Parking for the truck

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Skarlet03, Jan 29, 2015.

  1. Skarlet03

    Skarlet03 Bobtail Member

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    My husband just start driving the 18wheels truck, and we are looking for some place to park the truck while he is at home. Is anyone know anything around DC area? I found couple storages but all of them are full... And they don't have any space. Is some of the truck stops or rest areas or may be Walmart aloud to park for few days at their parking lot???
     
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  3. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    No on WM parking for that long. A storage place or a truck stop probably, but be careful leaving the truck un-attended. Be real low key when leaving it.
     
  4. 77smartin

    77smartin Road Train Member

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    Which side of DC do you live on?
     
  5. Skarlet03

    Skarlet03 Bobtail Member

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    Should I just go to the Truck stop and ask for some parking permit?
     
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    Skarlet03 Bobtail Member

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  7. sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    Is the company terminal not an option? Or maybe he owns the truck...
     
  8. x#1

    x#1 Road Train Member

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    yes you should ask regardless of where you decide to park. i pay $50/month to drop the trailer and bobtail the 7 miles to my house.if i have a big load and it has been raining as much as it has been recently,i just stay hooked up and get my gf to ease by and get me home.

    asking and/or paying will keep you from getting towed when every other lazy arse driver that acts as if they have no worries dropping are suddenly panicking due to being towed it ain't cheap.
     
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  9. Skarlet03

    Skarlet03 Bobtail Member

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    He owns the truck...
     
  10. Jokingypsy

    Jokingypsy Medium Load Member

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    I've seen trucks parked at the I95 / I495 split near the inspection area for days at a time. It is also very clearly marked no parking. Maybe it would be worth looking into.

    Adam
     
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  11. mcnabbtransport

    mcnabbtransport Light Load Member

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    On route 1 up around lorton is a storage place that does parking. Cant remember the name, sorry. But it usually has a waiting list and runs about $200ish a month. There is also the truck rest area / weigh station on 95.
     
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