Snow Thanks, Say Truckers: Wintry Weather a Headache for Country's Pro Drivers
At trucking giants such as Covenant Transport in Chattanooga, Tennessee — which operates a fleet of about 2,700 trucks — entire departments are dedicated to monitoring weather and dealing with emergencies, snarls and re-routes.
January 7, 2016Carriers Utilize Specialized Equipment to Remove Snow, Ice From Trailer Tops
Heavy snow and ice buildup on trucks and trailers can sap fuel economy, add weight, damage the equipment and even create a safety hazard if it breaks loose on the road. To avoid these risks, trucking companies are using a variety of specialized snow-removal systems to clear the tops of their vehicles.
November 30, 2015Severe Winter Cost 23 States More Than $1 Billion to Keep Roads Open and Safe, AASHTO Survey Finds
Twenty-three states spent a total of more than $1.1 billion between October and April to pre-treat, plow or spread chemicals and other materials on roads to keep them open and safe this past season, according to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
May 4, 2015Snowy States Rely on Trucks to Counter Mother Nature
Transport Topics is closed March 5 due to a weather emergency. While snow is sometimes viewed as the enemy of trucking, when it comes to moving goods over highways, trucks also are the primary weapon for state and local governments to fight winter’s blowing flakes.
March 2, 2015I-95 Open Now in All States Hit by Massive Snowstorm
Interstate 95, the freight artery through the states slammed hardest this week by record snowfall, is open now to all traffic at all points, with Massachusetts and Rhode Island the last states to lift their travel bans.
January 28, 2015Northeast Cities, States Issue Travel Bans as Storm Bears Down
A nor’easter blizzard of historic proportions barreling up the U.S. East Coast prompted authorities to shut highways, transit systems, schools, Broadway shows and sporting events in a swath from New Jersey through New England.
January 26, 2015Update: Large Section of Snowed-Under New York Thruway Still Closed
The New York State Thruway entered its third day of being shut down on Nov. 20 between Exit 46 in Rochester and Exit 61 in Ripley as snow continued to fall in the region.
November 20, 2014New York Carriers Still Rolling With Record Snowfall, Thruway Closure
In upstate New York, a western part of which is buried in snow depths of 5 feet, carriers said their trucks are still rolling, despite the continued closure of the New York State Thruway.
November 20, 2014Conn. Issues 230 Tickets Under Snow-Removal Law
Connecticut law enforcement officers have issued 230 tickets to truckers and other motorists who failed to remove snow and ice from the roofs of their vehicles.
February 18, 2014