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I've never been booted in 30 years of trucking.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Edjahman, Aug 22, 2020.

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  1. Aug 22, 2020 #1
    Edjahman

    Edjahman Medium Load Member

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    63ECB128-16A2-4710-9119-9954178EEBEC.jpeg So I've heard stories over the years about evil walmarts and getting your truck booted with exorbitant fines etc. but I've never seen it in person or had it done to me.

    I've parked at walmarts all over the entire country and I've actually never had any problems whatsoever until today.

    The guy beating on my door at 130 in the morning was actually a real Dallas parking cop and not some third party company which I've heard stories about.

    He said that he's 'only' charging me 100$ and it could've been 350$ for the tractor and trailer combined.

    I was relatively nice to him and he actually removed that nasty sticker from the drivers side window as well.

    So I guess I'd like to warn the rest of you not to park at the Walmart at ####rell rd and I-30 in Dallas Texas.

    Take care and be safe out there folks
     
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  3. Aug 22, 2020 #2
    Bakari742

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    He booted you because of the color of your truck.
     
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  4. Aug 22, 2020 #3
    Edjahman

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    It was my wife's tractor and she died so thank you for saying that, driver.
     
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    Bakari742

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    Sorry to hear that. RIP
     
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    tommymonza

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    I got banged on and kicked out of the Pilot In Murfreesboro at 330 in the morning.

    Directed to go to the motel across the street where I creeped over to and payed $30 to park 5 more hours.

    Us truckers are the Scourge of Society.


    Accept it.
     
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    tommymonza

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    To lead back to my explanation of the situation. I snuck behind the garage at 2 am

    Raving ##### from hell from pilot cleared us all out.
     
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  9. Aug 22, 2020 #7
    Edjahman

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    Yeah I remember TA near Denver was particularly ugly. I got woke up there and had to move once.

    I've just never been booted or actually seen it happen. At least it was only 100$
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2020 #8
    tommymonza

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    I jut moved
     
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  11. Aug 22, 2020 #9
    snowwy

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    Parked in a fire lane.
    Parked in a designated fire lane
    Vehicle condition not acceptable.


    SMH
     
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  12. Aug 22, 2020 #10
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    Sorry to hear that too, but no harm was intended, we're a bunch of goof-offs to begin with. Having Ol' Frank as your avatar, indicates you're pretty cool anyway.
    It's a growing trend, and you may as well get used to it. Originally intended for families traveling, in need of a short pitstop for the night, and will most certainly blow a wad at the store when the sun comes up, but truckers took advantage of it, leaving the area a pig sty, and not spend a dime. Not all, but all it takes is one pig, and we're all pigs. I don't have an answer, it looks grim. They pass these stupid HOS laws, and no place to go. You guys are in a dilly of a pickle in the near future.
     
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