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Real Use Cases for the LoadFlow API

Discover how logistics companies, developers, and compliance teams integrate LoadFlow’s OSOW rule engine into real-world operations.

Broker Use Cases

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Planning

Broker Load Pre-Check

Pre-screen oversize loads for escorts, curfews, and bridge rules via API — no DOT portals or spreadsheets.

↓60% quoting time

/api/v1/state/:state
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Planning

Compare State Rules for Edge Cases

Highlight legal differences between two states before routing or quoting — avoid mismatches.

Real-time rule diffing

/api/v1/compare/:state1/:state2/field/:field
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Integration

Broker TMS Integration

Pull LoadFlow rule logic into your brokerage tools to automate quoting workflows.

API-powered quotes

/api/v1/search
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Carrier Use Cases

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Compliance

Carrier Compliance Lookup

Let dispatchers check height, weight, escort, and travel window legality before rolling.

99.9% coverage confidence

/api/v1/state/full/:state
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Audit

Permit Desk Audit Tool

Verify rule accuracy across all states during permit season — no more PDF chasing.

↓90% DOT phone time

/api/v1/docs/fields/:field
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Planning

Night Travel & Curfew Checker

Flag states that restrict travel based on time, holidays, or road zones.

↓30% permit rejections

/api/v1/search?field=curfew
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SaaS Use Cases

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Integration

Integrate OSOW Logic into Routing

Overlay LoadFlow rules onto your platform’s map to block illegal corridors in real time.

Embedded legality checks

/api/v1/state/:state
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Realtime Sync

Realtime Rule Updates via Webhook

Use webhook notifications to update your local rule engine whenever LoadFlow detects changes.

Fully synced dataset

/docs/webhooks
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Developer UX

Field Autocomplete for Dev UI

Power your internal dev tools with LoadFlow’s `/autocomplete` endpoint — clean field UX.

100% valid field inputs

/api/v1/autocomplete
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Before vs After LoadFlow

Before LoadFlow

  • Manual DOT portal lookup per state
  • Spreadsheet-based rule tracking
  • Delayed permit planning & quotes
  • No single source of truth for rules
  • Inconsistent rule formats across states

After LoadFlow

  • 1 API → access all 50 states’ OSOW rules
  • Compare, search, and export instantly
  • Unified field schema across all states
  • Automated compliance alerts
  • Built-in docs, plan control, feedback loop

What Our Users Are Saying

“We reduced our permit quoting time by over 60% using LoadFlow’s API. It’s like having a DOT expert on-call 24/7.”

— Logan W., Permit Manager

“The compare endpoint alone is worth it. I can see every difference in escort or height laws between states in seconds.”

— Priya S., Broker Developer

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