Watch? Warning? Blizzard? Whiteout? Weather terms every trucker should know

Tractor-trailer heading down slick highway with snow in the surrounding hills nd mountains.

Each year, trucking companies lose an estimated 32.6 billion vehicle hours due to weather-related congestion, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Also, an estimated 12% of total truck delays are due to weather, and the approximate cost of weather-related delays to trucking companies ranges from $2.2 billion to $3.5 billion annually.

Planning ahead for the weather is crucial to driver safety and a carrier’s bottom line. Becoming familiar with some weather vocabulary can help.

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