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On August 23, 1904, Harry D. Weed was issued U.S. Patent Number 768,495 for “Grip-Tread for Pneumatic Tires,” which he designed to help make driving safer in inclement winter weather or similarly adverse muddy road conditions.
When he patented his invention, Weed was living in Canastota,...
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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.
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ColoradoColorado’s commercial vehicle chain law applies to every state, federal...
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’Tis the season for snow and ice. Winter is a lovely time of year to admire tranquil snowfalls and to cozy up next to the fireplace. For truckers, however, this time of year is far from magical.
Whiteout conditions bring about white-knuckled driving for those darting across the nation’s frigid roadways. To safely trek in winter weather, truckers regularly depend on tire chains to gain better traction and to prevent wipeouts on icy roads.
While many truckers have had their fair share of...