New to trucking. Is there anywhere reliable that you are allowed to leave your trailer and run around in the tractor? Thank you
Where can you drop a trailer and leave it?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TunaMonkey, Oct 20, 2018.
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The question is too vague. It depends where you are, and whether there is anywhere safe nearby. You would probably have to get permission from the property owner to leave a trailer, and probably couldn't leave it more than a few hours.
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There isn't a location like Wal-Mart or something nationwide?
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Nothing consistent, no. Even Walmart is hit and miss.
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It would help greatly if you added your hometown to your profile, and then tell us where you're generally going to run.
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You might want to check with your employer to see if they will allow you to drop the trailer. A lot of companies don't allow dropping.
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Dropping your trailer anywhere but at the customer or a company drop yard isn't usually a good idea.
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You can not just drop a trailer and drive it around like a car, you have to find out what the company policy is and understand the personal conveyance thing is for reasonable limited use. Oh and i think you can't be under load.
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Dropping a loaded trailer is not without risk. I saw one the other day, the right leg went through the pavement and the left side tires were in the air. The driver was standing there with a perplexed look on his face. I can imagine the conversation with dispatch, probably ended with your fired!
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