Another Rookie question, Where to park?

Some more details would be nice.

How close are your company terminals or drop yards to your house?
Do you have a car to use, or are you to be bobtail or with a trailer?
Is there a truck stop near by?
Etc.

 

I spent a whole day looking for parking in an area of Michigan that I am living in that 35 years ago when I grew up here I use to farm.

Now it's all upscale housing , short of a industrial park 15 miles away there was nothing.

Pretty sad. The Yuppies have taken over.

 

I've parked at my church. But the have the land for me to do so.

 

You can always check with RV storage places , Uhaul rental places sometimes have large lots. and construction companies , paving companies too.

 

I park at a small mom & pop trucking company. They also do repairs and rent out parking spaces on the side. Check for something like that. Sometimes even truck or trailer dealerships will rent parking spaces. You just need to do some asking around and be prepared to pay a fee. If your company won’t reimburse you then write it off on your taxes.

Try to avoid leaving it unattended at a truckstop. Too much could go wrong while you are away from it. Plus i think it’s just kinda rude to the people who have been driving all day and looking for a place to park.

 

Check any small businesses that have a suitable lot, if you’re just staying for a weekend they may let you that’s what I have done.