Tomlin Transportation Consulting, Inc.

02/23/2026

Drivers coming from warmer regions into below freezing temps, treat this like a new environment. Black ice forms fast, bridges freeze first, and your truck handles differently in the cold.

What helps:
✔️Increase following distance.
✔️Brake earlier than you normally would.
✔️Reduce speed on ramps, curves, and shaded roads.
✔️If visibility drops, find a safe place to pause.

Professional driving includes knowing when conditions are no longer safe to push through.

02/22/2026

Fleet leaders, winter weather is not just a driver issue. It is an operations issue. When freezing temps and snow move across multiple regions, planning and flexibility protect your people and your equipment.

Ways to support your drivers this week:
✔️Reinforce that safety decisions will be supported.
✔️Adjust delivery windows to account for weather delays.
✔️Check that drivers have access to cold weather gear and basic emergency supplies.
✔️Encourage check in communication at the start and midpoint of shifts.

Strong safety culture shows up when conditions are hardest.

02/21/2026

If you are driving into freezing temps this week, slow your whole mindset down before you slow the truck down. Cold weather changes braking distance, traction, and visibility.

Quick prep before your shift:
✔️Check tire pressure and tread.
✔️Top off washer fluid rated for freezing temps.
✔️Pack gloves, a blanket, water, and a phone charger.
✔️Plan extra time so you are not rushing in poor conditions.

Your goal is not just to deliver the load. Your goal is to make it home safe.

02/21/2026

🚗 Take your prep on the go!

Make sure your car has an updated emergency kit so you’re ready to hit the road safely during an unexpected emergency.

Visit Ready.gov/Car for more info & find more preparedness tips at FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare!

02/21/2026

Good reminders for winter driving. A few small adjustments can make a big difference in staying safe.

A winter storm is forecasted to impact parts of the country this weekend and could make roads hazardous. 🌨️⚠️

Keep these driving tips in mind if you must venture out. ⤵️

01/28/2026

Bitterly cold temperatures can drain battery power fast.🪫🚘

Catch the signs early to avoid getting stranded. ⤵️

01/04/2026

01/03/2026

Roadway hazards and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), such as sprains and strains, may seem like separate issues, but for delivery workers, they often happen at the same time. Their job requires them to drive in potentially challenging conditions and constantly move between the vehicle and the doorstep — lifting, carrying, bending, twisting and climbing in and out of trucks, often hundreds of times per shift.

Similarly, roadway incidents involving commercial drivers are not only tragic, but expensive and disruptive. Preventing injuries helps support productivity, reliability and morale during the busiest time of year.

Learn about resources from the NSC and coalition to help you prioritize and to create a safer season for all here: https://bit.ly/NSCsafetyfirstblogDeliveringSafety.

12/24/2025

. Make sure is considered when you decorate, travel and cook this season. Stay safe throughout the season with these tips: https://bit.ly/NSCCommunityspotlightHoliday.

12/24/2025

NSC estimates traffic crashes will claim 431 lives on the road this Christmas holiday season so let’s make sure to prioritize . This make sure to and drive distraction free as you travel for the holiday. Learn more from here: https://bit.ly/NSCInjuryFactsChristmasestimates.

Find more resources from NSC here: https://bit.ly/NSCRoadSafetyImpairedDriving.

12/20/2025

Did you know that every lives are lost due to ? According to NHTSA, the December months from 2019-2023 were dangerous for alcohol-impaired-driving crashes with 4,931 people killed. Learn more about NHTSA’s winter campaign that encourages people to plan for a sober ride during the holidays here: https://www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/safety-topics/drunk-driving/buzzed-driving-drunk-driving/winter-holidays.

During , sign up for NSC defensive driving courses to prioritize for all and join the 80 million people who have been trained by the most trusted name in defensive driving training: https://bit.ly/NSCddcTraining.

11/28/2025

Before you close the books on 2025, take stock of your most valuable assets — your drivers and vehicles.

Use this time to assess:
✅ Training completions
✅ Incident reports
✅ Maintenance records
✅ Safety culture engagement

Tomlin Transportation Consulting can help your organization identify gaps, retrain teams, and strengthen your safety foundation for the year ahead.

Finish strong. Start safer.