Why pay for reserved parking when truck stops will let anybody park there for free!?!

That sounds like a pretty big conflict brewing, and not likely in the drivers favor.

 

You can't refuse a refund. If you do they can have you towed. If you try calling the cops they'll say you were offered a refund and refused. A business has a right to refuse service to anyone. Even paying for a spot doesn't promise you a spot. They can always just give you your money back.

 

I've always suspected that some managers have a side business going on with locals. You see dropped trailers all the time in the free spots. This contributes to the problem.

 

Park at your own risk..it's their property. If you park in one if those spots run the risk of getting woken up and told to move. Or worse have them call the cops, tow your vehicle, or put a boot on it.

It's their property, take it or leave..
I'm talking about parking where you please..

 

Because that "cheapskate" might have just put 750 dollars of diesel in his truck. You paid 15 dollars for a spot and nothing else. Who do YOU feel benefitted that truck stop the most and who should get the spot?

 

How much profit is on fuel?

 

Doesn’t matter. If I reserve a spot it’s because I planned my day and need to use the spot I paid for. Sort of like reserving a hotel room and expecting them to not let someone come in and take over your room for free just because you haven’t checked in yet.