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Winter Driving for Couriers and Staff
Reviewing winter driving techniques and expectations can add to improved safety for couriers and staff. It takes only a fleeting lapse in attention to lead to potentially hazardous situations. Preparation for winter driving is beginning point for winter driving safety.
Start with a checkup that includes:
- Checking the ignition, brakes, wiring, hoses and fan belts.
- Changing and adjusting the spark plugs.
- Checking the air, fuel and emission filters, and the PCV valve.
- Inspecting the distributor.
- Checking the battery.
- Checking the tires for air, sidewall wear and tread depth.
- Checking antifreeze levels and the freeze line.
These precautions should be conducted by an authorized fleet service facility.
The following basic winter driving safety rules should be reviewed with all courier drivers and posted in all vehicles:
Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.
- Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
- Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
- Keep your lights and windshield clean.
- Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
- Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
- Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.
- Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
- Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.
- Maintain a listing of all key contact numbers with you at all times in the event that you are involved in an accident or will be significantly delayed due to traffic or conditions.
OMG, LLC has experience in managing courier routes, fleet management and has developed policies and procedures to address winter conditions and all aspects of courier services. Call us at 800-207-4807 and ask for a Logistics Manager.
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