Winter trucking is not “just another season. Winter is the most unforgiving season in American trucking. Snow, ice, low visibility, emergency speed restrictions, and chain laws turn routine miles into high-risk operations. Beyond the obvious safety concerns, winter also exposes drivers and fleets to serious compliance liabilities — FMCSA violations, insurance denials, and operational shutdowns. This article outlines the real-world risks of winter operations and how truckers,