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Steep mountain roads and winter weather conditions can make truck driving and installing chains a challenge. But putting chains on a truck’s tires can make the difference between getting stuck on the side of the road and making a pickup or delivery on time. These are some tips, based on driver blogs, that can help drivers chain up as safely and quickly as possible.
Law schoolCertain states require commercial truck drivers to carry chains during certain times of the year, even if the weather is...
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Commercial truck drivers have a tough job, especially when winter storms kick in. Many states require drivers to use chains for better traction and safer driving. The following states have some of the strictest chain laws in the country, based on various factors. Overall, Colorado seems to have the strictest chain law. The rest of the top five states are listed in no particular order.
Related: How to chain your tires
ColoradoColorado’s commercial vehicle chain law applies to every state, federal...
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A late-season storm could dump 12 inches of snow or more in parts of Montana and Idaho beginning later Wednesday. Drivers should be prepared to chain up.
Related: States with the strictest chain laws
Regarding tractor-trailers, the Montana and Idaho Departments of Transportation (DOTs) don’t require drivers to use chains every time it snows.
The Montana DOT website says, “Tire chains may be required at any time, anywhere in the state of Montana. They are required on the mountain passes when the...
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Commercial truck drivers have a tough job, especially when snow begins falling. Many states require drivers to use chains to achieve better traction, keeping drivers, their freight and everyone else on the roads safe. The following states have some of the strictest chain laws in the country because of frequent snowstorms and areas of rugged terrain.
Colorado
Overall, Colorado has among the strictest chain laws, which begin earlier in the season than those of any other state.
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While most Americans are thinking about the upcoming Labor Day weekend and end-of-summer plans, Colorado is getting ready for winter.
The state’s chain law for commercial truck drivers went into effect Tuesday. Even though the rules haven’t changed since last year, veteran drivers may want a refresher course and new drivers could use the orientation. So, here’s what drivers need to know.
From Sept. 1 through May 31, all drivers must carry sufficient chains on Interstate 70 when traveling between...
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