Profile For Nik M.

Our main purpose is helping new drivers and potential drivers to become safe and productive drivers while dispelling commonly held myths associated with the driving profession. Any trucking related topic is open for discussion though.

What area/areas are you looking to develop your truck parking center/centers? Drivers who are familiar with these areas might be able to tell you how badly more parking is needed there.

The area is central Florida. It is literally at a cross section of i 78 and US27. Going to find a traffic study that has been done. They’re also a rail that goes almost directly through the industrial park with 3 spurs going to other properties. The whole park that’s being built is 646 acres that is going to be catered to logistics. Again this is just 1 of the properties I’ve been looking at but is the best I’ve found so far.

Hi! Thank you for the warm welcome and wonderful feedback. Yes I want to try to get some type of survey to find what is most important to truckers that already use these types of services.

I have a few locations in mind with 1 that is a clear winner so for. Has about 20,000 trucks at least go through the location as it serves as a corridor for trucks.

Things I have thought out so far. 1. Safe parking with 24/7 video monitoring. Well lit. 2. Paved roads. No gravel to worry about. No potholes. 3. Ample bathrooms and showers. 4. Laundry facility

While other things will be built it might be rolled out in phases. Some ideas are a restaurant where you can either sit for a hot meal or grab and go. Lounge area to sit and watch tv. Pool tables and dart boards to pass time. I’m sure I’m missing things here as I’ve been thinking about this for a while. My mother in law is the CEO of a big truck stop in south Florida so I’ll have her to help out with questions and such.

I just need to figure out if this location I'm looking at is more of a pass through or if it’s an end destination. That will be a big factor whether I do it or if I do which direction I take this.

Thanks again for the feedback! It is greatly appreciated.

Hi!

Just wanted to pop in and introduce myself. My names Nik and I'm a combat vet looking to open a business in the trucking world. I'm not a driver but looking to start a truck parking center. Wanted to hop on a forum and get thoughts and concerns from the ones that use these types of spots. I want to be able to provide the best service as possible. Mods, let me know if this is not allowed and I will see myself out. Thanks!