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Locals parking at truck stops

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by ronjeremyjr, Aug 28, 2020.

Should locals pay rent to park when not working

  1. Yes

    23 vote(s)
    74.2%

  2. No

    8 vote(s)
    25.8%
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  1. Aug 28, 2020 #1
    ronjeremyjr

    ronjeremyjr Medium Load Member

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    Some truck stops are mostly full because of locals parking there and going home. This is unfortunate because it takes away from the drivers in need. I can’t think of every place like this but there’s a lot of them. If a local parks at a truck stop while home they should pay rent. Some truck stops probably would appreciate the revenue even though they don’t need it.
     
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  3. Aug 28, 2020 #2
    buddyd157

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    it (to me) does sound fair. take up space....pay for it.

    da-end
     
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  4. Aug 28, 2020 #3
    062

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    At least buy fuel there.
     
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  5. Aug 28, 2020 #4
    jason6541

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    How do you know they don’t buy fuel at said locations?. Maybe they buy all their fuel at the location and support the local economy more than an Otr driver.
     
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  7. Aug 28, 2020 #5
    062

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    I have no idea what anyone does except me.
     
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  8. Aug 28, 2020 #6
    fishonron

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    OMG.....Locals need somewhere to park too.

    Is your need more important than theirs? I'm sure that the ones that can park in their front yard are doing so.

    Rent??? That's between the property owner and whoever.

    I'm OTR and I rent a spot 0-3 times a month.
     
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  9. Aug 28, 2020 #7
    Wasted Thyme

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    I'm sure most places are charging them for it. It's a way to make money.
     
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  10. Aug 28, 2020 #8
    fishonron

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    I would hope so. I would if it was my property.

    Shoemaker's in Lincoln NE is a good example, it's at least 1/2 locals.
     
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  11. Aug 28, 2020 #9
    Wasted Thyme

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    Probably works similar to reserved parking.
     
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  12. Aug 28, 2020 #10
    fishonron

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    And probably a little cheaper on the monthly rate.
    They move the truck and park the car in the spot so the spot is there when they get back.
     
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