Bad weather and trip planning. Impassable roads. What to do?

I agree. I think it's the line between drivers who wear boots and the drivers who wear flip-flops. Me? Boots are uncomfortable and flip-flops are stupid, except in showers. Not sure where I stand yet.

 

Yeah. Finding a different route and letting the dispatcher know your intent to drive around it is, for me, is the best solution for this scenario. Let the DM know you're not driving I10 and then let them decide. This seems like what most are doing. Thanks.

 

Solid advice. An "educated gamble." Which it is, really. Drivers gots to drive. Get it there, and get it there fast and in one piece. Oh...and be safe, right? Some people plan, and others just go. I wish more would learn to plan just a little bit.

 

Heard. Thanks. I'm sure many here on this forum have lost a family member, friend, or colleague due to drivers taking risks they shouldn't. Check the road conditions BEOFRE you take that beast out there. Don't drive for the money. It's not worth it.

 

I'd like to also mention, there are quite a few drivers who can't read or write, much less speak English very well. This means they're less likely to check road conditions using websites and apps. Reading weather alerts and talking on the phone is not easy. I think more training is needed.

 

Scanner. Noted. I use Scanner Radio. I'm thinking these days, websites and apps are more reliable than a CB when you're at a truck stop. When or IF you "make an attempt", a CB might help when you're out there, right?

Communicate. I'm hearing this often and I completely agree.

 

Thanks. Good advice. Like I've heard, YOU command the ship.

This forum has been really helpful in teaching, confirming, and reminding me, and possibly other new drivers following, of points not discussed in the basics. When I begin training, I think I'll be more prepared to respect what I'm learning.

 

If it got to that point, I wouldn't drive. I'd go back to my berth, get a good sleep, wake up, pack my things, drive to a terminal, hand them my keys, and call an Uber to take me to the airport. Done.