Parking question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Tolan, Jan 20, 2014.

  1. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Yeah I had a neighbor who complained to my company first about me parking in my driveway. Found out it was a retired truck driver ! who lived 2 blocks away ! I got around it because there was no ordinance prohibiting parking in your driveway, only in the street. It cracked me up when my neighbor across the street was moving and he used ABF who dropped a pup in front of his house for 2 days while he loaded it. All my other neighbors thought it was my trailer I was dropping while I was bobtailed in my driveway…….Sure, a Henderson power unit pulling an ABF pup and home for the weekend.
     
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  3. Drivers girl

    Drivers girl Medium Load Member

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    Those aren't the only reasons why someone would want to park their truck at home. My bf does it because we don't have a car. We have several places he could park his truck but then he'd be stuck either walking home or taking a cab (the cab here isn't a 24/7 one either).
     
  4. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    And you can:

    wash it/clean the inside

    Keep it plugged in (in colder climates)

    Keep an eye on it (as opposed to a walmart lot miles away)

    Do detailed inspections and/or repairs in a non-rushed manner

    Let the neighboring kids sit in the driver seat and wiggle the wheel!

    Mikeeee
     
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  5. browndawg

    browndawg Medium Load Member

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    just bring the tractor home let it idle all night in your driveway and you will find out real soon if your neighbors are cool or not
     
  6. Drivers girl

    Drivers girl Medium Load Member

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    lol most of mine wouldn't care except one. When the truck is in the driveway, his rear wheels are about 2 ft from our house and hers. His auto start kicked in one morning and she was knocking on the door saying she couldn't hear her tv. Oops lol
     
  7. Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

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    In most cases you can park in your driveway. There should be a sign posted that says no trucks allowed.

    On an off topic. Have you ever wondered if you are on a street where trucks are allowed or not? You can see where the trucks have knocked all the limbs down over the years. Like that Japanese art bonsi or something.
     
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