Winter is nearly upon us. Temperatures are cold enough for water to crystallize into snow and ice, which can cause havoc with traction. If you live in an area that gets the odd dusting of snow every ...

Semi truck drivers face a different kind of winter than the average commuter, with 80,000‑pound rigs that must keep freight moving through mountain passes and black ice. In that world, chains, not ...

While many travelers can avoid areas like high-elevation mountain passes or wait out severe winter storms, truckers are on the road every day of the year. The first semi truck was invented in 1898 to ...

With the onset of winter and the deluge of snow in many regions of the US, having your four-wheel-drive pickup truck prepared for travel in frosty conditions important. Driving safely when Mother ...

From Flex-Trax, GoClaws are an engineered tire-traction system for use in mud, sand, snow, and ice, said to be much easier to install and more likely to stay on than chains. It’s a unique ...

With winter tightening its grip across the country, staying safe on snow and ice-covered roads means having the right equipment at the ready. These editor-tested tire chains can mean the difference ...

Among the many skills you’ll never be taught in most Canadian truck driving schools is how to use tire chains. There’s little to no need to learn the skill anywhere in Canada except British Columbia.