Truck stop motels? When do drivers ever stay at motels?

i get a room 2-3 times a month just to get a break out of the truck
but i only go home every few months

 

There may be a few truckers without APU's or clean idle certification that would get a hotel room in states with idle restrictions .

 

some companies rent a room for their drivers, some of those company drivers share that room, some don't, they tend to drive day cabs.

there's a few truck stops that do or have serviced travelers in entertainment on tour, or so they boast with pictures on the wall..

I rent one myself here and there. but not at the TA

 

I have come across truck drivers who will get a motel room for several days, not only to sleep comfortably in a bed, but to wash all their laundry, totally clean out their trucks, do minor repairs and maintenance, and catch up on all their paperwork. Basically, the motels are excellent R & R places.

God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!

 

Gee a motel or a sleeper?? Motel for sure! Bathroom, a real bed, comfort, etc.

 

la quinta baby ........but i am usually more prone to get a room for most resets during the summer ....way cheaper than idling and still cheaper than an apu
but yes i have used a few t.s motels in my day usually pretty bare bones much prefer la quinta really want to try drury inn but the green place almost allways have truck parking

 

Getting a motel/hotel room is a great way for a driver to break the monotony...whenever I would layover a weekend..I would get a room just so I could relax and enjoy the time...sometimes it's great to get out of the truck for a night or two.

 

I did it when ever I had more than 24 hours to sit.

 

For me it is cheaper and better for my body to buy the Motel/Hotel..It is only a few bucks more than idling the truck.

Last year i was at 1,500 for motel rooms and used them for write offs.It is amazing that it is almost as cheap to get a room than idle the truck these days.

My benifits are pretty kool...

1- pool
2- sauna room
3- jacuzzi
4- free breakfast
5- laundry
6- nice warm bed
7- work out room
8- nice hot bath
9- cable tv
10- escort service.......J/K