Rollovers

High winds continue to pound northern Plains

For the fourth day in a row, truckers will face dangerously strong winds in the northern Plains.

A snow shower is causing issues on Lookout Pass. If you are driving over the Montana/Idaho pass this afternoon and evening be prepared for snow and icy conditions. #MTwx #IDwx pic.twitter.com/f1sttU7k9S

— NWS Missoula (@NWSMissoula) November 16, 2021

Blustery weather spread across Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and the Dakotas, leading to tractor-trailer rollovers and localized power outages.

Gusts in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/high-winds-continue-to-pound-northern-plains

Truckers face ongoing rollover risk in windy Plains

Tractor-trailer tipped over on side of a road.

Truckers will face another day of high winds in the Plains and northern Rockies.

There are multiple semi-trucks blown over outside of Browning right now. As we head into tonight and tomorrow morning, the wind is going to be getting even stronger, so please use extreme caution if you are traveling in a high-profile vehicle/traveling with a trailer. #mtwx pic.twitter.com/Y0dTXEMbiO

— Ryan Dennis (@RyanDennisWX) November 15, 2021

Blustery conditions were common Sunday and Monday in large...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truckers-face-ongoing-rollover-risk-in-windy-plains

Snowstorms, flood risk returning to Pacific Northwest

Another series of powerful storms is underway across portions of the Pacific Northwest. Shippers, carriers and customers should expect delays in freight flows over the next several days.

The frequency and intensity of the storms will produce heavy precipitation totals along with strong winds in western parts of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, Canada. This includes the major cities of Portland, Seattle and Vancouver.

Related: 5 states with toughest chain laws for truckers

Rain totals...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/snowstorms-flood-risk-returning-to-pacific-northwest

Blizzard conditions cranking in Upper Midwest

tractor-trailer in a blizzard.

Truckers heading into the Upper Midwest will hit delays from treacherous winter weather through Friday morning.

Related: 5 states with toughest chain laws for truckers

A strong cold front stretching from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast produced severe storms and tornadoes Wednesday from Texas to Missouri. On the northern end of the system, garden-variety showers and storms popped up across the Midwest.

Behind the front, the air is getting colder and remains saturated. Snow showers were...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/blizzard-conditions-cranking-in-upper-midwest

Severe storms could slow down truckers in Plains midweek

Truckers could hit spots of powerful winds and big hail in the southern Plains the next two days.

A cold front moving out of the Rockies will move across the Great Lakes, the Great Plains and the Mississippi Valley. A strong clash of cold and warm air at the ground, instability aloft and plenty of moisture will trigger areas of storms stretching from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast.

Some storms may reach severe limits, especially Wednesday from Oklahoma to northeastern Texas. This is where storms...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/severe-storms-could-slow-down-truckers-in-plains-midweek

Storms continue to pound Pacific Northwest, Sierra Nevada

Cars and trucks on a snowy Washington highway.

Truckers will have to deal with more messy weather in the Northwest and Sierra Nevada the next two days as another round of heavy rain and snow cranks up.

Related: 5 states with toughest chain laws for truckers

This is another in a series of storms that has been impacting these regions, as well as southwestern Canada, for about the past week. Expect ongoing disruptions to supply chain networks through Wednesday due to potential delays in surface transportation, air cargo and operations at...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/storms-continue-to-pound-pacific-northwest-sierra-nevada

Nor’easter continues to slam New England

Satellite animation of Nor'easter off the New England coast.

A powerful nor’easter produced heavy rain and damaging winds Tuesday in parts of the Northeast. Truckers will have to deal with more of the same Wednesday before the storm heads out to sea.

DXFD is handling a very high volume of emergency calls. 37% of the town has no power. Use extreme caution if you need to be on the roads for any reason. Many roads are impassable due to trees down. #weather #noreaster pic.twitter.com/E5YySi4E3H

— Duxbury Fire PIO (@DXFD_PIO) October 27, 2021

Record daily...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/noreaster-continues-to-slam-new-england

Interstate stretches in 3 states pose greatest rollover risk

CSX trailer rolled over on side of a road.

Because of their design, tractor-trailers roll over more often than other vehicles. They have a higher center of gravity, as well as more weight that might not be evenly distributed.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, nearly half of all fatal large-truck accidents in 2019 resulted from rollovers, which the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says kill hundreds of truckers each year.

Based on data from Lytx, a trucking telematics company, these are the five places...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/interstate-stretches-in-3-states-pose-greatest-rollover-risk

Landslides close California highway

Road Closed sign in flooded area.

A powerful Sunday storm drenched wildfire-scarred Northern California, triggering floods and mudslides, while heavy winds toppled utility poles and trees.

Related: Colorado trucking company takes ‘huge hit’ from I-70 closures

The California Department of Transportation reported several landslides on state Highway 70 in Plumas County, which is still closed from Tobin to Paxton. This is about a 45-mile stretch in the northeastern part of the state and is in the area where the Dixie fire burned this...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/landslides-close-california-highway

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