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As a trucker, you spend long hours on the road. If you are like many with a regular route, you have your favorite truck stops. If you don’t have a regular route, you’ve stopped at your share of unfamiliar truck stops to stretch your legs, fuel up and even grab a bite to eat. Did you know that there are ways to make your stops safer and more efficient? Read on to discover some fantastic truck stop tips from professionals like you.<\/span><\/p>\n
1. Park by the Curb<\/b><\/h2>\n
Parking by the curb protects at least <\/span>one side of your truck<\/span>. You don’t have to worry about damage caused by someone not paying attention when they are pulling out. If there is no space along the curb available, don’t spend your time driving around the lot looking for the perfect space. Park in a vacant or wide open area. This will give you an opportunity to pull in and out a couple of times, practicing your parking skills. <\/span><\/p>\n
2. Avoid Shopping<\/b><\/h2>\n
Don’t do all of your <\/span>shopping at a truck stop<\/span>. Shopping at a truck stop is quite similar to shopping at your local convenience store: The prices are steeper due to, well, convenience. Get into the practice of buying what you need before you leave home and bringing it with you. It’s not to say that you can’t grab a few essentials if you run out, but planning on shopping at the next truck stop you see isn’t good for your bank account.<\/span><\/p>\n
3. Eat Right<\/b><\/h2>\n
You may have had a brief flash in your mind that we were going to talk about fruits and vegetables. While these are certainly the healthier options, that’s not what we mean when we say “eat right.” We are talking about the buffet line. If the buffet is only accessible from one side, scoop your food from the back of the pan. If it is accessible from both sides, grab your food from the middle of the pan. People serve themselves from buffets with dirty, germy hands. Grabbing food from the areas of the pan that are touched less will help protect you.<\/span><\/p>\n