As a professional driver, you know that safety concerns vary by season. With the right seats for trucks, safety products, and truck interior accessories, you can take the heat out of summer driving and avoid the potholes along the way.
Top Tips for Summer Hauling
- Check Your Rig
The inspection walk-around is even more important in the summer. Tires lose pressure more easily and are softer from the heat. Cooling systems are under greater pressure. Do a check at every stop and keep doors locked to prevent curious children from getting trapped inside or hitching a ride.
- Sit Comfortably
The right truck seat and safety belt harness will work together to keep you comfortable on a long hot drive. Your belt should fit down over your hips with the shoulder belt on your shoulder, not across your neck. Consider replacing the safety harness if it can’t be adjusted to fit properly.
- Keep Your Cool
It’s no secret that the heat causes irritability. Keeping your own head cool and professional will help you deal with the aggressive driving and short tempers around you. Keeping your seat cool can make a real difference – consider replacing a hot vinyl seat with a professional model with cooling technology, like the ComforTEK ventilation system in the National Admiral CT truck seat.
- Keep Your Eye on the Little Guys
Summer brings motorcycles, bicycles, RVs, and pedestrians. Be aware when changing lanes and backing up of the increased odds of a pedestrian or vehicle being in the way. Do what you can to help them anticipate your moves with signals and sound alerts.
- Don’t Overwork Your A/C
Hot temps in the truck cab can make your job miserable in the summer, but the air conditioner uses so much fuel and adds to the stress on the cooling systems. Again, one of the best ways to beat the heat is to replace your worn-out seat with one with proper ventilation from Suburban Seats.
With advanced features all the way around, the National Admiral CT is incredibly comfortable, and we’ve added the ComforTEK ventilation system to keep you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. When driving is your profession, your seat should be professional grade. Check out the options today!
