First time driving through Colorado

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Kingty9183, Nov 15, 2021.

  1. Kingty9183

    Kingty9183 Light Load Member

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    So I’m here at a Fly J in Aurora,CO heading out this afternoon to North Las Vegas. This is honestly my first time ever driving out this far west and I was just wondering how is the route going to be. I know I’m going to come across the mountains but am I going deep into the Rockies or is it going to be a smooth ride along 70?
     
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  3. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    Smooth boring empty quiet ride. You can meditate and think about life while driving there (only if you catch the good weather lol)
     
  4. LoneRanger

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    make sure you have chains available. Because if you don’t have them in your truck in case they pull you over then it’s a big big problem.
     
  5. uncleal13

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    Big climb up and down Eisenhower. If you’re heavy, watch your speed. After a little ways pass Vale it’s just another drive.
     
  6. Frank Speak

    Frank Speak Road Train Member

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    No worries mate! There’s plenty of runaway truck ramps in case you screw it up!
     
  7. Dockbumper

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    I don't miss running those lanes. Did it too many times with Swift. I am so spoiled running the lanes with Danny Herman! IMHO......some of the best lanes in the industry!
     
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  8. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    You got my curiosity. What are those lanes?
     
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  9. Dockbumper

    Dockbumper Road Train Member

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    Any or all of you Drivers are welcome to any freight x'ed out in black. Ill take care of the rest! Lol

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  10. Frank Speak

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    I really liked running out west when I was OTR. I had good luck with the winter weather too, until my last winter OTR. I spent half that #### winter chaining up. Lol

    Before that I’d only ever had to chain up one time. I guess that was the mountains out west great send off for me. Lol
     
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  11. Dockbumper

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    At DHT......we don't even carry chains.:D
     
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