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Under heavy or large loading circumstances, it is wise to try to center the load between the two axles. But with such a small load, it will certainly not affect the truck in an adverse capacity. The concept of loading closer to the tailgate makes sense in this case because the load on the axle/wheels is equal to the weight multiplied by the distance from the axle. So, if you have 100 pounds located 3 feet from the axle centerline, it's roughly the equivalent of having 300 pounds directly on the axle. Putting the load in front of the axle distributes some load onto the front axle as well as the rear, thereby lessening the load on the rear wheels. Physics/statics in the real world..... Next lesson: How to make awesome maple sour cream pancakes!