Need some... CHAIN LAW ... Help !!

I was used to being a company driver for so long and never had to provide or purchase my own chains

My question :

How many of the following do I need to comply with most chain laws on the truck

1. Singles
2. Doubles

Or cables

Do you know average cost to outfit the truck properly

Thank you in advance

Ky24

 

I have no idea how much they cost. I want to say you need to have at least 8 singles to be legit in all cases but that could be wrong. It varies from state to state. I just went over Donner and Caltrans gave me a little card that shows you need to chain the four outside drives and the outside rears on the trailer, so that would be six. Some states say you have to chain the trailer and others don't.

 

http://www.landlinemag.com/Archives/2010/Oct10/Features/2010-winter-chain.htm



The price varries depending on where & when you buy them.

 

Wa requires 7 singles or 3 set of 3 railers + 1 single. This is the most required of any state I know of. Chains in a truck stop are apx $100 a bag.

 

just curious how many chains are in a $100 bag, thanks

 

Thank you all for your replies

 

I'm headed up to Saskatuian. And Just was wonderinging what I may need to have on the truck, chain wise

Memphis to Saskatuian

 

No chain carrying requirements on that route.

Most of the time, the roads are good, but they can turn bad.

I am headed to Winnipeg for Monday.

 

I carry 2-3 rail and 3 singles. CA.

Steers none, axle 2> both 3 rails, axle 3 left outside only, axle 4 right outside only, axle 5 left outside only.

 

Saskatchewan is flatter than a pancake.