Snow safety Including ADAS in your winterization plan

For many regions, winter lasts long into March and it’s not uncommon to have snowfall in April. This means fleets must have a comprehensive winterization action plan that lasts several months, and a strategy based off the entire calendar.

Winter servicing

The process of winterization continues to evolve from just a few years ago, and advanced, sophisticated truck technology means fleets and their maintenance personnel must take a wide look at their trucks today. As an example, it’s becoming more common to have advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as part of the specs when ordering and operating equipment today. This technology is crucial as it is designed to guide drivers in getting to their destinations safely, and includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection, and forward-collision warning systems.

Features like lane departure warning systems use video, laser and/or infrared lasers to detect visible road markings that are covered by snow, slush, salt, or ice. Forward-collision warning systems use front-facing cameras or radar to take corrective action. These sensors may also be affected by snow, slush, salt, or ice.