{"id":10086,"date":"2026-03-03T14:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/?p=10086"},"modified":"2026-03-03T16:22:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T21:22:14","slug":"thaw_season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/en\/thaw_season\/","title":{"rendered":"Thaw Season &#8211; Stressed before weighing ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10086\" class=\"elementor elementor-10086 elementor-10085\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5efc648 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5efc648\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0b515df\" data-id=\"0b515df\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deb72b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"deb72b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/en\/brt-5\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/THAW_SEASON.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-10088\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/THAW_SEASON.png 794w, https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/THAW_SEASON-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/THAW_SEASON-768x656.png 768w, https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/THAW_SEASON-700x598.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3fd7cd15 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3fd7cd15\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24b422bf\" data-id=\"24b422bf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a56122a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a56122a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Blainville, May 2, 2025<\/p><h3 data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"88\"><strong data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"88\">Are you ready for spring thaw season in Quebec?<\/strong><\/h3><p>The spring thaw period is more than just a regulatory formality. It directly impacts costs, compliance, and safety on Quebec\u2019s roads and job sites. Each spring, pavement load-bearing capacity can decrease by 30 to 70%. To protect the road network, the government imposes load restrictions typically ranging from 8 to 20%, depending on the zone and evolving weather conditions.<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"506\">For carriers, the balance is delicate:<\/p><p data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"582\">Exceeding limits exposes you to fines, immobilizations, and costly delays.<\/p><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"654\">Underloading out of caution increases trips and reduces profitability.<\/p><p data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"723\">The key: load to the maximum permitted \u2014 without ever exceeding it.<\/p><hr data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"728\" \/><h3 data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"778\">Strategic Precision During a Critical Period<\/h3><p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"894\">Onboard weighing solutions provide reliable readings of total vehicle weight and axle loads directly from the cab.<\/p><p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"953\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cell_trackmobile_brt5_FR_cmyk.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10019 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cell_trackmobile_brt5_FR_cmyk-300x278.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cell_trackmobile_brt5_FR_cmyk-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cell_trackmobile_brt5_FR_cmyk-1024x948.png 1024w, https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cell_trackmobile_brt5_FR_cmyk-768x711.png 768w, https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cell_trackmobile_brt5_FR_cmyk-700x648.png 700w, https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cell_trackmobile_brt5_FR_cmyk.png 1095w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>With the latest advancements in the TrackWeight platform:<\/p><ul data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1111\"><li data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1020\"><p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1020\">Automatic data synchronization with the office via web portal<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1066\"><p data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1066\">Real-time weight readings on a mobile app<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1111\"><p data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1111\">Clear visualization of load distribution<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1215\"><strong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1124\">Result:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1127\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f Less uncertainty<br data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1149\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f Less downtime<br data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1168\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f Stronger compliance<br data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1193\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f Protected margins<\/p><p data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1251\">Spring thaw season is approaching.<\/p><p data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1306\">Make sure every load works for you \u2014 not against you.<\/p><p data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1363\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Trackweight_BRT5s4_2026-ENG_WEB.pdf\">Download the new BRT5 Series 4 scale brochure here<\/a><\/p><hr data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1368\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1402\">Precision Also Means Service<\/h3><p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1451\">At RMT, technology never comes without support.<\/p><p data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1570\">Systems are installed and calibrated by certified technicians trained directly by the manufacturers. RMT also offers:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1658\"><li data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1593\"><p data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1593\">Service contracts<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1618\"><p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1618\">Periodic inspections<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1637\"><p data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1637\">Recalibrations<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1658\"><p data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1658\">Software updates<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1771\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1674\">Objective:<\/strong> ensure optimal accuracy, day after day \u2014 even during the most critical periods like spring thaw.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0541d04 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0541d04\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9722bcf\" data-id=\"9722bcf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a0d692 elementor-button-info elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5a0d692\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/rmtequip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/communique-RMT-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Click here to download the press release (French only)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blainville, May 2, 2025 Are you ready for spring thaw season in Quebec? The spring thaw period is more than just a regulatory formality. It directly impacts costs, compliance, and safety on Quebec\u2019s roads and job sites. Each spring, pavement load-bearing capacity can decrease by 30 to 70%. 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