Now that winter is in full swing, chances are your snow and ice removal equipment has been put to good use. Making sure your snow plow is ready for harsh conditions can help to prevent future damage and repairs. But even though you may have cleaned and serviced your snow plows, salt spreaders and trucks long before the first snowfall, normal wear and tear can take a toll.

Snow plows often perform in conditions of limited visibility. Weather conditions, time of day and the lighting systems on plow vehicles all influence the ability of the operator to see the roadway ahead. Lighting on snow plows must provide forward illumination for the operator as well increase the ability of other drivers to immediately recognize the plow. This is a critical safety measure since plows often move at slower speeds than other traffic during winter maintenance operations, which can be potentially hazardous to motorists who get too close.