Random misc questions thread

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by macavoy, Oct 29, 2014.

  1. macavoy

    macavoy Road Train Member

    1,092
    1,956
    Jan 3, 2011
    Houston, Tx
    0
    I often have minor questions that aren't really worthy of their own thread, so I never end up asking them. So I'm going to use this thread for miscellaneous questions. Others can use it as well.

    Truck parking

    My companies yard is in Houston, I live in Baytown and I'm practically on a dedicated account in Baytown. My company obviously won't allow me to leave it unattended overnight at a truck stop.

    But I'm commuting an extra 2 hours a day. How can I find truck parking in Baytown so I can present this as an option to my company?
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Hurst

    Hurst Registered Member

    6,618
    12,265
    Aug 24, 2011
    Tampa, Fl
    0
    I have enough property to park my rig at home. But I live in Fla and my property is soft and wouldnt take much to rut it up and eventually get stuck.

    Till I get the back area paved over I park at a lot. I pay $50 for the week when ever I get home,.. usually between 4 - 6 weeks out.

    I found it by driving around and when I saw a place that would accommodate my truck and trailer I would ask if I could park there and have 24 hr access to my truck. Took me a few days to finally find a place. Paved lot with a gate. Gate isnt locked. He has 6 or 7 other truckers who park there as well. The main business is a paving company, but they have a large lot and we all park off in the back.

    So if you dont mind paying for parking,.. its just a matter of knocking on some doors.

    Free parking,.. I guess you'll have to ask around.

    Hurst
     
    macavoy Thanks this.
  4. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

    4,578
    20,668
    Apr 18, 2014
    cold as hell, MN
    0
    Thats a good idea, i used to park at a appliance outlet store with a big lot, paid 100 bucks a month but it was every night as i was local. Ask around at small one off business's with big lots, never know
     
  5. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

    8,484
    7,044
    Feb 26, 2011
    Westville, IN
    0
    Find a RV storage place. They are usually fenced and have some type of security. Pay your monthly rent and there ya go
     
    Orangees, 281ric and macavoy Thank this.
  6. macavoy

    macavoy Road Train Member

    1,092
    1,956
    Jan 3, 2011
    Houston, Tx
    0
    This sounds like the easiest lead. Thanks.


    I thought about asking one of the local hotels that caters to trucks where I illegally parked one night but they are pretty packed most nights, so they likely wouldn't have the space.

    I will start keeping an eye out for local businesses but the problem is my company can be finicky so I think the RV storage idea is my best bet.
     
  7. 281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

    1,248
    809
    Oct 20, 2011
    TX
    0
    your dedicated acct loads out of Baytown? Why not asking them if you can park there?
     
    Marlin46 Thanks this.
  8. macavoy

    macavoy Road Train Member

    1,092
    1,956
    Jan 3, 2011
    Houston, Tx
    0
    No room. I show up late everyday because the yard is full and I can't leave until some of their trucks leave.
     
    281ric Thanks this.
  9. macavoy

    macavoy Road Train Member

    1,092
    1,956
    Jan 3, 2011
    Houston, Tx
    0
    Trailer Plates

    Ballpark, what do they cost? For a new trailer, do I only need a DOT inspection? Is this something I could get the dealer to cover?
     
  10. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

    12,246
    28,113
    May 19, 2011
    0
    Trailer plates have probably as many costs as there are states.

    Most trailer dealers will sell the trailer with a DOT inspection done, and yes, new trucks and trailers must have a DOT inspection.
     
  11. Chewy352

    Chewy352 Road Train Member

    1,796
    11,619
    Dec 17, 2013
    Enid, OK
    0
    Are there any good videos that teach how to properly use blocking, bracing, dunnage for load securement?
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.