Be prepared for 10%-12% mountain grades if coming ...

Be prepared for 10%-12% mountain grades if coming to the mine from the north, and that's not an exaggeration. The roads here are steep, and you will be loaded heavy if you're picking up copper. Definitely check your brakes THOROUGHLY before heading here.

Required for checkin: Load pickup number, Drivers license, Tractor license plates on front and rear of tractor, registration card, trailer license plate, trailer swept thoroughly, be sure to wear long pants and closed toe shoes (steel toes preferred). Hard hat, safety vest, and safety glasses are also required and will be issued if you dont have it. They will give you wheel chocks as well - you MUST use them every time you get out of the truck. I've seen people escorted out for not doing that.

The guards are nice if you come prepared and ready to be loaded. Have everything ready to go and theyll get you loaded and out of there ASAP. Show up like a slob and you'll be treated accordingly.