Real-Time Road Conditions Weather Reports

DOT Road Reports from the “Horses Mouth”. Some of these sites have live cams. FasterTruck.com/roadconditions

If you run over Donner Pass, you can see the chain controls real time, plus there is a live cam at the Truckee California scales, so you can see if they’re open or not and look for snow on the ground.

Single Tire Chains

When you have to chain-up: “MINIMUM Chains” means 2 sets of single chains, Put one set on your primary drive axle, outside tires. The “Primary” drive axle is always the rear axle of a 3 axle tractor. The second set of chains go on your trailer axles, staggered. One chain on the front, left, outside tire and one on the right rear, outside tire. Always hook the inside of the chains first and then tighten chains from the outside, and make sure they’re tight or you’ll  lose them on the highway or the will beat up your fenders. Run for a mile or two, then re-tighten and you should be good to go.

“Maximum Chains”

In addition to above, you need a set of double chains or “three railers”. These chains cover a set of duels and they are heavy. I usually like to put these on the rear axle of the tractor if possible. But if I’m already wearing singles, you can put them on the front DRIVE axle as well it’s just a little harder because of the narrow space between the tires.

Always Remember to keep your chains tight. The tighter they are, the FASTER you can run… I could hit 60 or 70mph if the chains fit good and were tighter than your bosses wallet. Have fun playing in the snow. FasterTruck.com/roadconditions

Duel Tire Chains – “Three Railers”