A method for predicting channel load. The method includes determining a first channel quality information (CQI) associated with a location and a first time point, predicting traffic flow data associated with the location and a second time point subsequent to the first time point, predicting a second CQI associated with the location and the second time point based on the first CQI and the predicted traffic flow, and selectively transmitting a message comprising the second CQI, the location, and the second time point to at least one transportation vehicle based on the second CQI. Also disclosed is a transportation vehicle and a road side unit (RSU) for performing the method.