Top 5 Tips For Safe Truck Driving During Fall Season

Are you a truck driver looking for tips for safe truck driving during this fall season? If so, you are in the right place, Read On: 

The Trucking Industry in India is growing at a phenomenal pace thanks to the growing road network, capital financing and exceptional drivers. Therefore, the payment for long haulage and short haulage applications will be certainly high. While this might make the industry seem like a good place to begin a career as a truck driver, there are other hidden factors which can cause hindrance in the haulage business. 

Wondering what they are? Well, drivers have to face many difficult and challenging conditions in order to successfully carry on with their duty to transport cargo from the warehouse to the market. Among the different challenges, weather conditions and seasons are probably the main culprits causing hindrance. 

Take for example rain and snow, they can cause severe damage to the trucks due to slippery conditions and can affect the timely delivery of cargo. Speaking of snow and rain, let’s take a look at 5 tips for safe truck driving during the fall season: 

Also Read: 3 Ways Truck Drivers Can Stay Safe During Bad Weather

1. Lookout for animals: 

Driving through forests and ghats can be wonderful, however, be on the lookout for animals like deer which can wander onto the road. Always keep an eye out for deer crossing signs while driving through forests and if in case they come in front of your truck, try to brake and not swerve because swerving can cause the truck and trailer to roll over. 

2. Watch out for black ice: 

Black ice usually forms on the surface of the road at night and during early morning hours when it's cold. So, make sure that you are not speeding and braking heavily as it can cause the truck to lose control and even roll over. 

3. Look out for tractors: 

Next, in India, the majority of accidents in rural areas occur between farm equipment and other vehicles. This is because tractors tend to move slow and are less conspicuous than other vehicles. Therefore, it is best to slow down if you find a tractor or farm equipment moving ahead of your truck. 

Also Read: Top 3 Things To Do To Stay Awake While Driving

4. Prepare for rainy weather: 

During the fall season, rain is quite common which can cause the roads to become slippery and dangerous for trucks. They also reduce visibility and so, it's best to drive slow and use newer wiper blades for better visibility. 

5. Watch out for potholes: 

Finally, potholes are the major reason for underbody damage. Especially with rain, they become invisible and can cause the truck to fall into one due to poor visibility. So driving slowly is the best thing to do at such times. 

Thus, these are the 5 tips for safe truck driving during the fall season. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. 

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