Winterization Process Requires Preparation, Training
From treacherous road conditions to freezing temperatures, even the most conscientious drivers need to exert caution on the roads during the winter.
Winter Preparedness for Fleets Starts Long Before the Cold Arrives
As preparedness is the best defense against the rough elements, winterizing vehicles is an essential part of maintenance and safety.
Treatments, Tools Help Fleets Battle Corrosion, Snow Accumulation
Snow and ice, as well as the chemicals used to keep highways clear, can bring additional challenges to fleets during winter months.
Fleets Take Precautions to Keep Equipment Running in Extreme Weather
As temperatures drop, drivers and technicians have to take extra precautions to ensure equipment operates properly and everyone remains safe.
Virginia DOT Outfits Snowplows With Tracking Technology
In preparation for winter weather, the Virginia Department of Transportation has started to equip snowplows with tracking devices throughout the state.
Trucking Companies Question Pennsylvania Travel Ban Citations
DUNMORE, Pa. — State police issued more than 800 citations statewide to drivers violating the commercial vehicle ban during the Feb. 12 winter storm. Troopers say they were strongly enforcing the ban as a way to prevent crashes and keep highways clear.
Frozen Road Rules Start to Take Hold, Allowing for Heavier Truckloads
Roads in certain portions of Midwestern states can accommodate heavier truckloads as seasonal weight increases gradually take effect.
Preventive Maintenance Helps Stop Rust Due to Road Salt
Winter weather brings one of the trucking industry’s greatest simultaneous friends and foes: road salt. Salt prevents and melts ice, making road surfaces safer for travel, but it also significantly speeds corrosion of a truck.
Preparing Early for Cold Weather Is Key to Smooth Fleet Operations, Experts Say
Preparing truck fuel for winter weather needs to begin long before frost actually hits the ground, according to several fleet managers.
November 12, 2012