Parking on hometime?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Phantom Driver, Aug 27, 2012.

  1. Phantom Driver

    Phantom Driver Light Load Member

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    I tried to find this answer but didn't see a thread on it. Where do you all park your trucks when on Home time? My county has an ordinance prohibiting parking commercial vehicles in residential areas so can't park at home. There is a pilot five minutes from me but I'm guessing they would frown on parking there for longer than overnight. So I am looking for suggestions on parking. Roehl no longer has a drop yard in my area.
     
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  3. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    I would just park at the Pilot.
    I have always parked at Truckstops when I could never had an issue.
    Shut the Curtains nobody would know you aren't really inside of your truck.
     
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  4. WRIGHTRACING

    WRIGHTRACING Heavy Load Member

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    You should be able to get around that law. That is your job. Only thing with getting around those laws is you have to park in your yard. Either way, I've always just parked mine in town at restaurants with truck parking.
     
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  5. FatDaddy

    FatDaddy Road Train Member

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    A lot of companies have a policy against parking in an unsecured lot for hometime. You might have some explaining do if you come back after 4 days off and the bumper is laying on the ground or you are missing a mirror.

    Some companies have shippers in the area that may allow you to park there. You will need to call Roehl and find out what your options are.
     
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  6. Okieron

    Okieron Crusty Okie

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    Sometimes other trucking companies will let you park on their lot " If you ask first" show some manners it goes a long way sometimes
     
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  7. DirtyBob

    DirtyBob Road Train Member

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    Might be a small company around with a yard that will let you park for a fee. I know a guy with 3-4 trucks that I park at. Tow companies also will often let you park for a fee. You said there's no parking in residential areas. See if there is a warehouse or something around that'll let you park. A place I go to a lot has 5-6 guys that don't even pull loads out of their warehouse and they let them park.
     
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  8. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You should be OK parking at the Pilot. However, don't make it obvious with Wifey pulling up in her Toyota and you un-loading your stuff then driving away. I've never seen any truck stop employees at any truck stop ever outside the store area, the exception being Flying hook grunts washing the fuel island. (during the busy periods).
     
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  9. Bikerboy

    Bikerboy Light Load Member

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    Or just work for a company near your house and park the truck in their yard and they
    can service it while you are at home. Working for companies across the country from home is just ridiculous.
     
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  10. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    Best to ask your company where you can park. If you leave it un-secured and it is stolen or trashed, guess who will be looking for a new job.
     
  11. TRKRSHONEY

    TRKRSHONEY Heavy Load Member

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    We always park at a Kenworth or Peterbilt dealership, or at a ThermoKing (we haul reefer). Our company runs mostly Petes and KWs so they have an arrangement about the trucks. I would be a little leery about leaving it a a T/S unless you are going to be checking on it daily.
     
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