Tips For Driving a Commercial Truck in High Winds
One thing that is not talked about enough during new driver training is the dangers of driving in high winds and what to do when in these scenarios. Trucks being blown over is something that happens more often than you think.
Wind Speed vs. Suggested Driving Speed
| Wind Speed | Suggested Maximum Driving Speed |
| 35 mph [55 km/h] | 55 mph [90 km/h] |
| 45 mph [70 km/h] | 40 mph [65 km/h] |
| 55 mph [90 km/h] | 35 mph [55 km/h] |
| 60 mph [95 km/h] | 25 mph [40 km/h] |
These figures are with weight in the trailer, if running with an empty trailer it is advised to look to pull over park if the winds get over 45 mph. Once parked you can put down your trailers landing gear to help stabilize it.
Check out windy.com for live wind maps.