Trailer Parking Prices?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by arewethereyet1, Sep 8, 2014.

  1. arewethereyet1

    arewethereyet1 Light Load Member

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    Looking at parking my tractor/trailer in a secure lot for a weekend every now and then when I go to see family.

    What should I pay? I seen 1 place online for $200 per month. That would make me like $20 a weekend, but since it's a little different scenario I'm unsure.

    The guy asked how much would I pay, I said I don't know because I've never done this. Trucker Forum to the rescue!!! He quoted $75 which I think is very high.

    What should I pay, or offer?!
     
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  3. White Dog

    White Dog Road Train Member

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    Unfortunately, these places only charge by the month (not how often you plan to use it)...so you pay what they charge whether you park there every weekend or once a month. If I had a parking issue, I would likely negotiate to $60.00 a month---that is an average of $2.00 per day. Then haggle from that point.
     
  4. RogerThat72

    RogerThat72 Road Train Member

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    I would pay that 200 a month because honestly I've seen $2.00 an hour so if you do a 34 that's $68.00 a weekend.

    another option is buy two glad hand locks and a king pin lock and find a nice lot or somthing and do thT and just check up on it each day.
     
  5. White Dog

    White Dog Road Train Member

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    The guy already quoted $75.00.....why would they pay $200.00?
     
  6. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    If you are a company driver you need to prove that you are parking in a secure area if you plan on taking the rig home. In most cases that will require a fenced area, not anything that might be accessible from the street.

    paryki, update your profile with your location so we can give you better advise.

    I know for example there's a place in Oklahoma City called City Trailer with a big lot where you rent a spot for $75 per month. It has a guard shack, fencing, lit... and has a driver's lounge, showers, game room, TV room, and service center. Quite a deal for $75. There are similar businesses around the country.

    My secure parking costs a couple of nice steaks each time I go home. The pit bulls need to be kept friendly enough to exit the truck, although I'm beginning to wonder if that's going to be enough next time around. Last time they were giving my legs the stink eye.
     
  7. arewethereyet1

    arewethereyet1 Light Load Member

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    $75 for the weekend. $200 was for the month at a place online.
     
  8. Pahrump

    Pahrump Medium Load Member

    a problem with carriers that hire drivers who "Live Anywhere"
    No terminls close to where drivers live,,local laws than ban truck parking,,many communities also ban parking a tractor at a home.
    try a local construction company or business that has trucks, maybe a local farmer.check with you local Police and ask where you can park legally.
    I have a friend that owns a townhouse in woodbridge VA,,he has twice paid to recover his truck at a local towing company $750 each time plus the parking ticket. If you rent you might try moving to a rual area .In Los angeles and other areas it is common to pay $200/mo for a parking place,,Remember you do not have to right to park anyplace that is privately owned.
    I own 2 1/2 acres and have let friends park or store trailers for free,,
     
  9. ShortBusKid

    ShortBusKid Heavy Load Member

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    I pay $75 a month. Sounds like that's about the going rate
     
  10. bobtrucks2204

    bobtrucks2204 Light Load Member

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    "My secure parking costs a couple of nice steaks each time I go home. The pit bulls need to be kept friendly enough to exit the truck, although I'm beginning to wonder if that's going to be enough next time around. Last time they were giving my legs the stink eye:biggrin_25524:

    Almost fell out my chair lepton lmao. Kinda like walkin around with a pork chop hanging out yer back pocket!
     
  11. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Do you know what you do to a pit bull that wants to smell your crotch?

    Nothing at all.
     
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