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Winter safety with Fuso
Truck Safety
WINTER SAFETY
brought to you by Fuso
Truck drivers need to be careful on the roads all time of year. But the winter season brings rain, hail, snow, ice and slippery roads. Truck drivers are experts when it comes to safety, and it is necessary to adapt how they operate their truck when driving in poor weather conditions, especially on snow-covered or icy roads.
BLACK ICE
Black ice is a thin layer of transparent ice that forms when the temperature is close to freezing. Truck drivers look for ice build up on their windshield, and slow down when approaching shaded areas, bridges and overpasses as these sections of road freeze sooner than others in cold weather.
PLAN AHEAD
Professional truck drivers plan their journey. They will check traffic updates and weather forecasts, and think about what route is best to take to ensure they get to their destination safely. If the weather is bad, truck drivers will allow for extra time and drive in daylight hours when visibility is better and ice is less likely to be on the road.
DROPPING SPEED
Truck drivers will drop their speed to match road conditions. No matter how much experience a truck driver may have, the way their truck will move on snow or ice can be unpredictable.
PACK THE RIGHT STUFF
Truck drivers will dress for the conditions, so if it’s cold they will wear and bring with them warm clothes and appropriate footwear. They’ll also have a survival kit in the truck in case they get stuck.
Cold weather slows everything down, especially the chemical reaction happening inside your battery. In fact, at 32°F, a battery loses about 35% of its strength. And at 0°F, it loses up to 60% of its strength—but your engine requires nearly twice as much power to start!
What do you call a trucker that doesn't drive anymore? Semi-retired.
FIGHTER
This mid-sized truck is a champion for safety, helping drivers detect cyclists riding alongside it.
CANTER
This plucky little character was the first FUSO truck with advanced safety features to help prevent accidents and injuries on the road.
SHOGUN
This giant of the FUSO range is a real hero on the road. It can ‘talk’ to drivers if it looks like they are getting sleepy while driving.
Another first from FUSO – advanced safety features are now standard in all of these trucks!
Auroa in Taranaki run this new nine axle stock unit a leading continental marque. Sandfords Rural Carriers The Iveco X-Way cuts the classy look you’d expect from
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Kraft Engineering designs and manufactures trailer units to meet individual specifications for a range of manufacturing clients. In operation for more than three decades, Kraft Engineering’s commitment to innovative engineering solutions means the team stands by their craft.
Volvo sets the standard in safety, productivity and fuel-efficiency. Complemented by a team of kiwi engineers who modify each Volvo Truck for a unique customer solution.
Hino pride themselves on supplying a better class of truck that is reliable, comfortable, safe, and most importantly – makes your working life easier.
An American icon. Supremely powerful, with a technically advanced powertrain and high driving comfort, you can count on Mack to get the job done.
Transpecs sells the parts that make top trucks and trailers run like a dream. Supporting little truckers to build the future for New Zealand transport.
Palfinger New Zealand makes Aotearoa’s coolest truck-mounted cranes, and we’re proudly committed to raising the next generation of little crane operators.
Smart and modern, UD Trucks strikes the optimum balance between features, cost, and efficiency.
NZT Group are the trusted experts in second-hand truck sales across New Zealand. Our team has decades of experience that will see you getting the best service and value for money. Whether you are buying or selling, contact the NZT team today!
Keith Andrews represents FUSO, Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner trucks, buses and vans and is New Zealand’s largest commercial vehicle dealership with locations across the North Island. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team!
FUSO developed the world’s first series-produced electric light truck and is the number-one selling truck brand in NZ, with advanced safety systems and fuel efficiency at the forefront of its range.
Crushing & Aggregate Supply Specialists.
We’ve been helping clients grow since 1970.
We like to say that we brighten Kiwi homes.
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HYDRAULICS
2006 FVR900 Isuzu Chiller Truck, complete with tail lift and 7.78 Curtainsider. RAROTONGA Paving the way for the next generation of truckers
The RFH Group is an integrated transport & logistics business servicing a range of customers across the forestry, wood processing, and agriculture sectors.
Market leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of trailers and truck bodies. Roadmaster Limited products are manufactured and guaranteed by warranty to the highest quality and are proven in the toughest applications.
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Oamaru-based Hoskins Transport Ltd’s Volvo FH16 hauls freight into Central Otago
Once upon a time, we were kids just like you!
Now we’re lucky enough to work with little trucks, big trucks, and everything in between!
And when we work together, the country keeps moving – because everything, from the snacks in your pantry to the toys in your room, were delivered by a truck and that’s what makes our jobs so cool So when you grow up, think about working in the trucking industry. It’s heaps of fun and it’s such a great career to have! You’ll always have awesome trucks to be around, beautiful places to see, and long-lasting friends with the same passion . And the best part is that you’ll never run out of cool toys to play with!
