Yes I remember some years ago picking up a load of cardboard boxes for Campbells soups out of Joplin MO going to SLC UT had to run through KS, CO through some strong winds which would of been blowing at least 60 mph if not more, seeing trucks rolled over by the side of the road sure did make me wonder if I'd be next with such a light load. The options were to pull over and wait for that weather front to pass by, or keep on rolling I couldn't afford to hang around and wait so just chose to run the gauntlet fortunately my truck did not give way to the strong winds and I made it back to Salt Lake City in one piece.
High wind, light load, how long should I wait it out?
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What would it have cost you if you rolled over?
All it takes is once to end everything for you.
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Update:
I chose to sit it out.
The Wyoming DOT website had “road closed to light high profile vehicles” for huge chunks of I-25 which got lifted in the late afternoon.
Started rolling at 5pm instead of the early morning.
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Slide your trailer tandems all the way back and roll.
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Last winter I had about 10k lbs in the box and was really struggling with 20-25 mph cross winds. Was only comfortable at no more than 45mph, so I decided to shut down instead of continuing.
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A 35mph gust can turn over an empty trailer, and there is no problem with shutting down at my company.
They would rather have a load late than never, and a driver still alive and uninjured - not to mention other people's lives and property.
And they pay $100 per day if we are shut down for the weather.
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