Talkcdl Trucking Podcast

Diesel Your Trailer is Coming AroundDiesel is back and he has another story of being on the road. Listen in as the new star of TalkCDL tells a tale of a crazy day on black ice out side of Chicago. Listen in and hear how Diesel himself tells a story like no other can. Running in black ice is one of the most dangerous forms of weather one can operate in. When driving on ice you have absolutely zero traction and are better off not being on the road. According to Safe Winter Roads, over 1,300 people are killed and 116,800 are injured in car accidents on snowy, slushy or icy roads. That's not all: every year, nearly 900 people are killed and nearly 76,000 people are hurt in crashes during snowfall or sleet. What is Black Ice? Black ice is a thin coat of glazed ice on a surface. And it isn't black – it's actually clear, but it takes on a dark colouring from the pavement below it. Because it is so thin, it is often invisible to the human eye. Black ice can form in many ways but the most common way is from melt