Company says no chains?!?

There's a website for it that had pictures of trucks trying to make it around the bends, no way. There was someone not long ago who posted on TTR that they had used it, don't know how they made it, guess it can be done. And I would imagine if people are not careful and use a car gps they could find themselves on a road like that easily.

 

My company only wants chains on the trailer tires, and wires on the drives.
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then the company has a serious problem, in Colorado he is required to carry them by state law, he needs to explain to the company that it is $50 + fix-it ticket in Colorado to not even carry them. He can be ordered by the state to purchase and carry them.

 

don't plan to run any states out west then do ya? Colorado allows cables on one drive axle if the other has FULL chains and even that depends on the road. US 160, US 550 cables are prohibited no matter what, except on trailer tires, and since Colorado doesn't require drag chains, it's a moot point.

 

He has them in his truck but nobody could come up with a definite answer whether he has to pay or the company for the chains.. it depends who you talk to in the company.

 

truth! Some of my favorite driving times was late at night chained up and the solitude of not having to worry about other drivers doing dumb stuff around me..

 

To all the people who say they don't chain because it's a PITA, what about running something like the Autosock instead? Nice and light, they don't get all tangled, no chain hangers required, and the only state that hasn't approved them yet is California. Heckuva lot easier to put on than chains too, according to a friend of mine who uses it. Just google "autosock" and go to the website with a ".us" behind it.

 

Western Dist. gives them as an option to their drivers, only downside, 5 mph or less if you encounter dry patches with them on or they will tear

 

I grew up in Alaska in the territorial days and most of my trucking experience has been in Alaska, the Yukon and northern BC, and more recently in the MT/WY oilfields, so at first this discussion seemed a little bizarre. I always considered chaining necessary and routine, however as I read these posts I can see good arguments made from all perspectives. I had confidence in my drivers' abilities to handle severe road conditions, but I always encouraged them to "pull over and park" especially in the first winter storms-so they would not be in close proximity to those who may be less experienced. I can't help thinking that might be one of the underlying reasons for the "no chains" policy employed by some carriers. Just a thought! To the post that said they would rather chain up in snow than mud-you have my vote on that one!

 

the only state that allows them so far is Colorado. They actually tested them on the service road near the Eisenhower Tunnel. They look pretty awesome, not sure how long they would last. After one winter season I think they would be cooked.