Port of Corpus Christi Remains Closed After Drilling Ship Breaks From Dock, Sinks Tugboat
The Port of Corpus Christi remains closed after an oil drilling ship broke from its mooring Aug. 26, sank a tugboat and beached in the ship channel’s entrance to the Gulf of Mexico.
How FedEx Is Coping With Hurricane Harvey's Impact
FedEx temporarily suspended some services in Houston and other areas devastated by Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey Strengthens as Refinery Risk Lifts Gasoline
Hurricane Harvey strengthened as it headed toward landfall in Texas, forecast to become the worst storm to strike the region in more than a decade. The price of gasoline rallied as the storm threatened to wreak havoc on the heart of America’s energy sector.
Trucking Does Best to Brace for Extreme Weather
Weather-related delays are an issue fleets often face, and the threat of a busy hurricane season later this summer could bring with it challenges in getting trucks to their destination.
July 27, 2017Weather Co., Riskpulse Team to Alert Truck Drivers to Road Conditions
The Weather Co., which owns Weather.com and the popular Weather Underground, launched a service May 15 that targets the trucking industry and interstate truck drivers.
May 22, 2017Illinois Road Crews Ready for Freezing Rain Expected in Weekend Storm
For Wayne Aldrich, public works director in Normal, Illinois, potential ice storms can cause a lot of stress.
Flooded Roads Expected From Tropical Storm Colin; Oil Platforms in Gulf OK
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Colin bears down on the state’s west coast, where it was expected to strike June 6 before crossing into the Atlantic to menace Georgia and South Carolina.
Winter Storm Bears Down on Northeast
A major winter storm is threatening to hit Massachusetts, with up to a foot of snow creating dangerous road conditions, canceling flights and disrupting package delivery.
Hundreds of Truckers Were Stranded at W.Va. Rest Stop
Inside the Beckley, W.Va., Travel Plaza the afternoon of Jan. 23, truckers stood around drinking coffee, trading battle stories of past adventures driving the big rigs.
Safety Tips for Hazardous Road Travel From ATA's Road Team
With winter weather expected to hit many parts of North America this weekend, including the potential to paralyze major cities on the East Coast, American Trucking Associations’ America’s Road Team has compiled a list of safety tips for drivers.
January 22, 2016