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I found that hard to believe but after doing a news search, there it is, true. I've never seen anything like that before. An entire state, even a tiny one, closed to driving. Evacuations urged in flood-prone areas; motorists barred from Delaware roadways as of 5 a.m. As residents in...

Google has set up a crisis map for Hurricane Sandy. Check it out here. If you'd like to meet Hurricane Sandy, she'll be centered on the Flying J truck stop in Carney's Point, N.J., Tuesday about 2:00 a.m.

I thought this thread was to be about the East Coast storm ONLY. Now we're talking about Kentucky? This is one big-a** storm! That's a fact that is influencing some peoples' decisions to disobey the mandatory evacuation orders and stay put. News reports are quoting them reasoning that if they...

A few things come to mind for expediters who may be heading into the area: 1. Widspread power outages are expected. Trucks stops and gas stations need power to pump fuel. Go in with your tanks full. You may not be able to get fuel while there. 2. Make sure your truck is fully stocked with food...

Moved from "Winter storm threatens East Coast" thread: Whether this storm turns out to be over-hyped or not, it is now a fact that New York City will suspend its bus, subway and commuter rail service Sunday at 7 p.m., ahead of the storm. Tunnels and bridges will be closed on a case-by-case...

Excerpt from my daily blog: Diane and I are in drive/sleep mode on a run from Florida to California. Delivery is scheduled for Saturday morning. The night's drive was glorious. Under a near-full moon, I got to drive hundreds of miles on I-10 in light traffic, not having to think ahead to my...