- Avoid backing up where possible, look for spots where you can enter and exit without backing up and with plenty of space.
- Be mindful of truckers next to you. Look out for trucks in bad condition and/or poorly parked, it may be a good indicator of careless or inexperienced drivers that may damage your truck when exiting.
- Take a picture of area where you parked, so your truck and DOT # of trucks near you can be seen. In case of a hit and run, you will be able to track the culprit.
- Park in well-lit areas. Good illumination decreases a chance of vandalism, theft and other drivers are less likely to hit your truck.
- Where possible, do not park near entrances and exits, these are the areas with highest traffic so it increases a chance of an accident.
- When choosing parking spot, try to avoid trucks that will have to back up towards your truck.
- Always lock your truck! Make sure that all doors and windows are closed and locked. Do not leave any valuables visible.
- If possible, keep your dash camera running, so you can play back and determine what happened while you were away.
- Where possible, try to park in the sight of the surveillance cameras.