CHAINING...are you ready?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by otherhalftw, Oct 22, 2011.

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  1. dca

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    a gust of wind on I-70 with a very short life.. chains not required.

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    I'm not sure but I think these are mini snow bombs ? us-95 in the first pull-out to move tandems all the way up before the weigh station

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    Yeah, how does 'want' change to 'who?' with a bit of daylight? o_O
     
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    84 in Oregon is CLOSED from Le Grande to Baker city. Chains from Pendleton to Le Grande (80 plus miles). Crashes all over the place

    There's some drivers that won't make it home for Christmas..... :(
     
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    Chains required on 299 west of burney. Highway 44 chains required. I'm sure I-5 is the same
     
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    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    [IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
    NORTHBOUND TRUCKS ARE BEING SCREENED 10 MI NORTH OF REDDING
    /AT FAWNDALE RD/ (SHASTA CO) - DRIVERS MUST HAVE MAXIMUM CHAINS IN THEIR
    POSSESSION IN ORDER TO PROCEED - PERMIT LOADS ARE PROHIBITED
     
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    Chain controls went up on I-80 about 0730 Baxter to Truckee....by 0930 chains Gold Run to 6 miles east of Truckee

    US 50...Kyburz to Myers....haven't heard about the NV side.
     
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    chains required over the hill

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    stuck with a dock, 2 singles worked

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