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Worthy weather movies for truckers: Part 6

Trucker watching a movie in his sleeper cab.

Watching movies can be an entertaining way for professional truckers to pass the time after their 11-hour shifts or on days off. Based on reviews from critics and general audiences, these are some weather-themed movies that drivers may want to check out.

‘Groundhog Day’ (1993)

“Groundhog Day” is a critically acclaimed American comedy directed by the late Harold Ramis, whose other directing credits included “Caddyshack” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” Written by Ramis and Danny Rubin, the film...

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High winds still rocking Southern California freight markets (with forecast video)

Tractor-trailer heading down highway with "High Wind" alert sign ahead.

For the second day in a row, powerful Santa Ana winds will give truckers a tough time in Southern California. The risk for rollovers remains high, especially for drivers who deadhead (haul empty trailers) or carry light loads through the region.

The National Weather Service (NWS) reported wind damage in some areas Monday, consisting mainly of uprooted trees. The dry winds, paired with drought conditions, will also elevate the risk of wildfire development or the quick spreading of existing fires.

F...

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Fire and rain: A tale of two coasts (with forecast video)

Shasta County Sheriff patrol car near the Zogg Fire in Northern California.

Fire crews in Northern California are continuing to battle the #GlassFire, which had grown to over 56,000 acres – about 89 square miles – and as of Thursday, October 1st. #CAwx #CaliforniaFires pic.twitter.com/FT8D3cjBgB

— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) October 2, 2020

Wildfires will continue to burn out of control this weekend in parts of California. Meanwhile, additional periods of torrential rainfall could flood parts of southern Florida.

West Coast

Wildfires have been scorching areas of...

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Volga-Dnepr Airlines delivers equipment to fight California wildfires

Volga-Dnepr plane waiting to be loaded with cargo.

Russian air freight specialist Volga-Dnepr Airlines has delivered a load of firefighting vehicles to California. They arrived on an An-124-100 charter flight for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist firefighting missions in California. Deadly wildfires have been burning there for weeks — even months in some cases.

Dozens of fires are still burning across the Golden State. The latest blazes — the Zogg and Glass fires — are each less than 10% contained, according to California...

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New wildfires claim three lives in California

Glass Fire burning near Santa Rosa, California.

center of Igo 1.5 hour ago #zoggfire pic.twitter.com/yC04KALvXm

— Eric Jeffrey (@dynamodreams) September 28, 2020

California’s famed wine country, already suffering an economic blow brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, is on fire again.

The state’s losses kept adding up Monday as two new wildfires burned out of control, killing three people. The famous Chateau Boswell winery burned down, as well as a community for formerly homeless people.

For people still haunted by fires that tore through...

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Roads closed, buildings destroyed as California wildfires continue burning (with forecast video)

Crews try to contain the Glass Fire in northern California.

Wildfires are still burning out of control in many areas of California

Intense fire fight happening at Viader Winery off Deer Park Rd. Winds have blown this fire south straight toward the winery. Air resources and ground resources teams up. Watch to the end for a massive retardant drop across the vineyards. #GlassFire #GlassIncident @KPIXtv pic.twitter.com/K6T51jQYVo

— Katie Nielsen (@KatieKPIX) September 28, 2020

The Glass Fire in northern California — the latest one to spark in the state —...

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The Daily Dash: Wildfires impacting freight movement

Oregon wildfire

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, the West Coast wildfires are creating hazardous conditions for truck drivers and affecting freight movement. Plus, trailer orders are rising once again and volatile supply chains may become the new normal.

Wildfires putting drivers at risk

The wildfires on the West Coast are creating dangerous conditions for people living in the area, but they are also impacting freight movement. Shippers are...

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Transportation photo gallery: The Pacific Northwest wildfires

A cargo jumbo jet facing the camera silhouetted in night sky with smoke from fires creating red background.

The Pacific Northwest is shrouded in smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Oregon, Washington and California. It’s a huge economic, ecological, safety and health disaster for millions of residents. Every aspect of life is impacted, including the freight transportation sector.

Delta and Hawaiian airlines’ planes at the Portland airport passenger terminal. (Photo: Port of Portland/Brian Burk)

On Monday, Alaska Airlines suspended operations for 24 hours between Monday and Tuesday afternoons...

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Truck drivers navigate the world’s worst air quality

  • A thick curtain of smoke hangs over Oregon, causing health and delivery problems for drivers.
  • The air quality is literally off the charts in some areas.

Tom O’Brien, a hotshot CDL driver for southern Oregon freight and farming business EB Farms, has spent the past few days avoiding fire after fire. 

Over the past week, several conflagrations have prompted highway closures around the state. As of Tuesday afternoon, one fire had been 100% contained, but several others have continued to grow.

O’Bri...

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Wildfires force Alaska Airlines to suspend some Oregon, Washington flights

Wildfires in Oregon; Oregon DOT service vehicle in foreground.

Worsening smoke conditions prompted Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK to suspend all flights for 24 hours in Portland, Oregon, and Spokane, Washington, beginning at 3 p.m. on Monday.

Otherwise, airline and parcel delivery networks have experienced limited disruption from the devastating wildfires that have impacted millions of people on the West Coast, according to airports and carriers operating in the region.

“Across the West, fires are creating thick smoke and haze, causing very poor air quality...

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