Im sure its been asked a bajillion times...I will be leaving Phoenix...Mesa specifically in the heat of rush hour, my load should be less than 10000 pounds. Are these back roads going to be any quicker with a light load? Or am I better off just sticking to the big roads?
LEAVING PHOENIX, HEADING NE to Holbrook AZ 87/ AZ 260-277-377 VS I-17/I-40
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by loose_leafs, Sep 2, 2014.
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I-17 N and I-40 E is about 250 miles and probably 45 minutes to an hour longer.
But if you have a problem you be better off going thru Flag.
loose_leafs Thanks this. -
Those back roads are nice but too many up and down and twistys to slow you down. I would stick with I-17N to I-40E.
Lepton1 Thanks this. -
How about US 60 from Mesa to Show Low how good/bad is that? -
Check for restrictions Arz has some. Used to run Feed around there back in the 90s. but things can change. Check first.
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U.S. 60 is do able, but you'll be spending a lot of time ascending and decending in the Salt River Canyon area. The I-17 is a straight shot, yes you have a climb, but you're light so it's not a issue. It's better then spending your time on the slow twisty canyon roads. Good luck and be safe.
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