Pilot Program

I got chosen to be part of a pilot program wherein the company gets you a reserved spot so you don't have to worry about finding parking later and you can maximize your driving time.

Sounds sweet. Especially since I might stop early for a guaranteed spot rather than push on and need to weasel into some blind spot between two swift trucks.

Was expecting some message about here is your reservation or something bit didn't get anything so I took the initiative and messaged dbl. I told them where I planned on stopping; their message back was that wasn't possible.

I had planned on having to sit and wait for load to be ready at shipper but the load was ready when I got there so that saved time and I was able to go on.

Not sure how this program is going to work out if a spot can't be reserved of that is where I'm planning to stop.

Btw, the loaded trailer is a 93xxxx without skirts.

 

I don't know, it started today but haven't had the chance to use it.

They probably sweep the pee bottles out off the spot.

 

What happens if once you get there, reserve spots are full with drivers? I doubt the truck stop is going to force someone to move that hasn't paid. Most employees don't care either way.

Really this program is only really going to work once you have an assignment that takes you into the next day. If you have a delivery in the afternoon, they can't reserve you a spot for a load that has not been dispatched to you yet.

I personally keep a couple hours not planned in reserve in case an area doesn't have parking. Those drivers that are running that ragged edge are going to get caught in the cold if they don't track hours.