FMCSA ISSUES MULTISTATE HOS WAIVER AS WINTER STORM GRIPS MUCH OF THE U.S.
A regional emergency declaration effective Jan. 23 grants temporary hours-of-service relief for carriers supporting storm response across dozens of states through Feb. 6. Fleets hauling relief supplies should review coverage and conditions before dispatch.
HOUSE PASSES BILL WITH $200M FOR TRUCK PARKING; ENGLISH PROFICIENCY OOS ORDER CODIFIED
The U.S. House advanced DOT funding that includes $200 million to expand truck parking and directs DOT to ensure English-language proficiency violations can trigger out-of-service orders. The bipartisan measure now heads to the Senate for consideration.
MAJOR WINTER STORM CANCELS THOUSANDS OF FLIGHTS, DISRUPTS NATIONWIDE FREIGHT FLOWS
Air networks and surface transport are being upended as heavy snow and ice sweep from the Southern Plains to the Northeast. Truckers should expect terminal delays, reduced linehaul capacity, and last-mile disruptions through Monday.
PENNSYLVANIA TO IMPLEMENT TIER 4 VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS AS STORM ARRIVES
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a disaster emergency; PennDOT plans Tier 4 restrictions starting 12:01 a.m. Sunday banning commercial vehicles on select highways. Carriers should reroute and adjust pickup/delivery windows across the Commonwealth.
GEORGIA DECLARES STATEWIDE EMERGENCY; STATE OFFICES IN NORTH HALF TO CLOSE MONDAY
With an ice storm warning in parts of the state, Georgia extended a state of emergency through Jan. 29 and urged residents to stay off roads. Officials advised being “in place” by Saturday evening as icing threatens highway travel and power lines.
NCDOT ACTIVATES “IMMEDIATE TOWING” AS NORTH CAROLINA ENTERS STORM STATE OF EMERGENCY
North Carolina officials warned of significant travel impacts and authorized rapid removal of stalled vehicles statewide to keep corridors clear. Gov. Josh Stein urged residents to stay home as freezing rain threatens widespread outages and road icing.
NYC ISSUES HAZARDOUS TRAVEL ADVISORY; DSNY SNOW ALERT BEGINS 1 A.M. SUNDAY
New York City warned of dangerous conditions from Sunday into Monday with a Winter Storm Warning in effect; sanitation crews will focus on clearing priority routes. Truckers should avoid nonessential moves and expect detours and parking constraints.
MARYLAND, VIRGINIA DECLARE EMERGENCIES AHEAD OF SNOW/ICE; CARRIERS ADVISED TO PLAN AROUND CLOSURES
Executives in both states issued emergency orders as models point to heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain through Monday. Expect speed restrictions, chain requirements and temporary closures on key I‑95/I‑81 corridors and secondary routes in the Mid‑Atlantic.
NY/NJ HARBOR: GALE WATCH, FREEZING SPRAY AHEAD OF STORM; EXPECT DRAYAGE AND BERTHING DELAYS
Marine forecasts call for deteriorating conditions Sunday, including low visibility and icing risks. Terminals and pilots may meter traffic; motor carriers should anticipate longer turn times and potential appointment changes at port facilities.
FOG AND WEATHER CREATE BUNKER DELIVERY DELAYS AT U.S. GULF/EAST COAST PORTS
Persistent fog and rough seas are stretching bunkering lead times in Houston and the Gulf, potentially knocking vessel ETAs and container availability. Dray carriers should monitor gate advisories and reschedule pickups to avoid idle time.
D.C. REGION BRACES FOR DANGEROUS SNOW/ICE EVENT AND PROLONGED COLD SNAP
Forecasters warn of near‑impossible travel and extended subfreezing temps, complicating recovery and road clearing. Shippers should expect network slowdowns and reconsignments on Mid‑Atlantic lanes into early week.
TRUMP THREATENS 100% TARIFF ON CANADIAN IMPORTS IF CANADA-CHINA DEAL PROCEEDS
The tariff threat, made Saturday, adds new uncertainty for cross‑border supply chains. Motor carriers and shippers moving U.S.–Canada freight should scenario‑plan for potential duty shocks and routing shifts at northern gateways.
ALBANY’S CDTA PREPS FOR HEAVY SNOW; COMMUTER NX/TX SERVICE CANCELED MONDAY
The Capital District Transportation Authority will operate regular schedules with possible delays, but its Northway and Thruway commuter routes won’t run Monday due to the state emergency. Regional shippers should expect staffing and delivery impacts.
PITTSBURGH HOV LANES CLOSING THROUGH STORM; EXTRA CAUTION URGED ON I‑279/I‑579
PennDOT will close HOV lanes in Allegheny County beginning late Saturday to prioritize snow/ice operations. Expect detours and slower trips affecting time‑sensitive LTL and parcel moves across the metro area.
COLORADO MOUNTAIN PASSES UNDER NEW WINTER STORM WARNINGS; HEAVY SNOW TO SLOW FREIGHT
The NWS Pueblo office warns of 6–14 inches in the Sangre de Cristo ranges through early Sunday, complicating I‑25/I‑40 feeders and regional west‑east transits. Carriers should plan for chain laws, closures and reduced speeds in high terrain.
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