Winter driving safety tips for truckers. Driving a tractor trailer in serious winter conditions, demands a specific set of skills for all professional truck drivers.
Driving in snow and foul weather is always a challenge, even for the most experienced truckers.
Take as much time as necessary. DO NOT HURRY. Speed kills. This rule should ALWAYS be at the top of any winter trucking safety tips list.
Leave plenty of room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of your truck, and beside your truck, when possible.
Knowing what your equipment can handle is very important. It’s one of the best ways to stay safe.
Every time you stop after driving in snow, look at your taillights and license plate. Keep them clean. Even a tail wind or draft will cause them to be covered in snow.
If the weather is so severe that you need to get off the road, do it.