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CPKC and Americold are collaborating on building a refrigerated service network for markets in the Midwest and Mexico.

Weekend truckers in parts of the Midwest and South face the risk of severe winds and tornadoes (video forecast included).

Periods of heavy snow and high winds will delay truckers this week from the Rockies to the Great Lakes (video forecast included).

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes scenes from a major snowstorm, a California wildfire and a western dust storm.

More snow and wind in the Midwest will slow down weekend truckers (video forecast included).

Truckers will hit areas of ice, heavy snow and gusty winds through Friday morning from the Plains to the Northeast (video forecast included).

Intermittent delays are possible late-week as the next winter storm heads to the Midwest (video forecast included).

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes a Midwest blizzard, a Plains dust storm and a California brush fire.

Truckers in parts of the Midwest will run into heavy snow Thursday (video forecast included).

Impending winter storm’s supply chain impacts could be far-reaching (video forecast included).

Impending winter storm could cause major supply chain disruptions from Plains to Midwest (video forecast included).

In addition to electric vehicle battery plants that are already in operation in the United States, 13 additional plants have been announced and are expected to be operational within the next 5 years.

Truckers will hit heavy snow Friday across the Midwest, then possibly in the Southeast this weekend (video forecast included).

Truckers in the Midwest will hit heavy snow, high winds and whiteouts beginning New Year’s Eve (video forecast included).

Truckers heading into the Upper Midwest will hit treacherous winter weather through Friday morning (video forecast included).

The plan, which goes to 2055, seeks to restore and develop intercity passenger rail along four “cornerstone corridors.”

Truckers will face flooding rain and potential road closures the next two days from the Midwest to the Northeast.

Establishment of Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs)

APM Terminals on the U.S. Gulf Coast wants potential importing customers to know it has access to the Midwest via five Class I railroads.

Truckers will hit temporary delays through the weekend due to severe storms from the Plains to the Midwest (forecast video included).

Powerful windstorms called derechos pose a serious threat to truckers, especially in the summer.

Storms the next couple of days could stop some truckers in their tracks due to torrential rain (with forecast video).

Truckers should expect delays heading through several Midwest states beginning late this weekend (with forecast video).

CN joins other Class I railroads in courting automotive and container shippers in the Upper Midwest through this latest offering.

The railroad has opened a new intermodal terminal in Minneapolis, and service to and from Los Angeles will begin in January.

Delayed freight flows are likely across several states, from Montana to Michigan.

Truckers will face more dangerous wintry weather in the Midwest the rest of the week.

Periods of snow and freezing rain will slow down truckers this week from Montana to the Great Lakes.

Storms later today could produce tornadoes, severe winds, large hail in Upper Midwest.

Intense winds, large hail, flash flooding, isolated tornadoes Thursday could hit from Kansas to Ohio.

Late season winter weather heading to northern Rockies tonight, possibly Midwest Friday.

Snow, ice could delay long-haul truckers between Midwest and Northwest Thursday, Friday.

Snow storm could delay long-haul drivers between Midwest and Northwest freight markets.

Snowstorm heading to Denver, Midwest freight market this weekend.

High-impact snowstorms not likely this week in high-volume freight markets. Mostly rainy weather, so overall impacts should be manageable.

Carriers accepting more loads ahead of the storm, shippers extending lead times.

A foot of snow possible in the Chicago metro area.

Subzero temperatures behind snowfall may be a challenge for reefer drivers in Great Lakes, New England.

Markets comprising nearly 11% of the nation’s outbound freight in path of winter storm.

Five markets totaling more than 10% of U.S. outbound freight could get hit by impending snowstorm.

Tender rejections in Denver market rising to 12% over the past week, one of the highest levels in the country.

Winter weather not stunting growth in Rock Island freight market.

More snow, ice returning to the Midwest after only a brief break earlier this week.

Trucks going back to Midwest markets hit by recent snowstorm. But another storm heads there soon.

Weekend winter storm could push up spot rates in the Midwest.

Increasing demand for reefers (climate-controlled trailers) in areas where big winter storm is heading.

Snow, wind, ice will make trouble for weekend truckers.

Thick ice, up to a foot of snow to disrupt freight movement in Midwest this weekend.

Snow, ice, wind, severe thunderstorms to slow down supply chains next few days.

Ice, snow, blizzard conditions from Plains to New England.

Heavy snowfall, blizzard conditions in nation’s heartland this weekend.

Dozens of states will get hit with snow, ice, wind this weekend. Truckers should expect delays.

Several inches to a foot of snow could delay truckers, freight in many states this week.

An “unusually cold and potent storm for late November” will dump feet of snow in parts of the U.S. Thanksgiving week.

Another foot of lake-effect snowfall possible in parts of the Midwest. Icy spots, too, from Montana to Maine.

Up to a foot of lake-effect snow possible from Midwest to interior New England. A lot of messy roads, runways.

Back-to-back-to-back rounds of snowfall could slow down weekend truckers from High Plains to Midwest.

Summer day full of high heat, severe storms and wildfire smoke. Truckers should expect typical delays in several states.

A recent study found these cities to be the best for those who drive heavy-duty and tractor-trailer trucks.

Tonnage of grains, number of grain barges increasing up and down the Mississippi.

Heat wave spreading across dozens of states

Generic corn and wheat futures are up nearly 30% since May 10 on depressed yields and constrained transportation in the Midwest.

Farming not the only industry to suffer losses from major flooding.

Interstates shut down, two ports suspend barge movement on Missouri and Mississippi rivers.

Mississippi River near record levels in Davenport, Iowa.

Several inches of snow and slush could soon cover roads in parts of Midwest after a week of warm weather.

Thousands of miles of damaged roads in Iowa and Nebraska have dwindled to less than 150. Crews have been working hard to restore infrastructure after last month’s historic flooding.

Nebraska State Officials have estimated overall losses at $1.3 billion.

This February was brutal in parts of the Midwest. One city reported more than 50 inches of snowfall. Weekend blizzard to add more.

Market volumes have increased significantly over the past several days, bringing national levels to those similar to early March of 2018 when the market was thought to be more active. The data tells us one aggregate value cannot tell the whole story.

Thick ice, heavy snow, damaging winds coming to a large portion of the U.S. this weekend. Temporary supply chain disruptions likely. Dangerous conditions for truckers.

The overall market remains relatively stable as volume dip below 2018 levels in two major markets. Spring is around the corner. Will freight volumes return with it?

Thick ice accumulation, several inches of snow will hit the Great Plains, Midwest and Northeast through Wednesday. Temporary disruptions in freight movement, supply chain likely.

So far this February has been what we would expect. Does the normally slow month have any surprises up its sleeves?

A foot of snow with gusty winds in some places, icy conditions in others. Nasty winter weather is coming back to the Midwest soon.

Thick ice to cover parts of the Midwest tonight as next winter storm approaches. Major cities are in the path.

Ice, wind, heavy snow made for a bad weekend across Midwest, Northeast over the weekend. Storm-related transportation delays, deaths.

Brokers at Arrive, Trident, and Avenger told us that capacity is flowing into Southeast markets, pushing down rates in that region, while the PNW and Midwest have tightened up significantly.

Iowa is teaming with seven other Midwestern state DOTs to build an accurate, real-time information system on where available parking spots are located.