Retread, I have a problem with this statement for several reasons. 1. I am a larger unit than most bobtails, so that forces me to park in "big truck" parking.
2. I am not allowed by most truck stops to park in the front. (see the Detrioters rule on straight trucks)
3. Why should I be forced to give up my parking priviledge for the simple reason that it ruffles someone elses feathers who cant find a place to park, was I not there first. DO they offer pnv in any place other than the "big truck" lot except for Laredo?
I guess what bugs me the most about this post is it comes from a veteran expediter. I do not see myself as a second class citizen, why do you? I realize that you run both big trucks and expediters, and I would hope that you do not distinguish your drivers as anything but drivers not big trucks and expediters. I have run both types, and the time critical is much tougher than big trucks in my opinion for the simple matter that we have so much more down time, to be immediately followed by the "run with your hair on fire" syndrome. If I am going to be forced to spend my money as a "regular" trucker, I should be treated the same.
In closing, if I and the others have misinterpreted this post, I apologize in advance. If not, I would ask that you think of the lifestyle of your fellow expediters before making such requests in the future.