Frozen Roads After Bomb Cyclone: Black Ice, Record Snow and High Risk for Trucks

Frozen roads continue to disrupt freight transportation following the impact of a powerful bomb cyclone, leaving behind black ice, highway shutdowns, power outages, and dangerous winter driving conditions stretching from the Gulf Coast to New England.
Black Ice: The Invisible Danger on Winter Roads

Black ice is one of the most dangerous road conditions during winter because it forms a nearly invisible layer over the pavement. It eliminates traction and can cause a total loss of vehicle control in seconds.
Ground and Air Transportation Brace for a Weekend of Cancellations and Delays

A historic cold wave is set to disrupt ground and air transportation across the United States, bringing cancellations, delays, and operational restrictions to highways, airports, and essential services throughout the weekend. Federal authorities have activated emergency plans in response to a major winter storm expected to deliver snow, ice, and extreme temperatures to large portions of the country.
Polar Vortex Puts U.S. Roads on Alert

A powerful polar vortex outbreak is triggering a widespread winter storm across the United States, bringing snow, ice, and extreme cold to major freight corridors. The event poses a serious risk to trucking operations, road safety, delivery schedules, and commercial vehicle insurance exposure.
What Truckers Must Prepare for as a Weakening Polar Vortex Threatens an Early-Season Freeze

A weakening polar vortex is setting the stage for unusual cold across the United States, arriving just after Thanksgiving—precisely when freight traffic spikes and trucking fleets operate at full capacity.