Without a doubt one of the most complicated seasons of the year on the road and for transport professionals is summer. The heat and the effects it produces on our body and the excess of traffic are just some of the factors that complicate the work of the carrier. As a company that develops transport software and we know you in this sector, we are aware of the consequences of the arrival of summer and with it the high temperatures and for this reason we have created this list of 5 tips for transport professionals in summer.
1. Work clothes suitable for the summer heat
Whether the clothes are provided by the company (in this case they must comply with the minimum health and safety provisions in the workplace) or if they are It is preferable, if not essential, that the autonomous transporter himself provides his own work clothes.
The work of the transport professional involves many hours behind the wheel, this means that you will spend many hours sitting in the vehicle seat; be it a truck, bus, van or other. For this reason, it is necessary that the clothing comply with certain premises. Garments must be loose fitting that does not restrict movement. It is important that they are made of a fine, natural fabric such as 100% cotton so that it breathes.
The footwear must be comfortable, allowing the foot to breathe. Although in the summer season you want to keep the foot as much as possible in the air, in the case of the carrier, it is preferable and necessary to wear closed or semi-closed footwear, which covers the entire foot and is adherent in order to carry out safe driving.
2. Route planning
Have full control and adequate planning of the route to be carried out so that the work is done in the most organized way possible. For this, the transport company has different tools that are based on the latest technologies such as management software for transport companies and vehicle fleets. A tool of this type is the perfect investment for a transport company of any size since it adapts to the specific needs of the company. One of the Meribia software modules is the creation of routes and general or predefined rates for customers and carriers.
3. Taking care of food
If the carrier brings his own food, it must be well packaged and refrigerated in isothermal containers that maintain the appropriate temperature. And if the option is to eat in service areas, take care where you eat, that it complies with health regulations to avoid poisoning.
Meals should preferably be light, accompanied by liquids without gas or carbonated water, juices, and preferably water. Fresh water should always be in the cabin as well.
4. Complete inspection of the vehicle
For the safety of the driver himself, of the passengers in the case of being a bus driver, and that of other vehicle drivers, it is essential and mandatory to inspect and control the entire vehicle: Brakes, wheels, engine belt...etc.
5. Sun protection
For a vehicle driver, complete sun protection against UV and UVB radiation is vital, both for the skin and for the eyes. For this, there are specialized sun creams, gels and sun protection sprays with high resistance factors in pharmacies and sites. The use of sunglasses indicated for driving is also highly recommended, always of high manufacturing quality and tested by oculists. According to a RACE report “38% of drivers consider that driving with the sun in front is a high-risk situation, and 30%, this situation also causes them a high degree of fatigue, fourth cause of mortality on the road. â€
