a cargo truck ramp load assist system comprises a hand truck engagement device disposed in a longitudinal slot in a cargo truck ramp , a first actuator coupled to the hook operable to effect displacement of the hand truck engagement device along the longitudinal slot in the ramp , a remote controller coupled to a hand truck and equipped with a first radio transceiver , a second radio transceiver coupled to the first actuator operable to receive directional / speed control signals from the remote controller , and the hand truck engagement device operable to engage the hand truck and the first actuator effecting displacement of the hand truck engagement device up and down the ramp in response to the directional / speed control signals to facilitate the hand truck going up and down the ramp .