Winter operations
Our logo has a tunnel and a snowstorm in it for a reason. Here is how we plan for weather.
Live conditions
Current weather at Aurora and three Colorado mountain passes.
Forecast-model data for planning. For official closures, chain laws and cameras use cotrip.org or dial 511.
Plan first, then roll
- CheckRoad and weather conditions are reviewed before dispatch.
- PreparePre-trip inspection with extra attention to lights, tires, brakes and defrost.
- AdjustSeasonal chain-law requirements on mountain corridors such as I-70 are built into the plan.
- Tell youIf timing shifts, you hear it early and plainly.
Mountain corridors
I-70 and the passes beyond can change in an hour. We would rather re-time a pickup than put a driver or your freight at risk.
- Conditions checked before every dispatch
- Drivers empowered to stop when it is unsafe
- Reefer setpoints confirmed before a cold-weather move
- Clear status updates when delays happen
For shippers: winter timing tips
Build in a buffer
Mountain lanes between October and April deserve extra transit time in your schedule.
Tell us early
Flexible pickup windows let us dodge the worst of a storm instead of sitting in it.
Mind the freight
Cold-sensitive and moisture-sensitive loads should be flagged at tender.