interstate closures Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Learn what happens behind the scenes when an interstate closes, from dispatch decisions and truck detours to the supply chain effects that continue after traffic begins moving again.

July 22, 2026

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How Interstate Closures Affect Freight Beyond the Traffic Backup

An interstate closure doesn’t automatically send every truck onto the nearest detour. Before a carrier changes a route, someone has to decide whether rerouting ...

June 24, 2025

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I-40 Shut Down Near Tennessee–North Carolina Line Due to Flooding and Rockslides

Flooding and rockslides caused by heavy rainfall shut down Interstate 40 in both directions on Wednesday, June 18, near the Tennessee–North Carolina border. The ...