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5/12/2026

Spring Load Limits API for Trucking Compliance
Short summary
Road511 provides a unified API that normalizes spring weight restrictions from six US and Canadian jurisdictions into a standard format with polyline geometry and active date ranges. Fleet operators can query restrictions by jurisdiction or use the truck corridor endpoint to validate routes against weight limits. Historical data tracks seasonal patterns and geographic progression of spring thaw.
- •Unified API for spring weight restrictions across MN, WI, MI, ON, QC, NS
- •Truck corridor endpoint validates routes against active weight limits for planned loads
- •Historical restriction data reveals seasonal patterns and year-over-year thaw progression
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