Icy roads
The temperature may be rising enough to melt snow in some parts, but at night, that could freeze again into icy roads. Ensure your drivers are vigilant on icy roads and remember these tips for slippery situations. Anyone daring to drive was greeted by high winds, drifting snow, and plummeting temperatures.
For fleets, the conditions put all your winter planning and preparation to the test. Now, in many places, snow may be giving way to rain, and daytime temps are edging above the freezing mark. Sunshine and higher temperatures mean melting snow. Rain expedites that process. Snowplows may clear the roads, but frozen surfaces may lie beneath those snowmelt puddles. And the puddles will harden as overnight temperatures drop. Check weather reports and road closures before heading out.
Pull safely off the road, and call the terminal when roads or truck parking areas are closed. Icy roads require greater stopping distances. Leave a bigger gap between vehicles. Plowed roads can become a temptation to other drivers. Be alert for motorists who may hydroplane and skid when driving too fast for melting surfaces.
Pre-trip inspections are even more important in icy conditions. Snow and ice may build up on air hoses or on lights and reflectors. It’s a good time to remind your maintenance folks to drain air tanks, check wiper blades, and switch to a washer fluid with a de-icer blend. Driving through snow can quickly turn into driving on ice. Both require complete driver attention, plus some help from the maintenance staff back home. Be safe as conditions change.
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