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The most dangerous interstates for truckers: No. 4 — I-20

Tractor-trailer heading down I-20 in Texas on a sunny day.

Busy roads with many types of drivers can increase the odds for accidents, especially for truckers in bad weather. Certain interstate highways are particularly dangerous based on accident rates in recent years. This is the second of five articles counting down the most dangerous interstates.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), large trucks were involved in 1,137 fatal accidents on interstates in 2018, the most recent year for which statistics are available; 451...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-most-dangerous-interstates-for-truckers-no-4-i-20

The most dangerous interstates for truckers: No. 5 — I-77

Traffic at ight on I-77 in western Virgina.

Busy roads with many types of drivers can increase the odds for accidents, especially for truckers in bad weather. Certain interstate highways are particularly dangerous based on accident rates in recent years. This is the first of five articles ranking the most dangerous interstates.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), large trucks were involved in 1,137 fatal accidents on interstates in 2018, the most recent year for which statistics are available; 451 of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-most-dangerous-interstates-for-truckers-no-5-i-77

Truck drivers’ favorite weather movies: Part 2

Trucker watching movie in his sleeper compartment.

Truck drivers need downtime just like the rest of us, even when they’re on the road. Watching a movie can be an entertaining way to pass the time, and several memorable films have been centered around weather. In a FreightWaves Twitter survey, this is how drivers ranked four popular weather-themed flicks.

‘The Perfect Storm’ (2000)

Before Wolfgang Petersen remade the classic “Poseidon Adventure,” he already created one visually dynamic weather movie set on the high seas. Based on the novel by...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/truck-drivers-favorite-weather-movies-part-2

5 ways weather impacts freight shipments

Tractor=trailers and cars in a traffic jam on a snowy highway.

When it comes to freight, bad weather can cause all kinds of shipping issues, from delays to increased costs — none of which are good for business. Understanding how weather can affect freight shipment can help everyone in the supply chain plan ahead. The following are five ways weather can affect freight flows, and how shippers can mitigate the potential impacts.

Road conditions

Trucking is an essential component of the American economy. But drivers can’t do their jobs efficiently if road...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/5-ways-weather-impacts-freight-shipments

5 items truckers should carry to survive winter storms

Tractor-trailers at a truck stop on a snowy night.

Winter storms can be very disruptive, often shutting down roads, businesses and power grids. They can complicate and endanger lives.

Truckers know the fundamental supplies needed to make it through winter weather safely, like chains, insulated winter clothing, additives to prevent fuel gelling, etc. But here are some winter storm survival items that some drivers may not have thought about.

Gaining traction

It sounds weird, but a bag of kitty litter could save drivers time and big headaches on...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/5-winter-storm-survival-items-every-truck-should-have-2

Weekend truckers to face high winds, snowfall (with forecast video)

Tractor-trailer heading down highway with "Caution: High Winds" sign ahead.

Wicked winds

High winds will challenge drivers Friday in parts of Montana as a cold front sweeps across the Continental Divide.

Southwesterly gusts could reach 60 to 80 mph in places such as Helena, Great Falls and Cut Bank. These crosswinds will make deadheading — pulling an empty trailer —  very risky on Interstate 15 and U.S. Highway 2 through this region.

Saturday the high wind threat shifts to the Dakotas. Gusts will hit 50 to 60 mph on I-90 and I-94 in Pierre, Rapid City, Bismarck and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/weekend-truckers-to-face-high-winds-snowfall-with-forecast-video

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...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/worst-weather-states-for-truckers-part-2

5 winter storm survival items every truck should have

Tractor-trailer at a truck stop on a snowy day.

Winter storms can be very disruptive, often shutting down roads, businesses and power grids. They can complicate and endanger lives.

Truckers know the fundamental supplies needed to make it through winter weather safely, like chains, insulated winter clothing, additives to prevent fuel gelling, etc. But here are some winter storm survival items that some drivers may not have thought about.

Gaining traction

It sounds weird, but a bag of kitty litter could save drivers time and big headaches on...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/5-winter-storm-survival-items-every-truck-should-have

America’s most dangerous roads for truckers

Tractor-trailers on a slick highway with snow in the surrounding mountains.

Truck driving is one of the riskiest jobs in the U.S., but the majority of professional drivers get through their careers without being involved in major accidents. The more skilled and safety conscious drivers are, the less likely they are to cause wrecks. But some things, like road designs, are out of a driver’s control. Based on driver experiences, U.S. Department of Transportation data and harsh weather, these are the top five U.S. roads that truckers should avoid whenever possible.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/americas-most-dangerous-roads-for-truckers

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