THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
For commercial drivers, winter can sometimes pose dangerous and even deadly conditions. Fleet drivers can follow these eight strategies to remain safe behind the wheel when faced with snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
Snowfall and other winter conditions can pose dangerous and even deadly results on roadways. The Michigan DOT has provided tips for managing this hazard.
Dusk is one of the most dangerous times to drive because our eyes are adjusted to bright skies and pedestrians, cyclists, and objects in the road that can hide in the darker landscape.
Statistics show that 17% of all vehicle collisions occur in winter, and over 70% of U.S. roads are in snowy regions.
Following these eight steps will keep fleet drivers on the road during the, at times, unforgiving days of winter weather.
Rain and wet roads pose serious hazards for your drivers. Chief among them is hydroplaning. These four tips will help drivers recover, when their vehicle loses traction.
Pre- and in-season inspections, tire and fluid winterization, and safety equipment retrofits keep fleets on the road in icy and snowy conditions.
A better understanding of winter tires, including what makes a snow tire, will help fleet managers choose the right tire for vehicles that operate in inclement conditions.
Transportation is the lifeblood of America's largest state, but challenges posed by geography and weather mean options are severely limited for eight months of the year.
With some areas of the country experiencing the coldest weather in decades, now is a good time to remind your drivers how to avoid or correct a slide on icy roads.