Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

parking on street?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Skull_Leader, Jan 27, 2013.

  1. Jan 27, 2013 #1
    Skull_Leader

    Skull_Leader Light Load Member

    67
    18
    Oct 23, 2012
    0
    are we allowed to park on the street so long as it's not blocking a fire hydrant (or whatever)? are the rules different for a CMV?
    I live in fort worth, tx, and there just aren't any truck stops or lots to park the truck during home time. for the short time I've been driving, I've parked on this small street near my house, trying my best to hide it from the police. but now other drivers have found my spot, and more and more trucks are parking there. do I have to worry about getting a ticket/towed? Even though it's not violating any obvious law.
     
    Skull_Leader, Jan 27, 2013
    Skull_Leader, Jan 27, 2013
    #1
    Marky84 Thanks this.
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Jan 27, 2013 #2
    Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

    828
    253
    Sep 24, 2012
    Jefferson, WI
    0
    I'm wondering this myself. Where do ya park a 25 odd foot bobtail? I mean if u live in an apt like I do, where do ya put it?
     
    Marky84, Jan 27, 2013
    Marky84, Jan 27, 2013
    #2
  4. Jan 27, 2013 #3
    pokerhound67

    pokerhound67 Heavy Load Member

    801
    665
    Oct 30, 2012
    0
    it all depends on the city/town. some have ordinances against it, others are fine with it. no idea about ft worth, though i know there are a few truck stops within several miles of wherever it is in that area you actually are. it may be more miles than you feel like driving though, i dunno.
     
    pokerhound67, Jan 27, 2013
    pokerhound67, Jan 27, 2013
    #3
    TRKRSHONEY Thanks this.
  5. Jan 27, 2013 #4
    pokerhound67

    pokerhound67 Heavy Load Member

    801
    665
    Oct 30, 2012
    0
    i have 2 truck stops about 10 miles from my house, and thats where i park. also the local mall has several trucks parked there all the time. my city wont allow on street parking, tho ive seen a couple that dont get bothered...guess they know someone. and...if you are a company driver, dont count on it being a bobtail you have to worry about. i almost always have a trailer attached.
     
    pokerhound67, Jan 27, 2013
    pokerhound67, Jan 27, 2013
    #4
  7. Jan 27, 2013 #5
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

    10,642
    12,097
    May 28, 2009
    Rancho Mirage, Ca.
    0
    Ft. Worth is truck friendly. However, you need to check if the street is posted and/or there are any ordinances prohibiting truck parking. Some cities actually have an ordinance, but it's not obvious, as in signage. Go figure.........I grew up in Santa Monica, Ca. There was an ordinance prohibiting vehicles over 7' wide or 11' tall parking on city streets......but, it wasn't signed. You only found out AFTER you got a ticket. Also, some cities are OK with trucks, but not overnight.
     
    Allow Me., Jan 27, 2013
    Allow Me., Jan 27, 2013
    #5
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.