Which law should I break today? Trip planning and parking.

Been at it a few months now and things are steady. I’ve been doing my very best to stay safe. Proud to say I am over 10,000 solo miles accident free, flatbed. So that’s about twice as many total trips as you van dwellers.

I am definitely still learning. My backing needs work, no doubt. My biggest problem so far is trip planning. I knew that truck parking was rough, but had no idea how bad. I’ve found myself in the situation of asking which law do I break tonight, more than once. I’m positive many others have the same experience because I see hundreds of trucks breaking the law every single night.

I guess I have a several questions. First, what’s the best way to trip plan to try avoid the parking fiasco, which seems inevitable. Second, let’s say I’ve trip planned properly and still can’t find reasonable parking. What’s a better solution? Park illegal or drive illegal? I’m studying up personal conveyance in depth, and it seems to me, after thoroughly researching, that parking illegally is actually the bigger risk. Am I wrong?

Do I park illegally or drive on personal conveyance?

any input is welcome

- Chi Town

 

For me, this is the hardest part. Backing this 53 flatbed trailer is hard, and I’m improving but I generally avoid tight spots like the plague.

 

I wish I could run at 65! Ha this Western express freight liner is governed at 66/62 and the ACC is so safe, it slows me me down 4-7 MPH anytime I’m within 500 feet of another vehicle. So if I can average even 55 I’m doing great! But I get the general idea. Anyways - skateboarders rule!

 

I have had the best luck when I start early. I’ll keep that in mind for future.