Delivering when it snows… Some tips for you.

The very nature of some products means that even if it snow, they still have to be delivered. Fuel, grit, Salt still have to be delivered and distributed. That means some delivery drivers have to take extra care when making their deliveries – that means being prepared for the worst whilst hoping for the best!

So here are some tips for journeys that have to be made.

1. Charge your mobile phone and make sure you have your breakdown recovery number in it.

2. Check you have a full tank of fuel and plenty of screenwash with the correct amount of water / antifreeze in the radiator.

3. Check you car battery – Winter puts a strain on the electrical system of your vehicle, if it doesnt look right, consider postponing your journey.

4. Take spade with you, blankets, chocolate bars, water bottles and  anything you may need if you break down. High visibility jackets – not always to wear but can highlight where you are if you break down.

5. Remember the other drivers are experiencing the same road conditions as you are, they need to see you, so turn your lights on and be visible.

Journeys in extreme weather really should be postponed but if you are an essential service or a delivery driver, sometimes you still have to deliver the goods. Just be safe when you do so.

Kevin

Delivering the goods, same day, next day, every day in snow or rain