Winter Driving

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Slow down.
Double or triple following distance.
Pack chains and bungees.
Pack winter supplies.

 

If you feel that conditions are unsafe, park it. Don't let any one pressure you into driving if YOU, personally, feel unsafe. Don't try to drive beyond your skill level. Just because other trucks are still running doesn't mean that you have to if YOU, personally, feel unsafe. Remember, if you are involved in an accident, it is on you and no one else. Don't let dispatch push you or guilt-trip you into driving if YOU, personally, feel unsafe.

Remember, it is much better for the load to be a day late than scattered along the highway. The world WILL NOT come to an end if Walmart doesn't get their toilet paper by 3:30 am.

 

Be sure to pack your snowshoes, downhill ski equipment, and all of the gear needed for a day of fun in-the-snow when you get stuck up on Vail Pass... or one of the other hills that can get a bit challenging with a foot of snow (or more). Be safe!
Welcome aboard.

 

S L O W D O W N !!!!!!!! D I S T A N C E - D I S T A N C E - D I S T A N C E !!!!!

On snow and ice drive at a speed you are comfortable with and don't worry about the line of traffic behind you.

P A R K I T A N D W A I T.

Put extra food and water on board for the shutdown time that may not be at a truck stop or walking distance to a store.

 

stay south of i-10

no other advice necessary

 

And I-8 ...

 

xtra food, water. slooooow down and longer following distance. if you dont know how to put chains on, better learn now and practice. no fun doing it in the snow the first time.

 

Whenever you hearing "Freezing Rain" in a weather report for an area you are traveling in just stop...or you will most likely end up parking with Swift and FedEx in a grassy median.