According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, more truck collisions occur in winter weather than in any other season of the year. The Federal Emergency Management Agency reports that the leading cause of death during winter storms is transportation collisions.
At a bare minimum, fleets need to stay informed of weather forecasts and changing weather conditions by listening to weather reports on the radio and television. Web sites also can keep fleet managers informed about the latest storm watches, warnings and advisories. The National Service Web site is nws.noaa.gov.