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Infographics
Daily Infographic: Winter Fuel Economy
Here are some common effects of winter weather on fuel economy.
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Rail
Railroads grapple with delays as intermodal terminals open
U.S. Class I rail operations are seeking to return to normal, with intermodal terminals opening in the central and western U.S. But the overall network…
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: Winter Storm Survival Pack
With winter weather around the corner, here is a list of five items truckers should carry.
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Rail
Winter weather, COVID-19, trade uncertainties factor into Canadian railways’ operational plans
CN and Canadian Pacific say they’ll use communication and technology to grapple with winter’s operational challenges.
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Weather and Critical Events
Trucker honored for rescuing young accident victim
Truck driver David Hill recalls helping an accident victim on an icy winter day: “She was scared pretty good and screaming for help.”
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Weather and Critical Events
Company ordered to rehire, compensate trucker in weather-related refusal-to-drive firing
Trucker to get nearly $200,000 in refusal-to-drive case
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FreightWaves Infographics
Wind Chill Hazards
It’s going to be cold and windy over the next few days. Here’s a look at how dangerous a severe windchill can be.
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FreightWaves Infographics
Winter Driving Safety
The roads are getting slick out there! Here’s a reminder of what to look out for.
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News
El Niño could significantly slow down U.S. supply chain this winter
Truckers and farmers could have problems come winter and spring if El Niño gets its way. Too much rain, snow, ice some places. Too dry…
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Canada
Riskpulse releases 2017/8 Winter Outlook
Riskpulse predicts a somewhat colder, wetter winter for the western and northwestern US; warmer, drier conditions should prevail in the southeast and eastern seaboard.
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