We are now fully in the throes of winter in the northern hemisphere. That means truck drivers who travel through areas that get frequent snowfall are subject to eye strain and fatigue directly related to the weather. Most of the time, this strain and fatigue do not occur during snowstorms, it occurs after the snowRead more
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Mechanical breakdowns are the bane of every trucker’s existence. When a truck’s wheels are not turning, the driver isn’t making money. So it’s in every driver’s best interest to avoid breakdowns at all costs. At no time is this more important than during the winter. For some reason, winter weather seems to increase the likelihoodRead more
The hazards of winter driving are not restricted only to ice and snow. Fewer daylight hours are also a factor as well. At no time is that more apparent than the first two weeks following the return to standard time in North America. That happened on the first weekend in November, by the way. NumerousRead more
During the early morning hours of December 21, the northern hemisphere will be at its furthest point from the sun, marking the beginning of the winter season. As a professional truck driver, this ultimately means winter weather that has to be accounted for. You may not have learned a lot about winter driving if youRead more
