I just departed the Ontario T/A, my layover spot. Believe it or not you can find receipts laying everywhere and pick them up like one driver did, I always put on some fuel and get a few things so the 20.00 is not a big deal in the store or fuel desk. They will accept any ticket from any purchase inside the truck stop. West side T/A is run down.

there was a motel/fleabag in Pico Rivera called the Roadway i think.That was decades ago.it was a motel,loosely termed,w/parking for quite a few trucks.had a lounge and all of it.easy in/easy out,nasty,but excellent for a burned out driver especially when the company reimbursed due to multiple drops of carpet around LA.I would use the lot even when not staying there for a short stay.

remarks please from those that know because i then will know and you know exactly what i am in the know about.that place was cool and even had a pool.it was a trucker hot spot.

regarding parking outside by the curb in/around LA,i would always get a parking ticket put on my truck as i slept outside delivery yet the cop would never wake me up.didn't matter what area i was in.

Originally Posted by NavigatorWife

Guess CA likes to get products, just not take care of the truckers.

Pretty sure 27 bazillion people = very little room for truck parking. Probably pretty tough to find overnight/weekend parking in any major city, even though they all like to get products.

Like someone else said, if possible, stay somewhere outside of LA. Drop in early morning and sit on the curb until they open. Or find out if the receiver has parking available on the street or something. I delivered in LA every other week for 18 months a few years ago. Never had a problem when I planned ahead.