Procuring A Parking Spot at a truck stop?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Apr 5, 2019.

You would give up your spot for......

Poll closed Apr 4, 2020.
  1. $20

    3 vote(s)
    4.3%
  2. $40

    2 vote(s)
    2.9%
  3. $50

    8 vote(s)
    11.4%
  4. Sex

    14 vote(s)
    20.0%
  5. You'll get my spot over my dead body

    35 vote(s)
    50.0%
  6. Doing Local So Can Park at tucker's

    8 vote(s)
    11.4%
  1. supertrucker79

    supertrucker79 Light Load Member

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    Had this happen a few weeks ago. Think it was at the flying j by Publix in AL. A section is single row parking with about 200 feet adjacent for fuel truck to fill the tanks. Clearly marked no parking the whole way across. One row of guys park there across, not a problem. Two rows side by side, I cant still get out. What happened? Idiots park 3 rows side by side and 4 long. All parked perpendicular 25 feet in front of the row I was parked blocking in like 10 to 15 trucks. Went inside, asked the clerk to make an announcement. Waited half hour and went back in. Now, time to start knocking on doors while the manager tells them to move or get towed. Took over 1 hour to wake and move these 12 idiots, was almost late for my midnight appt. pulled the seals off everyone of those trucks too. I hate screwing over other drivers, but when you’re that #### ignorant, you deserved it.
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I always try and plan my escape. Still wouldn't mess with someone's equipment though.
     
  4. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    But if you sold your parking space and there was no place left to park then where would you park while you showered and used the restroom?
     
  5. supertrucker79

    supertrucker79 Light Load Member

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    Typed that wrong. I felt I should have pulled the seals off
     
  6. Suspect Zero

    Suspect Zero Road Train Member

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    The fuel island, like everyone else.
     
  7. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Lmao u know what thats a great point , i think i just scammed myself out of a parking spot, man its a tough world out here
     
  8. supertrucker79

    supertrucker79 Light Load Member

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    Sad, but true anymore.....do you hear that tiny violin playing too?
     
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  9. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Man that is something ive learned over the years , never park with a curb in front of u , or the scale , or anything except other trucks facing u, because somebody will park there and block u in,, u could put a concrete barrier up with metal spikes and somebody will still park there
     
  10. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    @G13Tomcat Can we get the WINNER trophy here please.
     
  11. supertrucker79

    supertrucker79 Light Load Member

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    The funny thing is that I never in the last 12 years, ever had it happen to such an extent. Sure, drivers double park, a reasonably skilled driver can maneuver around, but completely blocking in other drivers with no regard is plain ignorant
     
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