I'm Really Trying to Figure Out Where to Park my Trailer on Hometime...

Walmart will also have your truck towed.

 

The truck stops probably won't care about a dropped trailer if you are paying for the spot. Your company already said they would reimburse parking so I would try asking the truck stops again and say that you will be paying for a reserved spot up front for the duration of your home time.

My previous OTR job I had to pay to park my truck on hometime $20 per day adds up quick and I wasn't reimbursed.

 

Look for a place where people park RVs.

 

I wouldn’t want to leave my truck unattended at a truck stop. Look around, there’s got to be a business or land owner near by that will rent you a parking spot.

I used to rent a spot from a small mom and pop trucking company (they also ran a small repair shop and rented the parking spots as a side hustle). Problem is, a lot of these places don’t really advertise. You just gotta ask around.

You could also look for storage lots, tow yards, farms, quarries, etc. any place with a big lot.

 

Take a minute and open satellite view on maps. Look for trailers, and go from there. I’m on the same boat though, luckily I’m on good terms with s/r at a local warehouse and they have a nice drop lot from which I Uber home.

 

Possibly reach out tot he local or county public works department, they might have room for you stick a trailer during your home time.

 

You're going about this all wrong. I never asked. I told them it's going to happen or I'll drain the V8 Spicy right out of 'em! That only works if your pale, have elongated k9s and dress in a black suit, however.

 

Don't just look for truck stops. Look for construction companies, landscape companies, strip malls, basically any place where large equipment is stored. I've found (around here anyway) RV places don't have room for 53' trailers, but it's still worth the call. Be sure to call first and ask either permission or price.

Heck, even call some local farmers (like if there is a company running, like greenhouses, orchards, etc.) and see if there is parking avail on any of their land for a fee.