is there a source for truckers to find the cheapest motels all over the country?

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  1. broodmom

    broodmom Light Load Member

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    I use TripAdvisor app on my phone. Shows choices and you can choose price range. Just planned a 16-night trip from Midwest to Pacific Coast and ended up with 8 nights at Super 8 motels based on price and reviews. La Quinta Inns is another one we liked but Super 8 is everywhere. Reviews are your friend.

    One thing, Super 8 is popular so they might be full if you don't reserve ahead of time, depending on when you're going.
     
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  3. socal

    socal Medium Load Member

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    Ltl carriers give their drivers cards like these that give them major discounts billed on account.

    clc lodging card ( Google it)
     
  4. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    I just carry a blue tarp and some string. Instant Motel
     
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  5. paul_4lp

    paul_4lp Road Train Member

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    Only issue with that is you dont know if the hotel you win can park a truck....

    I use better bidding. Com to tell what hotel....it may be .... kayak. Com app to get prices
     
  6. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    When you're not paying they ain't! :biggrin_25522::biggrin_25526:


    The last Super 8 I stopped at and it's been over 10 years was $85 a night. I'll sleep with a ####roach for $40. :)
     
  7. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    I always get the bed bug people confused with meth heads. Skin sores and all. Horrible thought OTR bed bugs.
     
  8. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    To the OP I use Google and call the hotel/motels in the area I'm going to stop in. More desolate the spot the cheaper, usually

    Also casinos in Nevada are good to stop in.
     
  9. ewill71

    ewill71 Heavy Load Member

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    wyndham, choice hotel apps work good, you can search for truck parking within the apps. Motel 6's are the cheapest major chain and some of them are exactly what you pay for and some of the newer ones are really nice for the price.....
    I never stay at mom and pop places unless that's my only choice.
     
  10. Cman301

    Cman301 Light Load Member

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    Most ltl & car haulers use corporate lodging card , clc , most of those hotels will give you a cdl rate
     
  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I didn't know they were that costly.Sure not worth 85 a nite that's for sure.
     
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