Parking

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Drpparker95, Jul 15, 2018.

  1. Drpparker95

    Drpparker95 Road Train Member

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    I have to ask experienced drivers whats the general thought on pulling into a truck stop and seeing trucks parked in non parking areas along the curb out of the way because the lot is full.
     
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  3. bryan21384

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    When you're out of hours? What choice do you have? I try not to do that, and plan accordingly but every blue moon that back fires. It's only shameful when truckers do that, but there's lots of parking available
     
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  4. Diesel Dave

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    Just drive your truck and make your own parking.
     
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  5. Drpparker95

    Drpparker95 Road Train Member

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    I've seen it alot so far and i guess i can understand if the lots full or just no spots you feel comfortable maneuvering into
     
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    DTP Road Train Member

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    Gotta do what you gotta do, as long as you’re not blocking any services or anyone else in.

    I’m not a fan of people parking right next to the scale, especially idling next to it. Had to scale a load the other night and basically yell over his truck to give my info to the scalemaster
     
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    If you expect to get to heaven, you won't do it.
     
  8. Drpparker95

    Drpparker95 Road Train Member

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    Haven't seen that yet. Is reserved parking worth it
     
  9. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    That's been going on since the advent of cab-overs ! Or something like that. I can see it if you are not blocking traffic lanes with-in the truck stop. The Pilot in Avondale Az. come to mind. Park along the curb with still plenty room to get past. It's the fools that park willy-nilly just anywhere that bugs me and mgmt. that doesn't enforce the rules.
     
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  10. Drpparker95

    Drpparker95 Road Train Member

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    I don't understand blocking traffic flow
     
  11. fargonaz

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    It's your soul driver... don't do it.
     
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