Ultra planning tools

Haulage planning software for UK transport operators.

HauliK helps a transport office prepare haulage jobs before dispatch. Review ordered stops, planned timings and driver, vehicle and trailer assignments on a visual board, then print a job manifest and hand the work to the driver app. The planning board is an Ultra capability, not a route optimiser or tracking system.

The planning board and printable manifests are included in Ultra. Dispatch starts on Fleet.

Planning board
Work being prepared
Office planning
Needs reviewAssignedReady
HLK-311
3 stops
Job and assignment record
HLK-312
Driver set
Job and assignment record
HLK-313
Manifest
Job and assignment record
This illustration shows recorded planning information. It is not a live map or automated schedule.
Planning workflow

Prepare each job before it reaches the road

Keep the plan attached to the same structured job that dispatch and the driver app use later.

Visual planning board

Review planned haulage jobs in one office view and move through the work that still needs attention before dispatch.

Structured job and stop detail

Keep customer references, ordered collection and delivery stops, scheduled times, instructions and operational notes with the job.

Driver and asset assignments

Review the assigned driver, vehicle and trailer against the job instead of maintaining a separate planning spreadsheet.

Recorded safety context

VOR assets remain blocked from assignment and recorded expiry issues can warn the office before work is sent to a driver.

Printable job manifests

Prepare a printable manifest for a job so the ordered stops and operational detail can travel with the work.

Planning to dispatch handover

Once the job and assignment are ready, dispatch sends the work to the driver app and keeps later updates on the same record.

From job to handover

A planning sequence the office controls

HauliK keeps the information together, while planners remain responsible for timings, routes, assignments and operational decisions.

See the separate dispatch workflow
  1. 01

    Create the haulage job

    Record the customer, ordered stops, timings, references and instructions the operation needs.

  2. 02

    Review work on the board

    Use the planning view to see the jobs being prepared and identify work that still needs an assignment.

  3. 03

    Confirm driver and assets

    Assign the driver, vehicle and trailer after reviewing the recorded availability and compliance context.

  4. 04

    Prepare the handover

    Print a job manifest where needed, then dispatch the assigned work to the driver app.

Clear boundaries

Planning records, not automated routing or tracking

HauliK gives the office a structured place to prepare work. It does not replace a planner, transport manager, routing system or telematics provider.

  • No automatic route optimisation or traffic based routing
  • No telematics feed or continuous GPS monitoring
  • No live vehicle or driver tracking
  • No automatic compliance or roadworthiness decision
FAQ

Haulage planning software questions

What is haulage planning software?
Haulage planning software helps a transport office organise jobs before they are dispatched. HauliK brings structured jobs, ordered stops, assignments and printable manifests into one workflow so planners can prepare work and hand it to drivers without relying on a separate spreadsheet.
What is the difference between planning and dispatch in HauliK?
Planning is the office work completed before a job is sent to the road: reviewing jobs, stops, timings and assignments. Dispatch is the handover to the assigned driver and the later flow of recorded job updates and delivery evidence.
Does HauliK optimise routes automatically?
No. HauliK helps an office organise jobs and ordered stops, but it does not calculate an optimal route, use live traffic to choose a route or make scheduling decisions for the operator.
Does the planning board show live vehicle locations?
No. HauliK is not a telematics or live tracking platform. The office sees job information and updates recorded through HauliK, not a continuous location feed.
Which plan includes the planning board and manifests?
The planning board and printable job manifests are included in Ultra. Fleet includes jobs and dispatch, while Pro adds bulk job import. Check the pricing page for the full plan comparison.
Prepare work clearly

See how planning and dispatch connect in HauliK

Request a guided demo of the planning workflow or compare HauliK plans. The planning board and printable manifests are included in Ultra.