[gcal]

I'll be driving a Penske Lease and pulling a 48 foot dry van.
Only been through there in the spring summer. What should I expect dead of winter? Is it as bad as everyone says, road closers and stuck in truck stops for days etc? or is it plowed and drivable with out chains?

[bentstrider]

It's not that bad.
Unlike CA, fresh powder fall will not cause a road shut-down out there and they're quick to get pellet trucks out there for ice.

[thephoneispapa]

I live in northwestern Montana and this winter has been very mild on the west side of the rockies. Out east they have had some snow, but there aren't really any major passes once you get beyond Bozeman. I90 is always kept pretty clear, since it is a major east/west road. You should have no problems with a loaded 48 footer. If you go through St Regis, (exit 33) try the OK Cafe for a great meal and plenty of truck parking.

[jonp]

Originally Posted by gcal

I'll be driving a Penske Lease and pulling a 48 foot dry van.
Only been through there in the spring summer. What should I expect dead of winter? Is it as bad as everyone says, road closers and stuck in truck stops for days etc? or is it plowed and drivable with out chains?

Death and destruction, tornados, hail, locusts and plague, birds dive-bombing the truck and dragons with zombies thrown in to make it interesting. And watch out for the rabid wolves

[gcal]

Originally Posted by thephoneispapa

I live in northwestern Montana and this winter has been very mild on the west side of the rockies. Out east they have had some snow, but there aren't really any major passes once you get beyond Bozeman. I90 is always kept pretty clear, since it is a major east/west road. You should have no problems with a loaded 48 footer. If you go through St Regis, (exit 33) try the OK Cafe for a great meal and plenty of truck parking.

COOL! Thanks!

[gcal]

Originally Posted by jonp

Death and destruction, tornados, hail, locusts and plague, birds dive-bombing the truck and dragons with zombies thrown in to make it interesting. And watch out for the rabid wolves

LOL your too funny

[jonp]

lol, couldn't help it. You never said where in MT your destination was. MT is a big state but I'm guessing the western part as Miles City is another 4 or 500miles.

[gcal]

first tome doing the route was great. uneventful other then I almost ran out of fuel LOL I missed my stop in Spokane and found out our company card is only good at a hand full of locations and there are none inbetween spokane and troutedale OR LOL Opps! I made it on E for the last 150 miles!
Some snow. Nothing major but don't go into parking lots unless you have to. Main roads were cleaned and sanded so nothing what I expected. It was gravy.

[jonp]

Good Deal! I hope it continues on in this vein for you. Sounds like you have a sweet deal.

[gcal]

I sure hope so my self. I am tired of the trucking business and this has giving me new hope.