Where can I park/store a tractor-trailer?

I would find a truck stop that let's me drop trailer, I start going to the YMCA in every town back in 2008 and began to master for my self when and where I could drop the thing, fortunately never got it towed:

The Blue Truck Stop Directory will give you all the truck stops that allow trailer dropping, it really helps plan your visit to any town or as in your case big city: the Red one is handy too, because it gives all the exits in order for the Interstate: hope that helps.......Jo Bernard

 

I park mine in a mini storage for the winter.

 

I recommend going to the local scrap/junk yard,if they haven't banned them in CA yet. Just a thought because they usually have a big yard and thier own rigs to deliver to the big yards. Also they are usually pretty decent folks to deal with. I hope that helps.

 

Don't know about CA, but in DFW area there are quite a few truck parking lots opening. Kind of like RV storage place. Might try to talk to local drop yards if you can't find a truck stop that allows you to park.

 

Are you a member of either Sam's Club or Costco? If so go to your closest store and talk to the manager.

 

Look around your area for construction companies. Many of them will rent you space in their yard. You going to pay though. I live in a small town in NH and pay $500 per year.

You can also ask small store owners that have space in the back or side.

Home Depot or places like that will definitely not let you park there.

 

I know that this is not probably the cheapest way, but if you find a secure company lot and ask to "rent" a spot, they are likely to have your spot reserved when you need it and it will be secure in a fenced in, locked yard. Trailer sales outlets usually have spots like this, as does some of the larger mini storage areas that cater to large RV's, boats, and such. At least you would always have the space when you need it. I would be wary in LA of parking truck and trailer in an area that is not secure, and truck stops are no more secure than a dirt lot somewhere. Even some of the more secure warehousing facilities might have the space available and let you use it to secure you rig. I would offer to pay a monthly "fee" to use the space and most places will let you do it. The fee is negotiable on your part. Depends on how desparate you are to find a spot.