Mudslides, rescues reported as California gets pounded by powerful atmospheric river storm.
LOS ANGELES β A powerful atmospheric river storm is pounding parts of California with torrential rain, strong winds and snow and leading to issues from San Francisco to Los Angeles, including areas recently impacted by deadly wildfires.
LOS ANGELES β A powerful atmospheric river storm is pounding parts of California with torrential rain, strong winds and snow and leading to issues from San Francisco to Los Angeles, including areas recently impacted by deadly wildfires.
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Blizzard Halts Midwest Trucking Operations
A recent blizzard has significantly disrupted trucking operations across the Midwest, burying some areas under 8 to 10 inches of snow. Several major carriers, including Estes Express Lines, TForce Freight, Saia, XPO, and Midwest Motor Express, reported closures or limited operations in states such as Utah, Wyoming, Iowa, and Minnesota due to the severe weather conditions. Terminals in cities like Salt Lake City, Rock Springs, Des Moines, and Minneapolis were particularly affected.
TRUCKINGDIVE.COM
This situation underscores the critical impact of weather on supply chains and the importance of contingency planning in the trucking industry.
For more details, you can read the full article here: truckingdive.com
A recent blizzard has significantly disrupted trucking operations across the Midwest, burying some areas under 8 to 10 inches of snow. Several major carriers, including Estes Express Lines, TForce Freight, Saia, XPO, and Midwest Motor Express, reported closures or limited operations in states such as Utah, Wyoming, Iowa, and Minnesota due to the severe weather conditions. Terminals in cities like Salt Lake City, Rock Springs, Des Moines, and Minneapolis were particularly affected.
TRUCKINGDIVE.COM
This situation underscores the critical impact of weather on supply chains and the importance of contingency planning in the trucking industry.
For more details, you can read the full article here: truckingdive.com
Trucking Dive
Blizzard halts Midwest trucking operations
Estes Express Lines, Saia, XPO, TForce Freight and Midwest Motor Express were affected by last weekβs snowstorm.
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US GAS PRICES REACH THEIR LOWEST LEVEL IN OVER 4 YEARS
As of March 2025, U.S. gasoline prices have fallen to their lowest levels in over four years, with the national average dropping to approximately $3.03 per gallon.
Additionally, the Trump administration has initiated discussions aimed at further reducing energy costs. Recent meetings with cabinet members have focused on strategies such as extending natural gas pipelines to the Northeast and rolling back certain environmental regulations to bolster energy affordability. Additionally, the Trump administration has initiated discussions aimed at further reducing energy costs. Recent meetings with cabinet members have focused on strategies such as extending natural gas pipelines to the Northeast and rolling back certain environmental regulations to bolster energy affordability.
As of March 2025, U.S. gasoline prices have fallen to their lowest levels in over four years, with the national average dropping to approximately $3.03 per gallon.
Additionally, the Trump administration has initiated discussions aimed at further reducing energy costs. Recent meetings with cabinet members have focused on strategies such as extending natural gas pipelines to the Northeast and rolling back certain environmental regulations to bolster energy affordability. Additionally, the Trump administration has initiated discussions aimed at further reducing energy costs. Recent meetings with cabinet members have focused on strategies such as extending natural gas pipelines to the Northeast and rolling back certain environmental regulations to bolster energy affordability.
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What is the longest interstate highway in the U.S.?π
Anonymous Quiz
48%
I-80
26%
I-90
10%
I-10
16%
Route 66
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Weather For The Week Ahead: 4 Things To Know
Many will ride the temperature roller coaster this week from the Plains to the East as above-average warmth gets chased out by cooler temps. A fire threat returns across the Plains as gusty winds are ushered in by the next system which will also drop rain and snow farther north. The Northwest will stay soggy as multiple systems take aim mid-to-late week. Hereβs what weβre watching this week.
Many will ride the temperature roller coaster this week from the Plains to the East as above-average warmth gets chased out by cooler temps. A fire threat returns across the Plains as gusty winds are ushered in by the next system which will also drop rain and snow farther north. The Northwest will stay soggy as multiple systems take aim mid-to-late week. Hereβs what weβre watching this week.
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Whatβs the toughest part of your trucking week so far? ππ¨
Anonymous Poll
21%
Long wait times at shippers/receivers β³
74%
Slow freight market π
6%
Dealing with bad drivers on the road π¦
0%
Finding good parking spots π
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Amazon's Move into LTL Shipping π¦
Amazon is expanding into the less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping sector, potentially reshaping retail shipping dynamics. This move could impact traditional carriers as Amazon leverages its logistics network to offer competitive LTL services.
Source: truckingdive.com
Amazon's Move into LTL Shipping π¦
Amazon is expanding into the less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping sector, potentially reshaping retail shipping dynamics. This move could impact traditional carriers as Amazon leverages its logistics network to offer competitive LTL services.
Source: truckingdive.com
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Powerful winds and a wild crash on I-40 in New Mexicoβstay safe and alert!
USPS Overhaul May Cause Mail Delays βοΈπ
The U.S. Postal Service warns customers of potential mail delays as over 8,500 employees accept early retirement offers, part of efforts to address fiscal challenges.
Source: the-sun.com
The U.S. Postal Service warns customers of potential mail delays as over 8,500 employees accept early retirement offers, part of efforts to address fiscal challenges.
Source: the-sun.com
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If you could change ONE thing in the trucking industry, what would it be?ππ
Anonymous Poll
37%
DAT ONE to Power Dat π
55%
Team Loads to Soloβπ»
8%
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