A storm on Tuesday evening stranded hundreds of truck drivers near Grand Island, Nebraska, as icy roads made it impossible to travel. The winter weather halted traffic along Interstate 80, forcing drivers to wait it out at the nearby Fat Dogs Truck Stop.
The situation: With roads closed, the truck stop became a temporary home for 200 to 300 drivers seeking shelter from the storm.
- Local management at Fat Dogs ensured their facilities were well-equipped for the influx, providing warm spaces and amenities for the stranded drivers.
- Assistant manager R.J. McDowell mentioned that handling truckers is much more manageable compared to crowds from bus tours.
The logistics: The storm started causing trouble around 5 p.m. Tuesday, and as truckers arrived, the staff quickly adapted to offer necessary services.
- "We were ready for them, we had everything stocked, we got lots of showers," McDowell noted.
The storm was a significant test for the truckers, but they weathered it together, with support from the local community. Now, with roads cleared, truckers continue their journeys reported KSNB Local. Thankfully, no injuries were reported during this weather event.