Impact Winter Weather has on Truckers, Shippers/Consumers
In the trucking industry and beyond, winter weather can create a variety of challenges.
A key impact winter weather has on truckers is making sure their trucks are winterized for the harsh conditions. This can include chaining up their tires, conducting a thorough pre/post trip inspection, checking brake systems, and ensuring they have sufficient food, water, and an emergency kit. Truckers must also stay aware about their routes and current road conditions, adjusting their plans if winter weather is expected.
As highlighted above, weather events can lead to fluctuations in rates and demand, causing shippers to face higher rates and truckers to be in higher demand. This also affects consumers. We’ve all been there—waiting for a package to arrive on the scheduled date, only to see the dreaded message: “We’re sorry, your package has been delayed until tomorrow” or another unexpected date.
Whether you’re a shipper anxiously awaiting a delivery at your warehouse, a trucker navigating winter driving conditions, or a consumer hoping your package makes it to your doorstep on its scheduled delivery date, we all understand the frustration winter weather can have on the supply chain.
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