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I 80 westbound in wyoming

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by ann2009, Oct 1, 2009.

  1. Oct 1, 2009 #1
    ann2009

    ann2009 Medium Load Member

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    I 80 westbound,milemarker 272 in wyoming there are 2 UPS trucks overturned in media,no word on drivers yet.
     
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  3. Oct 1, 2009 #2
    Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    wind got em


    There were 70 mph gusts expected in the mountains today.
     
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  4. Oct 1, 2009 #3
    trips74

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    thats elk mountain so its pretty normal I hate wyoming.
     
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  5. Oct 1, 2009 #4
    Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I love WY. Hate the wind.

    So do a lot of other folks. The wind helps to keep the population low.

    But after 14 yrs of living here I'm a little more used to it and have learned how to deal with it.
     
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  7. Oct 1, 2009 #5
    ann2009

    ann2009 Medium Load Member

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    yea the winds are pretty strong here today,we just stopped to fuel up at the TA in Rawlins Wyoming.
     
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  8. Oct 1, 2009 #6
    larryaz

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    Drivers let Dollar $igns take over and do not think safety. No load is worth a life. When the wind gets that strong, you need to be parked. Simple as that. No Excuse:biggrin_25510:
     
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  9. Oct 1, 2009 #7
    cinjade28

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    I would love to live there. Hopefully in a couple of years me and hubby will be moving there. I hope the drivers are alright.
     
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  10. Oct 1, 2009 #8
    blackw900

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    I came through there last night pulling a 53' drybox with 15,000 pounds in it...It was pretty windy.

    But as always I seemed to make it through.
     
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  11. Oct 2, 2009 #9
    madbunny

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    We are usually loaded to the gills (that would be 40,000 lb in the reefer) so never a problem. Vans....yep they need to adhere to that high wind sign and park it.

    Partner came through last night and maybe it's her speed because she never thinks it's windy. :biggrin_25524: Of course Colorado blows and Utah sucks what can you expect. :biggrin_25523:
     
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  12. Oct 3, 2009 #10
    CommDriver

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    Thanks for the post. This is a reminder that I need to change my route. I've got 8,000 lbs headed to WA from TX.
     
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