08-02-2025
Snowplow Named 'Taylor Drift' May Be Coming To Clear A Road Near You
Massachusetts has a new snowplow superstar, and no matter what winter brings, it's ready for it. Thanks to a group of first-grade Swifties, a Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) snow vehicle is now officially dubbed 'Taylor Drift' - a name that slid past hundreds of other entries in a state-wide contest.
At a lively ceremony attended by the MassDOT Undersecretary of Transportation and Deputy Administrator, the newly-named plow was decked out in true pop royalty fashion, complete with a disco ball wearing a hat.
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The young fans in Miss Perry's class at Dighton Elementary School got the full VIP experience, climbing inside the plow, honking its horn, and unveiling the Taylor Drift name and logo—featuring a snow cloud styled with blonde hair and bangs, just like the singer herself.
'We had over 900 entrants and you are one of 12 that won,' Undersecretary Hayes Morrison told the class.
Snow drifts are the result of wind pushing lighter snow around in the same way that sand is blown into dunes in the desert, according to meteorologist Jonathan Belles, 'You'll often see piles of snow pushed several times higher up against buildings or trees.' Read more about the inspiration behind Taylor Drift here.
Other cleverly named plows joining the fleet this season include "Ice Ice Baby" and "Snowana." The full list of winners is posted on the MassDOT website.
Massachusetts isn't the only place embracing Swift-themed winter road warriors—Minnesota recently crowned its own Taylor Drift, where the name was the runaway winner in a similar contest. (Runner-up? The frosty-fantastic Clark W. Blizzwald.)
With a train of winter storms ahead for the U.S., Taylor Drift will no doubt need to be fearless in its mission to clear snow and ice, creating a safe path fit for your wildest dreams.
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