How to maintain control over black ice

Aug 7, 2013

Updated Aug 8, 2013

On a cold winter’s morning, what are you supposed to do if the road beneath you and your truck suddenly is covered by a thin layer of clear ice?

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In continuation of the 10 Worst Case Trucking Scenarios infographic Overdrive began publishing last week, here’s the latest installment: A few tips on handling black ice:

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