Truck stops with tight parking

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by Truckermania, Feb 12, 2018.

  1. Suspect Zero

    Suspect Zero Road Train Member

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    I love to get a shower every day. Beyond that and needing to fuel I'd much rather park at a rest area for the night then any truck stop.
     
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  3. Triple Digit Bullhauler

    Triple Digit Bullhauler Heavy Load Member

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    LOL. I am not a patron of these fast food, heart attack happening,too small lot where newbies practice their turns, and backing, and the coffee that is filtered through an 80 year old woman's pantyhose. Maybe we designate the Pilots, and Loves for Wiener, Swift, CRST, J.B Hunt only parking. Thus, eliminating the experienced drivers having to use them, and when coming out their truck is half torn up. As for those lazy drivers who feel they need to crawl out of the bunk, and rummage around the travel plaza (slurrrr). Looking so fashionable in thier Jimmy Buffet flip flops, pajama bottoms with their favorite cartoon characters that match their underwear. What a statement as to their mentality, and low self esteem they must feel.
     
  4. tnpete

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    Sorry but almost everyone that is listed. Is not a TRUCK STOP. There Fuel stops. Love's and Pilots. They don't want you parking there. Just give them the fuel $$ and get down the road.
     
  5. Triple Digit Bullhauler

    Triple Digit Bullhauler Heavy Load Member

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    I agree, but unfortunately i do not let my trucks even fuel at a Pilot, or Loves. Let alone ever park at one. I use the Petro, T/A, Bosselmans, and several different off breed fuel stops.
     
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  6. Longarm

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    You're thinking of Minooka. The one in Morris next to the TA has plenty of room to back up. Finding an open spot is another matter entirely.
     
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  7. InTooDeep

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    Pilot 49er Sacramento CA. Parking there isn't too bad but it's all pay to park unless you fuel. That is the ####ed up part not so much paying but the fuel island. it is ridiculous. Free parking with 75 gals or some purchase in store. The place is a pig sty luckily for me I've never had to use the showers there can't believe there clean (I live in town so I only fuel there I go home daily). Only saving grace is the diner there actually has real good food.
     
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  8. CrossettDriver

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    TA- Greenland,NH
    Pilot-Sturbridge,MA
    Pilot-Syracuse,NY
    Loves-Binghamton,NY
     
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  9. bryan21384

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    I like those southwest tornados at Love's
     
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  10. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    TA in Montgomery AL
    Petro in Oklahoma City
    Pilot Braselton, GA
    Pilot Benton Harbor, MI all those can turn into clusters quick.
    The mom and pop truck stops are better for my clock. It's never a shower wait either
     
  11. rbrtwbstr

    rbrtwbstr Road Train Member

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    The Peelot in Perrysburg, OH should be on the list. Very little parking, and usually the line for fuel is horrendous.

    The Love's in Shartlesville, PA. It was pathetic, but I noticed they made some changes, but I don't stop there anymore.

    The Peelot in Hagerstown ,MD on I-70. The parking lot was was too small, and laid out incredibly stupid. I was only there twice, and I doubt I'll ever return.
     
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