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
Need help deciding this...
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by XxdiggitxX, Dec 12, 2019.
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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.Flat Earth Trucker, WildTiger1990, Upinsmoke and 8 others Thank this. -
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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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.Last edited: Dec 12, 2019
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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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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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Sounds to me you could use the practice hanging iron...?
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