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New kinda 8 mo exp never been in Michigan need route help

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bangsistro, Sep 21, 2012.

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  1. Sep 21, 2012 #1
    bangsistro

    bangsistro Light Load Member

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    Hi guys, as always I'm here for advice and share information. Thank you all of you who helped me to take important decisions on my recent career.
    It happens that I ran almost all states with some exceptions missing and today I'm running to Michigan. The closest I being is Indiana but I am wondering the best route from Los Angeles to Michigan.
    I saw the map and mainly gotta head up to 70 and connect latter 76 to find 80 but what I don't really like is 70 fwy because has a lot of mountain road equals to go super slow because of the load.
    I am thinking on 40 fwy then 44 ant then 7o to connect to Indiana than I will save a little bit of mountains.
    Any advice is very welcome.
     
    bangsistro, Sep 21, 2012
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  3. Sep 21, 2012 #2
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    There's a few different ways to get there. As you mentioned, I-15-I70 over the mountains. Or I-40 etc as you mentioned. I-44 is a toll rd. in Ok. but not too expensive. You can also do I-40 to I 25 in Co. then north. Or US 54 out of Tucumcari, N.M. east to I-35 in Ks. then north to I-70. Or get up ti I-80 and east. Sorry, going from memory. No map available.
     
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  4. Sep 21, 2012 #3
    lsdecaria1

    lsdecaria1 Bobtail Member

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    look at a map
     
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  5. Sep 21, 2012 #4
    pilottravel2002

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    I-15 north I-70 east I-76 becomes I-80 east.
     
    pilottravel2002, Sep 21, 2012
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  7. Sep 21, 2012 #5
    Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    u might wanna tell us where also by cities
    going over the rockies is 200 miles shorter then 40 i would think
    we run 70 out of LA whenever chains arn't required
     
    Cranky Yankee, Sep 21, 2012
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  8. Sep 21, 2012 #6
    CAXPT

    CAXPT Road Train Member

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    I-40, i-55, i-57, i-70, i-69
     
    CAXPT, Sep 21, 2012
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    bangsistro Thanks this.
  9. Sep 21, 2012 #7
    bangsistro

    bangsistro Light Load Member

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    thank you all....for the smart ones...for the jerk one too. ....I looked at the map and I know how to used actually I have excellent orientation sence just want to ask all the experienced guys here for their opinion is appreciated I-40 also was my selection is flatter and easier to ride thanks CAXPT TRANSAM PETE PILOTTRAVEL ALLOW ME.
     
    bangsistro, Sep 21, 2012
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  10. Sep 21, 2012 #8
    TnVols Trucking

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    Ha ha ha @ thank you for the jerk one too. Best of luck, & stay safe!
     
    TnVols Trucking, Sep 21, 2012
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  11. Sep 21, 2012 #9
    MNdriver

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    I always just put the ruler down and follow whatever US or Interstate highways follow it. And enjoy the view.
     
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  12. Sep 21, 2012 #10
    Wooly Rhino

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    The jerk who told you to use a map gave you much more valuable advise then just telling you the answer. I use my garmin 465t to pre plan my routing. You can google and get directions there also. Trucking is about being independant. Holding your hand cheapens the experience for you. Just dive in.
     
    Wooly Rhino, Sep 21, 2012
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