Whether you're a winter lover or hater, it's clear that this season an affect our vehicles tremendously.
Cold weather can have a range of effects on HGVs, impacting their performance, safety, and overall reliability.
Issues such as visibility, exterior corrosion, loss of traction and driver comfort all arise in the colder months, but we've compiled our solutions in one place for you.
Prepare For Winter : Essentials
Prepare For Winter : Essentials
Warm PPE
There's nothing more uncomfortable than working in the cold. Battle discomfort with our range of warm PPE
Snow Chains
Comply with NEW EN-1662-1 European standards with TÜV Approved snow chains, for use in all European countries.
Cleaning Chemicals
Ice and dirt easily builds up in the winter, so make sure you have appropriate chemicals, such as our extra concentrated de-icer screen wash, to stay safe this winter.
Reflective Tape
With poor visibility in the winter, reflective tape is as important as ever. Our comprehensive range of reflective tapes allow you to choose which is best for you, while sticking to ECE 104 regulations.
Improved Focus and Reaction Times By reducing distractions from being cold
Increased Productivity Work longer without frequent breaks to warm up
Better Health & Wellbeing With enhanced comfort, less cold stress and protection for the immune system from the cold
Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations Ensure workers have adequate thermal protection in cold environments. Having the proper warm PPE can help meet legal standards.
Increased Service Reliability Continue operating on schedule during and after snowfall
Compliance with Regulations and Standards Our snow chains comply with NEW EN-1662-1 European standard and are TÜV Approved for use in all European countries - avoiding potential fines and shutdowns
Reduced Maintenance Costs By reducing tyre wear and the likelihoods of accidents - a preventive investment
Enhanced Driver Confidence Ensure your drivers have what they need to navigate winter roads, reducing stress and improving driving performance
Increased Visibility Reflective tape enhances visibility in low-light winter conditions, like fog, snow, and early sunsets.
Accident Prevention Improved visibility helps other drivers see the vehicle more clearly, reducing collision risks on dark or icy roads.
Compliance with Safety Regulations The UK has specific regulations for reflective tape on HGVs. According to the ECE104 regulation, reflective tape is required on large goods vehicles (over 7.5 tons) and trailers (over 3.5 tons) to improve visibility.
Durability in Harsh Conditions Reflective tape is weather-resistant, making it reliable in snow, rain, and extreme temperatures.
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