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Don’t get caught this hurricane season: Fleet safety tips

Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30

Hurricane season is here again and, if you’re managing a fleet, you know that preparation isn’t optional, it’s essential. Each year brings its own uncertainties, but 2025 is shaping up to be especially active.

Both the US  and Canadian Hurricane Centers are predicting an above-average 2025 Hurricane season, including:

  • 13 to 19 named storms

  • 6 to 10 hurricanes

  • 3 to 5 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher)

While much of the tropical storm and hurricane activity impacts the US Gulf and Atlantic coasts, Canada is not immune. On average three or four cyclone events impact Eastern Canada each hurricane season.

So, what does that mean for fleet driver safety? Whether your vehicles are electric, gas-powered, or a mix of both, the key to staying safe and minimizing disruption lies in planning ahead. Below are some actionable fleet safety tips and driver safety best practices to help you navigate the 2025 hurricane season.

Fleet-specific driver safety recommendations

  1. Review and update evacuation routes

  2. Enhance communication plans

  3. Use advanced forecasting tools

Vehicle-specific fleet safety tips

For Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles

Fuel Up

Make sure every gas-powered vehicle has a full tank before the storm hits. Power outages can leave fuel stations closed for days.

Tip: Use tools like GasBuddy to locate open fuel stations and update your route plans accordingly. Make sure your drivers know where to go and when.

For Electric Vehicles (EVs)

  1. Charge up

  2. Unplug and power down

  3. Find higher ground

Fleet driver safety is everyone’s responsibility

The 2025 hurricane season is forecast to be more intense than usual, and for fleets, that means proactive preparation is more critical than ever. By updating your evacuation routes, strengthening communication, leveraging new forecasting tools, and safeguarding both ICE and EV vehicles, you’ll be better equipped to weather whatever comes your way. These fleet safety tips and driver safety practices are more than just best practices, they’re a lifeline for keeping your people and vehicles out of harm’s way. Stay alert, stay connected, and most of all, stay safe.