Another town bans truck parking...

Yup. Sometimes it seems that some drivers just want to see how much space they can take up in the parking lot. 1/4 to 1/3 of the lot can be easily filled with trucks on a weekend at some of them.

 

I hate snoots and home owners associations even more. I'm glad I live in the country.

That town has a population of 600. A truck would probably touch the east and west side of town at the same time.

 

Well folks, what is your job? Pick up, transport, and deliver whatever the customer ships. They dont want your ragedy ##### sitting about their town, taking up space and making a mess.

Quit complaining, do your job then get out of town. Hit the freeways and rest at the truck stops (thats why they are called truck stops), rest areas and other roadway accomodations. You are not important, just the freight. Sooner you accept that , the sooner you will get rid of the frustration.

Have a wonderful day, and a safe one. Remember get in and get out and all is well.

 

That applies to many places. In the small town in PA where I stay much of the time, the police force is around ten. There is one Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer and he drives by the house frequently, slowing down each time to a crawl, to see if I have my truck up the end of the driveway or maybe around back of the house. Meanwhile drugs and gangs are increasing in our little community, but he's keeping it safe by making sure my truck is not at the house. What a screwed up set of priorities for law enforcement and lawmakers.

 

Oh, and meanwhile across the street they just purchased a new 40' travel trailer. It is fine to park out in the street. They do not park in front of their own house because, as the man told me, "it ruins the view". Also, not related, but here in PA a Class A license is "required" to drive the larger RVs or pull the big trailers. That is not a CDL, just a Class A license. I know at least dozen folks who have these large vehicles, but not one of them has the license, LEO's everywhere seem to just ignore the requirement.

 

Trucks belong out of towns, off city streets, except when picking up or deliverying. The residents of these towns are tired of seeing those big ugly things crowding their roads and parking areas.

Find a truck stop, rest area, or other approved parking area. If HOS is a problem then better regulate your HOS so you have time to Pick up or deliver and get out of town.

Trucks belong on the freeways and not in the cities creating traffic hassels.

 

Easy to armchair quarterback when you're not the one stuck for hours on end at a shipper/receiver who simply doesn't give a rats ###.

 

Maybe someone should go to this town and weigh the garbage and fire trucks, if they are over 16,000 lbs, tell them they have to park them outside of the city limits too.......