Last week, the Rocky Mountains received four feet of snow with the Denver metro are getting two feet of snow. We had drivers with customer’s vehicles in the area that had to shut down for a couple days until the roads could be plowed and made safe for driving again. Sometimes truckers will go as soon as the road has been plowed once, other times it is safer to wait it out a day or two.
A belated delivery time is an inconvenience for the customer. For the trucker, it can mean lost money not driving and delayed arrival of loads. However, it means safer delivery of the load, safer road conditions, and peace of mind for the driver. Besides the vehicles on the transport truck, the driver has to consider the safety of his truck, and his life for that matter. For many drivers, the truck is his greatest professional investment. Hitting the highway covered in snow with his business and customers’ investment riding on thin ice (literally) must be carefully considered. Knowing when to proceed with the shipment requires careful forecast research and experience. Continue reading ‘Here Comes the Weather’ »