Depending on where you're trying to get to, I-40 is generally the preferred route into North Carolina.

US 129 was often seen as a time saving short cut by a lot of companies and drivers that really didn't know how bad the road was. Even if you make it through there, it's not any faster. Right until you get into the Dragon, the road itself isn't that bad - generally a four lane non-divided... but once you get to the lake in Tallassee, TN and the Dragon... well.. lets just say it narrows. FAST.

 

i work at the dragon all last year and know it better than most,the two bikes in ft of the truck are buddys of mine"mike" being the one out ft and he is leading the truck through!!

thy stop the cars on the straits so the truck can pass,i led 44 trucks through there from june till nov. !!!!!

 

I still think that from the pics and all I've seen of the Dragon, it's very similar to US 50, US 250, US 219, US 19 and US 33 in West Virginia. Also there's US 40 in Maryland. Definitely can't forget that one.

 

Yellow Wolf,

Your a videographer and an electrician... I think. What are you doing on a truck driving msg board?

 

i now drive for tmc,well soon i got 2 weeks left with a trainer!!!

 

Cool! I put an app in w/TMC. Supposed to call them when I graduate from CDL school next week.

Keep us updated on how your career with 'em is progressing.

See ya over on the GL1800 Owners Group.

Good luck!

 

There be dragons at the Gap