Truck Stop Question, getting blocked in when parking is limited?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by DBIGUY, Jan 22, 2019.

  1. asphaltcowboy4x4

    asphaltcowboy4x4 Medium Load Member

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    Its happened to me before knock on their door and tell them nicely to move usually works out of not throw rocks at their window lol like that one guy who got shot at lol nah probably call the police
     
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  3. DBIGUY

    DBIGUY Bobtail Member

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    Yelp, I certainly understand that. I wouldn’t park in a place that would cause that. This was in a very wide open area. 4 lanes of trucks could get through if truck are parked on the curb. I try not to do that
    There were not any actual spots left and I certainly would not block another truck in.
     
  4. DBIGUY

    DBIGUY Bobtail Member

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    That is always my 1st preference too! No spots available this night. Could have moved down the road to look but this was in a very open area and parking there don’t block anything in anyway. At end of day lesson learned. Probably won’t do that again.
     
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  5. Slowmover1

    Slowmover1 Road Train Member

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    Won’t wake up?

    Start popping air lines and fifth wheel release.
    Snap hood latches.
    Start on sidebox doors.
    Have Sheriffs Department on the line.
    Loudly.

    Wake up is guaranteed.

    They started it. So finish it. (Polish up that ballpeen hammer).


    I start early and stop early (mostly). And try to park where I can’t be blocked. And I ain’t about to be patient with someone too stupid, lazy AND inconsiderate in doing this job.

    It’s late, I don’t go into truckstops or rest areas. Find something else and then move it it after 0500 on personal conveyance.

    (Can’t it move that way? Get a real truck job).

    This job ain’t rocket science. The excuse of “others were doing it” went out in kindiegarten. Unless they’re from €£%^hole countries.

    (Courtesy isn’t optional. It’s first consideration when operating a big truck. Notice any patterns between those who block others AND are inconsiderate drivers while underway? It’s an almost one to one relationship).

    .
     
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  6. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    You sir, are a no nonsense, straight shooting A Hole. I salute you.
     
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  7. tommymonza

    tommymonza Road Train Member

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    We all piled in at a stop on the Ohio Turnpike last Spring. Just got out and talked with who had to leave and when before bunking down.

    It was like a blocked maze just walking through the parking lot that night but the next morning everything moved smoothly

    I was impressed how cooperative everyone was.
     
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