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Tinman
Joined: 01 Sep 2004
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Location: Arkansas
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| Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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| aaaaah... im such a N00B!!! thanks |
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Ironturkey
Joined: 06 Jul 2003
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Location: Lost in the subconscious
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| Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2004 9:31 am Post subject: |
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| Chaining is part of the job. Hang it get over the hill and put it back inthe rack. If you know what you are doin it will only take 15min. and if you put them on right you will be able to poke along at 35 40mph with littlie worry. |
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Lady18wheels
Joined: 07 Sep 2004
Posts: 1448
Location: near Birmingham AL
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| Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2004 9:35 am Post subject: |
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| One of the company drivers said he left 'em on for 250 miles one time :shock: :) |
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Scoe
Joined: 18 Jun 2003
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Location: Portland, OR
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| Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2004 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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WOW, I never knew that chaining up was an option to so many drivers.
Living on the West Coast we have numerous mountain passes and it has always been a requirement of the job. I get extra pay everytime I have to do it ($19) and If I think I should shut down then I have that right but in reality that is only in blizzard conditions and severe icy situations.
Typically chains are only ran for about 5 miles at a time, just enough to get you up the hill and safely back down. |
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dnc915
Joined: 11 Aug 2004
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Location: Springfield, Mo
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| Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2004 9:06 am Post subject: West Coast |
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I live on the west coast and the only way I will throw chains is to get out of trouble and park to me throwing chains to get into trouble isnt worth it.
The way I look at it is if the load is so hot then think how hot it will be when I get there tommorow.No frieght is worth risking my life. |
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Scoe
Joined: 18 Jun 2003
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Location: Portland, OR
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| Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2004 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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I don't believe it is risking your life to put on chains, why does everyone keep acting like it's worse than it is.
Under normal, standard conditions it just means getting out and getting cold and wet then driving very slowly and cautiously for the next 20 to 30 minutes then getting out and getting cold and wet again. Repeat as necessary. |
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Ironturkey
Joined: 06 Jul 2003
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Location: Lost in the subconscious
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| Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2004 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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I hear ya scoe.
When you're sittin you aint makin no money, or gittin any closer to home.
I can see waitin when it's nothin but ice chains dont help much, but on pack snow is good traction, then when it gets below zero you dont need chains. When its below zero snow and ice get sticky it's like runnin on dry pavement.
When you've worked in the NW and you've had to hang iron 5 and 6 times a day more sometimes ifin loggin, it becomes part of the job and you dont think twice about doin it. |
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littleman2
Joined: 03 Jul 2004
Posts: 1954
Location: Washington State
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| Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 12:46 am Post subject: |
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| like I said earlyer i have slung iron only a few times when it was required to get me over the hill. Just know how to do it is befor you need them is best. and like sco has stated its part of the job. we both worked for gti and we were expected to chain as needed. |
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btinc
Joined: 20 Jan 2004
Posts: 708
Location: N. Ca
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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| It all depends, out west reno to sacramento no problem just get done and own about your business, now if your out in Wyoming you have ask yourself if they want chains maybe i will park, even then will get any better over the next for hours or even days. There are so many variables but once you learn its not a big deal. Chains are such a ego thing. |
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Lady18wheels
Joined: 07 Sep 2004
Posts: 1448
Location: near Birmingham AL
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 11:17 am Post subject: |
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Could y'all tell me...
I've never done it (or seen it done) personally, but I'm gonna learn IF this new Take-Charge-I-Know-It-All-I-Don't-Sling-Iron-For-Nobody co-driver stays with me - I hope doesn't - but if he stays with me I'd like to be able to tell him "We're going to the cold country whether you like it or not because these little piddly east coast runs are breaking my income, and most importantly, my spirit, and I'm beginning to hate your guts :evil:
Oh my! I digress - it's minipaws and pms...
Anyway: There's no reason I couldn't do this myself, is there? It doesn't take a lot of physical strength, right? Then I could just tell him to stay seated and I'll take care of the chaining up...
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I've heard that when chains are required to be on the tires, there are people who'll do it for you for a fee. Is this true? About how much? And do they just hang around the chain up areas, kinda like lumpers hang around grocery warehouses? |
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sanchez498
Joined: 24 Feb 2004
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Location: Arkansas
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 11:31 am Post subject: |
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| Well L18 I have heard of people that do hang around chainup areas in colo. But they are not free. And yes hanging chains does take alittle strength. I always carried doubles and they arnt real light. I guess you could get the cable type ones but I dont know how good they are. |
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littleman2
Joined: 03 Jul 2004
Posts: 1954
Location: Washington State
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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| best way to hang iron is to drop your trailer and place chains on the drives stay a way from cables they suck. then put your drag chain on your set. also At gordon there is always some one in the shop who will check to see if you know how to and teach you if you don't or not remember how. maybe your company has such a program. |
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Guest
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One time my partner fastened chains on and also secured them with bungee cords, but they still snapped and caused $1,000.00 damage to his truck.
He has refused to chain since then. |
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btinc
Joined: 20 Jan 2004
Posts: 708
Location: N. Ca
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Ms Sparkie, you guys can't run expedite like that. Its got to go unless the road is closed. |
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Rob_0126
Joined: 25 Aug 2004
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Location: Quitman, GA
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, so do most companies make you carry chains?
And how often do you get runs that require chains? |
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