Dumb question from a noob

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dboot01, Dec 29, 2021.

  1. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Yeah, in the old days, you could not park for extended times in the chain up lane. Chain and go, don't cha know ? !
     
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  3. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Not trying to be a buster, okay?

    Did you pre-plan your trip? You’re probably going to be in a bit of trouble. Especially if the plows run.
     
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  4. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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    I was thinking the same thing. Should've shut down in Reno (if heading east on 80).
    I'm also thinking it's likely that CHP will run him off. 14 hours be danged.
     
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  5. Bean Jr.

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    That's what PC is for now. Violation if he went over, but permitted after the fact if told by LEO.
     
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  6. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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    It's naughty to advance a load using pc. Got to apply the adverse (trip planning) conditions rule.
     
  7. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    He was pushing his 14. Nobody PLANS to push the 14, so something went wrong. Long day, right? It happens, that’s trucking.

    BUT he knew about the weather.

    Knowingly going into bad weather pushing your 14? Brain dead moment. Inexcusable. Worse case scenario is he gets buried by the plows.
     
  8. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Dude the ticket you get for parking in the chain area is going to be the least of your worries. The plows will plow you in. You will be shoveling your way out of there.. Not to mention u take away valuable space for the drivers that need to chain up. Go find a parking spot somewhere.
     
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  10. dboot01

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    I did a preplan but I did not preplan a 6 hour blown tire along the way :(
     
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  11. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    A 6 hour delay and bad weather looming ahead…there were still better options than stopping in a chain up area.
     
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