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Originally Posted by classictruckman
why would you put chains on a trailer? I thought you only needed them on the drives.
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Landstar posted a "2010 tire chain laws" PDF on the website. Here's what it says about the chain requirements in 4 western states/provinces:
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Washington State Law requires you to carry a minimum of 7 single tire-chains, or 3 sets of dual-wheel chains and 1 single, between November 1st and April 1st when traveling the following mountain pass routes: I-90, I-82, SR-2, SR-12, SR-97, SR-410, SR-20, SR-155, SR-542, SR-970, SR-14
4 Chains for use on drive axle tires, 1 chain for use on the trailer, & 2 additional spare chains
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Oregon State Law requires you to carry a minimum of 6 single tire-chains, or 3 sets of dual-wheel chains, when inclement weather persists (there are no set dates).
4 Chains for use on drive axle tires, 2 chains for use on the trailer
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Colorado State Law requires commercial vehicles, having four or more drive wheels, to carry chains to use on four wheels, between September 1st and May 31st when traveling on I-70, in either direction, between MP 133 (Dotsero) and MP 259 (Morrison).
Chains are not required on trailers.
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British Columbia law requires commercial trucks, over 27,000 kg GVW, must carry chains from October 1st to April 30th.
A 5 Axle Tractor Trailer combination is required to chain the 1st drive axle with 4 chains.
British Columbia states: Cable chains not recommended for drive axles
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Washington has the most stringent requirements, that's why I'm carrying 7 chains/cables now.