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California to Denver, I-70 or I-40?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Iemontel, Feb 15, 2025.

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  1. Feb 15, 2025 #1
    Iemontel

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    Going from cali to Denver should I avoid I70 nd go 40 east to the 25 I have over 5 years driving but driving I 70 in the winter scares the crap out of me
     
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  3. Feb 15, 2025 #2
    Concorde

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    I always take 40 to 25 because I would die if I took I-70 and got stuck in the high elevations.
     
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  4. Feb 15, 2025 #3
    Iemontel

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    Yeah I know I checked the weather , there’s been road closures due to snow , it’s supposed continue snowing all week , I still have to take i70 west coming back after my Denver delivery , so um screwed either ways
     
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  5. Feb 15, 2025 #4
    Kenworth6969

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    That adds like extra 200 miles.

    If it was me I'd base my decision off the weather.
     
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  7. Feb 15, 2025 #5
    tscottme

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    The Megas generally avoid I-70 West of Denver just for MPG reasons. If there is current or forecast bad weather I would use I-40.
     
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  8. Feb 15, 2025 #6
    Kenworth6969

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    That's bs. They just don't trust their dummy drivers in the mountains.
     
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  9. Feb 15, 2025 #7
    Iemontel

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    Thanks for the input I know we risk our life’s every mile but i70 just different , my goal to get back home safe with a paycheck
     
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  10. Feb 15, 2025 #8
    tscottme

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    Somewhere out West, in my mind.
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    I just know what I hear.
     
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  11. Feb 15, 2025 #9
    Iemontel

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    lol yeah that might be true but the company I drive for lets me decide my route
     
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  12. Feb 15, 2025 #10
    Kenworth6969

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    You're not really saving on fuel if you go extra 200 miles just to avoid a couple mountains.
     
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