Weather The Weather
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
What is a level 1 Snow Emergency?
This reports road activity, speeds, incidents, travel times, closures, and winter road conditions for all of Ohio's Highways.
What is OHGO?
a thin sheet of ice, relatively dark in appearance, that may form when light rain or drizzle falls on a road surface that is at a temperature below 32 °F
What is black ice?
Snow/Ice scraper, HEET/Diesel 911,Food/Water, Warm clothing, Hi-Visibility Jacket and Flashlight
What are items you should take with you when driving in winter weather?
A minimum of 15 Minutes on just the tractor, or combined tractor and trailer, unless the trailer is being inspected more than one hour from the tractor for every vehicle a driver is signed into.
What are Pre and Post Trip requirements for DHL?
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.
What is a level 2 snow emergency?
OHGO, Local Sheriffs office, local news, National Weather Service.
What to check for snow emergency levels?
Inclement weather, decreased lightening, wet roadways, speeds above 45 mph, erratic driving from other drivers (road rage).
windows up, doors closed, truck unlocked, wheels chocked, at least half of a tank of fuel, drain air tanks, plug in engine block heater, ensure all lights are off, nothing else is plugged in.
What is the winter procedure for equipment?
10 miles per hour.
What is the speed limit in the yard?
All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.
What is a level 3 snow emergency?
Mass text messaging service from DHL to inform you of site closing and other relevant information.
What is call fire?
Clear – Remove any snow on your vehicle’s windows, lights, brake lights and signals. Make sure you can see and be seen.
Inspect – Check your tires, wiper blades, fluids, lights, belts and hoses regularly. A breakdown is bad on a good day, and dangerous on a bad-weather day.
Time- Leave in plenty of time to reach your destination safely. It’s not worth putting yourself and others in a dangerous situation just to be on time.
What are at least 3 things to do before leaving in the winter?
For every 10 degrees, there is a 2 PSI drop in pressure.
What happens to tires in cold weather?
What is 10 mph?
This is issued when there is the potential for significant and hazardous winter weather within 48 hours. It does not mean that significant and hazardous winter weather will occur...it only means it is possible.
What is a winter storm watch?
Monthly information presented to drive team to ensure they are informed on the latest safety, performance, information, technology, training and reminders.
What is the monthly drivers meeting?
Space, Visibility and Time.
What are the 3 areas the Smith System Keys prioritize?
Additive in diesel fuel that causes it to gel in cold weather.
What is paraffin wax?
What is 5 mph over the speed limit?
This is issued when a significant combination of hazardous winter weather is occurring or imminent.
What is a winter storm warning.
Daily communication that provides safety, performance, updates and reminder's.
What is the daily Samsara pre-shift Message or PD( Performance Dialogue).
Reduce your speed, increase your following distance.
What should you do when visibility is decreased?
Temperature in which untreated diesel fuel begins to cause damage.
What is 10-15 degrees?
Catching misses, participating in DHL events and Round tables. Volunteering for 5th days, extra Penske runs and additional support.
What are ways to earn back misses for Smooth Operator?