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Winter storms expected in northern Plains this week
A winter storm warning has been posted for parts of Montana and Idaho from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. A winter storm watch is in effect for other parts of those states and northern Colorado during that same period. Snowfall is expected from Denver to northern Minnesota and to Billings, Montana.
October 8, 2019
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Early-season winter storm prompts emergency declaration in Montana
An early-season winter storm that dumped more than four feet of snow in some parts of the Pacific Northwest prompted Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to declare a state of emergency, suspending hours of service regulations for truck drivers assisting in recovery efforts.
September 30, 2019
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Snow, bitter cold prompt expansion of HOS suspensions in Midwest, Northeast
Truck drivers hauling heating fuels, including propane, natural gas, and heating oil, and other fuel products, including gasoline, into the affected states providing necessary relief will be exempt from hours of service regulations through Feb. 2, or until the end of the emergency, whichever is less.
January 28, 2019
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FMCSA suspends hours regs for certain drivers in 12 states ahead of winter storm
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a Regional Emergency Declaration that includes Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
January 18, 2019
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Southeastern winter storm claims three truckers’ lives
An Alabama-based trucker was hit by an out-of-control SUV when walking on the shoulder of I-81 in Tennessee after his truck broke down. Another driver is still missing after his truck was found in the Neuse River in North Carolina, while a third driver reportedly had a heart attack while trying to shovel free his stuck truck.
December 11, 2018
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Truck bans issued in three states as another winter storm hammers Northeast
States have banned trucks from using the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s east-west main line, I-78 and I-80 in New Jersey, among other highways, and I-95, I-84 and more in New York. The bans are in effect until the storm passes through the region.
March 21, 2018
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Rhode Island, Massachusetts ban trucks from highways Tuesday during winter storm
Rhode Island and Massachusetts have issued truck travel restrictions Tuesday due to a winter storm in the Northeast.
March 13, 2018
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East Coast states loosen hours rules, restrict truck access ahead of major winter storm
Governors in six states have issued hours of service waivers for fuel haulers and truckers carrying emergency supplies to affected areas. Some states have placed restrictions on truck travel due to heavy snow fall and extreme temperatures.
January 4, 2018
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Interstates reopened in Oregon, Washington following winter storms
Large sections of I-84 in Oregon and I-90 in Washington state are closed because of winter weather, as well as a section of I-82 in Oregon near the Washington state line.
January 20, 2017
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Winter storm prompts hours suspension for certain truckers in Oklahoma
The emergency declaration was issued Thursday, Jan. 12, and is effective through Feb. 11. The declaration says direct assistance only applies to the “restoration of essential services” such as electrical, sewer, water and telecommunications, and for essential supplies such as feed, food and fuel.
January 17, 2017
Winter weather is expected to impact the New England area Tuesday night into Wednesday. (Photo from The Weather Channel)
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6 states issue hours-of-service waivers for emergency loads in wake of Winter Storm Jonas
Six East Coast states have issued temporary and limited hours-of-service exemptions for certain relief load haulers in the wake of the historic winter storm that impacted about a third of the U.S. population.
January 25, 2016
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UPDATE: Travel bans begin to lift in N.J., N.Y., Conn.; Mass. set for midnight
Following Winter Storm Juno’s landfall Monday night, travel bans in place began to lift in some areas on the Southern end of the storm’s path.
January 27, 2015
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