Weather Data Built for LogisticsWEATHEROPTICS CASE STUDY CHALLENGE Weather accounts for 23% of all roadway delays in Commercial Vehicle Operation (CVO) companies, leading to 32.6 billion vehicle hours lost due to weather-related conditions, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The estimated cost of weather-related delay to trucking companies ranges from $2.2 billion to $3.5 billion annually. In extreme events like hurricanes and blizzards, losses can exceed $100 million per day. Extreme cold can also affect delivery schedules. In late January 2019, many delivery companies suspended service in up to 11 states, primarily for the safety of employees.

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