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Dust storms cause accidents and fatalities: Why you shouldn’t drive and how to stay safe

Dust storms have left at least 13 people dead in highway accidents and destroyed 300 homes due to wildfires. These extreme weather events drastically reduce visibility, posing serious risks on the road. Severe dust storms, like those that recently swept through Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma, present a major threat to road safety and public health. […]

Extreme cold and snow in central and southern U.U.: how to stay safe

The polar wave continues to affect large parts of the United States, bringing low temperatures, heavy snowfall, and strong winds through Friday and into Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced that the U.S. will experience a combination of significant weather events this Friday and over the weekend, including winter storms, critical fire conditions in […]

In brief: emergency declarations, autonomous truck legislation, and broker transparency

Updates on the U.S. trucking industry: extreme weather, autonomous trucking legislation and a trucker battle against the FMCSA. State of Emergency Due to Winter Storms and Wildfires in the U.S. Vermont and Iowa are under emergency declarations due to the Blair winter storm. In Vermont, the emergency, valid until February 5, has been declared due […]

Palisades Fire: forced evacuations as wildfire spreads across Los Ángeles

The fire reached a size of 3,000 acres and destroyed over 1,000 buildings. As of now, the fire has not been fully contained, and firefighters are still working hard to extinguish it. On January 7, a massive wildfire broke out in Los Angeles, affecting several counties. The largest one occurred in the Pacific Palisades area, […]

Understanding the Polar Vortex: what it is and how to prepare for winter weather

Though the polar vortex has always existed, its effects have gained attention in recent years due to increasingly extreme weather. The United States is currently grappling with severe winter storms, impacting over 60 million people across the country’s eastern regions. These extreme cold spells, with temperatures plummeting as low as -50°C (-60°F), are driven by […]

Emergency measures and preparations for Hurricane Milton in Florida

The state of Florida continues to implement safety and security measures to receive Hurricane Milton. Florida is implementing an unprecedented mobilization of approximately 8,000 National Guard members in anticipation of Hurricane Milton’s arrival. This mobilization is complemented by the establishment of a camp at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, which will house 10,000 emergency response […]

Tips for truckers: surviving the heat wave

Small actions can make a difference when facing extreme temperatures; caution is key The first heat wave of the season is bringing triple-digit temperatures earlier than usual across much of the southwestern United States. Several regions continue to experience temperatures surpassing 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and meteorologists warn that this heatwave will persist throughout the summer. […]

California weather crisis: storms and relief efforts

California has been battered by a series of intense storms during the early weeks of February. California has been battered by a series of intense storms during the early weeks of February. These weather events have caused disasters such as floods, power outages, landslides, and structural collapses. It is expected that the storms will leave […]

Winter road hazards: crash on Highway 401 and how to prevent accidents

A truck lost control on Highway 401 and crashed into a frozen swamp near Milton. Winter is a season that brings risks for drivers navigating roads in extreme weather conditions. It is necessary to take precautions to preserve the safety of those driving and sharing the roads in such climates. On Monday night, snow claimed […]

Exemptions and safety protocols for truckers amid extreme weather conditions

Emergency proclamations from states that have established longer-duration emergency orders. State governors have issued emergency proclamations exempting fuel-carrying truckers from federal hours of service requirements to prevent shortages and safeguard the population from extreme weather conditions. Below are the details of emergency proclamations from states that have established longer-duration emergency orders. Driver safety is paramount, […]