Tag: winter weather

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Winter storms prompt truck bans, speed restrictions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York

Interstates impacted in the three states include I-78, I-80, I-81, I-84, I-86, I-87, I-88, I-99, I-287, I-380 and I-684.

December 2, 2019

Business

Pennsylvania testing new traffic restriction plan this winter

The draft plan is a five-tiered process that restricts travel by vehicles based on the severity of the weather and highway conditions. The first tier limits travel by certain kinds of vehicles, including some trucks, while the fifth is a complete travel ban for all vehicles except emergency response vehicles.

November 18, 2019

Hours of Service

Indiana governor suspends hours regs for propane haulers in state

The executive order notes that Indiana is experiencing unseasonably cold weather, which has caused increased demand for propane to heat homes and businesses, causing a propane shortage in the state.

November 11, 2019

Business

Regs suspended in Midwest for truckers hauling heating fuel

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Friday, Nov. 1, it is suspending Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for haulers transporting heating fuel, including propane, natural gas and heating oil, or providing other direct assistance, into eight Midwestern states.

November 4, 2019

Business

PennDOT looking to ease burden of highway truck restrictions this winter

Alexis Campbell, press secretary for PennDOT, recently said the department heard the frustration the trucking industry felt last year. She said the agency is going to “make sure that the way that we’re implementing the restrictions makes sense” and helps truckers plan ahead better.

October 22, 2019

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More than 2,000 truckers cited for driving on restricted Pennsylvania roads this year

Roads were restricted for winter conditions on Jan. 19-20, Feb. 12 and March 3. A citation for failing to observe travel restrictions during a state of emergency carriers a $300 fine, plus court costs. If each of the drivers written citations is required to pay the fine, Pennsylvania will collect $619,500 in fines.

March 8, 2019

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Winter weather prompts Pennsylvania, New Jersey to issue truck bans

Dangerous winter weather have prompted the Penn. and N.J. DOTs to issue commercial vehicle bans on several major highways. Get more details on Overdrive Online.

February 20, 2019

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Most Louisiana interstates reopened after days of shutdowns from ice storm

All Louisiana interstates are back up and running except for I-110 around Baton Rouge. I-110 southbound remains closed in its entirety between U.S. 61 and I-10, and the northbound side is closed between exit 6 and U.S. 61.

January 19, 2018

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Highway updates: Northeastern winter storm closes roadways, brief I-10 closure coming in AZ

Travel has been slowed in the Northeast because of a winter storm in the area, but so far, there have been no major highway closures as a result.

February 9, 2017

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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

Business

I-80 reopened near Donner Pass, maximum chains required

Caltrans says maximum chains are required for trucks, and traffic will be allowed through the Donner Pass area single file with a 30 mph speed limit.

January 11, 2017

Parking

Snow, wind play havoc on plains

Snow prompted Wednesday evening closures of I-70 in Kansas among other roadways.

December 20, 2012