Nov 17, 2017 • Community

Walmart Truck Parking

Walmart Truck Parking

Use the Trucker Path app to find Walmart truck parking across America. Our database features 3,800 Walmart locations, including those verified to allow truck parking.

Walmart Truck Parking

It’s no secret that Walmart has great prices and a wide selection of products. Truck drivers are on the road for weeks (sometimes months) at a time and it’s very convenient to use rest hours to do a little shopping, maybe grab a surprise gift for your significant other and get some food all at once before hitting the reset button.

Here’s how you can view Walmart truck parking locations:

Steps:

1. Open the Trucker Path app

2. Click the places icon at the bottom right of the map screen

My image

3. Make sure the Walmart icon is selected for the locations to appear on the map (the logo will appear gray if it’s deselected).

My image

4. Click the Parking Availability tab to show Walmarts that allow truck parking.

My image

5. Click on the location’s card at the bottom to display its detailed information.

My image

6. Click the Reviews tab at the top to see what fellow truck drivers have to say about the Walmart.

My image

Try Trucker Path For Free

Tagstruck drivers Trucker Path

Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with loads of savings and giveaways [p]National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) is this week! This year, the trucking industry will come together from September 9-15 to honor professional drivers nationwide. We want to thank you for all your hard work and commitment to your careers. Without you and your integral role as a truck driver, life would get tough fast for the rest of us. Many of the things we take for granted, including access to medical supplies, fuel, food and clean water, would all be gone in a matter of weeks without trucks and truck drivers. What you do matters, and we are so grateful for you.[/p] [p]As a professional driver, there are several rewards and freebies you can take advantage of as part of NTDAW. These include:[/p] <ul> <li><strong>[p]Denny’s</strong> - Participating Denny’s travel center locations will offer professional drivers scratch-off cards with various diner discounts and prizes through September 30. Drivers will also receive a 10 percent discount key tag that can be used until December 31, 2019. (<a href="https://www.truckersnews.com/dennys-to-show-appreciation-to-drivers-in-september/">https://www.truckersnews.com/dennys-to-show-appreciation-to-drivers-in-september/</a>)[/p]</li> <li><strong>[p]Pilot/Flying J</strong> - Throughout the month of September, Pilot Flying J stores will have money-saving offers and daily giveaways via the myPilot® app. Pilot Flying J Truck Care is also offering free mid-trip inspections, valued at $50, to help professional drivers and trucking companies prepare for Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week. The company is also handing out a combined 100 million myRewards® loyalty points to more than 60,000 drivers, including 2,000 daily winners. To enter, professional drivers can simply swipe their myRewards® loyalty card when purchasing diesel fuel at participating travel centers in the United States. Additional details can be found here: <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/driver-appreciation/">https://www.pilotflyingj.com/driver-appreciation/</a>[/p]</li> <li><strong>[p]Love’s Travel Centers</strong> - Love’s is celebrating NTDAW all month long with many food, drink, and merchandise deals as well as the opportunity to win 10,000 My Love Reward points. One driver will win 1 million points. Use the following link for more details: <a href="https://www.truckersnews.com/loves-appreciates-trucker-drivers-throughout-september/">https://www.truckersnews.com/loves-appreciates-trucker-drivers-throughout-september/</a>[/p]</li> <li><strong>[p]AmBest Truck Stops</strong> - Specific AmBest members are hosting driver appreciation events. Check out the full list here to find one near you: <a href="https://am-best.com/News-Events/Driver-Appreciation-Days">https://am-best.com/News-Events/Driver-Appreciation-Days</a>[/p]</li> <li><strong>[p]Southern Recipe</strong> - Vote for your favorite truck driver chef recipe for a chance to with $2,000 here: <a href="http://southernrecipe.com/truckdriverappreciation/">http://southernrecipe.com/truckdriverappreciation/</a>[/p]</li> </ul> [p]Many carriers around the country are also hosting their own driver appreciation events this week. Be sure to check out their social media pages to find out the details. Know about a NTDAW event happening that you want to share with other drivers? Leave the details in a comment below.[/p] [p]Here’s to a great National Truck Driver Appreciation Week![p]

Sep 10, 2018 • Community

Trucker Spotlight - Lashaune <em>The Trucker Spotlight series explores the lives of truckers and their journey to make a difference in their industry. We interview different truck drivers to understand some life lessons that make them who they are today. We also learn more about their motivations, and the problems that they encounter on the job. We also tackle how Trucker Path's solutions helped them with what they do. The information that they provide helps inform other people who are looking to delve into the trucking world.</em> <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/10/ts-lashaune-blog-1.jpg" alt=""] <h2></h2> Today we are putting the spotlight on <strong>Lashaune</strong>, the host of LockOutMen Podcast, who's been driving for around 5 years now. He hustled most of his life and did everything from retail to warehouse. Aside from trucking, he was also able to open a few successful businesses. Let's get to more about Lashaune and how he landed a trucking career. <h2></h2> <h3></h3> <h3><strong>What made you decide to be a trucker?</strong></h3> I've always had interest in driving a truck, at 1st it was the lack of funds, and I knew I didn't want to go through a trucking company.And so, I went to community college paid with my last credit card and got my license. I think I was forced in to pursue trucking because of my separation from my wife. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>In the years that you have been driving, what are the significant changes that you've noticed in the trucking industry?</strong></h3> Well I haven't been driving long to tell. I guess the eld mandate. <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/10/ts-lashaune-blog-2.jpg" alt=""] <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What made you decide to put up your Youtube channel?</strong></h3> I've been on YouTube for years. I just do it as a hobby. But when I got in to trucking, people started watching what I was doing and what I was talking about I just said to myself I'll just do something for the new drivers that are coming out here. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>Any times when you get lonely while driving? How do you deal with it?</strong></h3> Always lol it's just you and the truck. How i deal with it? I try not to think about it.. and try to get out and enjoy life when I get the chance to. <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/10/ts-lashaune-blog-3.jpg" alt=""] <h2></h2> <h3><strong>As a trucker, what are the current struggles in this COVID19 pandemic?</strong></h3> I'm still trying to get used of the new changes. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What are your usual routes? Favorite scenic truck route?</strong></h3> I run midwest most of the time. <h2></h2> [img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/10/ts-lashaune-blog-4.jpg" alt=""] <h3><strong>What was your weirdest or most unusual haul?</strong></h3> Running my 1st lowboy flatbed. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>How often do you use rest stops / truck stops? What are the things that you look for in a truck stop? Favorite truck stop meal?</strong></h3> Not often, but I deal with Loves the most cause of the free showers. As for food, I guess Flying J for Dennys. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What are the common troubles or problems you encounter while trucking?</strong></h3> Covid19 season and any problems that come with it! <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What are your pet peeves while driving/trucking?</strong></h3> The main one is truckers hanging out way too long in the fuel island. <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h3><strong>We're glad that you use the Trucker Path app on your day to day trucking. What features do you enjoy the most?</strong></h3> What I like about <a href="http://www.truckerpath.com">Trucker Path</a> is the fact that you can check to see/truck parking and if there's spots there to park. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>What are some tips that you would like to share for aspiring truckers?</strong></h3> Do your research research research and don't just fall for anything. <h2></h2> <h3><strong>Where can people watch your videos on Youtube?</strong></h3> They can view my videos on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJfeN3qoZmaIb9YwbjWDlA">Youtube Channel, LockOutMen Podcast</a>. <h2></h2> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mc6Je74Pn4Q" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <h2></h2> Hope you guys enjoy! <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h4>By Aldous Aldwin</h4> <h3></h3> <h3></h3>

Oct 14, 2020 • Carriers

Highest Paying Truck Loads [p]Find the highest paying truck loads to maximize your trucking company's earning potential. [/p] [h2] Highest Paying Truck Loads [/h2] [p] Hauling the highest paying truck loads is essential to running a successful trucking company. <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/truck-freight-rates/">Truck freight rates</a> are based on the current market, therefore there is a week-to-week fluctuation of what a truck load is paying. [/p] [h2] Using Free Load Boards [/h2] [p] Free load boards like <strong>Truckloads</strong> provide a marketplace where owner-operators and <a href="https://truckerpath.com/blog/trucking-authority/">carriers with trucking authority</a> can search for loads that have been posted by freight brokers. Ideally, you will want to use a load board that has a mobile application as well. This way you can find truck loads anytime and limit those empty miles. [/p] [p] Imagine sitting at the dock waiting to get unloaded for hours (we know you've all been there) and you have over 1,000 miles to travel back home with no load. Wouldn't it be great if you could find a truck load to haul on your way back and earn a little more? [/p] [p]Well, with an app like <strong>Truckloads</strong> now you can. Don't believe us? Just ask one of the 150,000 carriers who use the app and rated it the highest-rated mobile load board on Google Play and the App Store![/p] [android-img src="/uploads/2017/09/Screenshot_20171116-110521-1.jpg" alt="My image"] [h2] Finding Truck loads - Location, Location, Location [/h2] [p] We all know that it's all about location in real estate and it's no different for finding truck loads. The location of a truck load plays a crucial role in determining how high the truck load will pay and often times, it may not be nearby. [/p] [p]You might have to be willing to increase your <ahref="https://truckerpath.com/blog/what-is-deadhead/">deadhead miles</a> in order to find the highest paying truck load. If you have a reefer truck, you can find the best reefer truck loads by focusing your search for locations where there are heavy volumes of agriculture such as Florida, California, and Texas. [/p] [h2] How are Truck Load Rates Calculated? [/h2] [p]Truck load rates are calculated based on a variety of factors of the current market conditions. This includes: [/p] [ul] [li]Load-to-Truck Ratio in an Area [/li] [li]Weight and size of a truck load [/li] [li]Shippers willingness to pay[/li] [li]Type of goods being hauled[/li] [li]Time constraint and a variety of other factors[/li] [/ul] [p]The truck loads posted by freight brokers are based on the amount the shipper agrees is fair to move the load. You must remember that the freight broker is paid based on his or her ability to profit from the price agreed with the shipper and the price agreed to the carrier. Therefore, there is ample opportunity to negotiate for a higher truck load rate, especially when the conditions of the market are in your favor. [/p] [h2] What is the Highest Paying Truck Load? [/h2] [p] On average, <strong>flatbed loads </strong> have the highest rates. Flatbed trucks are used as truck freight for construction goods, large manufactured parts, and various oversized loads. Due to the sheer size and value of such parts, shippers are willing to pay a bit more to ensure the freight is delivered without a scratch. (This isn't always the case but is based on typical averages). [/p] [p] An oversized load is any truck freight that is over 8.5 feet wide. This type of truck freight requires red flags and lights to help identify the oversized truck freight on the road.[/p] [video id=snyBYpnuhWw] [h2] Truckloads Load Board Offers: [/h2] [ul] [li] Mobile app and web versions [/li] [li] Over 3 million monthly truck loads [/li] [li] New loads posted every 60 seconds [/li] [li] Truck loads for 11 different equipment types [/li] [li] Custom searches by location, deadhead, and date [/li] [li] Unlimited access to premium loads [/li] [li] View a freight broker's credit score and days to pay[/li] [li] 100% Free to use and book truck loads! [/li] [/ul] [button text="Try Truckloads for Free" href="https://truckerpath.com/truckloads/free-load-board/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=truckfreight&utm_campaign=Aug10" width="250px"]

Sep 21, 2017 • Carriers