Truck Stops

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by aramil248, Mar 29, 2018.

  1. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    amen....I30 westbound from Arkansas in Texas last week.......EVERY on ramp / off ramp had multiple trucks.
    If you're planning on sleeping in a truckstop, better be there by 5
     
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  3. Hoofbeats

    Hoofbeats Road Train Member

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    So what's new? Truck parking has always been a problem east of I35.
     
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  4. Trucker61016

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    Also why can't the bobtails park in front like the others instead of taking up a space for a Tractor trailer that really needs to parking spot.
     
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  5. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    because it's all about ME......incredible...these jackazzes can clearly see BT parking, yet take a whole space
     
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  6. WesternPlains

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    What hasn’t always been a problem east of I35?
     
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  7. 389driver

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    Incredible how these guys will sit on the side of the road with no lights too. Like theyre trying to save electricity or something
     
  8. Jazz1

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    25 years ago that area was part of my steady run. You could always find a spot, although some might require a good eye.
     
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  9. 1278PA

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    I start my day usually 4-430 am to avoid parking issues. When I shutdown I usually have the choice of the lot. I don't know why so many drivers startup so late in the day. I knock out at least 200 miles by the time most of these drivers at truck stops and rest stops get up.

    Last thing I want to do after a long day is battle and hunt for a parking spot. But that's my opinion.
     
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  10. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    never had a problem.....perhaps it's because I get up at 5 or 6 and roll 30 minutes later.....and I plan my trips. Then I roll into truckstops at 0830 or 0900 and am amazed at the number of trucks there.
    Whatever, people. Rock on!
     
  11. WesternPlains

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    Ever since Dorothy took out the wicked witch of the west. It’s been great, west of I 35.
     
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