--- title: Winter Weather Driving Tips for Truck Drivers description: Old man winter is here. Many parts of the United States are feeling his wrath in recent days. Here are 5 winter weather driving tips for truck drivers. image: https://blog.drivetransland.com/hubfs/Blog/Winter%20Weather%20and%20the%20Truck%20Driver.jpg --- - [Our Legacy](http://www.drivetransland.com/#legacyIntro) - [Join Our Team](http://www.drivetransland.com/#join) - [Customer Solutions](http://www.drivetransland.com/#customer) - [Community](http://www.drivetransland.com/#community) - [Recognition](http://www.drivetransland.com/#recognition) - [Contact us](http://www.drivetransland.com/#about) [![](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hubfs/TransLand_May2016/Images/apply.png)](https://transland.truckright.com/careers) # Join our team of professional drivers | TransLand ## Winter Weather Driving Tips for Truck Drivers Posted by [Rebecca Anderson](https://blog.drivetransland.com/author/rebecca-anderson) on Jan 9, 2018 10:30:00 AM ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/c92f78d296c380559513f93ae547fde7) Find me on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonrl) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AndersonRL) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Winter Weather and the Truck Driver.jpg](https://blog.drivetransland.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Winter%20Weather%20and%20the%20Truck%20Driver.jpg?width=576&height=432&name=Winter%20Weather%20and%20the%20Truck%20Driver.jpg)Old man winter is here. Many parts of the United States are feeling his wrath in recent days. Last week, the [bomb cyclone](https://twitter.com/search?q=bomb+cyclone&ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Esearch) hit the Northeast and the Midwest has been below freezing for an extended period of time. Here are 5 winter weather driving tips for truck drivers. [![TransLand Values Safety](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2228840/c18ee312-7c24-423e-a216-ab22966a0d01.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2228840/c18ee312-7c24-423e-a216-ab22966a0d01) **1. Slow and steady** Slow and steady will win the race when it comes to icy and snowy conditions. Most accidents are due to overspeeds. Don't be a statistic. **2. Go the distance** In a matter of a split second, a rear ending can happen if you are following another vehicle too closely. Give them *and* yourself some extra space. **3. Be ready** A smart truck driver is always ready for winter weather. Keep essentials in your truck like blankets, flares, safety triangles and more. [Check out this essential list.](https://blog.drivetransland.com/the-essentials-what-to-keep-in-your-truck) **4. Use your best judgement** Your previous experiences will come in handy. *Trust your instincts.* **5. Know when to go** No load is worth your life. 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