RoadScope Knowledge Base

Route intelligence is the structured understanding of whether a route can be executed safely, legally, and defensibly — not whether a vehicle can physically traverse it in theory.

A route constraint is any physical, regulatory, or operational factor that limits or affects the feasibility of transporting an OS/OW load along a specific route.

A defensible route is one where you can demonstrate what you knew, when you knew it, and what you did with that knowledge.

Route planning finds a path. Route intelligence determines if that path can be executed safely, legally, and defensibly.

Most route failures happen before permits are filed — caused by missing constraints, unverified assumptions, and fragmented data.

A route survey is a technical audit, not a drive-by. It requires structured observation, consistent classification, and traceable evidence.

Bridge documentation requires capturing physical characteristics, posted limits, authority information, and condition observations.

Intersection assessment evaluates whether the load can navigate turns safely while maintaining lane position.

Effective POI documentation captures decision-relevant information, not everything you see.

Standardization ensures that survey data from different team members can be combined, compared, and trusted.

Elevation profiles reveal grade challenges, braking zones, and transition risks that aren't visible from maps or photos.

Grade limits depend on trailer configuration, load weight, weather conditions, and available power.

Downgrade braking analysis considers grade steepness, length, brake capacity, and runaway scenarios.

Upgrade traction analysis considers weight, power, road conditions, and recovery options if the load stalls.

Vertical curve transitions create visibility, ground clearance, and trailer dynamic challenges.

Permit requirements vary significantly by jurisdiction, with different thresholds, processes, and enforcement approaches.

Escort requirements are triggered by dimensions, weight, road conditions, and jurisdictional rules.

Time restrictions protect infrastructure, manage traffic, and address weather-related risks.

Bridge authorities may require analysis, notification, or special crossing procedures for heavy loads.

Urban routes involve more constraints, stakeholders, and coordination than rural routes.

A good route report tells a complete story that can be understood by permit authorities, clients, and field crews.

A permit-ready map communicates route and constraints clearly to authorities who may not know the territory.

A constraint inventory is a systematic record of all route limitations, organized for reference and action.

The SolTecUSA Database provides federal bridge data for all US states — posted limits, deck condition, clearances, and structure type — that supplements field surveys.

360° street-level imagery captured during field surveys provides a navigable corridor record for remote inspection, documentation, and stakeholder review.

SolTecWorld Database structure data provides a global layer of bridge, culvert, tunnel, and overpass locations for route reconnaissance.

Effective risk communication translates technical findings into decisions and actions.

The Driver Briefing PDF creates a purpose-built document for field crews — route maps, hazard callouts, and critical constraint summaries in a format designed to be printed and handed to the driver.

The Client Delivery Portal lets you share a live, branded interactive map with your client — no login, no software installation. Clients explore the route, review constraints, and sign off through a shareable link.

Route Comparison lets you evaluate two route options side-by-side across clearances, grade profiles, POI counts, and permit complexity — producing a defensible, documented basis for route selection.

The AI Analytics Advisor analyzes your route data to surface insights, flag anomalies, and help you prepare for permit documentation and client presentations.

Survey Scheduling lets you create, assign, and track field survey tasks — ensuring your team knows what needs to be done, when, and to what standard, without coordination by email.

Best practices for presenting the Client Delivery Portal link as a professional route intelligence deliverable — not just a sharing tool.

NAV Live Dispatch turns the office map into a live operations console — see active SolTecNAV crews, push routes directly to a driver's device, and exchange field notes in real time.

The Document Hub assigns a clear version label to every generated artifact so your team and your client always know which copy is the official one.

A project-level workspace for permits, regulations, route documentation, engineering letters, insurance certificates, and field photos.

Pre-populate jurisdictional permit applications from your route, load, equipment, and carrier data — producing a near-complete application ready for final review.

Forecast conditions overlaid on your planned route, time-aligned to when the load is expected to be at each segment.

Organize POIs and routes into named phases (Preplan → Road Survey → SharedMap) and filter the map and reports by phase.

Pair the MeasurePRO field tool with RoadScope using a 7-day RS-XXXXXX pairing code, and link captured photos and measurements directly to the right POI.

Switch your workspace between imperial and metric distance units for cross-border operations — the change syncs across map, reports, Driver Briefings, and the Client Delivery Portal.