Natural Disaster

Hurricane Laura has strengthened into a Category 4 as it heads for a destructive landfall near the Texas and Louisiana border Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. A catastrophic storm surge and damaging winds will batter the region and a...

Wildfires continue to blaze across much of northern and southern California and into parts of Arizona. Long-term drought and hurricane-force winds have combined to create extraordinarily dangerous fire conditions for thousands of residents and local businesses. Last Tuesday, the recently...

After devastating the Bahamas and sideswiping the Atlantic coast, Hurricane Dorian has moved away from the United States. Now businesses in the hurricane path must navigate a host of hazards as they return to work. If your business has one...

As of Friday evening, Hurricane Dorian is expected to make landfall Monday or Tuesday as a Category 4 storm, while the East Coast of Florida and parts of Georgia and the Carolinas brace for its impact. A state of emergency is in effect for all...

Hurricane Florence dissipated on September 19 leaving behind approximately 38 billion dollars in damage. While the impact of Florence is still fresh, fleet managers should look ahead and prepare their fleets for next hurricane season.  Teach Drivers the Dangers of...

Hurricane Florence made landfall two weeks ago, bringing catastrophic flooding to North and South Carolina—a region barely recovered from Hurricane Matthew two years ago. Flooding is expected to continue as trillions of gallons of rainwater finds its way to the Atlantic...

Over the weekend, Hurricane Florence unleashed devastation on the Carolinas. Though the storm has now been downgraded to a Tropical Depression, hazardous conditions will continue to affect the area for several days. As Fleet Managers begin to assess the situation,...

Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina as a major Category 1 storm Friday, battering coastal communities with damaging winds, heavy rain, and storm surge. As Florence slowly moves inland, life-threatening flash flooding and prolonged significant river flooding are likely,...

As the waters from Harvey recede, managers of fleets of all sizes have begun assessing the impact on their operations. Among chief concerns: replacing damaged vehicles, loss of capacity, and unknown damage to transportation infrastructure. The most immediate impact: dealing...

As news continues to come out of Houston, Texas and the surrounding areas, it is clear that Tropical Storm Harvey is a catastrophic event impacting the region. Based on forecasts, rain is expected to continue for a number of days...