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11/22/2022

Inclement Weather Driving

Source: Federated insurance, November 15, 2022

Watch the Weather before Getting Behind the Wheel

While weather forecasts aren’t 100 percent accurate, they offer a good starting point for you and your drivers. Most meteorology services, such as the National Weather Service publish their predictions a week or more in advance and update them as conditions change. 

If you have fleet drivers out on the road, they face unique risks as they are tasked with protecting your business’ cargo, the vehicle, and themselves. If inclement weather occurs, your employees need to know how to safely react. Keep emergency kits in all fleet vehicles, encourage consistent communication, have your driver inform others of their location and destination, and remind them to keep cell phones charged should they need to call emergency services.

Driver and Vehicle Tips

It is important for all drivers to plan out a driving schedule and remain aware of weather conditions that could impact you or others on the road. At all times behind the wheel, it is a good safety practice to utilize Drive S.A.F.E. techniques (Speed, Attention, Fatigue, Emotion), and expect potential delays if the weather isn’t looking good. 

Don’t forget — it’s not just you that needs to be ready for whatever the weather sends your way. Remember to prepare your vehicle as well by:

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