Aug 18, 2025

Atlantic hurricane season is here. Here’s how TQL protects your freight

Proactive solutions keep your supply chain resilient when storms strike

By Shannon Russell

Key points:

• TQL keeps freight safe during hurricane season.
• We provide refrigerated trailers, extra capacity and load support.
• Our team offers 24/7/365 updates and alternative routes.

The calendar might say summer, but from June through November, it’s Atlantic hurricane season. 

And these intense storms can seriously disrupt supply chains.

Hurricane Erin is the first hurricane of 2025. Its severe weather could cause port closures, reroute freight and require creative problem-solving. 

That’s where TQL can help. Our team ensures critical shipments stay on track, refrigerated trailers are in place to protect temperature-sensitive freight and delayed or rerouted loads get immediate attention. 

We are proactive, prepared and positioned to support you. Stay ahead of hurricane-related challenges with our freight solutions.

Related: How TQL ‘Storm Chasers’ kept America moving 

TQL delivers hurricane solutions
Hurricanes can halt operations without warning, impacting ports, roads and driver availability. TQL provides a full suite of solutions to maintain freight flow, including:

Capacity where you need it: Trucks are strategically positioned around the country with substantial spot capacity and access to a full range of equipment types for urgent demand.

• Refrigerated support: We stage refrigerated trailers in the Southeast to provide temperature-controlled capacity when it’s needed. 
• Distressed Load Assistance: From transloading and short-term storage to re-powers, we support over-the-road loads impacted by weather disruptions.
• Storm ready, 24/7/365: With immediate drayage at ports and railyards, flexible storage solutions and world-class customer service, we keep supply chains moving.

Planning ahead to meet your needs 
At TQL, we stay on top of weather forecasts and keep in constant touch with shippers and carriers so you’re never caught off guard.

When a storm is on the way, our team lines up alternative routes and carriers before any delays happen. We also send timely alerts and updates so you can adjust plans without stress.

With our experience and real-time support, your freight stays safe, your supply chain 
stays flexible and your business keeps running regardless of what hurricane season brings.

Stay ahead of the storm by partnering with a team that’s always ready. Contact your dedicated Logistics Account Executive today, call (800) 580-3101 or visit TQL.com.