Gov. Hochul suspends truck driver service hour limits in response to NY road salt shortage

[ManualF150]

A very good point.
When we bought the 2014 Dart for my wife we were unaware at the time that the tires it came with where three season tires, and winter wasn't one of those seasons.

Of course, even with a dedicated set of actual snow tires the damned thing still sucked to drive in the snow. It was, quite literally, the worst vehicle I've ever driven in winter, and this includes a 2wd pickup truck and a single-rear-axle yard switcher at a shipping company. Hell, even my old 1979 Ford Fiesta was better in winter!



I don't think it's all that different. Isn't there a mine here in NY they can get the salt from?


I'd like to see the salt and salt/brine mixtures reduced or eliminated. I'm already going to spend a fortune if I want to rebuild my '99 Wrangler. The floorboards and body mounts are collapsing and we've already had to patch the frame in four places (almost lost the rear axle at one point).

Thanks, NY:

I'm all for getting rid of salt. No need for it.

Sand and snow tires is all you need.

I read in another article the municipalities don't want to have to clean up the sand. Give me a fucking break...

 

[FP1201]

I'm all for getting rid of salt. No need for it.

Sand and snow tires is all you need.

I read in another article the municipalities don't want to have to clean up the sand. Give me a fucking break...

I don't screw around with Tires, we keep Winter Tires on year round: early-late season storms, torrential rains, seasonal/unimproved roads, all make "Summer" tires irrelevant, sure they don't last as long but by the time you figure your time, the cost of swapping over to another set you paid $XXX for, or even changing with the cost of mount & balance, they really aren't anymore expensive per mile and the DO have much better traction.
We've used Cooper's for at least twenty years now: https://www.coopertire.com/en_US/tires/by-type/winter

 

[CNYJohn]

I don't think it's all that different. Isn't there a mine here in NY they can get the salt from?

salt mines all over N.Y.
several around the finger lakes
and at least 1 over along the western end somewhere south of buffalo

but there is ways around her bullshit rules

there is a huge salt pile at the port of albany, owned by a private american owned company, therefore its american salt no matter where it came from, and this salt is sold through out eastern and north eastern n.y.
and another salt pile up near troy, same deal with that


the problem is the past few years with no snow, most municipalties had contracts that were costing them money for a product they just at the time didnt need or fully use, therefore they cut back on their anticipated needs when the contract process came you for renewal
most everybody got caught by surprise, and especially those areas run by officials who have the ability to govern with their head up their ass

 

[4WHLDRFTN]

Cmon man, It’s for the kids.

 

[Saltwater60]

New York puts a halt on all public salt sales​

2/6

So I don’t have to keep my sidewalk clear around my house now?
I’m glad I just bought two more bags because this year has been brutal. Last week we had 1/4” of ice and I used over a bag of salt because it was slick. It’s amazing how many people around me never shovel their sidewalks and do not get ticketed. I got a ticket two weeks ago for leaving a government vehicle on the road over night because I forgot to bring it in. First time in over two years I left it out and I got a ticket. The people next to me their sidewalk is hazardous and same with many around me. It’s on a kids bus stop too and nothing. They are simply lazy so it bothers me. There are two kids I that house more than capable of clearing snow.

 

[Saltwater60]

Don’t worry Hochul is all over it abusing her constitutional authority by declaring a state of emergency through Friday because she and her underlings failed to prepare adequately with the shortage going on for a while now. Seek alternative sources or help American rock salt fix their issues. Can’t be that hard. I drive by there regularly and man there is always a huge pile of salt. Been a few weeks so maybe not so big anymore.

No. 45: Declaring a Disaster Emergency in the State of New York

Executive Order 45 declares a State Disaster Emergency effective February 7, 2025, for the entire State of New York through February 14, 2025.

www.governor.ny.gov

 

[spat]

I got them on my heavy duty diesel truck. Why? Because even though it's got 4x4, it doesn't mean jack shit trying to stop.

I am doing my due diligence to keep not only myself safe, but the others around me. It's cause I care about the kids in your back seat.

Every car has 4 wheel brakes.

4wd doesn't help you stop any faster at all

 

[fresch]

4wd just gets you in deeper.

 

[spat]

4wd just gets you in deeper.

Inertia can carry you places that no amount of traction can get you out of....

 

[Grimscale]

We've used Cooper's for at least twenty years now:

Almost always use Cooper tires.
Their S/T or S/T-maxx tires are actually quite good in snow/ice conditions. Easily comparable to winter tires.

Sadly, they've discontinued the S/T-maxx line. I'll have to find something else when it's time for new tires on my Jeep. Not the STT-pro. That line of tires sucks ever since they cancelled the STT. The -pro is extremely loud and has a very short life.


I find it ironic how the Dems are all about "worker safety" right up until it affects them, then they no longer care.

 

[jimc]

Don’t worry Hochul is all over it abusing her constitutional authority by declaring a state of emergency through Friday because she and her underlings failed to prepare adequately with the shortage going on for a while now. Seek alternative sources or help American rock salt fix their issues. Can’t be that hard. I drive by there regularly and man there is always a huge pile of salt. Been a few weeks so maybe not so big anymore.

No. 45: Declaring a Disaster Emergency in the State of New York

Executive Order 45 declares a State Disaster Emergency effective February 7, 2025, for the entire State of New York through February 14, 2025.

www.governor.ny.gov

Does this state of emergency require me to wear a mask, get a vaccination, and hoard toilet paper?

 

[Dr. Evil]

I hope they post information about this on those stupid digital road signs by the Mid Hudson Bridge entrance. That information helps me survive since I am not smart enough to figure things out on my own.

 

[Bigfoot]

Does this state of emergency require me to wear a mask, get a vaccination, and hoard toilet paper?

Social distancing too.

2 weeks herps, flatten the derps!

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[Bigfoot]

I know most of you guys already know your stuff. But FWIW I'm gonna leave this here.

Exploring the Emergency Powers of the Governor in New York State

www.albanylaw.edu

"Executive Orders have prompted greater public awareness and scrutiny of the emergency powers of the Governor, revisions to those powers, and calls for further reform.[4] This explainer lays out the statutory and constitutional bases for gubernatorial emergency powers in New York, as well as their current limitations."

 

[Paperpunch]

Nobody is buying salt from outside the US. This is a bullshit feel good bill to make the governor look good.