tow truckRemember CW McCall and the song Convoy? The state of Colorado recruited Mr. Fries (CW’s real name) to narrate Crossing The Colorado Rockies On I-70 With C.W. McCall. Downloadable MP3’s, one for westbound and another for eastbound. Great information for driving the stretch between Denver and Vail, a lot of safety information, warnings of steep grades and sharp curves by mile marker and some really interesting stories about the towns and sights along the way. A really cool driving tour specifically made for truckers, there’s some good information for four-wheelers as well. There’s even information for four-wheelers when they’re driving around big trucks, like -

If you see an eighteen wheeler coming up real fast behind you blowing his horn, he may want to use the runaway truck ramp, you might want to move into the left lane.


Definitely worth the download or you can pickup free cassettes at truck stops on the way or the ports of entry.

Chain Info

Cotrip.org is where all the chain requirements, road conditions including webcams and construction information.

Tow Trucks Standing by

A new program started in Colorado this month, having tow trucks on standby near the passes to keep traffic moving especially on the weekends.

We can’t have some dumb trucker with no chains spinning out and blocking traffic to and from the ski areas.

That’s my quote, here’s how they put it -

Quick Clearance Program Begins This Weekend on I -70 West
“Truck incidents during peak travel periods causes traffic delays that can seriously impact trade, travel, tourism and recreation,” says CDOT Regional Transportation Director Jeff Kullman. “When we quickly clear the highway, it allows us to get traffic moving again in a timely manner.”

Here’s the link for the video or click on the picture.