Truck drivers must understand the items needed on the open road. This knowledge is shared from driver to driver. We then add to this wisdom from our own experiences and personal needs. Drivers need to be prepared for delays due to weather, inability to get loaded or unloaded, breakdowns, inspections, fatigue, and even sickness.
As our nation's professional truck drivers are well aware, driving a tractor-trailer demands attention in any weather condition, but the challenge for our drivers is increased during the winter months. Knowing the right skills and techniques and being prepared for driving in poor conditions can be the difference between arriving at your destination safely or meeting misfortune on the road.