Parking...
 

I'm considering working for an over the road company that doesn't have a terminal nearby. I live in Florida but their terminal is in Arkansas. They told me I'd have to park my vehicle at my house, but I'm not sure I have enough room on my driveway to do so. What are some good locations to park your trucks at? I considered asking the Walmart near my house, their supercentre has a lot of spare parking spots on the far side of the lot, but I don't know if they'd want an 18 wheeler taking up 15 spots, regardless if they're needed or not.

Also, I heard some counties in FL are banning commercial vehicles parking on people's property. (how rediculous is that?). If it's my own yard, I should be able to park whatever the hell I want on it. Does anyone know where I can find out if my county has banned the parking of commercial vehicles on residential property? I don't know if it's illegal here or not yet, but I'd like to find out.

Just about every town has an ordinance against parking a commercial vehicle on your property. Most will not enforce the issue until someone complains, then your gone.

Who would want a garbage truck parked next door. I know your not driving one but it falls under the same category.

I use to live in a small residential street and this guy was driving up and down the street in an 18 wheeler hauling a big dump. That's all we heard like 3 times a day was bang bang bang from his empty truck. Rocks and dirt. Well, one phone call and he was history.

You may check to see whether there is a truck stop near you. That would be the easiest place to park. There are also some places who may allow you to park for a fee. Check around for vacant lots. I would always check with the owner before parking. If you do find a place, you may want to tape a note on the window with your telephone number in case they need to contact you.

Another option might be to pay for a parking space in a self-storage unit, although that can be a little pricey in some areas.

Storage units? Arn't they those small garage type things, hardly wide enough to fit a geo metro inside of? And they have parking spaces, big enough for a car right? Not big enough for a semi

What I do is park at a RV storage lot usually runs about 60 a month.

I'm talking about what knightwolf said, outdoor parking space.

Ran a search for "RV storage lot" and couldn't find anything, at least not in my area.... How long can you park your truck at a truck stop for? And do they charge anything? I have one 30 miles from my house, in tampa FL... there's one near the I-4 and I-75 interchange

I would ask the truckstop for permission, many will let you, especially on weekends. Offer to buy some fuel from them in exchange, eat at the restaurant a few times, get to know them a little, they will be more likely to say yes.

Some options for parking:

Self storage sites that have RV and/or boat storage.

Truck stops

factories

Warehouses

Other trucking companies

Just be sure to get permission first. Some places may charge and others will not.