States that allow on ramp parking

Trip plan so that you don't.

 

Trip planning does no good when shipper holds you up for 5 hours or maybe accident or weather. There is no one size fits all to trip planning.

 

On the east coast, you just have to keep your eyes peeled for hideouts. Rest areas and truck stops arent very plentiful north of Ruther Glen, VA. Download Google maps, put it in satellite mode and scope out the area. You may get lucky that way. Also, if the shippers and receivers don't run you off, use their property if you can....just don't trash it

 

Dismissive unhelpful response.

I avoid parking on ramps at all costs, but the few times I have done so is when my plans for the day we’re completely screwed up by road shutdowns, breakdowns, and bad shipper/recievers.

 

Neither rigs or 4wheelers should be parked on the on ramps. It's an accident in the making. So my answer was valid. There are plenty of other places to park AND if you trip plan properly you won't need to do it.

 

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I bow down in awe of your super trucker skills.

A mere mortal such as myself has found myself without a place to park after an unexpected multi hour delay in a busy area.

You must be able plan for all contingencies before starting any trip:

“hmm this is where I’ll park if I blow a tire at mile mark 281 and lose 3 hours.”

“ AND this is where I park if I blow a tire at mile marker 143 and lose 4 hours.”

 

Good planning ahead driver!