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Places to Park - the good, the bad, & the dangerous

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by Oso, Aug 14, 2010.

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  1. Aug 15, 2010 #21
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Sometimes you get lucky and find a spot behind a hotel/restaurant/boarded up shopping center etc. In Melrose Park, Il., there used to be a restaurant in the same shopping center as a Food Lion grocery store that allowed truck parking. I've also parked behind a Holiday Inn somewhere in the burbs. I've parked on the street in Queens, N.Y. I always say, make mental notes of places to park as you approach the shipper/consignee to deliver/pick-up. I've parked in San Francisco, Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Jersey, L.A. etc. Just observe.......
     
    Allow Me., Aug 15, 2010
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  3. Aug 18, 2010 #22
    target_driver

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    only place in gary indiana that i have stayed at was steel city, had security and no lot lizards.
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2010 #23
    Dave 1960

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    Only place I've REALLY felt uncomfortable at lately was an empty Wal-Mart parking lot in Tyler, TX. I DID NOT sleep well that night.

    Last night had I not been able to park at the customer I'd have been screwed. I was plum out of hours by the time I was unloaded.

    The run I have to make tomorrow will only work if I can park at the consignee. I'm about 95% sure I can.

    If I'm in doubt I use a ratchet strap on my door handles.

    Oh yeah, I'm parked at a Pilot/Road Ranger at exit 36.5 on I-90 at Hampshire, IL.
     
    Dave 1960, Aug 18, 2010
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  5. Aug 18, 2010 #24
    gentleroger

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    I'd say it comes down to how long you want to leave the truck. If its just for a day of sightseeing there are plenty of places that you can drop the rig for a while. If its multiple days, get a hotel and park it where you can see it from your room.
     
    gentleroger, Aug 18, 2010
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  7. Aug 21, 2010 #25
    Dave 1960

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    I'm parked at Encinal, TX Loves. LOT of non english spoken around here.

    But I ain't skeered...
     
    Dave 1960, Aug 21, 2010
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