Pilot Franklin, Ohio

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  1. dboot01

    dboot01 Light Load Member

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    You guys been to this pilot? I had to stop here today because my clock was running out. This has to be the tightest truck stop parking I've ever seen. What a joke. I don't think I'll be able to start at 0300 the way l like. I have to wait cause I don't have enough room to pull out of this spot. I'm about to get very angry.
     
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    firemedic2816 Road Train Member

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    Pay to park by the pumps
    Front row is paid
    Stop in there at least one a week
     
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    "Tight places" my worst nightmare.

    Edit: I just saw a satellite picture of it on Google Map and man that looks tiiiight... How the hell do people even park there with a 53'!! Once my backing skills get to the level of this place, I'll officially earn the title "Super Trucker" LMFAO!!!

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    Slow and steady
     
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    Notice you dont see a single long hood pete or kenworth in that picture... LOL. Couldn't pay me enough to park there.
     
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    I drive a T680 put would only park in the back or pay to park up front
     
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    Couple questions.....can you not get out because someone created a spot in front of you? If thats the case spare the anger and go wake his ### up.

    Also, do you have time to get your load where it needs to go? If so, spare the anger and sleep in. It ain't every time you'll get to start at 3.

    Also, if you're worried about the guys next to you, if you got in, you can get out. Just dont hit nothing.
     
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    That's a far cry from a 379, 389 or 900...

    And for the record, Bryan ain't knocking on anyone's truck LMFAO.
     
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    Yup. I always reserved a spot there if I was unfortunate enough to need parking there. It is the only safe bet.

    Trouble is, there is nowhere else to park even close that area that is much better.
     
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    If you have room using 2 spaces getting in, you may not have room if both sides are occupied when you leave.
     
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