Periods of snow, wind and freezing rain will delay truckers over the next few days from Montana to Wisconsin.
Periods of snow and freezing rain will slow down truckers this week from Montana to the Great Lakes.
Based on driver experiences, traffic data and harsh weather, these are U.S. roads that truckers should avoid whenever possible.
“The other thing that could create some travel issues will be the possibility of a flash freeze,” the National Weather Service says.
Truckers will hit slick, snowy roads in Montana this weekend, impacting interstate travel.
One developer touts its weather app because its “storm-based alerts help reduce false alarms by alerting you to severe weather based on your exact location.”
Truckers face stiff fines up to $1,000 and misdemeanor charges in some states for violating chain laws.
High risk of rollovers continues from Montana to eastern Washington due to gusty winds.
Gulf Coast transportation may be slow at times even as remnants of Hurricane Delta head toward the Northeast.
Port restrictions and some road closures remain after Delta makes landfall in Louisiana before weakening.
National Hurricane Center expects “life-threatening storm surge” in Delta’s impact zone.
From November all the way till May, it seems like I-80 is closed most of the time because of snow, ice and wind,” a trucker said about driving in Wyoming.
Hurricane Delta to bring hurricane conditions and “life-threatening
storm surge” to portions of the Gulf Coast Friday.
Hurricane conditions and “life-threatening storm surge” to begin Friday along portions of the Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Thursday is the last day this week that carriers can pick up loads from some Gulf Coast markets. Hurricane Delta is to make landfall Friday.
Hurricane Delta will likely make landfall Friday near the Texas-Louisiana border.
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Dangerous flooding and winds will disrupt freight flows for at least a few days along parts of the Gulf Coast.
“I really see that public-facing products from the National Weather Service have improved immensely in just the past five years,” says one carrier.
Carriers and shippers should prepare for road and port closures in parts of the northern U.S. Gulf Coast.
Carriers and shippers should prepare for possible shut downs of Southern roads and ports in a few days.
Wildfires will keep burning in California this weekend, while southern Florida gets soaked and possibly flooded.
“For more than five years we have been cooperating with FEMA to guarantee fast, seamless and intact humanitarian deliveries,” says the heavy cargo airline helping fight U.S. wildfires.
Tropical moisture will keep flowing into southern Florida, increasing the odds for torrential rains and flash flooding.
Officials implore people to evacuate as fires spread fast across California. “A garden hose is not going to protect your home. You need to leave.”
Rainfall in excess of 6 inches could slow down drivers heading to the Miami freight market later this week.
California wildfires have been spreading quickly due to hot, dry and windy conditions.
Some places from Georgia to New England could get drenched 3 to 6 inches of rainfall Tuesday.
Flooding is the second-deadliest weather hazard in the United States each year, and half of flooding-related deaths occur in vehicles.
Slow-moving rains may produce flash flooding from the Carolinas to the mid-Atlantic.
After flash flooding and record rainfall from Texas to Mississippi Tuesday and Wednesday, risk remains in the South for another day.
Intensive five-year government project will hopefully lead to increased efficiency in planning of ocean shipping routes. “A lot of these seaports are continuing to see growth.”
After record rainfall and major flash flooding in Houston Tuesday, the threat for drivers shifts eastward.
Port of Corpus Christi joined the list of ports closed to traffic as Tropical Storm Beta closed in.
Coast Guard closing some Texas ports ahead of Tropical Storm Beta’s landfall Monday night.
U.S. Coast Guard working to restore aids to navigation in Hurricane Sally’s impact region.
Depression in the Gulf of Mexico could soon become Tropical Storm Wilfred. Flooding and supply chain disruptions likely along the Texas coast.
Widespread flash flooding likely as remnants of Hurricane Sally drench inland parts of the Southeast.
State officials “strongly urge the public to stay off the roadways” as Hurricane Sally forces road closures.
Transportation disruptions and “life-threatening flooding” hitting the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Sally makes landfall.
The Pensacola Bay Bridge is closed after winds blew a barge into it.
Hurricane Sally could produce “historic flooding” and “extreme life-threatening flash flooding” along the northern Gulf Coast.
Sally’s dangerous storm surge and winds will slow down supply chains and freight flows this week.
Tropical Storm Sally forecast to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane early this week.
Truckers getting back on the roads right after the Labor Day weekend may hit a strong winter storm in the Rockies.
“This weekend could be ugly.” Triple-digit heat could stress power grids, spark new wildfires out West this Labor Day weekend.
Periods of torrential rainfall and flash flooding will continue to slow down truckers for another day in parts of the nation’s heartland.
Truckers must start carrying chains as they drive through Colorado to avoid hefty fines.
Torrential rainfall will continue to slow down truckers from time to time this week in parts of the nation’s heartland.
Typhoon Maysak could disrupt supply chains for at least a few days in the major global freight market of Busan, South Korea.
Additional tropical cyclones could develop in the Atlantic this week, on the heels of Hurricane Laura.
Truckers can now use a large portion of I-10 in Louisiana that had been closed due to Hurricane Laura.
The remnants of Hurricane Laura could flood areas from the Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic this weekend.
Hurricane Laura has killed at least four people in Louisiana. More damage is likely even as the storm weakens and moves farther inland.
Even after landfall, Hurricane Laura remains dangerous. “There will be parts of Lake Charles underwater that no living human being has ever seen before.”
Hurricane Laura, eyeing U.S. landfall Wednesday night, is now forecast to produce a “life-threatening storm surge” along parts of the Gulf Coast.
Soon-to-be Hurricane Laura will disrupt ship-to-shore operations at Louisiana ports as well as offshore oil operations.
Ocean cargo will be delayed as back-to-back tropical cyclones eye the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Ocean cargo will be delayed as two back-to-back hurricanes are forecast to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Tropical weather alerts posted for parts of the U.S. with two land-falling hurricanes likely in the coming days.
For only the third time in recorded history, two named tropical cyclones could end up in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time.
For the first time in almost 90 years, two hurricanes could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on the same day.
For the first time in almost 90 years, two hurricanes could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on the same day.
Container ships at California ports may have to run on their diesel instead of using onshore power.
Nearly 1 billion bushels of corn and soybeans were wiped out. “It can take a chunk of truck loads away that would normally move.”
Atlantic hurricane season is staying busy with a well above average number of storms so far.
Nearby secondary route also off-limits to large commercial vehicles.
Truckers will have to take extra care of themselves, their trucks and their temperature-sensitive freight.
Severe winds, large hail and flash flooding could slow down truckers from the Dakotas to the Great Lakes.
Dry, windy weather could spread the wildfires quickly or start new ones.
Record high triple-digit temperatures could scorch key trucking markets in four states.
Tenth tropical storm of the 2020 Atlantic season could brush by Caribbean islands later this week.
Temperatures of 110 to nearly 120 degrees likely for several days.
Gusty winds, large hail could delay truckers in top 25 markets this week.
Strongest North Carolina earthquake in more than a century strikes Sunday morning: “It felt like a big locomotive going by and a big wave coming underneath the bed.”
Experts “anticipate an above-normal probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline.”
Gusty winds, large hail and a few tornadoes could slow down freight flows at times.
Areas drenched by Tropical Storm Isaias are at highest risk of flooding Thursday.
At least five people are dead because of flooding, wind and tornadoes produced by Isaias.
Tropical storm conditions today from mid-Atlantic to New England.
Restrictions on commercial vessel movement could get tighter today.
No ship-to-shore operations at Port Canaveral until further notice.
No ship-to-shore operations until further notice.
Hurricane Isaias is barreling through the southern Bahamas Friday morning, likely tracking toward Florida’s east coast this weekend.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: “I want Floridians to know, the state of Florida is fully prepared for this.”
Coast Guard setting restrictions at South Florida ports. Tropical storm conditions are likely this weekend.
“Teamwork and training” led to the successful rescue, according to a Coast Guard official.
Coast Guard setting restrictions at south Florida ports ahead of possible tropical storm landfall.
U.S. Coast Guard starting to shut down commercial traffic at Caribbean ports due to a tropical system.
Three days after Hurricane Hanna hit southern Texas, the region remains flooded and roads closed.
Possible record-breaking heat coming to one of the nation’s highest-volume reefer markets.
Truckers may run into rough winds and torrential rainfall this week in key freight markets.
This weekend, Douglas could become only the third hurricane on record to make landfall in Hawaii. Supply chain delays likely.
Freight flow delays likely this weekend as Tropical Storm Hanna lands in eastern Texas. Gusty winds, flash flooding likely.
Rare hurricane landfall in Hawaii possible this weekend, may disrupt supply chains for a couple days.
Heavy rain and gusty winds could soon disrupt supply chains and maritime freight in Hawaii.
It will feel like 100 to 110 degrees outside from the Carolinas to the mid-Atlantic, putting possible stress on drivers and their trucks.
Multiple rounds of heavy storms this week could slow down truckers from the Rockies to the Appalachians. Flash flooding and roadblocks possible.
Dangerous winds and other hazards for truckers Friday afternoon and night from the Dakotas to Minnesota.
Strong winds, large hail, blinding rainfall could stop truckers in their tracks Thursday and Friday in the Plains, Northeast and Southeast.