Chaining video links

Not sure, but probably so.

 

I stay below 25 mph, but that's because I own my chains.

 

I heard this somewhere else "I can't make this run because I don't know how to chain and no one will teach me". I think it was on another forum. Made me think chaining should be part of the road test to get a CDL.

 

Many of the larger carriers no longer want their drivers to chain up. The damage to trucks and worker's comp claims are costing them more than they make on the freight. As with most things in life, insurance plays a huge role.

 

If you chain and run that hill check all your tires for broken links picked up from all them chains breaking down ahead of you. It may save having to deal with a flat in a hour or so. I always checked my steers a few times but a screwdriver and pliers yanks them out. Then if you see bubbles get to the nearest tire repair.

 

Yep tire check after running where others have run chains is major.

Winter before last I84 in Oregon had chains requirements up (even I5 in Portland was requiring chains.)

The folks at the Love's in Napavine were covering everything down to the state line because the Troutdale location was overrun with flat repairs on the road and in the stop. Most of that week the store in Napavine was backed up 6 to 8 hours for flat repairs. Most were flats from broken links.

 

The problem that many have is that they don’t get the chains tight enough. Put them on, tighten them, pull ahead a few truck lengths (I would try and get close to the end of the chain up area), then get out and tighten them again. The tighter the better, your chains will last longer and you won’t be breaking cross links and beating the daylights out of your truck and trailer.