Winter is here, and with it comes cold temperatures, snow, ice, and equipment issues. Follow the tips below to avoid breakdowns, accidents, and potential injuries. Winter safety starts with you. <ul><li>Being well rested before the start of your day will make you more alert and able to identify and react to changing road conditions. </li><li>Dress properly for the weather, wear at least three layers of clothing, and cover exposed skin. </li><li>Limit your exposure and take frequent breaks in warm, dry areas. </li><li>Carry extra food, water, and dry clothing. </li><li>Look for symptoms of cold stress such as reddening skin, tingling, pain, swelling, numbness, blisters, and leg cramps.</li></ul> Avoiding breakdowns starts with a good Pre-Trip. <ul><li>Notice issues early and get them addressed immediately. </li><li>Don’t ignore the warning lights on your dash. </li><li>Drain your air tanks at the beginning of your day to avoid braking issues. </li><li>If you are having trouble starting your truck, only crank the engine for 15 seconds. If the truck does not start after three attempts, contact Maintenance.</li></ul> Look before you slip or fall. <ul><li>If ice is on the windshield, then ice is on the ground.</li><li>Scan the area and look for ice before exiting your truck or buildings.</li><li>Always use three points of contact when getting in and out of your truck.</li><li>Look up at the top of your trailer for snow buildup before opening and closing trailer doors. Use caution, you never know when a large piece of snow or ice will fall from the top of the trailer.</li><li>If a task becomes difficult to perform, then ask for assistance. Overexertion could lead to serious injury.</li></ul> The way you drive is your best defense to avoid an accident. <ul><li>Be aware of your surroundings. Do not try to keep up with traffic and avoid passing other vehicles when it snows or when the roadways are icy.</li><li>Slow down and increase your following distance. It can take up to 10 times the normal distance to stop. Avoid making sudden steering, braking, and acceleration movements.</li><li>Bridges and overpasses freeze before roadways, and ramps are the last areas to be treated for ice.&nbsp;</li></ul> “It takes less time to do thing right than it does to explain why you did it wrong.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow&nbsp;

Winter is here, and with it comes cold temperatures, snow, ice, and equipment issues. Follow these tips to avoid breakdowns, accidents, and potential injuries.

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