Traditional Brokers](https://loadsaathi.in/compare)
- [About](https://loadsaathi.in/about)
- [Contact](https://loadsaathi.in/contact)

## Tools & Calculators

- [Fare Calculator](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/fare-calculator) — AI-powered PTL/LTL rate estimates
- [Transport Cost Calculator](https://loadsaathi.in/transport-cost-calculator) — Estimate freight costs by route
- [Freight Rate Calculator](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/freight-rate-calculator) — Calculate freight rates with cost per km
- [Truck Load Calculator](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/truck-load-calculator) — Find the right truck for your cargo
- [PTL vs FTL Calculator](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/ptl-vs-ftl-calculator) — Decide between PTL and FTL
- [Return Load Calculator](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/return-load-calculator) — Find return loads for your route
- [Route Optimizer](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/route-optimizer) — Optimize multi-stop truck routes
- [Empty KM Savings Calculator](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/empty-km-savings) — Calculate savings from reducing empty km
- [Trip Profit Calculator](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/trip-profit) — Estimate profit per trip
- [Shared Savings Calculator](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/shared-savings) — Compute load-sharing savings
- [Document Checklist](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/document-checklist) — Required logistics documents by cargo type
- [Carbon Savings Calculator](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/carbon-savings) — Measure CO2 reduction from shared loads
- [Toll & Fuel Cost Calculator](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/toll-fuel) — Estimate toll and fuel costs by route
- [GST Calculator](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/gst-calculator) — Calculate GST on freight invoices
- [Payload Utilization Calculator](https://loadsaathi.in/tools/payload-utilization) — Optimize truck payload usage

## Routes & Locations

- [All Freight Routes](https://loadsaathi.in/routes)
- [Location: Rourkela](https://loadsaathi.in/location/rourkela)
- [Location: Ranchi](https://loadsaathi.in/location/ranchi)
- [Location: Kolkata](https://loadsaathi.in/location/kolkata)
- [Location: Bhubaneswar](https://loadsaathi.in/location/bhubaneswar)
- [Location: Jamshedpur](https://loadsaathi.in/location/jamshedpur)
- [Location: Cuttack](https://loadsaathi.in/location/cuttack)
- [Location: Durgapur](https://loadsaathi.in/location/durgapur)
- [Location: Asansol](https://loadsaathi.in/location/asansol)
- [Location: Sambalpur](https://loadsaathi.in/location/sambalpur)
- [Location: Angul](https://loadsaathi.in/location/angul)
- [Location: Jharsuguda](https://loadsaathi.in/location/jharsuguda)
- [Location: Dhanbad](https://loadsaathi.in/location/dhanbad)
- [Location: Balasore](https://loadsaathi.in/location/balasore)
- [Location: Berhampur](https://loadsaathi.in/location/berhampur)
- [Location: Visakhapatnam](https://loadsaathi.in/location/visakhapatnam)
- [Location: Burdwan](https://loadsaathi.in/location/burdwan)

## Guides

- [Guide: PTL vs FTL](https://loadsaathi.in/guide/ptl-vs-ftl)
- [Guide: Freight Rates East India](https://loadsaathi.in/guide/freight-rates-east-india)
- [Guide: Shipping Steel](https://loadsaathi.in/guide/shipping-steel)

## Blog

- [All Blog Posts](https://loadsaathi.in/blog)
- [Truck Transport Charges Per Km India](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/truck-transport-charges-per-km-india)
- [Return Loads from Rourkela](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/return-loads-rourkela)
- [PTL Transport Odisha Jharkhand](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/ptl-transport-odisha-jharkhand-2026)
- [Steel Transport Rourkela 2026](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/steel-transport-rourkela-2026)
- [Trucker Earnings Odisha 2026](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/trucker-earnings-odisha-2026)
- [e-Way Bill Rules 2026](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/indian-logistics-eway-bill-gst-2026)
- [Digital Freight Matching India](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/digital-freight-matching-india)
- [East India Freight Corridors](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/east-india-freight-corridors)
- [PTL vs FTL When to Use Each](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/ptl-vs-ftl-when-to-use-each)
- [Steel Transport India Guide](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/steel-transport-india-guide)
- [How to Find Return Loads India](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/how-to-find-return-loads-india)
- [Monsoon Logistics Tips](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/monsoon-logistics-tips)
- [Return Loads from Kolkata](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/return-loads-kolkata)
- [Trucker Earnings Jharkhand 2026](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/trucker-earnings-jharkhand-2026)
- [LoadSaathi vs Traditional Brokers](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/loadsaathi-vs-brokers)
- [Bhubaneswar to Kolkata Freight Rates](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/bhubaneswar-to-kolkata-freight-rates)
- [Cargo Insurance Guide India](https://loadsaathi.in/blog/cargo-insurance-guide-india)

## Social Media

- X/Twitter: https://x.com/LoadSaathi
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Load-Saathi/61590859902405/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loadsaathi/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/load-saathi-119867422/
- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Loadsaathi/

## FAQ

Q: What is LoadSaathi?
A: LoadSaathi is India's AI-powered shared freight marketplace connecting shippers with verified truckers for PTL (Partial Truckload), FTL (Full Truckload), and return loads across East India. The platform uses AI matching, real-time GPS tracking, digital credit scores, and escrow-backed payments.

Q: How is LoadSaathi different from a broker or LoanSathi?
A: LoadSaathi (a freight marketplace) connects shippers directly with truckers using AI matching, eliminating middlemen and saving up to 40% on freight costs. It is not a loan consultancy and is unrelated to LoanSathi or LoadSarthi.

Q: Which cities does LoadSaathi serve?
A: LoadSaathi covers Rourkela, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Jamshedpur, and 50+ cities across Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal with 25+ active freight corridors including Rourkela–Ranchi–Burdwan, Rourkela–Kolkata, and Bhubaneswar–Kolkata.

Q: How much does LoadSaathi cost?
A: LoadSaathi is free to join for both shippers and truckers. A transaction fee of 1.5–3% per completed shipment applies (1.5–2.5% for truckers), with no subscriptions or hidden fees. Escrow-backed payments protect funds until delivery confirmation.

Q: How does LoadSaathi's AI matching work?
A: LoadSaathi's AI scoring engine analyzes route alignment, capacity fit, price compatibility, timeliness, historical performance, communication responsiveness, and tenure to match shippers with the best-suited truckers in seconds.

## Corridor Rate Guide (indicative, September 2026)

Indicative East-India freight bands computed from LoadSaathi's per-km rate model (FTL ₹85–120/km trip rate; PTL ₹0.08–0.12/kg-km). Live quotes vary by truck type, season, and load — verify with the fare calculator.

| Corridor | Distance | Full truck (FTL) | Shared (PTL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rourkela → Ranchi | 180 km | ₹15,300–₹21,600 | ₹14–₹22/kg |
| Ranchi → Rourkela | 180 km | ₹15,300–₹21,600 | ₹14–₹22/kg |
| Rourkela → Jamshedpur | 220 km | ₹18,700–₹26,400 | ₹18–₹26/kg |
| Jamshedpur → Rourkela | 220 km | ₹18,700–₹26,400 | ₹18–₹26/kg |
| Rourkela → Bhubaneswar | 340 km | ₹28,900–₹40,800 | ₹27–₹41/kg |
| Rourkela → Burdwan | 320 km | ₹27,200–₹38,400 | ₹26–₹38/kg |
| Rourkela → Kolkata | 440 km | ₹37,400–₹52,800 | ₹35–₹53/kg |
| Ranchi → Jamshedpur | 130 km | ₹11,050–₹15,600 | ₹10–₹16/kg |
| Jamshedpur → Ranchi | 130 km | ₹11,050–₹15,600 | ₹10–₹16/kg |
| Ranchi → Bhubaneswar | 450 km | ₹38,250–₹54,000 | ₹36–₹54/kg |
| Ranchi → Kolkata | 420 km | ₹35,700–₹50,400 | ₹34–₹50/kg |
| Jamshedpur → Bhubaneswar | 340 km | ₹28,900–₹40,800 | ₹27–₹41/kg |
| Jamshedpur → Burdwan | 200 km | ₹17,000–₹24,000 | ₹16–₹24/kg |
| Jamshedpur → Kolkata | 280 km | ₹23,800–₹33,600 | ₹22–₹34/kg |
| Bhubaneswar → Kolkata | 440 km | ₹37,400–₹52,800 | ₹35–₹53/kg |
| Bhubaneswar → Burdwan | 420 km | ₹35,700–₹50,400 | ₹34–₹50/kg |
| Rourkela → Sambalpur | 120 km | ₹10,200–₹14,400 | ₹10–₹14/kg |
| Ranchi → Dhanbad | 280 km | ₹23,800–₹33,600 | ₹22–₹34/kg |
| Bhubaneswar → Visakhapatnam | 450 km | ₹38,250–₹54,000 | ₹36–₹54/kg |
| Balasore → Bhubaneswar | 210 km | ₹17,850–₹25,200 | ₹17–₹25/kg |
| Berhampur → Bhubaneswar | 180 km | ₹15,300–₹21,600 | ₹14–₹22/kg |
| Dhanbad → Jamshedpur | 170 km | ₹14,450–₹20,400 | ₹14–₹20/kg |
| Kolkata → Burdwan | 110 km | ₹9,350–₹13,200 | ₹9–₹13/kg |
| Sambalpur → Jharsuguda | 100 km | ₹8,500–₹12,000 | ₹8–₹12/kg |
| Cuttack → Bhubaneswar | 30 km | ₹2,550–₹3,600 | ₹2–₹4/kg |
| Cuttack → Rourkela | 320 km | ₹27,200–₹38,400 | ₹26–₹38/kg |
| Sambalpur → Bhubaneswar | 350 km | ₹29,750–₹42,000 | ₹28–₹42/kg |
| Rourkela → Cuttack | 320 km | ₹27,200–₹38,400 | ₹26–₹38/kg |

Q: How much does PTL freight cost per kg in East India?
A: Indicative shared-load (PTL) rates on LoadSaathi corridors range from about ₹2/kg on short hops (Cuttack–Bhubaneswar, 30 km) to about ₹54/kg on long hauls (Ranchi–Bhubaneswar, 450 km). Full-truck (FTL) trip rates range from roughly ₹2,550 to ₹54,000 by the same model. See the corridor table above; live quotes depend on truck type and season.

Q: What is the cheapest way to ship a small load between Odisha cities?
A: Sharing truck space (PTL) via LoadSaathi: you pay only for the weight you ship instead of hiring a full truck, typically saving up to 40%. Enter origin, destination, and weight in the fare calculator for an exact quote.

## Contact

- Website: https://loadsaathi.in
- Email: support@loadsaathi.in
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loadsaathi