When the first cold snaps begin to hit the roads, accompanied by ice, snow, wind and rain, truckers must take extreme caution and, often, be patient. It's not easy to drive a truck in winter under adverse weather conditions that increase the risk of breakdowns or leaving the road.

It agrees Check brake fluid and  truck antifreeze levels from time to time during the winter months, as road conditions at low temperatures require the vehicle to respond effectively.

Also, if you have to change engine oil, keep in mind that semi-synthetic or synthetic oil is the best for driving during these dates, since it withstands low temperatures better than mineral oils and will help keep the engine in perfect condition despite the cold.

With the arrival of the first snowfalls on our roads, we have compiled the best tips for driving a truck or van in snow. We hope that these tips are of interest to you and that your driving is safer in these types of situations.

Tips before starting

• Check the status of the windshield wiper blades.
• Check road status which we will travel through in real time.
• Be aware of the condition of our tires after a thorough inspection. We cannot drive in the same way in such adverse weather conditions with a tread that needs to be changed as with new tyres.
• Whenever possible, use winter tires.
• If you do not have winter tires, we recommend wear chains (and gloves) and above all know how to install them, 
• Check the lighting system and clear all snow from the headlights..
• Check the operation of the air conditioning.
• Clear all snow from the windows with special attention to all areas of maximum visibility as well as rearview mirrors and central part.
• Check the fuel level and ensure it is at a higher % for the route.
• Bringing warm clothing on reserve, but driving without clothing that makes handling the vehicle difficult.
• Check the truck for possible accumulations of snow or ice fragments before setting off.

Tips while walking

• Starting and braking with the maximum smoothness.
• Drive, to the extent possible, cwith greater anticipation than usual.
• Increase the safety distance.
• Do not overuse the engine brake or retarder to stop the truck. Use the service brake (pedal) as far as possible to prevent the braked wheels from locking (without grip the ABS cannot work).
• Be especially alert if you notice that the brake lights of the vehicle in front of you are not working.
• Be especially rigorous when signaling our maneuvers, and also remain alert to whether the vehicles around us act in the same way.
• Pay attention to the visibility of drivers of vehicles around us (poorly defogged windows or mirrors reduce visibility).
• Prevent the windows, windshield and rearview mirrors of our vehicle from fogging up.

Tips for Stopping the Truck

• Do not stop the vehicle in puddles that can freeze overnight.
• Separate the windshield wipers if snow is forecast and night frosts so that they do not stick to the glass the next morning.
• As far as possible, Do not leave the vehicle facing north, or alternatively, seek natural protection that minimizes the impact of a night frost.
• Do not park the vehicle in areas with slopes and ice patches