#80 - New Leadership Positions, Storm Coverage and Winter Driving

This week on the H&M Trucking podcast, we’re addressing some changes in our leadership structure.  We’ll welcome President of H&M Trucking James Fonda, Chief Operations Officer Ryan Holm, Chief People Officer Eve Essary, and introduce you to our new Chief Financial Officer, Jami Bahle.  After that, we’ll talk to H&M Driver Thad McBride, who hails from Augusta, Georgia.  Thad and his fill in dispatcher Lindsay Goodin will walk us through how Hurricane Helene has hampered their work days.  Finally, Denny will bring us a list of items he used to keep on the truck during the winter months.  Find the list below!

 

Winter Prep List

 

Windshield Scraper

Shovel

Basic Tool Kit

Snow Chains and learn to throw them!

Jumper Cables

Kitty Litter or salt

MINIMUM - Half-full of fuel

Anti gel and Antifreeze

Heavy Duty Winter Clothes including heavy coat, waterproof

boots, warm gloves and hat

Battery powered radio

Flashlights/Extra Batteries

Extra Food and Water - Don’t forget your furry co-pilot if you

have one!

First Aid Kit

Cell Phone Charger or Extra Battery

CB Radio

 

Things to consider

 

Park where you can stay warm – in the event your truck has

issues.

Check the wind forecast – try to park with your ass to the

wind.

If the lot is iced over, after parking for your 10 hr. break,

wait a few minutes to let the tires cool. Then, move

your

rig a few inches.

 

Ensure H&M’s heater units are fueled (add anti gel)

And, run a while to make sure they are operating properly.

Preplan the entire trip adjusting each days driving times and

routing.

Weather forecast – be ready to adjust YOUR schedule

Plan alternate routes – you may need them.

Pre-plan where you will stop - and at least one backup

just in case

 

Find a way to let those close to you know your plans. And, where

you stop for your break.

i.e. TX.I-35x193@TA - translates to Texas, Interstate 35, exit 193 at the TA Truckstop

If the roads are “Slushy”, clear all your lights, blinkers, etc.

EVERY TIME you stop.