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Question for experience drives regarding chains.

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Canewdriver, Oct 23, 2013.

  1. Oct 23, 2013 #1
    Canewdriver

    Canewdriver Bobtail Member

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    Hello all truck drivers,im a new truck driver 4 months driving for a small carrier in Tempe,az mostly we are going north california all the way to Sacramento,Bay area and back to Az,my question is winter is coming did i need to carry chains,which highways are bad or wich mountains are bad in winter snow and ice,any specific route like 58 or I-5 to north cali,what months are heavy in ice and snow,thanks any experienced driver running those lanes???
     
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  3. Oct 23, 2013 #2
    snowwy

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    cali is sctrict on chains. sometimes they'll even set up chain checks. colorado requires them on the truck from sept. 1 to april 30.

    any time your in the high elevations your chances of snow are high. although, snoqualimee pass. which is east of seattle. peaks out at 3200 feet. on the highway. and it's pretty much a give in you'll encouter snow or rain. that pass gets more moisture then the passes east of denver. which are 11,000 feet.

    basically, it's that time of year. and you better have them. cuz fines range from $500 - $1000.
     
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  4. Oct 23, 2013 #3
    blairandgretchen

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    Agreed. Better to have them and never use them. Lock them up if you can, I've had someone try to steal ours this year.
    California is specific on which tires to chain, someone may have a link to a diagram.
     
    blairandgretchen, Oct 23, 2013
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  5. Oct 23, 2013 #4
    KW Cajun

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    I haven't gone thru this with a fine tooth comb, so not sure if anything is outdated, but here is...

    TTR's Chaining Info Page

    All you need to know, plus more.
     
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  7. Oct 23, 2013 #5
    okiedokie

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    Try them on @ a sunny, quiet parking lot while the weather is nice. I mean the chains on the truck. You might even want to do it twice. That way when the time comes and it will come.....you will throw that Iron like you knew what your do'in. No surprises.
     
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  8. Oct 24, 2013 #6
    trkrjim

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    http://www.autosock.us/

    These are legal in all the western states now. I've got 3 sets and they fit nicely in the bottom of one of my sleeper cabinets.
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2013 #7
    Allow Me.

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    From Tempe-S.F. you'll only have concerns going over the Grapevine (I-5 between Castaic/Bakersfield) or SR 58 between Mojave/Bakersfield. Both get snow/ice, however, CHP shuts it down when road is bad. Chains are not an option, they just shut it down. That's because drivers get real stupid and they have a big problem trying to untangle the mess. This will usually happen 2-3 times over the winter months. When it does, just sit tight and they'll have the road open shortly. As you know, I-5 is a main route and needs to be open. Another option is U.S. 101 along the coast thru Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo etc. This road never shuts down for snow, however, it's a bit further mileage wise.
     
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