Truck Stops

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Trekker, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. Trekker

    Trekker Bobtail Member

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    Are truck stops built into OTR routes to stop overnight at? Are they clean?
     
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  3. chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    Some are clean some aren't! Truck stops are built where they can make money usually on highly traveled trucking routes. Wouldn't make a lot of sense to put one at the beach! You'll discover what truck stops you like and which ones you don't once you have toured around a bit. For showers I prefer the J's! Parking and eating I prefer the mom and pops. Good food and usually nice and quiet.
     
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  4. customtanks

    customtanks Light Load Member

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    stop by any pilot,T/A, Jubitz and so on. check em out some are better then others but generally clean depending on your personal standards lol. Yes they are usually built near major interstates
     
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  5. skibum_63

    skibum_63 Road Train Member

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    i wouldn't suggest Pilots/ Flying J's I would suggest he visit Bosslemans,,, which only has pilot fuel. Store still owned by family
     
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  6. customtanks

    customtanks Light Load Member

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    Im just listing what in my area (OR) There hit and miss but its a real life look at what a truck stop is like.
     
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  7. jgent74

    jgent74 Bobtail Member

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    ahhhh Petro's (and some T/A's).... only places I go!
     
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  8. customtanks

    customtanks Light Load Member

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    Yes, I speak and read the English language. No I don't drive like an idiot... (rare at fedex

    I drive for em to, Agreee 10000% I put safey #1 Better safe then sorry.
     
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  9. Shotsjc

    Shotsjc Medium Load Member

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    Hey Trekker! I saw you put that you live in Inwood, NY. is that the Inwood I am from?! Upper Manahattan?! I was on Dyckman and Academy. Never saw anyone with that as where they are from!
     
  10. sbeatty1983

    sbeatty1983 Light Load Member

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    I fuel and shower at pilot/flying j because my company requires that I fuel there. I prefer to sleep at mom and pops or rest areas.
     
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  11. OmcCheese

    OmcCheese Light Load Member

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    Out here in Colorado we dont have a lot of choices... we take what we can get....
     
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