Another Swift Question. Grocery Shopping

I didn't see anything posted before, I got the go ahead from my driver leader/manager to get a mini fridge. My question is how do I get to Walmart if I'm not anywhere near a terminal? My understanding is I have to bobtail there, but I can't uncouple unless at a terminal right? Or can I do it at a truck stop and use my kingpin lock? I definitely need to re-up on non cold food items too.

Certain walmarts will allow you to park the truck & trailer while you go shopping. Just call ahead & ask. Most of them will let you, others can't cause of local ordinances.

I didn't see anything posted before, I got the go ahead from my driver leader/manager to get a mini fridge. My question is how do I get to Walmart if I'm not anywhere near a terminal? My understanding is I have to bobtail there, but I can't uncouple unless at a terminal right? Or can I do it at a truck stop and use my kingpin lock? I definitely need to re-up on non cold food items too.

No need to bobtail, no need to call ahead. If you can safely get in and out pull on in. You have probably noticed how and where trucks park. You do however need to ask if you are wanting to park overnight but for just shopping you're good. I do mention looking before pulling in because some of the parking lots are not good for semis but most are fine.

I didn't see anything posted before, I got the go ahead from my driver leader/manager to get a mini fridge. My question is how do I get to Walmart if I'm not anywhere near a terminal? My understanding is I have to bobtail there, but I can't uncouple unless at a terminal right? Or can I do it at a truck stop and use my kingpin lock? I definitely need to re-up on non cold food items too.

No need to bobtail, no need to call ahead. If you can safely get in and out pull on in. You have probably noticed how and where trucks park. You do however need to ask if you are wanting to park overnight but for just shopping you're good. I do mention looking before pulling in because some of the parking lots are not good for semis but most are fine.

To each his own. I'd rather not waste my fuel going to a Walmart that has 9' barriers blocking their lot entrances or come out with a boot on my rig cause the security patrol waited till I went inside to Jack my shyte rather than warn me not to leave it there.

Oh okay, both of my driver trainers told me I have to bobtail as per company policy. I'll call my home terminal and see what they also. Thanks for your input

I didn't see anything posted before, I got the go ahead from my driver leader/manager to get a mini fridge. My question is how do I get to Walmart if I'm not anywhere near a terminal? My understanding is I have to bobtail there, but I can't uncouple unless at a terminal right? Or can I do it at a truck stop and use my kingpin lock? I definitely need to re-up on non cold food items too.

No need to bobtail, no need to call ahead. If you can safely get in and out pull on in. You have probably noticed how and where trucks park. You do however need to ask if you are wanting to park overnight but for just shopping you're good. I do mention looking before pulling in because some of the parking lots are not good for semis but most are fine.

I have not heard of that policy. In fact just the opposite. You're not supposed to drop a loaded trailer anywhere except a secure location. Also remember most truckstops have signs saying no dropped trailers.

Oh okay, both of my driver trainers told me I have to bobtail as per company policy. I'll call my home terminal and see what they also. Thanks for your input

I didn't see anything posted before, I got the go ahead from my driver leader/manager to get a mini fridge. My question is how do I get to Walmart if I'm not anywhere near a terminal? My understanding is I have to bobtail there, but I can't uncouple unless at a terminal right? Or can I do it at a truck stop and use my kingpin lock? I definitely need to re-up on non cold food items too.

No need to bobtail, no need to call ahead. If you can safely get in and out pull on in. You have probably noticed how and where trucks park. You do however need to ask if you are wanting to park overnight but for just shopping you're good. I do mention looking before pulling in because some of the parking lots are not good for semis but most are fine.

Best thing is the night before, figure out where there will be a WM on your route. Get the phone number, then call to see about the possibility of parking there to buy groceries.

If not allowed, move on to a different store.

Write these down for future reference.

You can use google and get a satellite view of the store. It's usually fairly obvious how the trucks enter and exit the store. Don't try to go in the customer entrance - you might end up as a fatured driver on "Twisted Truckers." Most Wal-Marts have signs posted indicating the truck route into the parking lot.

Look for signs that state no truck parking and the tow company info. Don't park there to even just run in/out. The signs aren't very big and usually have some plants around them. Doesn't matter....if you end up with a boot on, it's going to be costly to get it off. A former company had 3 trucks booted in different States and it became a policy to not park at any WallyWorld. Since I don't shop there, I don't park at the stores.

Laura

Usually the small mom and pop stops will be near a dollar general or small town grocery. Google map places to park may walk a mile but I have a foldable cart to carry goods. Not like we can fit a lot on trucks so I buy expensive things cheaper at stores and cheaper things expensive at truck stops. Plus like was said call the Walmart store. I know a few Walmart stores with overnight parking near every comfort but not naming cause limited parking and don't need the competition to park.