Quick Routing Question...Colorado

I'm heading for the TX panhandle in the morning. Starting on US-6 a little south of Provo UT.

They have me routed on US-50 from Grand Junction to pretty much Pueblo. Looks like mostly 2-lane from Montrose to Canon City. It looks kinda sketchy to me for an 18-wheeler. Supposed to be a light load but Swifts lied before.

Ive plotted out a couple of other routes primarily over the Rockies on 70 and then on down 25 to Raton. That way is a tad longer but keeps showing as being quicker by 30-45 minutes. Personally I prefer the interstate in case of mechanical failures but I also like the great scenery of the back roads. I'm also running on recaps so I can't afford to be plodding along too much.

So the question is, for those that have driven 50, which is better or safer...US-50?..or taking 70 and 25 to Raton??
Thanks!!

 

Not sure yet. From a paper company going to an onion company. Kinda funny. Dispatch said 5K was the weight. We'll see in the morning. Maybe it's the bags that onions go in. The receiver is also big in pumpkins.

 

Thanks Broccelli..I'll be taking I25 south out of Pueblo to get US-64 after Raton to get into TX.

I figured it would be a scenic drive. I'm concerned over how long it will take to get to Pueblo. I'm running on recaps and don't want to get hung up behind sightseers and what not. Thanks!

 

I just went through there last week and it wasn't bad at all.

my question was regarding US-50. I've been on 70 plenty.
Thank you for your input as it was very helpful