Its that time of year again!!!

Newbies and students with trainers its that time of year again. Truckee scales are calling for chains right now as we speak! Make sure you guys are asking your trainers to not only show you but let you practice some throwing of the chains.

For you new guys who have already gone through your training but not yet have experienced winter make sure you know how to put chains on. Ask at your terminal or possibly a friendly driver will show you how. At the very least make sure you have them on board your truck (its the law this time of year) and make sure they are untangled and sorted out. This will make life a hell of a lot easier for you. I recommend keeping them in a dry box too. Nothing worse than tangled and frozen chains!

Guys here is a link to the web cam at the top of the Truckee Scales. Its snowing!

http://www.magnifeye.com/

 

Very rarely have I ever done it too. For the new guys though you don't want to get caught with your pants down. (oh wait that was a different thread)

One thing you can do that will really help you avoid throwing chains is to keep a few bags of ice melt on board. In the event you need a little extra traction this will help greatly.