Tag: Storm

Raised dump bed hits bridge, lands on top of sheriff’s deputy vehicle

Trucking NewsMay 3, 2024

An unusual dump truck bridge strike was reported in Virginia on Friday morning.

Proposed bill charges $8 per semi truck leaving intermodal yard in Illinois

Laws & RegulationsMay 3, 2024

A proposed bill would allow counties to charge semi trucks up to $8 just for hauling good from a intermodal yard in Illinois. The proposed bill, brought forward by Illinois Senator Rachel Ventura, would allow municipalities and...

VIDEO: Trucker Fights To Keep Rig Upright In High Winds

VideosMarch 31, 2017

A storm chaser following a semi through an Illinois squall captures a truck driver battling against strong winds to keep his truck from tipping over.

New York And New Jersey Issue Truck Bans Due To Severe Winter Storm

ResourcesMarch 14, 2017

Blizzard-like conditions have forced transportation officials in New York and New Jersey to issue transportation restrictions -- including tractor trailer bans on several major...

I-15 At Cajon Pass Collapses Under Fire Truck, Repairs Could Take 1 Month

Trucking NewsFebruary 20, 2017

Heavy rains caused a 200 foot section of southbound I-15 at Cajon Pass to collapse on Friday, and the costly repairs are expected to...

VIDEO: Semi Spray Totally Blinds Motorist

VideosOctober 17, 2016

During a storm in Waco, the dash cammer finds himself completely blinded by spray kicked up by the semi in the next lane. https://youtu.be/OYbugtGFPNo Video Credit: Nick B

Pilot Flying J Announces Multi-State Storm Preparation Underway For Hurricane Matthew

ResourcesOctober 5, 2016

In anticipation of Hurricane Matthew's touchdown on the east coast, Pilot Flying J issued a release today to update customers on their storm preparation. The...

Minnesota DOT Using Snow Plows To Clear Flood Water From I-94

Trucking NewsSeptember 22, 2016

After torrential rainfall and flash flooding stranded drivers and forced the shut down of several major roadways in central and southern Minnesota, MnDOT attempted...

Blowing Dust Shuts Down 62 Miles Of I-10, Trucks Crash

Trucking NewsApril 26, 2016

Blowing dust forced the Arizona Department of Transportation to shut down 62 miles of I-10 yesterday for about 2 hours. Blowing Dust Forces Interstate Shut...

Devastating Christmas Weekend Storms Kill At Least 43

Trucking NewsDecember 28, 2015

At least 43 people lost their lives and dozens more were injured by deadly weather conditions across the U.S. during the Christmas holiday weekend. Flash...