This month's webinar was hosted by Steve Boss (Technical and Product Manager) and Kendra Abraham (Onboarding and Training Specialist). This Winter Light Up webinar was designed to help municipalities and contractors prepare their snowplow fleets for the season.

Webinar Video

What is Winter Light Up?

Winter Light Up is the process of checking both software and hardware before winter storms hit. By running diagnostics early, fleets can ensure their plows, spreaders, and telematics systems are calibrated, connected, and ready for reliable operation.

A successful light up helps fleets:

• Verify GPS and telematics integrations are functioning
• Confirm plow and material spreader sensors are reporting correctly
• Run simulated routes to test data accuracy
• Reduce costly downtime during the first storm

Key Takeaways from the Webinar

1. Start with Software
   • Verify Geotab and connected add-ins are working correctly.
   • Confirm that your fleet data is transmitting as expected before testing hardware.
     
2. Hardware Readiness
   • Check sensors such as plow position, salt spreader calibration, and dump body alarms.
   • Ensure in-cab devices and technician-installed equipment are communicating properly.
3. Test Routes
   • Run a short test loop around your yard or a nearby route.
   • Engage plows and spreaders to confirm data is reporting in real time.
   • Review results in MyGeotab to spot and fix any issues.
4. Support Options
   
   • We provide resources, documentation, and one-on-one support sessions.
   • While we cannot deploy technicians to every fleet, our team can guide you remotely and help troubleshoot your setup.

Why Winter Light Up Matters

Snow season comes quickly, and the first storm is never the time to discover equipment issues. Fleets that perform Winter Light Up are more reliable, avoid costly delays, and keep roads safer for citizens.

By investing a little time upfront, municipalities and contractors gain confidence that their plowing fleet will perform when needed most.

👉 Contact help@dicaninc.com for documentation or one-on-one support.