Winter hauling: Stayed prepped with latest Gear Guide

There's no denying it: while the official start of winter is still a few weeks out, the problems of high winds, dangerous snowfalls and single-digit temperatures have already arrived across a large portion of the U.S.

At the same time, the arrival of a new year looms.

Screenshot 2025 12 09 At 10 55 59 AmRoadPro Family of BrandsCombine them and you have what fills most of the pages of the newest Overdrive and Truckers News Truckers' Gear Guide with the RoadPro Family of Brands. 

As usual, the Gear Guide is loaded with practical tips to help make time on the road safe, comfortable and productive. Features include:

  • Details about the advantages of having a dashcam in your truck from the folks at Garmin
  • A Buyer's Guide look at the gear you'll need to make 2026 your best year ever on the road
  • Tips from Mother Trucker Yoga founder Hope Zvara on staying healthy and fit on the road even in the winter, including how to get exercise and eat well
  • First Gear tips for new drivers -- and still applicable for old hands -- on surviving winter, including beating the seasonal blues and which additives are needed to keep your truck road-ready
  • Video tips from veteran owner-operator Henry Albert on proper winter preparations
  • How to prepare wintertime menu staple, chili, while on the road
  • Details of new Cummins-branded winter clothing 

While you can't do much about avoiding winter weather in much of the country, you can be well prepared and ready for the difficulties it delivers. The Truckers' Gear Guide from the RoadPro Family of Brands can help you do that.