Winter Storm to Bring Snow to Northeast, Mostly Rain to NYC
New York City is poised to miss the worst of a powerful late-winter storm that will bring heavy snow to areas north and west of the city overnight into March 14.
March 13, 2023New York City’s Biggest Snowfall of Season Grounds Flights
New York City and the Northeast had a slushy start Feb. 28 as a storm brought the first significant snowfall of the season to the region, grounding hundreds of flights at area airports.
February 28, 2023Treatments, Tools Help Fleets Battle Corrosion, Snow Accumulation
Snow and ice, as well as the chemicals used to keep highways clear, can bring additional challenges to fleets during winter months.
November 22, 2019Preventive Maintenance Helps Stop Rust Due to Road Salt
Winter weather brings one of the trucking industry’s greatest simultaneous friends and foes: road salt. Salt prevents and melts ice, making road surfaces safer for travel, but it also significantly speeds corrosion of a truck.
November 9, 2018Winter Storm Stella Is Bearing Down: What You Need to Know
Winter Storm Stella is forecast to blast up the East Coast late March 13 and March 14, providing much of the region with its biggest snowfall of the winter.
March 13, 2017How Washington DOT Uses Bombs, a Howitzer and an M60 Tank to Keep the Roads Open
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. — John Stimberis’ office looks nothing like that of a typical state employee.
February 3, 2017Truckers Rely on the Pusher to Get Over California’s Donner Summit
With drought-defying snowstorms romping through the Sierra on a weekly basis, truckers once again are discovering how tough California’s Interstate 80 Donner Pass can be.
December 27, 2016Historic Blizzard Freezes Traffic, Disrupts Shipping on East Coast
Winter Storm Jonas set snowfall records on the East Coast, wreaking havoc from South Carolina to Massachusetts, leaving truckers stranded and claiming 48 lives.
February 1, 2016Snow Thanks, Say Truckers: Wintry Weather a Headache for Country's Pro Drivers
At trucking giants such as Covenant Transport in Chattanooga, Tennessee — which operates a fleet of about 2,700 trucks — entire departments are dedicated to monitoring weather and dealing with emergencies, snarls and re-routes.
January 7, 2016Carriers Utilize Specialized Equipment to Remove Snow, Ice From Trailer Tops
Heavy snow and ice buildup on trucks and trailers can sap fuel economy, add weight, damage the equipment and even create a safety hazard if it breaks loose on the road. To avoid these risks, trucking companies are using a variety of specialized snow-removal systems to clear the tops of their vehicles.
November 30, 2015