Oregon's New Chain Rule Excludes Tandem Drive Axle Trucks - Truckers' Trucking Forum

rookietrucker · **^ Top** #1 3 Weeks Ago

Oregon's New Chain Rule Excludes Tandem Drive Axle Trucks

Quote:

Under the Oregon Department of Transportation's recently modified chain regulation, tandem drive axle trucks are not required to use chains, but the regulation applies to single drive axle vehicles when signs are posted.

The change, which was requested by Oregon trucking associations, requires single drive axle vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight to wear chains. It also applies to vehicles that are towing, such as a pickup towing a boat. Chains must also be used on the trailer or vehicle being towed.

"There are times when large multi-axle trucks might not need to put on chains, but single drive axle trucks over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or vehicles towing trailers will need to chain up," said George Ruby, ODOT district 12 manager. "The new chain condition is another tool for ODOT to use during inclement weather conditions and we expect it will help keep traffic moving with fewer tie-ups."

With Oregon's varied climate, winter weather conditions are unpredictable, ODOT says.

more here>> Oregon's New Chain Rule Excludes Tandem Drive Axle Trucks

Oregon DOT · **^ Top** #2 2 Weeks Ago

The post about Oregon's chain regulations is a bit misleading. The post implies that tandem-drive axle vehicles do not have to use chains in Oregon at any time. That is not true.

Tandem-drive axle vehicles must use chains when signs are posted that say "Chains Required on Vehicles Towing or Over 10,000 GVW" or "Chains Required - Traction Tires Allowed on Vehicles Under 10,000 GVW."

And, in "Conditional Closure" situations, all vehicles may be required to use chains regardless of the type of vehicle.

The new chain condition, "Chains required on vehicles towing or single drive axle over 10,000 GVW," does allow tandem-drive axle vehicles to go without chains, but ONLY when that sign is posted.

The Oregon Department of Transportation recommends that all truck drivers review Oregon Chain regulations and get familiar with the different snow zone and chain conditions. Chain regulations are posted along with snow zone notices, diagrams and more on Oregon's travel information Web site, TripCheck.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Trucker Forum	Replies	Last Post
My story of my Dad the Truckie	nhawtin	Stories From The Road	3	06.24.2009 05.53 AM
Some truckers oppose letting Mexican trucks on U.S. roads	Cybergal	Mexican Truckers Forum	101	06.09.2009 04.40 PM
FCC rules for the CB Radio	Mastertech	CB Radio Forum	0	06.03.2009 07.57 PM
11 hour rule violation (Property)	smokyjuan	Trucking Industry Regulations	35	04.26.2009 01.19 PM
Chain Laws	Passin Thru	Experienced Truckers' Advice	30	09.18.2008 02.47 PM

Truckers' Trucking Forum/Message Board - The Premiere Truck Driver Forum

The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Oregon DOT For This Useful Post:
Baack (2 Weeks Ago), Jmurman (2 Weeks Ago), rookietrucker (2 Weeks Ago)

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)