Tropical storm-force winds, torrential rain did some damage to U.S. island of Guam over the weekend. Rare February typhoon came close to being much worse.
New York has banned empty tractor trailers from portions of the New York State Thruway and some interstates in the western and central parts of the state due to high winds.
Artery for goods ranging from coal to oil to grain closed in wake of historic rainfalls.
Several feet of snow this week adding to record amounts in the Sierra this month. Destructive winds, flooding possible in lower elevations.
Thick ice, heavy snow, damaging winds coming to a large portion of the U.S. this weekend. Temporary supply chain disruptions likely. Dangerous conditions for truckers.
Thunderstorms, several more inches of rain to flood Southeast roads and homes through the weekend.
It doesn’t have to be an unusually warm winter day in the Southeast to get thunderstorms popping. Thanks to something called elevated convection, they rumbled for hours on Tuesday during very chilly weather.
Thick ice accumulation, several inches of snow will hit the Great Plains, Midwest and Northeast through Wednesday. Temporary disruptions in freight movement, supply chain likely.
Eight inches or more of soaking rain may fall this week in the Southeast. Flooding, road closures likely.
Several more feet of snowfall, whiteout conditions likely to delay drivers in the Sierras this weekend. It’s been a busy season, especially compared to last winter.
Raging floods have led to water rescues, debris flows, evacuations in southern California. Threat continues tonight.
Torrential downpours and hurricane-force winds have been flooding streets, toppling trees and power lines in the San Francisco Bay area. Threats spread to southern California tonight.
Critical fire weather conditions have developed across parts of the nation’s heartland. Warm temperatures, low humidity, very dry ground. One spark could set up a chain reaction.
Several inches of rain will drench the San Francisco Bay area for a couple of days. Winds could knock out power in some areas.
Several feet of snow coming back to the Sierras atop deep snowpack. Flooding possible in foothills.
Icy, snow-covered roads may slow down supply chain this week in areas that are used to it. But one city where winter weather is unusual is getting hit again.
Several feet of snow, powerful winds heading to the Sierras this weekend. Pacific Northwest will get its share, too, including Seattle.
Around a foot of snow coming to the Olympic Mountains this weekend, but Seattle metro area could also see its share. Bitterly cold winds, too,
A foot of snow with gusty winds in some places, icy conditions in others. Nasty winter weather is coming back to the Midwest soon.
Thick ice to cover parts of the Midwest tonight as next winter storm approaches. Major cities are in the path.
Wind damage, tornadoes, record-breaking rainfall hit California the past few days. Unfortunately, one person died.
Whiteout conditions, several more feet of snow for the Sierras early this week. This is on top of several feet from the weekend.
Several feet of snow, lots of wind expected in Sierras of California this weekend. Coastal downpours, flooding possible.
Bitter cold outbreak in Midwest may have killed at least 12 people, including FedEx worker, college student, homeless man. Autopsies, investigations continue.
Crash scenes have dotted landscapes in parts of Northeast this week. Snow, wind, extreme cold all factors.
Class 1 railroad warns of slowdown in shipments through major intermodal hubs as tracks crack under severe cold.
Boats crashing into bridges and flooding have been by-products of ice jams during U.S. arctic outbreak. Problems could continue for few more days.
Class 1 railroads may have to shorten train lengths and reduce speeds to cope with cold, while drayage supply will also be tight.
Dangerous wind chills from 40s to 60s below zero keeping Midwest states in deep freeze. Snow, ice-covered roads adding to disruptions in supply chain.
Wind chills near 60 below zero soon heading to parts of the Great Lakes. Major cities to stay frozen for days.
Wind chills as cold as 40 degrees below zero adding harsh bite to the air across Great Lakes states this weekend. Snowfall of more than 12 inches in spots.
Trucks and truckers are baking in the extreme Australian summer heat, which is nudging the 122 F (50 C) in certain parts of the country for days at a time. (Photo: Shutterstock).
More than 16 inches of snow possible in northern Rockies through tonight. Lots of blowing snow, too.
Some of the same areas snowed in, iced over last two weekends will be targeted again this week. More bitter cold to follow.
Ice, wind, heavy snow made for a bad weekend across Midwest, Northeast over the weekend. Storm-related transportation delays, deaths.
More than a foot of snow could fall in parts of the Northeast this weekend. Areas of ice, too, in major cities.
To say the Sierras got some snow over the last few days would be an understatement.
Significant snow, ice, wind to slam some big cities this weekend. Could take days to thaw out.
Several feet of snow, white-out conditions still on track to slam northern Sierras tonight. Winds will be worse than previously thought, gusting to more than 100 mph.
Arctic air heading to Midwest and Northeast this weekend. After rebounding, longer period of super cold weather could begin later this month, spreading to other regions of U.S.
A snowstorm is blasting through the Sierras right now. Here’s how much snow to expect and the impact it will have on transportation in the area.
Storm to dump several feet of snow in northern Sierras. Blizzard conditions, dangerous travel.
Parts of California to get pounded with heavy rain, snow, wind this week. Treacherous travel and delayed loads likely.
Dry van rates hit air-pocket last month and lose altitude; but other indicators of freight economy still looking up.
Potential for road closures and power outages across southern California this week. Heavy snow, strong winds, localized flooding.
Weekend winter storm to pack a wallop in parts of Plains, Midwest, and Southeast. Treacherous travel. Power outages possible.
Lots of wind, blowing snow, dangerous cold likely to slow down truckers across the interior Northeast. Storm to last another day.
Snow, ice, heavy rain, and strong winds will smash into Pacific Northwest through Wednesday. Travel troubles in a region of big freight volume increases.
Coming back for more: unsatisfied with having drenched the very far northern tip of Australia, ex-Tropical Cyclone Penny has done a U-Turn in the Coral Sea and is heading back to Queensland. Trucking operations are likely to be hampered by rain, strong winds and local flooding. (Graphic: Bureau of Meteorology and MetEye).
Powerful winds swept through the Pacific Northwest over the weekend. It didn’t take them long to do substantial damage.
Icy, snowy roads to cause more trouble for truckers in Northeast this week. Heavy rain, wind in northern California.
Big storm to make lots of snow and wind in the Sierras this weekend. Travel will be dangerous, and towns could be left in the dark.
Many of us look forward to longer daylight hours of spring and summer. But they sometimes lead to more volatile weather, less sleep for truckers.
The three worst kinds of weather will challenge truckers out west the next few days. Many will run into delays or have to re-route.
Significant winter storm could ice over areas from Texas to Missouri this first week of the new year. Heavy snow to cover the southern Rockies.
Some roads in Mountain West could end up closed this weekend. Heavy snow and wind to give truckers a hard time.
Heavy snow, wind, severe storms to make travel difficult for truckers and holiday travelers returning to work. Delays likely from the Midwest to the eastern Rockies.
Truckers will have to deal with some messy weather this Christmas weekend. They’re doing all they can to ensure everyone’s last-minute orders arrive on time.
Winter Storm Diego did a pretty good number on parts of the South. Lots of snow, accidents, power outages, and unfortunately, people died.
One look at the record books shows that it has been a very rainy year for the East Coast.
East coast rain storm to slow down shipping, delivery of Christmas gifts. Travel delays, too. Better than snow and ice, but disruptions likely.
The beginning and end of the final work week before Christmas will present travel challenges. Snow, rain, ice, and wind will make for some bumpy trips in multiple regions.
Trucking operations around the east coast of Australia are being hampered as two separate weather systems bring widespread disruption to roads up and down the eastern part of Australia from Far Northern Queensland all the way down to Melbourne on the south coast – that’s 1,921 miles of bad weather.
Another round of heavy rain could soon flood parts of the Carolinas devastated by Hurricane Florence. Records have already been set.
Wet and wintry weather will move across the South for the rest of the work week. Truckers could run into flooded or icy roads.
Black ice will be a major problem across parts of the South in the wake of Winter Storm Diego. Snow melt will keep refreezing at night.
White-out conditions to make trucking risky or impossible in the Cascades and Rockies next two days.
Trucker dies after big rig gets stuck in snow during major southern storm. Snow, icy roads remain a problem.
Icy, snowy, and slushy roads will still be trouble for truckers across the South for a few more days. Two heavy snowstorms could hit mountains out west this week.
Winter Storm Diego still on track to ice over parts of the South and sock in areas with heavy snow. Significant disruptions to supply chains and travel expected.
After two days of flooding, southern California is getting a break. People on the Gulf Coast should be on high alert for the same this weekend.
Potentially crippling winter storm is headed to the Southeast this weekend. Snow and ice inland, flooding along the coast.
Drought-stricken southern California to get rain soon, but it might be too much at once. Flooding, debris flows could slow down regional supply chain temporarily.
Southern California expected to get flooded, followed by late-week ice storm freezing the supply chain across parts of the South. Widespread road closures and power outages possible.
Great Plains, parts of Midwest to get smacked by another blizzard this weekend. Snow, ice, wind to slow down freight movement. Severe storm damage for parts of the South.
Heavy snow and rain will make it nearly impossible or dangerous to move freight through the Sierra Nevada tonight. Alternate routes or waiting are main options.
Some drivers may have to extend Thanksgiving vacations as more lake effect snow piles up in the Northeast. Windy, icy conditions also concerns.
Blizzard conditions to cause problems in Plains, Midwest through Sunday. Zero visibility, dangerous roads, major delays.
Dangerously cold arctic air heading to the Northeast for Thanksgiving. Record temperatures with harsh winds.
Big storm will make trouble for drivers going through the Sierra Nevada heading into Thanksgiving. Heavy snow in the mountains, heavy rain in the valleys.
Rain will douse California wildfires this week, but landslides, mudslides also possible. Heavy snow to cover the Sierra Nevada.
Another in a long series of autumn snow storms to make trouble for truckers in the Rockies this weekend. Snow, ice to make some roads dangerous.
Two huge wildfires in California have killed dozens of people, scorched nearly 200,000 acres of land. Winds and drought set the stage.
Pack a winter coat and umbrella. Rain, freezing cold weather moving into the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex for MarketWaves18.
Three wildfires in The Golden State are burning and spreading out of control, despite efforts to contain them. Strong winds and risk for new fires continue this weekend.
Lows water levels are seasonal, but this year has been record, impeding low-cost barges and favoring high-cost trucking.
An early look at next week’s weather for MarketWaves18 has a mix of rain, sunshine, and cold.
It’ll be tough hauling across many areas of California on Thursday and Friday. Santa Ana winds will kick in again, making it downright dangerous to drive at times.
Truckers and farmers could have problems come winter and spring if El Niño gets its way. Too much rain, snow, ice some places. Too dry in others.
Tuesdays may not be good days to be on the road; transport firms need to boost analytics usage to match what customers are doing.
Snow continues to pile up in the Rockies this week, while severe storms could slow down freight movement across the South.
Truckers in many states face fines if they don’t carry and use snow chains. Colorado’s law started more than 20 years ago.
Soybeans and corn are pretty big crops in Ohio. After a drought scare earlier this year, growers have been rebounding nicely.
Severe thunderstorms turned deadly across Italy earlier this week, causing major flooding in Venice.
Severe storms from Texas to Mississippi will make freight delivery tougher the next couple days. Torrential rain, strong winds, and isolated tornadoes all possible.
Typhoon Yutu has killed at least eight people in two countries, while Hurricane Oscar heads toward the U.K.
Truckers will face weather challenges in the western U.S. this week, as well as the southern states. Heavy snow, rain, and wind are in the forecast.
After Super Typhoon Yutu crashed into the U.S.’s northern Mariana Islands last week, the Philippines is getting ready for the storm to strike. Storm surge, flooding, landslides likely.
On the agenda for the day: AOBRD transition, personal conveyance, sleeper berth rule and plenty of other issues for FMCSA’s top attorney.
Fierce winds will make freight movement difficult this weekend in the Northeast, but drivers and trucking companies do everything possible to reduce accidents.
