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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by XxdiggitxX, Dec 12, 2019.

  1. Dec 12, 2019 #1
    XxdiggitxX

    XxdiggitxX Bobtail Member

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    I'm a new driver, just over 1 yr experience.
    I have 15k in a dry van

    i70 has chain up across Vail, around 20⁰F so probably icy

    Big storm is going to start hitting around 2pm
    I am in Grand Junction and am 2 hrs out so by the time I get there, it will probably be snowing. Not to mention, I just chained up for the first time coming West i70 a couple days ago. It took me about an hour to get them dressed

    Dispatch is telling me to just be safe but try and get to Wisconsin, they are "short on help" at the moment.

    Already arranged a new appt for Monday, was supposed to be there Friday <12/13/19>

    Should I stay here and wait it out? Or should I give it a try?

    Mind you, 15,000lbs and wind is gusting up to 45mph in the mountains

    I am between a rock and a hard place, looking for advice. Thanks to anyone who has a suggestion. If I were alone I would say #### it and go, but i cant put my co driver in that kind of danger
     
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  3. Dec 12, 2019 #2
    Mike250rs

    Mike250rs Heavy Load Member

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    Bottom line:
    If YOU don't feel safe moving the truck, DON'T

    its just something in a box your hauling, not the Holy Grail.
     
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  4. Dec 12, 2019 #3
    starmac

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    I always figured if they have not closed the road, I was good to go, but everybody has their own comfort level that they need to go by.
     
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  5. Dec 12, 2019 #4
    silverspur

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    There's only supposed to be an inch of snow in Vail today. I just checked the 70 on cotrip.org traffic is smooth and I wouldn't worry about 45 mph winds.

    Codot.gov also has a short chain up video.
     
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  7. Dec 12, 2019 #5
    XxdiggitxX

    XxdiggitxX Bobtail Member

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    I made it out of Denver... decided to go for it. Wasnt as bad as it sounded
     
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  8. Dec 12, 2019 #6
    Powder Joints

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    Your the only one who can decide for you, The weather in that pass can changes 3 or 4 times before you get thru it, make sure you have the ability to stay warm, carry extra food and liquids. Your the only ones that knows your abilities, so stay safe, theres always time for next time, as long as your here for next time.
     
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  9. Dec 12, 2019 #7
    Powder Joints

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    I don't have any problems with tossing the iron and running, just don't wait till you spinout to put on the chains and take your times, this is the exact advise I gave my son first time he had to deal with Utah to Denver with a no so good forecast.
     
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  10. Dec 12, 2019 #8
    Long FLD

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    Sometimes if it might be bad but sounds like it’s going to get worse you’re better off to try and stay ahead of the part where the weather gets worse.
     
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  11. Dec 12, 2019 #8
    Accidental Trucker

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    Sounds to me you could use the practice hanging iron...?
     
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