Are you ready for the snowy and icy roads that winter brings along? Here are some tips to help you prepare. A bag of kitty litter in your cab is a handy tool for icy roads. Throwing some down by the tires can add the traction needed to get going. Having a shovel on hand is also a good idea in case you get stuck. More tools to have on hand should include a putty knife and a hammer to bust up ice in places where you don’t want ice like your air tanks.
Black ice is a very dangerous thin layer of ice on the road that makes it look wet. Drivers have said that identifying black ice can be tricky but there are some signs to keep an eye out for. The first is a buildup of ice on your truck. If you notice ice gathering on your windshield or mirror arms, there is black ice out there. Also, if there are vehicles in front of you that are not kicking up spray, then there is black ice on the road. Click the link below to learn more tips and tricks for truckers on winter roads.