A winter storm that killed three people earlier this week has knocked out power in seven states and unleashed tornadoes near New Orleans.
December 15, 2022Safety
Cold Blast Threatens Eastern US as Gulf Coast Tornado Risk Lingers
Tornadoes have killed at least two people in Louisiana as a violent weather system moves across the U.S., spawning blizzards in the Great Plains that will be followed by a blast of the season’s coldest weather to the Midwest, Northeast and Texas.
December 14, 2022Business
Tornadoes Shut Interstate 40 in Arkansas
Overnight tornadoes tore through Arkansas, closing a section of Interstate 40 after a twister as wide as half a mile ran across the highway, CNN reported April 28.
April 28, 2014Business
Trucking Helping With Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts
The trucking industry continues to help relief efforts in Moore, Okla., where last week’s tornado leveled the suburb south of Oklahoma City, killing 24 people and destroying thousands of homes.
May 31, 2013Business
Tornado Causes Widespread Damage in Oklahoma; Two Interstates Hit
The huge tornado that hit Moore, Okla., on Monday ran over two interstate highways, killed at least 24 people and caused massive damage in the Oklahoma City suburb, news services reported.
May 21, 2013Business
I-40 Reopens in Okla. Following Weekend Tornadoes
Interstate 40 reopened in Oklahoma Monday after damage from weekend tornadoes, including to several big rigs, closed I-40 near Shawnee, Okla., the Associated Press reported.
May 20, 2013Business
Missouri Suspends HOS Rules for Truckers Aiding Tornado Relief
The Missouri Department of Public Safety has suspended hours-of-service rules for motor carriers rushing to deliver relief supplies to the tornado-battered Joplin, Mo., area.
May 24, 2011