Snow Plows for Pickup Trucks: Getting Ready for Winter Weather

It may not feel like winter right now, but the cold and stormy season is right around the corner. Winter weather often hits sooner than you think, so it's best to be prepared. If you have a long-time plow service, you probably know the work that goes into preparing for winter weather. But if you're just getting started, you might be wondering where to begin on preparing your trucks for winter weather.

Let's explore some top things you can do to prepare for winter weather as a plow service. To start, you'll want to service or repair your truck plow systems, stock up on road salt, service or replace your spreaders, and ensure that your trucks are winterized with tires and mechanical systems in good shape.

How To Prepare Your Plow Service For Winter Weather

When it comes to preparing your plow service for winter weather, it's important not to wait until the last minute. If you rush to get everything maintained right before or during winter weather, you'll likely lose time and money. It's essential to start seasonal maintenance early, i.e., sometime between August and October.

Similarly, don't wait to hire necessary crew members until the first sign of snow. If you wait too long to find good employees, you may find yourself out in the cold when the snow starts. The off-season is also a good time to start securing local contracts. Again, don't wait until the snow starts to find customers.

Finally, have a backup plan. Snow is notoriously hard to predict in terms of totals and where the most will fall. The forecast might assure you that only a few inches will fall, and then it turns into a blizzard. Because of this, a snow removal company should be well-prepared for any scenario. Keep a fleet of snow plows, salt spreaders, and de-icing equipment well-maintained and on standby.

Service or Replace Truck Plow Systems

Late summer and early fall are the times to plan ahead and service or replace plow systems. The longer you wait, the busier it will be, and you may need to wait in line behind your competition to get snow plow parts and install new snow plows. The sooner you can get new snow plows attached to your trucks, the more prepared you'll be when the snow hits.

If you're not sure whether you need to replace your snow plows this season, now is the time to go out and take a visual inspection. Lower the board to the ground and look for signs of damage. If everything looks good, then you can service the plow by greasing all moving parts on the plow. You should also inspect the cutting edge of your plow and check the hydraulic system and connections. Check fluid levels and add more if necessary.

Winterize Trucks to Prepare For Extreme Cold

Maintaining your pickup trucks is also important. Just like with the snow plows, it's best to get any serious repairs or maintenance done in the late summer or early fall to avoid the crowds. Basic maintenance tasks might include changing the oil, changing the transmission fluid, or replacing tires.

It's always a good idea to check if all your trucks are equipped with winter safety kits in case of an emergency. Some items to include in this kit are jumper cables, blankets, water, a flashlight and extra batteries, a first aid kit, road flares, and a phone charger. Chains and extra winter gear aren't a bad idea either, just in case.

Plowing snow in extreme cold can be hard on trucks; that's why it's important to ensure that they're maintained. If you have diesel trucks, you'll want to make sure you have additives ready to transition from summer fuel blends into winter. Once the temperatures start to plunge, you'll also need additives to keep diesel fuel from gelling.

Stock Up On Road Salt and Service or Repair Spreaders

Finally, it's important to stock up on road salt and de-icer to ensure that you have plenty to spare when the snow starts. Just like with your plows and trucks, it's crucial to check spreaders and ensure that they're working correctly. If you need new spreaders, start looking in the late summer or early fall to get what you want. At the same time, if you need accessories such as snow plow lights or ATV snow plows for small jobs, it's a good idea to make these purchases earlier rather than later.

Action Snow Plows For Pickups and Salt Spreaders

Action stocks a wide selection of snow plow products, including snow plow parts, salt spreaders, snow plow lights, ATV snow plows, and snow plows for pickups. We are one of the largest carriers of Meyer snow plows and snow plow parts.

Snow Plows We Carry

If you're looking for plows, we have a lot to choose from, including 8-ft snow plows, straight blade plows, and V-shaped plows. We carry mostly Meyer plows, but we also have a selection of Arctic plows, like the flared V stainless steel plow. This is an 8-ft snow plow. Meyer plows come in several forms, including plows made specifically for 1/2 ton trucks, 3/4 ton trucks, and Ram trucks. If you need an ATV plow, we stock the Black Boar ATV Snow Plow. 

 Snow Plow Parts and Accessories

Are you looking for snowplow parts and accessories? We carry many replacement parts for snow plows, as well as nice accessories to have, like LED snow plow lights and a hitch-mounted salt spreader. We also have steel and diamond cutting edge kits to get your plows ready for the winter season.

Salt Spreaders for Pickup Trucks

A snowplow setup wouldn't be complete without salt spreaders. We have a few different models to choose from, like insert spreaders, a cab and chassis spreader, and tailgate spreaders. No matter how you plan to spread your road salt this winter, we have a great option to fit your needs.

Action Trucks for All Your Street Clearing Needs

You can count on Action Trucks for parts and supplies as you work to get your snow plow fleet ready for winter weather. Look for the professional-grade installation icon on any product page to schedule service.

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