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

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  1. Mortar Man

    Mortar Man Road Train Member

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    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
     
  2. statikuz

    statikuz Medium Load Member

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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    ras1166 Light Load Member

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    just curious how many chains are in a $100 bag, thanks
     
  6. Mortar Man

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    Thank you all for your replies
     
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    Mortar Man Road Train Member

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

    Memphis to Saskatuian
     
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    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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    Saskatchewan is flatter than a pancake.