Paid Parking

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by JETLLC, Nov 23, 2018.

Paid parking

  1. Pay per service (ex $5-park $5-shower etc)

    5 vote(s)
    21.7%

  2. Pay all inclusive (ex $20 to park and use facility)

    3 vote(s)
    13.0%

  3. Yes I would pay to park in a controlled access lot with guaranteed spot

    11 vote(s)
    47.8%

  4. No I wouldn't pay to park

    9 vote(s)
    39.1%

  5. I would pay extra to reserve a spot

    7 vote(s)
    30.4%
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  1. Nov 23, 2018 #1
    JETLLC

    JETLLC Bobtail Member

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    This is a hot topic these days. Thousands of trucks with many needing somewhere to park safely at the same time. Most places are a free for all. I used to own a trucking business and am looking for another Avenue. My question to you is this:

    Would you be willing to pay for a guaranteed spot for the night in a controlled access parking lot with basic services such as shower, laundry, and vending? How much would you be willing to pay? Would you like an option to reserve a spot? Would you support a pay per service (ex. $5 for parking, $5 for shower, $ for laundry, etc) or would you rather like a all included option (ex. $20 to park and use facilities)

    I ask because there is cheap land by me and an intermodal hub with 3 small truck stops that fill up by 7pm.

    I appreciate all input both positive and negative. All I ask is for creative criticism and suggestions that would be good for you!

    Thank you!
     
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  3. Nov 23, 2018 #2
    Ice2018

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    I can't see myself paying to park. $20 a day everyday ....no. Just no.
     
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  4. Nov 23, 2018 #3
    w.h.o

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    If I need to run during the afternoon and end after 5pm, and on the east coast, then I'll pay to reserve a spot. Never paid out of pocket but either company or points
     
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  5. Nov 23, 2018 #4
    driverdriver

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    Not on a daily basis.
    I only use it when I'm going into an area that's a problem.
     
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  7. Nov 23, 2018 #5
    JETLLC

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    That's why I was looking into this. Where I am is a high traffic area with rail lines and major airport cargo.
     
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  8. Nov 23, 2018 #6
    tucker

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    You can pay to park occasionally, just because you pay once doesn’t mean you have to pay everyday.
     
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  9. Nov 23, 2018 #7
    JonJon78

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    What state or major city are we talking here?

    I use paid parking about 1 time a month. 90% of the time it's at a truck stop chain I fuel at so I use my points to pay for it anyhow and get a free shower in the process....
     
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  10. Nov 23, 2018 #8
    JETLLC

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    Memphis area. Where I'm looking at is close enough to places yet far enough not to be any trouble.

    The reason I wouldn't be a gas station is there are a few major chain gas stations close by. I am basically looking at being an overflow for those small truckstops.
    Those truck stops are high crime too. At least 2x a week I see multiple cops there for a shooting/robbery etc.
    The lot I am thinking is a controlled access lot where you can only drive in if you pay.
    Granted when I drove I did the same thing, I would fuel and use points to pay for everything. But I also drove at night so parking was never an issue. Now it is hard to find a spot. I thought offering a place to park that was safer than an all access free for all, people might like the comfort knowing they had a spot saved for them.
     
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  11. Nov 23, 2018 #9
    gokiddogo

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    Charge a fee that is refundable upon exit if same amount is spent in your store or restaurant. I would pay $7 for a decent shower and eat in your good reasonably priced restaurant or buy stuff I need anyway, case of pop, bread, etc. again be reasonable on price.

    I despise paying solely for parking. Perhaps offer long term secured area for local folks.
     
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  12. Nov 23, 2018 #10
    Grumppy

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    I dont travel that area but, for me, if I knew I had to stay in an area where there were shootings & trouble otherwise, I'd pay for secure parking.... IF I HAD TO stay in that area. Chances are, I wouldn't stay in that area. But if I HAD to... yes.

    Just my thoughts.
    Some one will have to be there 24/7/365 just to oversee day to day operations.
    Someone to clean/stock showers, restrooms, etc.
    Someone to keep all those coffee pots going, snack machines filled, etc, etc
    Someone to collect fees & operate gate & make sure the gate opens/closes/no problems etc
    Someone to manage & wrestle those pesky, impatient, irritable truckers from time to time... security.
    Security cameras to see who backed into your fence & tore it down.
    Just employees in general.... again, 24/7/365.
    Garbage service etc. Small things like this that you may over look.
    Then there is the bank note & insurance... yes insurance.
    Fence, gates etc installed.
    Enough dirt work, drainage, infrastructure to drain rain water etc to the public drainage etc
    Enough asphalt for 50 trucks to park & maneuver in & out all hours of the day & night.
    Then not only anticipated repairs & maintenance, but you need to add in all the repairs that just happen along the way.
    At $20 per truck per day, 10 trucks = $200.
    100 trucks = $2000 per day (realistic?).
    I don't see $2000 per day paying for all that, muchless getting a return on your investment.
    You'll need to sell fuel, snacks, cigarettes.... all the stuff that a truck stop sells in addition to $20 parking per truck which includes toiletries, showers etc that comes with $20 parking fee. We haven't even touched on those trucks that just need the $5 parking for 10 hrs. And all this revenue is based on 50 trucks a day X 2 shifts.... total = 100 trucks per day.... every day. Some days you may only get 20 trucks all day.
    Oh, & lets dont forget uncle Sam... taxes.

    Just some thoughts.
     
    Grumppy, Nov 23, 2018
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