Semitruck Parking Nearby? Commercial Truck Parking Nearby? Listed

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Verified & Updated Jul 16, 2020

Finding a place to park, especially overnight, can be a challenge for truck drivers. Even at places that offer truck parking, availability can be limited and fees can add up. Below, we have the list of mobile apps that can help you find truck parking, as well as the list of places where you’ll likely be able to park — from truck stops to restaurants to retail stores.

Ways to Find Parking

There are plenty of parking options for semitrucks if you know where to look. Perhaps the most popular parking option is a truck stop. Many national truck stop chains have mobile apps you can use to help locate them. Additionally, some will let you reserve a parking spot ahead of time. For example, the TrustSmart app for TA-Petro lets you reserve a parking spot up to 30 days in advance.

Rest stops are another popular option for semitruck parking. Many rest stops offer temporary (and sometimes overnight) parking for commercial trucks. If you plan to park overnight, be sure to check the rest stop’s policies to make sure this is allowed. A popular app for finding rest stops is USA Rest Stops, available for both iOS and Google Play.

Truck Parking Apps

From trucks stops and rest stops to businesses and restaurants, you can find a place to park using one of the following apps. Some of the best mobile apps to find truck parking include:

  • Allstays Truck Stops and Travel Plazas: An app for drivers with more than 35,000 data points on stops along the road and an interface that allows you to search for what you need. In addition to details on parking at truck stops, the Allstays database includes chain motels that advertise free truck parking. Available for iOS.
  • Park My Truck: This free app from the National Association of Truck Stop Operators (NATSO) helps drivers find available parking spots up to 250 miles from their current location. Available for iOS and Google Play.
  • Trucker Path: This app provides information for truckers, including fuel prices, weigh stations, truck stops, and available parking — all updated in real time. Available for iOS and Google Play.

Truck Stops With Parking

While all truck stops offer parking, they each have different policies regarding time limits, fees, reservations, and whether or not overnight parking is allowed. We’ve rounded up details on the parking policies of the largest truck stop chains in the country.

Love’s

  • Parking hours: 24/7[1]
  • Overnight parking? Yes[1]
  • Fees: None[1]
  • Amenities: Typical amenities include food, showers, laundry, Wi-Fi, DEF, ATMs, and access to fuel and truck repair/maintenance services. Some Love’s locations have on-site hotels.[2]
  • Reservations available? No
  • Locations: More than 450 locations across 41 states; find a Love’s truck stop near you

Pilot/Flying J

  • Parking hours: 24/7[3]
  • Overnight parking? Yes; fee for reserved overnight parking[3]
  • Fees: Vary; typically $12 to $15 per night for reserved parking[4]
  • Amenities: Typical amenities include food, showers, Wi-Fi, bulk DEF dispensers, laundry, ATMs, payphones, game rooms, money services, and access to fuel and truck repair/maintenance services[3]
  • Reservations available? Yes, at 390 locations; you can make a reservation online
  • Locations: More than 750 locations across 44 states and six Canadian provinces; find a Pilot/Flying J truck stop near you

Road Ranger

  • Parking hours: 24/7[5]
  • Overnight parking? Yes[5]
  • Fees: None[5]
  • Amenities: Typical amenities include food, ATMs, financial services, game rooms, TRANSFLO Express, Wi-Fi, DEF at the pump, showers, and fuel.[5]
  • Reservations available? No
  • Locations: Truck stops in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin; find a Road Ranger near you

Roady’s Truck Stop

  • Parking hours: 24/7[6]
  • Overnight parking? Yes[6]
  • Fees: None[6]
  • Amenities: Typical amenities include food, DEF at the pump, showers, repair service, and fuel.[6]
  • Reservations available? No
  • Locations: More than 200 truck stops across the country; find a Roady’s near you

TravelCenters of America and Petro Stopping Centers (TA-Petro)

  • Parking hours: 24/7[7]
  • Overnight parking? Yes[7]
  • Fees: First two hours are free; after two hours, a daily fee applies. At select locations, you will receive 24 hours of free parking with the purchase of 60 gallons of fuel or at least $20 spent in the store, restaurant, or service center.[7]
  • Amenities: Typical amenities include food, showers, laundry, game centers, fitness rooms, Wi-Fi, fuel and truck repair/maintenance services.[8]
  • Reservations available? Yes, additional fee applies; make a reservation online
  • Locations: Hundreds of locations across the U.S.; find a TA/Petro location near you

Businesses With Truck Parking

In addition to truck stops and rest stops, some businesses — including hotels, restaurants, casinos, and big-box stores like Walmart — will permit semitrucks to use their parking lots. The hope is that you will patronize the business while you’re there, and this is the polite thing to do, if you are able. Below, we have the list of places that frequently allow truck parking; you can call the business ahead of time or stop at the customer service desk to ask about semitruck parking. (For more on where you can park a car overnight, see our list of places that offer free and legal overnight parking.)

Hotels and Motels

Parking availability for trucks at hotels and motels will vary depending on the location’s parking facilities and policies. The following national hotel chains commonly offer free overnight parking for semitrucks, as confirmed by customer service representatives. We’ve linked to each hotel’s locator tool to help you find a location.

Restaurants

Some restaurants near the interstate have parking lots that can accommodate trucks. However, it’s unlikely that you’ll be allowed to park overnight. In most cases, parking is only available during business hours, which can be as late as after midnight and as early as 5 a.m. at some locations. Many of the apps and websites mentioned above, such as Trucker Path and Truck Parking USA, include truck-friendly restaurants in their parking databases. We have the list of chain restaurants that frequently have truck-friendly parking lots, as confirmed by customer service representatives. As above, we’ve linked to the restaurant locators.

Casinos

Many casinos allow trucks and RVs to park overnight in their parking lots for free in hopes that drivers will stop in the casino. Some casinos even offer amenities for overnighters like toilets, water, and RV hookups. Plus, casino amenities often include restaurants and shopping at all hours. Some casinos will put a cap on the length of your stay, but you can typically stay one to three nights. Below, we have the list of major national casino chains that typically offer parking for trucks, confirmed by customer service representatives and online truck driver forums.

Ameristar

  • Policy: Truck parking available at all locations; generally free, but overnight fees may apply
  • Find an Ameristar casino

Harrah’s

  • Policy: Free parking at most locations, but some charge an hourly or daily fee for parking; parking is open 24/7 at all locations
  • Find a Harrah’s casino

Hollywood Casinos

Horseshoe

Isle Casinos

  • Policy: Some locations offer free overnight parking for trucks; check with your nearest location for details
  • Find an Isle Casino

Lady Luck Casinos

  • Policy: Truck parking available for free at some locations; check with your nearest location for details
  • Find a Lady Luck casino

Walmart Stores With Truck Parking

Walmart is a popular stop for truck drivers because many stores allow overnight parking for free.[9] Policies are set by individual store locations — and some local laws may apply — so be aware that not all Walmarts allow truck parking. Many Walmart stores are open 24/7, which means 24-hour access to bathrooms, shopping, and other services. Some Walmart locations even have on-site restaurants, gas stations, and automotive centers. For specific store policies, you can contact your intended Walmart location.

In Summary

If you’re looking for a place to park your semitruck or commercial truck, there are mobile apps that can help you find parking. In addition to truck stops and rest areas, parking is often available at hotels, restaurants, casinos, big-box stores like Walmart, and other establishments. You may have access to amenities like Wi-Fi and showers, but be aware of all local laws, store policies, and potential fees.

Need to locate a nearby weigh station? We also have the list of websites and apps that can help you find a weigh station near you.

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