Llame al (888) 572-7520 para hablar con un agente
Enviar mensaje a un agente
Ongoing emergencies are straining logistics and transportation systems, affecting tourism, freight, and essential services.
The United States is facing a summer kickoff marked by simultaneous emergencies. In the West, wildfires have forced the full closure of the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Meanwhile, in the South and parts of the East, widespread flooding has submerged highways, closed key transport corridors, and left entire communities under water. The combined impact is putting pressure on logistics systems, disrupting both tourism and the movement of goods and services.
Grand Canyon Lodge Reduced to Ashes
One of America’s iconic tourist lodges is now gone. The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only accommodation on the park’s North Rim, was destroyed this week by the Dragon Bravo Fire, one of two active wildfires burning in northern Arizona.
Authorities confirmed that between 50 and 80 structures were lost, including visitor centers, park offices, and the historic lodge built in the 1930s. Pushed by winds exceeding 40 mph (64 km/h), the fire prompted a full evacuation and the official closure of the North Rim for the remainder of the 2025 season.
🚧 Key closures and route impacts in Arizona:
Highway 67: closed in both directions from Jacob Lake to the North Rim; emergency vehicles only.
State Route 89A: open as an alternate route, but heavily congested due to detours.
Kaibab National Forest: secondary roads shut down as the White Sage Fire continues to burn over 40,000 acres.
All evacuations were successful, and no casualties were reported. However, a chlorine gas leak at a nearby water treatment facility forced partial withdrawal of emergency crews due to chemical risk in low-lying areas.
Flooded Roads and Delays in the South and East
While the West battles fire, southern and northeastern states are dealing with the aftermath of relentless rains. Persistent flooding over the past week has disrupted rural towns, major cities, and key interstate corridors.
📍 Affected regions:
Illinois & Missouri:
I-55, I-64, and US-60 are partially submerged or closed due to river overflow and overwhelmed drainage systems.
Illinois Route 3 is impassable near the Mississippi River corridor.
Kentucky:
Rural evacuations and damage to secondary roads vital for agricultural freight.
New Jersey & New York:
Partial closures on Garden State Parkway and Route 46.
Urban flooding in NYC and surrounding suburbs has led to power outages, submerged streets, and delays near bridges and tunnels.
📦 Freight traffic is experiencing delays of 45 to 90 minutes in critical areas, especially where urban drainage systems are failing. Several carriers have had to reschedule deliveries and reroute drivers due to impassable roads.
🗺️ Multiple States Under Pressure: Fires and Floods Collide
The national map reveals overlapping events with direct impacts on infrastructure, mobility, and supply chains:
| Region | Event | Affected Routes | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (North Rim) | Wildfires | Hwy 67, SR 89A, forest roads | Full closure until further notice |
| Kaibab National Forest | Wildfires | Rural & forest access roads | Closed due to fire/smoke |
| Illinois / Missouri | Flooding | I-55, I-64, IL-3, US-60 | Partial closures + detours |
| New Jersey / New York | Flooding | GSP, Route 46, urban streets | Urban flooding + traffic delays |
| Kentucky / Iowa | Flooding | Local & rural roads | Agricultural transport affected |
🚧 Guidance for Truckers and Logistics Operators
Monitor state 511 systems before entering affected zones.
Adjust itineraries to avoid fire closures in Arizona and flooding in Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, and the Northeast.
Expect logistics disruptions through at least July 18, according to state officials.
As wildfires shut down mountain parks in the West and floodwaters overtake roads in the South and East, the U.S. enters summer with a transportation network under heavy strain. Delays, evacuations, detours, and route damage continue to impact multiple sectors and regions — signaling a challenging season for mobility and infrastructure across the country.
Solving the shortage of diesel technicians
The role of the transport industry in combating the shortage of diesel technicians: what should be done to solve it? In August 2025, the American
Mobile Clinics: The Unsung Heroes Bringing Healthcare to America’s Highways
The drivers of these massive trailers have become the unsung heroes of America’s roads, delivering life-saving medical services to every corner of the country.
Ending CDL reciprocity: the U.S. seeks stricter measures
New bill would require states to comply with the strict CDL regulations recently established. The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced new legislation aimed at
Cargo theft costs the transportation industry $18 million in losses
Cargo theft has been one of the most persistent issues facing the freight transportation industry so far in 2025. Cargo theft has been one of
Duffy Secures $41 Million to Save Essential Air Service as Shutdown Threat Looms
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced on Wednesday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has secured $41 million in additional emergency funding to sustain the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, a federal initiative that subsidizes commercial flights to rural and underserved communities across the United States.
Expanding opportunities for young drivers: the DRIVE Safe Act
The House of Representatives has reintroduced a proposal aimed at facilitating access for young drivers under the age of 21 to operate trucks across state
Business hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. California time