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Read moreHow to Prepare Your Fleet for Hurricane Season
Atlantic hurricane season hits every year, lasting from around June to November, with many areas in the U.S. seeing the most hurricane activity in September. For fleets operating along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean in states like Texas and Florida, that means being ready for the impact that inclement weather can have on operations. For all fleets, it means being prepared for possible impacts to supply chains and shipments across the entire country.
Weather events can also put fleet drivers at higher risk while out on the road. The Federal Highway Administration attributes 21% of yearly crashes to adverse weather, like rain, fog and wind, or slick pavement.1
Read on to find out some lessons learned and helpful hurricane preparedness tips for trucking companies. We’ll explore how fleets can weather the storm and help keep drivers safe on the road with near real-time fleet management technology.
In the 2017 hurricane season, NCBI conducted research on the impact of seasonal weather events on the supply chain. A few key lessons came to light, including:
3 tips for fleets during hurricane season
It’s important for the trucking industry to be prepared for severe weather events throughout the year, but past events show that June through November can be particularly critical. Here are some considerations to help fleets stay ahead of hurricane season
Focus on fuel
Have a emergency plan
Protect your assets
You can’t avoid all operational interruptions from a hurricane, especially those that happen to power, utilities or infrastructure. However, you can prepare your drivers, vehicles and company to help mitigate risk and costs.
Find out more about how fleet management technology can help.
1https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/weather/q1_roadimpact.htm
2https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556352/
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