tire chains (on a flatbed)

You forgot that some times you need chains on the steer. But then when it is that bad it is better to park it. We always carried two doubles and four singles

 

I carry 5 doubles and six singles

4 doubles and four singles on the rack

 

I"m curious as to the FIVE singles.

Axles have to be chained on BOTH sides. All you need is 6 singles. Some states might want 2 singles for spare but have yet to see it enforced. California is the only state i've seen so far that might actually make you chain both drive axles. They don't plow the top of donners much. So that stretch is usually the worst part of the drive.

You can pack doubles if you desire. But it hasn't been necessary. Least not in the 6 years i was OTR.

6 singles is all you need. And that's all most truck drivers with brains carry. And i say that because you will encounter a lot of unprepared drivers. No idea how to chain or have no chains at all. PERIOD. It astounds me how many drivers will sit on donners looking to buy or borrow or rent someone's chains. As if we pack spares to lend out. SHEESH.

 

good thing my company doesn't allow us to drive in the snow, at least, when it is going to be really bad, and actually encourages us to turn around and head back to our d/c center. even our customer will cancel all our loads. can't beat that.

 

I got asked about spares last winter. With different sizes truck/trailer, it's a lot of chains- 2 bags that never get opened & take up space in a box.

 

I didn't have a problem with different sizes. Except the last company for whatever reason with their steps. Didn't have chains for them low pro tires. Needless to say a few chains got ruined and some damage to them trailer fenders occured.