I-15, 395 or I-5?

Discussion in 'Truckers' Weather & Road Conditions' started by Randy G., May 31, 2011.

  1. Randy G.

    Randy G. Bobtail Member

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    Hi all. First post!

    I have a race car rig (Freightliner and a 53' trailer). Toward the end of June I will be travelling from Orange, CA (near Anaheim Stadium) to Spokane, Washington. Mapquest suggests taking I-15 all the way north. Other options include 395 and I-5. I don't like driving through the Siskues on the 5 with 7% grades, and 395 means dealing with the Mammouth area. I'm looking for the least amount of grades and passes. What would you suggest? How is the road from the I-15 to Spokane?

    Thanks in advance.

    Randy
     
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  3. lostNfound

    lostNfound Road Train Member

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    N on I-5 to Weed
    N on 97 to I-84
    E on I-84 to I-82
    N on I-82 to 395
    N on 395 to I-90
    E on I-90 to Spokane

    Same mileage as 395.
     
  4. pjw044

    pjw044 Heavy Load Member

    Gotta agree :thumbup: with lostnfound...............
     
  5. Saienga

    Saienga Medium Load Member

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    I third the motion. That'll get you the best (read: least) grades, too.
     
  6. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    I wished i had that much time to consider where i'm driving usually you've got to make you mind up between when your asigned your load and when your finally loaded.
     
  7. LostOne9

    LostOne9 Medium Load Member

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    I usually cross the river and take wa 14 to I-82
     
    Last edited: Jun 2, 2011
  8. rjmcgee

    rjmcgee Light Load Member

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    I did that once and got stuck behind a windmill blade,
     
  9. ShariShellBell

    ShariShellBell Light Load Member

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    Just an FYI.. Caltrans is doing construction on I-5 from Sacramento to Woodland repairing the #1 lane that most truck drivers are in. They expect completion by Summer... (ha ha ha). They do work mostly at night but some during the day and most involve one lane for all traffic with nasty smells passing by.

    Source: Me.. I drive the i-5 from Williams to Willows every day, I shop in Woodland and run I-5 south from Williams to Woodland ALOT!. Occasionally I will goto Sacramento but beware of the 3-4 semi trucks sitting along side of the road just outside the Woodland first exit sign with VERY large solar windmill plates. They are a looker if you have never seen them. CHP likes to verify permits for these overloaded trailers and they often are parked on side of road to wait it out.
     
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