Any tips on finding motels with truck parking?

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  1. Just passing by

    Just passing by Road Train Member

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    Also look for truck stops with hotels next to them. Google satellite view will help a ton.
     
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  3. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    I do it a lot in a day cab. I always make notes when I see a place with truck parking even if I don’t stay there.
    Personally I was a little intimidated the first time I went long haul with a day cab. But now I like it! Bed, shower tv, no smelly loud truckstop parking lots and free breakfast!
    Winning!
     
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  4. EuropeanTrucker

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    Also you can park at truck stop and Uber/walk to nearest motel. A lot of truck stops have motels next to them.
     
  5. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    I do day cab w a tank and have found I can park at nearly all hotels even if I have to back in. Not a lot of traffic nowadays cause of covid.
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  6. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Most hotels on I-40 in rural areas can accomidate trucks. Be careful of hotels in larger cities though.
     
  7. tscottme

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  8. 32N110W

    32N110W Bobtail Member

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    When I get a room its usually at best western. You can search hotels with truck parking on the site. Just change the search filter. Make sure you look at it on google maps because sometimes the property says it does and it doesnt. Choice hotels has searchable parking also. There's one on the 40 in winslow, arizona on the other side of the flying j that has parking.
     
  9. 50WT

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    If you park at a truck stop be careful and try to park where you can see the truck from your room.
    If some lowlife sees you leaving with luggage your truck is a easy target.
     
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  10. Bill51

    Bill51 Road Train Member

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    Heh. Just checked the place in Buckeye I stayed a couple of times years ago.
    Nice cause it was "outside" Pheonix. And they have the big dirt lot next to the hotel.

    Wow.

    Few more years and Pheonix is gonna gobble it up.
     
  11. Michael 247

    Michael 247 Heavy Load Member

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    Google Corporate Lodging Consultants..
     
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