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Worthy weather movies for truckers: Part 3

Truck driver in his sleeper selecting a streaming movie to watch.

A good flick can help truck drivers wind down on off days or on breaks during long hauls. Based on reviews from critics and general audiences, these are some weather-related movies that truckers may enjoy.

‘Crawl’ (2019)

Kaya Scodelario plays a college student and champion swimmer who tries to check on her headstrong father (Barry Pepper) as a massive hurricane hits Florida. She winds up stuck with him in the dark, flooded basement of their old family home, trapped by two giant alligators. It’s a...

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America’s most dangerous roads for truckers: Part 3

Tractor-trailers on Interstate 80 near Fort Bridger, Wyoming.

This installment focuses on some interstate highways that are particularly treacherous for truckers. Many drivers avoid them whenever possible, especially during nasty weather. Here’s what they had to say.

Interstate 80 in northern Illinois

Interstate 80 in Joliet, Illinois, consists of dual bridges crossing the Des Plaines River. They were first constructed in 1965 and subsequently reconstructed in 1998. According to the I-80 Coalition, the dual bridges span 2,300 feet in length, carrying more...

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5 of the worst Thanksgiving storms in US history

Cleveland, Ohio frozen during the Great Appalachian Storm of 1950.

Some of the worst storms in U.S. history have hit around Thanksgiving, disrupting transportation and claiming lives. The following are five of the most destructive and deadliest of those storms.

Infamous Portland storm (1898)

This massive storm killed 200 people from Nov. 26 to 28, just after Thanksgiving. It formed off Cape Cod, hitting the New England coast.

More than 24 inches of snowfall piled up in parts of Connecticut, and Boston received more than 12 inches. The storm lasted more than 30...

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Weekend snowstorm coming to western freight markets (with forecast video)

"Chains required" sign along a snowy California highway.

A powerful snowstorm will plow through several states over the next few days. Since FreightWaves first reported on this Wednesday, the scope and strength of the storm have expanded. Many roads will be dangerous for drivers this weekend from California to Colorado, Montana and the Dakotas. Here’s what to expect in each region.

Montana

The heaviest snowfall will hit Montana Saturday through Monday. The West Glacier region, which includes Marias Pass, could see 2 to 5 inches of total snowfall in the...

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Worst weather states for truckers: Part 2

Flipped tractor-trailer on the side of a road.

While the majority of professional drivers get through their careers without being involved in any major accidents, commercial truckers account for 2.4% of all U.S. traffic fatalities every year. This is according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In some states, weather plays a major role in these incidents.

Earlier this month, FreightWaves reported on some of the worst weather states for truckers. Based on NHTSA data and driver experiences, these are some additions...

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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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Weekend snowstorm to pummel Northwest, Rockies, Midwest (with forecast video)

Trucks and cars on a snowy Washington state highway.

Truckers will hit a nasty early season snowstorm this weekend if they can’t reroute around the Northwest and Midwest. Drivers who decide to risk it will need to chain up. Besides heavy precipitation, periods of blizzard conditions in some areas will make driving nearly impossible.

Outlook

A strong cold front will crash into the Pacific Northwest on Friday, heading to the northern Rockies, northern Plains and Upper Midwest throughout the weekend.

The storm will dump at least 12 inches of snowfall...

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