States, routing firms prep truckers for solar eclipse traffic nightmare
From coast to coast, a rare event could create a big headache
With the first total solar eclipse to reach the continental United States since 1979 taking place on Aug. 21, warnings in recent weeks have been going out warning of heavy traffic disruptions.
In reality, states in the path of the eclipse and companies that provide real-time routing have been preparing for this rare event for many months.
A total solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the Sun and Earth. The result is all sunlight being briefly blocked, turning day into darkness.
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Source:: http://fleetowner.com/operations/states-routing-firms-prep-truckers-solar-eclipse-traffic-nightmare
