So I parked at the far quiet end of the truckstop.....

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by paul 1052, Jun 30, 2012.

  1. corneileous

    corneileous Road Train Member

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    I hate to break this to ya but bobtails have every right to be there as much any other truck does.

    Now, if there are designated spots specifically for bobtails then so be it but if they are all taken, well..... They gotta park somewhere too.
     
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  3. Smaggs

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    If there is no bobtail parking, or if it is all taken, you're going to have to take the big spots. You can't park in four wheeler areas.
     
  4. corneileous

    corneileous Road Train Member

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    Depending on the truckstop, you can but in most other places, they usually frown on it.

    Down in Laredo, I don't think they have much choice to complain about it since there are just so many trucks down there at any given time and a lot of them are bobtails because of all the drop and hooks in that area.
     
  5. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    i must live in a different universe
    i park in 4 wheeler designated parking out front
    my kenworth fits between the lines i am smaller then the rv's that take up 4 spaces no one has ever said anything
    usually 5-6 other non ignorant truckers right beside me
    hate to break it to you
     
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  6. lonelyswmtrucker

    lonelyswmtrucker Medium Load Member

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    lmao u can't be serious but if u are ok

    for starters the airport was there long before ur company put a terminal there so why not get them to move the terminal;
    2nd if that bothers u, don't go there to sleep,
    3rd do u think the FAA or whoever is going to read or respond to a letter from u complaining about the flights disturbing u while u are trying to sleep & to divert or postpone them until ur up again.

    lmaoooooo u haven't been driving long have u?
     
  7. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    i always stop and let another truck back into a parking spot instead of pulling right up to him because he is in my way.
    unlike many other drivers who think they are speed racer and just make it harder for everyone else
    waiting the other day i was passed by a SAIA driver who ended up blocking inbound and exit all of 30 feet in front of me
    HATE TO BREAK IT TO YOU
     
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  8. lonelyswmtrucker

    lonelyswmtrucker Medium Load Member

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    so basically what ur saying is that ur LAZY!!!!!!
     
  9. FatDaddy

    FatDaddy Road Train Member

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    You made my day
     
  10. x#1

    x#1 Road Train Member

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    not hardly.I am stating that act6629 is lazy as it was his actions/attitude that purged my rant.
     
  11. x#1

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    hide and watch me. the few times i am bobtail,i will only park in the 4 wheeler areas,between the lines,away from the congested part of the parking lot. I REFUSE to take a truck/trailer spot when i am bobtail. i go inside and tell the manager what i am doing.yet to be denied and have actually been thanked by the t/s staff.The ONLY time i don't is when they have the height deals set up preventing me from entering the 4 wheeler lot and then i park in a spot that still leaves a spot for a truck/trl.


    courtesy.practice it sometime.
     
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