I understand that. I won’t nose in unless it’s a straight back either. I’m not sure what your schedules are but if it’s even a possibility maybe try and park earlier so you have a choice of “good” spots. Other than that maybe look at alternative parking areas. Or pay for two spots as was suggested above.
Another brand new truck hit at the truck stop
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Going by your schedule seems like rest areas would be a better option for you. Easy to get in early and easy to get out of if you can pick a good spot where no one can block you in.
I am honestly trying to help, not be a wise ###. I hate truck stops. I stop at them for fuel and showers and otherwise leave the smelly dumps behind.
I call a lot of shippers and recips and ask about parking there overnight. Works out a lot more often than you think and it's especially helpful the second time you've been there because you know the lay of the land. Side streets and coves in industrial parks are also great. Behind strip malls in good parts of town are really good too.
If your contracts require enhanced security, about the only thing a truck stop sort of provides IMO, then I would definitely take the advice above and nose in. If you nose in to reserved parking with fuel pumps behind you then you are golden.Trucker61016, Tug Toy, TokyoJoe and 2 others Thank this. -
Please also keep in mind that some of the loads that I haul are stipulated where I can stop and where I can sleep. So I have to make sure that if I choose an alternative parking, it will not be in violation.Trucker61016 Thanks this. -
Well I have to get some sleep. Been up since 3am. Tomorrow is a late day with a short haul. But this accident has me wide awake. I need to go to sleep. In 4 hours it will be 24 hours that I have been awake. So, I’m going to bed now. Be safe everyone.
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This is why local wins. Hard for them to hit your truck when its parked in driveway.
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Slept at the shipper the other night. Even had my own porta john. Basically the Waldorf Astoria. As a bonus, I didn't get ran over.
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Being hit while parked is not always the anger inducing insurance run around that you have experienced sometimes the pile of sleeper and fairing pieces just brings a smile to your face, when they hit the tracks of a 11 1/2 foot wide 85,000 lb excavator.
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