The topic of parking has always been a discussion for truckers, and that isn’t changing anytime soon. As consumerism pushes on, the need for truckers grows to meet demand, which means an increase in the necessity for semi-truck parking. There are various ways and resources truckers can use to find parking for their rigs. Whether you just need to park for a couple of hours or power down at night, knowing where to go will be beneficial for any route.

 

Truck Stops for Parking

 

The most well-known place to park semi-trucks is at truck stops and travel centers. Many of these stops offer free or paid premium parking for truckers and can include extra amenities like warm showers and laundry centers. Some chains, like Pilot Travel Center, continue to expand, opening more centers with large amounts of parking spaces. This past summer, Pilot opened 5 new locations throughout the US and remodeled various others to accommodate more truck parking. Pilot also offers the option to reserve parking spots online, which is a convenient way to make sure you have a place when you need it.

 

Truck Parking Club

 

Somewhat of an Airbnb for truck parking, the Truck Parking Club offers drivers a way to pay and park. Sometimes, truck stop parking isn’t enough, and truck parking shortages still take a toll on drivers. The TPC is a collection of parking spaces allocated to truckers by the owners of various vacant lots.

 

 

Truckers can park their semis for a couple of hours, days, weeks, or even months. Joining the club is free, and spot rentals can start as low as one dollar per hour. Some lots that offer better security can be higher priced but may be worth it for the comfort of safe overnight parking.

 

Find Truck Parking Through Trucker Communities

 

Networking can be just as important to truckers, especially when it comes to knowing where to park. Local fellow truckers and social media communities are great resources for finding lesser-known, off-the-beaten-path truck parking spots. Talk to workers at diners along trucking, highways, or search forums of the cities or towns you’ll be passing through on your next route.

 

 

Listen for trucker lingo in conversation to identify fellow truckers and trucker enthusiasts who may have parking information. Communicating with others in the field can help find more places to park, like grocery stores or supercenters that offer parking for semi-trucks.

 

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