It is crucial to maintain safety when transporting goods on highways. This not only brings economic values but also reputation to logistics companies.
To ensure the safety for cargo on highways and roads, drivers firstly should examine their vehicles carefully by checking tires, brakes, fuel, headlights, taillights and other parts to make sure that vehicles are in good condition before starting a transport journey.
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Tips to check tires for highway transportation:
· Highway surfaces allow the maximum speed of 100 km/h. Therefore, drivers should pay attention to tires and safety regulations to main traffic safety for transport journeys.
· If your tires have expired, do not keep using them. Worn tires need replacing due to the shortage of pressure and tread with highly slippery level. It is easy to know whether your tires are worn or not, just by find tread indicators. Most tires have molded tread-depth indicators which are flush with the tire tread when it has reached the minimum depth. Look for a TWI (tire wear indicator) marking which appears in about six places around the side of the tire. The legal limit for minimum depth of the tread on your tires is 1.6 millimeters, across the central ¾ of the tread around the complete circumference of the tire. For safety reasons it is recommended that you replace your tires before the legal limit is reached.
· Do not use tires with poor quality.
· Make sure that you the speed of your tires is suitable for highways transport. Always comply with tire installation from producers.
· Check rims, wheels and tires (including spare ones).
· Check the air pressure. Driving with incorrect tire pressure can affect a vehicle’s handling and braking, particularly in wet conditions, and can seriously compromise your safety. Driving on severely under-inflated tires can cause heat build-up and eventually a premature failure. Check your tire pressure monthly and before every long trip.
· Use your spare tire. If you see any damage to a tire or wheel, replace it with your spare tire and have your tire checked by professional.
· Respect the load capacity. Do not exceed the load capacity relative to the tire’s load index. Tires loaded beyond their maximum loads can build up excessive heat that may result in sudden tire destruction.
Tips to cope with unexpected situations when transporting cargo on highways.
· Direct your vehicle to emergency lane if necessary.
· Turn on hazard lights, switch off the engine, leave the key in the lock and get out of the car with open doors.
· Contact headway hotline for support and information.
· In some situations, drivers can handle situations by themselves or ask other vehicles on the road for help.
It is highly important to ensure safety for vehicles, drivers and cargo on the road to bring efficiency to every transport journey.
PR: Thuy Lien
