5 Things to Have on Hand for Winter Flatbed Driving
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5 Things to Have on Hand for Winter Flatbed Driving

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5 Things to Have on Hand for Winter Flatbed Driving Severe winter weather is just weeks away in parts of the country where storms can begin in late November and last all the way through March.

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Publié le 02 décembre 2016
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5 Things to Have on Hand for Winter Flatbed Driving Severe winter weather is just weeks away in parts of the country where storms can begin in late November and last all the way through March. In the past, we have written blog posts detailing safe winter driving tips and how to apply tarps and other cargo control components in winter weather. In this post, we want to focus on some of the equipment drivers should have on hand if they are planning to haul flatbeds over the next several months.
Obviously, tire chains and a good selection of high-quality tarps are prerequisites for winter weather. Departing without them would be foolish. But what else does the trucker need? Is there anything truckers should be thinking about above and beyond routine things such as tarps, ratchet straps and bungee cords? Absolutely. Here are five things you should have on hand for winter flatbed driving: 1. A Heavy-Duty Tool Box No flatbed trucker should ever think about hitting the road without a solid, heavy-duty toolbox on board. During the winter, it's worth carrying the extra weight to have a second tool box. The tool box is the prime storage area for everything from tarps to bungee straps to those extra hand tools that might be necessary to keep a truck going in bad weather. We obviously recommend aluminum as the construction material of choice. Aluminum is lightweight on one hand, durable on the other. If you have room on your truck, two tool boxes would be ideal for winter driving. You can never have too much storage for all the extra gear you need for the season. 2. Work Lights With the onset of winter is less daylight to work with. As such, flatbed truckers may find themselves loading or unloading in the dark. A good collection of work lights is indispensable. Work lights come in different sizes and shapes; they can be permanently affixed to a truck or moved around and used as needed.
3. Trailer Stabilizer Dolly The presence of snow and ice in freight yards can make parking and stabilizing a trailer a bit tricky. If you have room in your toolbox, a good tool to have on hand during the winter is a trailer stabilizer dolly. This handy piece of equipment makes it possible to add extra support underneath a trailer to keep it stable on uneven ground. This isn't something to leave behind, though. 4. Air Brake Tubing Cold temperatures can wreak havoc on air brake hose when temperatures get really low. More than one trucker has found cracked tubing that renders air brakes useless. Therefore, it goes without saying that the flatbed trucker needs a healthy supply of air brake tubing in the toolbox at all times, more so in the winter. You never know when an emergency brake repair going to be necessary. 5. Beacon Lights The relatively low profile of flatbed trailers makes them harder to see in inclement weather. Every flatbed trucker should have a supply of beacon lights to increase visibility. A couple of lights mounted in strategic positions could be the key to keeping you safe on the road. Winter is coming and with it a long list of extra challenges for flatbed drivers. Here atMytee Products, we have everything you need to keep your cargo safe and secure in all kinds of weather. From truck tarps to chains to beacon lights and reflective tape, you can find everything you need quickly by browsing our online store. We make shopping for your truck driving supplies easy and convenient.
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