Much depends on where you are planning to be off the truck.
Where are you located? I know StoreMyTruck.com has several yards in the southeast, including Atlanta GA. Paid secure parking, gated entry, electric fencing.
Are you a company driver? What company?
If you are a company driver you need to find out what their parking policy is. I’m assuming you are not an owner/operator, being you are new to the industry. Correct?
My company is cool with us just leaving the truck secure at a truck stop nearby my house for a few days. Some companies have terminals or drop yards for load splitting. It really is a case by case basis you will want to confirm with your driver manager.
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
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I'm new to the industry and trying to understand where I can store a tractor trailer when I'm not on the road. The city and neighbors don't seem fond of bringing it into town, but where do I leave my tractor and trailer then?
Want to better understand what everyone is doing and how this usually works.