How do you prepare and coach your drivers for winter driving? Jane Jazrawy, CEO of CarriersEdge, shares her insights and advice to help fleet managers prepare their drivers for winter driving.
She suggests using online winter-driving courses to refresh drivers on basic rules and practices. Jazrawy also recommends safety meetings and social media discussions, and notes how both can help drivers share experiences and learn from each other.
These discussions should cover specific scenarios, such as handling blizzards, freezing rain, and other extreme conditions.
In this video, you will also hear about:
How drivers forget how to handle winter conditions, leading to poor driving behaviors.
How simulator training can simulate various winter conditions, providing drivers with valuable practice.
How fleet managers should keep winter conditions in mind when planning routes and schedules.
How proper planning and extra time can prevent rushed driving and reduce the risk of accidents.
How slowing down allows drivers to reach their destinations safely and ensures cargo arrives intact.
How drivers need to know when and how to stop safely in various winter situations.
The importance of having an emergency kit in trucks, including warm clothes, kitty litter, shovels, flashlights, and other necessary items.