Trucking Fleets: A Comprehensive Disaster Checklist for Weather Emergencies Extreme weather events can strike at any time and in any region — from hurricanes and wildfires to blizzards and flash floods. For trucking fleets, being unprepared for these disruptions can mean halted operations, damaged assets, or worse. That’s why creating a disaster checklist tailored to your trucking business is essential for maintaining safety, minimizing downtime, and ensuring business continuity. This article, part of a broader series on disaster readiness for trucking companies, outlines the key elements every fleet should include in a disaster preparedness plan. Monitor Weather Conditions Proactively Preparation starts with vigilance. At the first indication of adverse weather, fleet managers should begin closely monitoring forecasts, storm paths, and road conditions. Use reliable sources to: Track the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of storms Monitor changing storm statuses Stay informed about local and state-by-state… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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