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Are chains required for Hotshots?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by shantyshaker12, Jul 5, 2011.

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  1. Jul 5, 2011 #1
    shantyshaker12

    shantyshaker12 Light Load Member

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    I started hauling with an F-350 dually about March of this year after driving a big truck for 16+ years. I have a question about chain up states. I don't know if I am required to chain up like big trucks or not. This truck is four wheel drive if that makes a difference. I would appreciate any help with this.:biggrin_2558:
     
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  3. Jul 5, 2011 #2
    dieselbear

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    What are you chaining? or trying to secure?
     
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  4. Jul 5, 2011 #3
    CA_Uber_Alles

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    I think he means snow chains
     
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  5. Jul 5, 2011 #4
    THBatMan8

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    His tires. Certain states like Colorado require trucks to have tire chains during the winter. Personally, I doubt these regulations are for 6 wheelers though.
     
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  7. Jul 6, 2011 #5
    Hardlyevr

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    for passenger vehicles the signs usually say something like chains or 4 wheel drive, but since you are technically a commercial vehicle they might insist you have chains, but that classification also has a weight limit. If you are under 26,001 lbs total in Colorado you don't have to go by the commercial truck rules.
     
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  8. Jul 6, 2011 #6
    shantyshaker12

    shantyshaker12 Light Load Member

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    Sorry, I did mean tire chains.
     
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  9. Jul 10, 2011 #7
    Motownfire

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    So does anyone know if we will get popped for not having chains in our one ton's at a scale house inspection ???
     
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  10. Jul 10, 2011 #8
    Hardlyevr

    Hardlyevr Road Train Member

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    3 W's!

    When? Chain laws are seasonal.

    Where? Chain laws vary from state to state.

    Weight? Chain laws vary by vehicle weight.
     
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  11. Aug 8, 2011 #9
    shantyshaker12

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    Apparently not!
     
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  12. Aug 8, 2011 #10
    Y2K

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    There are times some places here in WA when all vehicles are chains requires 4X4 or not.
     
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