Truck driver safety in question due to high wind speeds

High wind speeds can serve as a potential problem for truck driving safety in North Dakota, with recent wind speeds reaching 55 mph, reported Fargo, North Dakota, ABC affiliate WDAY. 

The news source said driving into these high-speed winds can also hurt the bottom line for truckers.

Truck driver Rolland Dutzbachi told the news source that driving into these high speeds can result in drivers only getting between two and three miles per gallon, while drivers need to hit six miles per gallon to meet the fuel surcharge.

"I'm from Wichita, so the wind down there is pretty wicked, but up here this is my first time in North Dakota, so it definitely interesting," truck driver Mathew Wetzel told the news source. "When your trying to sleep at night and the trailer's rocking at night so the rig is rocking rather, so yeah it's an interesting night."

According to the Bismarck Tribune, high wind speeds in North Dakota can also affect truck drivers due to upcoming tornado season in the state, with an average of 23 tornadoes touching down in the state each year.

Truck driver safety in question due to high wind speeds

Friday, March 30th, 2012