Are you prepared?
Drive with Weather Conditions in Mind
When driving in bad weather, the most important thing you can do is drive with weather conditions in mind. Always be prepared for changing weather.
Drive knowing that your weather can change
Driving across different states, you will often find yourself dealing with a wide variety of weather events. From freezing rain to strong wind, even tornados. Every part of the country is prone to its own unique and damaging weather. This means that in a single trip, you may experience any range of weather events, from bright and sunny to freezing rain and snow. In order to prepare yourself for trucking in bad weather, you must learn how to navigate each of these inclement weather events.
Check the weather ahead of time
Use your weather apps such as:
Always be aware of the weather reports for the entire trip.
Make sure your essentials are in the truck
- Extra washer fluid
- Overnight bag with clean dry clothes
- Blanket/sleeping bag
- Extra dry shoes
- Food
- Flashlight