too much wind?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RowdyRigg, Dec 1, 2008.

  1. RowdyRigg

    RowdyRigg Bobtail Member

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    Just wondering how much wind is too much. Drove I-80 from Cheyenne to Salt Lake yesterday, the roads were dry but it was all I could do to keep the truck on the road. If I were any lighter, I'd have shut it down. Any suggestions on how much wind is too much wind? Unfortunately, this company has a lot of loads under 10k so I'm constantly worried about the wind....
     
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  3. 2fuzy

    2fuzy Road Train Member

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    well it all depends on wight I run tankers and they don't blow around much in the wind even empty but a light or empty box sucks when I hauled shanntys way back when we parked once we had a 25mph cross wind
     
  4. abjz71

    abjz71 Light Load Member

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    if your having problems keeping it in your lane much less the road its time to shut down if you dont feel safe then it isnt
     
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  5. driver4015

    driver4015 Medium Load Member

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    Abjz got it!!!! been across elk mtn many times, a couple when I should have parked a empty set . but it's up to the driver.
     
  6. finebabymakr

    finebabymakr Light Load Member

    Contrary to most companies belief, humans are more important than the load. If you feel like lives are in danger then shut it down. Your fellow drivers will appreciate it.
     
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  7. 25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    It depends on the trailer and the tractor, generally a softly sprung, short wheelbase tractor is harder to control and feels unsafe sooner than a longer tractor, gusty high winds around storms, you should park it no matter what you are pulling it with.
     
  8. jash369

    jash369 Medium Load Member

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    The company I am with states in their sop's that any load under 20k is considered a light load. When you feel the wind is moving your truck and looking in the mirrors you see the trailer even moving ........let alone tilting shut down.

    Because consider this; if you roll-over you will be cited during unsafe conditions or just have as the company will call it " A Preventable Accident "

    I drove pass Laramie one night and saw 5 trucks rolled over due to the gusts.......tha is one of the major things to be concerned about, because say if you have 20-30 mile and hour sustained winds the gusts can immediately jump to maybe twice that amount. So just for your own safety and self preservation of career when running that light be careful, pay attention and if necessary shut down..........
     
  9. 12 Wyoming

    12 Wyoming Light Load Member

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    Wyoming- Where the wind blows faster than your truck goes.

    Sign at the Kemmerer POE.
     
  10. snorelord

    snorelord Light Load Member

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    I remember going through Idaho and in one second it felt like someone tugged at my steering wheel. Like all road conditions approach with common sense. If my truck is easily being blown around I will slow down first and that usually helps. If it doesn't I shut down.
     
  11. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    This would be funny, if it was not so true!

    Somebody give snorelord a cigar! He gave the right answer!:yes2557:
     
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