Parking areas and 11 hours up!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by rollnrock, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. rollnrock

    rollnrock Light Load Member

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    Ok so you've spent alot of time at a shipper today and you're 11 hours are nearly up and you can hardly keep your eyes open.

    There are no rest stops on the map only a sparse off ramp now and then.

    What choices do you have where the cops will leave ya alone?
     
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  3. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Forget about the on ramp in many states . It's a $300 fine in Indiana . Hazmat is really tough . No parking at WalMart or malls with them .
     
  4. longbedGTs

    longbedGTs Heavy Load Member

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    Ask the shipper if you can take your 10 hour break on thier property. Politely explain your situation and you might get lucky.
     
  5. Cerberus

    Cerberus Medium Load Member

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    there is no one answer for this. sometimes you have to get creative to find place to park. i have parked in business parking lots acting like a morning delivery but leaving before they get there in the morning usually around six or seven
     
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  6. rollnrock

    rollnrock Light Load Member

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    Any answers from the southwest region?
     
  7. Otter

    Otter Light Load Member

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    I've parked behind markets and malls, never been bothered.
     
  8. Cerberus

    Cerberus Medium Load Member

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    it all depends on where you are at. there is no one corect answer here. just use common sense. any place closed that has truck docks is a good start. or places big trucks deliver too. sams walmart kmart grocery stores and some hotels have truck parking and a plus with hotels is free wifi but only at certain hotels.
     
  9. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Many towing companies have gotten businesses to sign contracts authorizing the tow of any vehicle parked on the lot after the business is closed . This is a major ripoff
     
  10. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Nose up to a tree or light pole. If they are gonna tow make their job harder.
     
  11. Ken Worth

    Ken Worth Medium Load Member

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    You need to carry black and tan paint and paint your truck to look like an armadillo. When the trooper questions you, tell him 'I'm not a truck...I'm a giant armadillo getting some sun.'
     
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