Feb 25 2025 32 mins
In Episode 108 of the GeoTrek Podcast, we explore how extreme winter weather impacts the transportation and logistics industry. From blizzards to icy roads, truck drivers and logistics professionals must navigate unpredictable and often dangerous conditions to keep supply chains moving.
Our guest, Gary Falldin, Senior Director of Industry Solutions at Platform Science, shares expert insights into how technology and best practices help fleets operate safely and efficiently in severe weather.
Join Dr. Hal Needham and Gary as they discuss:
🚛 The biggest winter weather challenges for trucking fleets
❄️ How advanced weather-intelligence technology helps drivers make safer decisions
📦 The impact of extreme weather on delivery deadlines and industry contracts
🌨️ Should truck drivers be required to pass winter driving training?
Whether you're in the transportation industry, love extreme weather stories, or just want to understand how storms affect our global economy, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!