This is why you don't park on the end of a row at a truck stop!

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Six9GS, Jan 20, 2022.

  1. Six9GS

    Six9GS Road Train Member

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    Not my truck. I parked and noticed this. Thoughts were 1. That's why you don't park on the end of a row and 2. This is why we can't have nice things.
    I figure the culprit is long gone myself. Doesn't look like anyone has done anything with it, so entirely possible driver doesn't even know yet.

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  3. fairshake

    fairshake Road Train Member

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    I've seen three trucks get hit in the last 3 days, it's a daily thing.
     
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  4. sbaumann14

    sbaumann14 Road Train Member

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    End row, front row, middle….doesn’t matter. I got hit at 3pm in the middle row with an open spot next to me
     
  5. Dockbumper

    Dockbumper Road Train Member

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    Its a White Volvo......there is nothing a little duct tape, some fiberglass and resin, and a few bungee cords can't fix. I see em' fixed like that all of the time! Lol
     
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  6. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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    It'll buff out
     
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  7. Dave1837

    Dave1837 Road Train Member

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    I can't even stand going into truck stops for freaking fuel anymore. Nothing but a giant cluster of people that have no idea how to drive a tractor trailer and have no idea wtf courtesy is. It's a shame you can't park on the end of a line, or anywhere for that matter, without worrying someone will take your front end off because they forget there's 48+ feet of trailer behind them.
     
  8. fairshake

    fairshake Road Train Member

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    I got hit in a TA parked in the middle of a row of 50+ empty parking spots all around me.
     
  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    If the off track doesn’t get you, the tail swing will.
     
  10. bentstrider83

    bentstrider83 Road Train Member

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    Been driving tankers for nearly a decade now and still am spooked over how I was able to get a 53' in or out of most places.
     
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  11. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    I came up with this idea a few years ago

    Put boat trailer rollers down each side of your truck and trailer and the one parking can just get guided in
     
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