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<p>[QUOTE="Razororange, post: 12165423, member: 77151"]Once you know what your route is going to be start finding truckstops and rest areas along the route. Then look up each one on google maps satellite and look at the layout and entrances/exits. Also make sure to look at the ramps on and off the highway depending on your length. </p><p><br /></p><p>Try to look for places that are on the same side of the highway as the ramps you will be using.</p><p><br /></p><p>Always have 3-4 options picked ahead of time in case something goes wrong. Ending your day an hour earlier with a guaranteed parking spot vs trying to go a bit farther for an unknown might be the better choice.</p><p><br /></p><p>Google maps satellite view is one of the biggest tools I use when looking for parking. I've spent time just going along my entire route on it looking for any wide spot or patch of dirt along the road to use as places to stop. It's good to know where those wide dirt shoulders are if you need a safe place to pull over during the day to fix an issue with the truck/trailer/load.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Razororange, post: 12165423, member: 77151"]Once you know what your route is going to be start finding truckstops and rest areas along the route. Then look up each one on google maps satellite and look at the layout and entrances/exits. Also make sure to look at the ramps on and off the highway depending on your length. Try to look for places that are on the same side of the highway as the ramps you will be using. Always have 3-4 options picked ahead of time in case something goes wrong. Ending your day an hour earlier with a guaranteed parking spot vs trying to go a bit farther for an unknown might be the better choice. Google maps satellite view is one of the biggest tools I use when looking for parking. I've spent time just going along my entire route on it looking for any wide spot or patch of dirt along the road to use as places to stop. It's good to know where those wide dirt shoulders are if you need a safe place to pull over during the day to fix an issue with the truck/trailer/load.[/QUOTE]
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