What route would you take?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Gunner75, Jun 20, 2017.

  1. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    I figure I atleast gotta try it once... Especially if I am not in a push for time... If it was me I would check out US50...
     
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  3. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    I am somewhat pressed, I'm supposed to be in Stockton on Friday by 130
     
  4. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    If you are pressed. Straightest is the best .. so stay on 80
     
  5. Blackshack46

    Blackshack46 Road Train Member

    Peddle harder?

    Im a two lane kinda guy. I dislike major routes unless i need them for time. But ill take a two lane any and everywhere.

    Since going back to tankers, nobody says #### about a milk truck being on such and such road.
     
  6. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    Yeah, you're not alone, I call those roads less traveled the scenic routes. Which ever route you take don't forget to keep your sweets in a cool location. this was warm chocolate soup before it found it's way to the cooler

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  7. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    They put a Loves in Ely, NV. 50 is nice, plenty of places to pull off and park for the night.

    I'd hate to run the 70 leg though. Really scenic but a fuel sucker.
     
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  8. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    I would go over 70 and take 50 just to check it off my mental bucket list of roads traveled. If you have the time and opportunity, why not? You won't want to go your whole career and say I wish I had drove that road at least once. I wouldn't at least.
     
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  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Here's preview of 70 in Colorado.

     
  10. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    I've been across 70 eastbound through Colorado in January on 2015. Was extremely awe inspiring
     
  11. Allow Me.

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    U.S. 50 in Nv. is beautiful. You are there and there are no other trucks ! The road is good, but what I liked was pulling off at some wide spot to sleep (at night) and it is a big beautiful star lit sky and you don't hear a sound. Windows down, summer evening, good sleep. Hope you're not pulling a reefer !
     
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