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Just wondering

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bucsk10, Apr 16, 2011.

  1. Apr 16, 2011 #1
    bucsk10

    bucsk10 Bobtail Member

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    When I get my days at home and I am aloud to take the truck home but have no room for the trailer where or what are some good options to look into???:biggrin_25510:
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2011 #2
    jeeper

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    A truck stop.
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2011 #3
    Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Drop the trailer at a yard.

    Or find somewhere close by (Home Depot, Walmart...) that will allow you to park the truck/trailer for a couple days.
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2011 #4
    bucsk10

    bucsk10 Bobtail Member

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    How do you secure it and make sure no one messes with it? Also if I do drop the flatbed at a Home Depot, Walmart, etc..... do I have to let someone know or ask permission?
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2011 #5
    biged169

    biged169 Light Load Member

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    You alway's want to ask for permission or else you risk having the trailer towed. If your company does not have a secure location for you to park the trailer, you will need to do some leg work and start looking for secure spots. As far as securing a flatbed trailer you can use a kingpin lock and that is about it.
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2011 #6
    kidsdad

    kidsdad Medium Load Member

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    ask your company to find a spot for you, if their telling you to take the truck/trailer home then they will help you find a place to park
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  9. Apr 16, 2011 #7
    Meltom

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    Don't be disappointed when you company doesn't help you find a place to park the truck. It really comes down to your responsibility. Check truck stops, big box stores with ginoromous parking lots, vacant lots, grocery stores, anywhere with a parking lot. But make sure you ask for permission first, even on a lot that seems to be abandoned because somebody owns it.
     
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