Don't live near a truck stop? Where do you park on hometime?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by screams, Dec 11, 2013.

  1. screams

    screams Bobtail Member

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    Wal-mart is less of a safe bet than before, and probably wont want my truck there two nights anyway. My company is offering no leads. Suggestions?
     
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  3. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    look at where everyone else parks.....and do the same.
    Industrial parks can be a good fit.
    Closed down businesses can also work.
     
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  4. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Where do I park?

    Before I rented a space, I parked in the drive. The city came by and said "nope can't do that".
     
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  5. mitrucker

    mitrucker Road Train Member

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    I parked my truck in a carpool lot. When it was full I used a church parking lot across the road.
     
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  6. screams

    screams Bobtail Member

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    How did you find a space to rent, and what does it cost? I just put an ad on Craigslist. Do private businesses in industrial parks rent spaces?
     
  7. mitrucker

    mitrucker Road Train Member

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    Look for local places that let people park RVs and whatnot. I have seen storage places that have lots available.
     
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  8. skateboardman

    skateboardman Road Train Member

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    i got 90 acres to park on, i just wheel it up into the driveway, the horses only get a little excited when i drive up. best bet for you is find a space to rent like at one of those rv storage places
     
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  9. slim shady

    slim shady Road Train Member

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    Check out craigslist look under parking/storage and type semi in the search box
     
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  10. Psyched

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    There is a gas station near my home that has room behind it for a few trucks, I notice a land star truck parked there once in a while for 1-3 days. I am guessing the owner parks there on his home time. Maybe a locally owned gas station or small industrial biz
     
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  11. jsprocket

    jsprocket Heavy Load Member

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    Goes in my driveway and make sure to block the wife's side of the garage.
     
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