As hurricane season unfolds again, the back-to-back events of Hurricanes Helene (Sept 2024) and Milton (Oct 2024), as well as Hurricane Beryl (July 2024), delivered a powerful reminder of the devastation and disruptions that severe weather can cause across the supply chain.
During the Helene-Milton sequence, Southeast U.S. freight deliveries dropped more than 2.5%, with Florida lanes lagging behind the rest of the country by up to 24%. Route deviations spiked, and last-minute lane closures left many shippers scrambling. At Fetch, we work with customers ahead of the storm to flag vulnerable routes, identify backup lanes, and make flexible adjustments to pickup and delivery plans. Combined with real-time visibility tools and proactive alerts, our team helps customers pivot quickly—rerouting shipments, minimizing service failures, and maintaining control even as conditions shift.
Last season showed us that hurricanes can disrupt not just freight—but entire supply chains, inventories, and margin stability. Through trusted carriers, dynamic visibility tools, and support systems, we help you schedule around storms, reroute when needed, and reduce disruptions. Connect with your Fetch Freight representative to review your hurricane-season strategies, to proactively protect your freight and your business.
Listen to Episode 20 of the Hit the Brakes Podcast, where we talk about how proactive planning, flexible routing, and real-time visibility can help you stay ahead of disruptions and keep your supply chain moving this hurricane season here.