Weather and Critical Events

From tornadoes to snowstorms, natural disasters are featured in several films truckers can enjoy on the road.

More road closures likely for truckers as a major snowstorm hits the Sierra Nevada (with forecast video).

Truckers likely to hit roadblocks as a major snowstorm approaches the West (with forecast video).

Tight spaces and tight law enforcement can make these bridges nerve-wracking for some truckers.

Truckers will have to chain up as snowstorms hit several Western states this week (with forecast video).

Trucker Morgan Kirkland after narrowly avoiding a head-on collision: “My worst fear almost came true, that I would die in this truck.”

Truckers will hit periods of heavy snowfall and gusty winds out West for the next week (with forecast video).

From mist versus fog to hurricane versus typhoon, it can be practical and fun for drivers to know the differences between commonly misunderstood weather terms.

Truckers should expect delays heading through several Midwest states beginning late this weekend (with forecast video).

Drivers will run into midweek heavy rain and snow, high wind from Texas to California (with forecast video).

From hurricanes to earthquakes, natural disasters are featured in a number of films that truckers may enjoy on the road.

Freight flow delays possible in portions of California and the Rockies (with forecast video).

Truckers will hit heavy snowfall and periods of whiteout conditions Monday and Tuesday in the Rockies of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico, impacting freight flows on Interstate 25 and […]

Drivers will hit more intense winds and whiteout conditions Friday in several Midwestern states (with forecast video).

Truckers will hit dangerous winds and whiteout conditions Thursday and Friday in the Midwest (with forecast video).

Unusually powerful storms impacted transportation and claimed lives in 2020.

Truckers will hit snow and dangerous winds Thursday and Friday in the Midwest (with forecast video).

These are more bridges that frighten some truckers, especially in bad weather.

Truckers face a high risk of rollovers in Montana and Wyoming over the next few days (with forecast video).

Truckers will hit a barrage of snow and rain from the mountains to the valleys (with forecast video).

Truckers may want to chain up. Weekend snow is in the forecast from the Panhandle to Dallas (with forecast video).

Crew of the Polar Star conducting new scientific research and patrolling international waters.

Truckers will have to chain up in the southern Appalachians as a snowstorm approaches Friday (with forecast video).

With 10,000 severe storms hitting the U.S. each year, they’re bound to delay truckers at times.

Truckers will have to chain up as two more snowstorms hit the Northwest this week (with forecast video).

These apps can help truckers learn about weather changes, construction and more while providing something entertaining on long drives.

Truckers will have to keep chaining up this week in the Northwest. More heavy snowfall and gusty winds are forecast to hit the region (with forecast video).

From narrow lanes to sheer old age, these are some more bridges that truckers fear the most.

Truckers will have to chain up this week in the Northwest. More heavy mountain snowfall, gusty winds (with forecast video).

Previous New Year’s storms have shut down transportation and knocked out power for weeks in some regions of the country.

Steep ascents and dizzying heights make these U.S. bridges downright frightening for some truck drivers.

Snow, ice and wind will delay truckers next few days from the Southern Plains to Great Lakes (with forecast video).

Snow and ice will delay truckers this week from the Great Plains to the Great Lakes.

Snow and ice could delay freight flows and supply chains this week from the Great Plains to Great Lakes.

Christmas snowstorms have grounded flights and shut down roads from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast.

From the Rockies to the Carolinas and New England, historic snowstorms have brought transportation to a standstill over the years.

The Coast Guard recently began its Northeast icebreaking season, keeping supply chains flowing in winter.

Dangerous winds through Christmas Day will increase risk of rollovers and whiteout conditions in some regions.

Florida stretch of highway is the one truckers should use very cautiously. It’s the deadliest in the nation.

For truckers dreaming of a white Christmas, they will get their wish in the Northeast. But it will be risky for those on the roads.

Snowy weather is coming to several states Christmas week. Drivers will have to chain up in places from the Northwest to Northeast.

Weather-themed movies can be a great way for truckers to pass the time when they aren’t behind the wheel.

Drivers will have to chain up heading through the Cascades and northern Rockies the next several days.

Strong nor’easter may continue to delay some shipments of COVID-19 vaccines as well as other freight.

From tight spaces to ghostly faces, some bridges make the hairs stand up on the necks of many truck drivers.

Strong nor’easter could delay shipments of COVID-19 vaccines as well as other freight.

Impending nor’easter could delay COVID-19 vaccine shipments in several big cities.

Impending nor’easter could delay some COVID-19 vaccine shipments.

Snowstorm could have major impacts on ground and air transportation along the I-95 corridor.

A disaster film based on an actual weather event ranked highest in a FreightWaves survey.

Drivers will hit areas of heavy snowfall and gusty winds in some popular destinations for carriers.

Heavy snowfall and gusty winds could hit a few busy freight markets.

Joseph Brown on helping fellow trucker: “He was standing there wet. I offered to have him come and sit in my truck.”

For second consecutive day, truckers will face rollover risk in Southern California.

Conditions ranging from steep grades to lack of guard rails make these roads the bane of many truck drivers.

Gusts up to 70 mph will increase the risk of rollovers in some areas.

Forecasters are always on the lookout for familiar patterns that cause extreme winter storms.

Drivers will have to battle periods of heavy snowfall and whiteout conditions in several freight markets.

Widespread snowfall totals in excess of 6 inches are possible, along with whiteout conditions.

Solar storms impact everything from astronaut health in space to power grids on Earth.

Periods of whiteout conditions could delay truckers in areas of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.

Periods of whiteout conditions could slow down freight flows from Cleveland to Buffalo.

“The Can Opener” in Durham, North Carolina, is just one overpass that truckers shouldn’t underestimate.

Truckers will have to chain up on two sides of the country the first half of the week.

Heavy snowfall and whiteout conditions could hit several states right after the Thanksgiving weekend.

Blizzards, tornadoes and hurricanes have disrupted Thanksgiving weekends over the decades.

Dicey weather could delay truckers hauling loads or trying to get home for Thanksgiving in the Northwest.

With nicknames like “Blood Alley” and “The Dragon,” it’s no wonder why these are among the most dangerous roads for truckers.

Dicey weather could delay truckers from Denver to Chicago, including the very busy Joliet market.

Delays in freight flows likely from the Rockies to the Great Lakes.

One carrier says preparing for winter is “about training and accountability throughout the organization.”

Minor weather disruptions for truckers this weekend across the continental U.S.

Risk of rollovers going up for drivers across the Plains and Midwest.

Snowstorm continues to impact markets with excess capacity in eastern California.

It could take years for areas of Central America to recover from these back-to-back hurricanes.

From road closures to terminal shutdowns, shippers can stay ahead of the weather to minimize its impacts.

“Catastrophic winds, life-threatening storm surge and extreme rainfall” will impact supply chains.

Two feet of snowfall and whiteout conditions heading to the Sierra Nevada.

Drivers have only Friday to pick up loads out West before a snowstorm kicks in.

Of the choices given, drivers rank hailstorms as the most disruptive weather they face on the road.

Snowstorm will slam a few high-volume reefer markets over the next few days.

Carriers and shippers should expect ground, air and maritime transportation delays due to Eta.

Two Atlantic hurricane season records have been broken recently, with 20 days left to go.

“The sky goes on forever and the sun is beautiful out there,” says a trucker about the views from Montana to Idaho.

Snow and ice will slow down freight flows in several states over the next two days.

Eta becomes the 12th named storm to hit the mainland U.S. this season, flooding parts of Florida.

A disaster film based on climate change was the favorite weather movie among drivers in a FreightWaves survey.

Drivers will have to chain up this weekend in high-volume western freight markets.

Truckers can protect themselves from the devastating effects of extreme heat, cold and poor air quality while on the road.

Port restrictions may get tighter in the coming days as Eta becomes a tropical storm again, heading to the mainland U.S.

Carriers still have time to secure loads in strong reefers markets in the path of a potential snowstorm.

“Being able to look a few hours ahead to track radar was very helpful,” said one trucker about a popular weather app.

River flooding possible this week in Northwest freight markets along the I-5 corridor.

“Life-threatening storm surge” and “catastrophic winds” coming to parts of Central America as Hurricane Eta rapidly intensifies.

Truckers could hit delayed interstate travel Monday across many areas of the Northeastern U.S.

Drivers can keep some simple tools and perhaps lesser known items on board to ride out winter storms.

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.”

“The strength of this typhoon is no joke,” warns a disaster official as this major typhoon approaches the Philippines.

Record-tying 28th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season could become a reality this weekend.

“The EU stands ready to help,” said the President of the European Parliament about the deadly earthquake in Turkey and Greece.