Leave tire chains home?

This thread was about whether or not you MUST HAVE CHAINS at all times. YOU DO NOT have to carry chains at all times! ONLY if you are rolling. I do not put chains on a truck ever. Its my choice to shut down in snow, nobody can force me to drive when I think conditions are dangerous. So I don't carry chains.

 

I have never taken mine out of the bag. Only one inspecter asked to see them since I got my cdl.

 

Oh look the independently wealthy showed up, so, who pays the tab if you get stuck on snow/ice at customer and don't have those chains?

 

that and the foot high heels lol

 

What is the big deal with carrying a set of chains?
They weigh less than 200 pounds.
How often will you be that close to gross, without being able to shed some fuel to make the difference?

I always keep a fresh set of chains on my truck.
Fresh, clean and rust free, still in unopened bags in my side box.

 

Hauling a reefer I can honestly say I'm usually that close. I also have a Tri-Pak and with a multi temp, I'm near 37,000 empty.