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Colorado’s commercial vehicle chain law goes into effect September 1 - CDLLife

Detected July 10, 2026 · in Trucking / FMCSA Compliance

Colorado's new chain law requires commercial vehicles to carry chains on specific routes during winter months, effective September 1.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 10, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All commercial motor carriers operating in Colorado, especially on I-70 and other mountain passes. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: September 1, 2025 (effective date).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Colorado now mandates that commercial vehicles carry chains and use them when chain laws are in effect, with stricter enforcement and penalties.

Who it affects

All commercial motor carriers operating in Colorado, especially on I-70 and other mountain passes.

What you must do

Ensure your fleet carries approved chains for all drive axles and drivers are trained on proper installation.

Deadline

September 1, 2025 (effective date).

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxQWUE2RXpjSmkzcWlPUWVPdF8xbjBQdWFHQk1RWEhfeU5hYk5LbWhSWEtoRlZUNnZHMEJRMGlOc0xuTzlkVHlyTElkdXQxMlB4akc3TDU0M1c1RWtOZGdsZ2NxT2M2WkxXcVhQajRKa0hZN2V6RFNkc3VMZk5UdC14b0g0bFVPQWVYUG5MZ043TWoxaGtpdUlCSg?oc=5

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