News and Stories

Severe weather conditions continue as a winter low-pressure system eases its way into the Midwest and Northeast; millions continue without power in Texas.

• Rotating power outages and road closures persist across the state of Texas
  • Most South Texas shippers’ power has returned
  • A few sheds continue without power
  • Mexican border crossings into South Texas are delayed
  • There is currently a backlog of inbounds from Mexico
  • Expect limited crossings for the balance of the week
• Dangerously icy road conditions across Texas and the Midwest are delaying shipments across the country
  • Trucks in South Texas are on standby until conditions improve
  • West Coast long haul trucks heading east have been delayed
  • Carriers are concerned about the safety of their drivers
• Markon expects shipments to be delayed and trucks to be on stand-by until Friday, February 19, once temperatures warm and road conditions improve

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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