Truckies fear that BP’s current crackdown on unhitched trailers and long-term parking could have a negative knock-on effect, pushing the problem onto the streets.
Many Big Rigs readers took to our Facebook page to share their concerns that operators and owner-drivers will be reluctant to shell out on yard space.
“All the streets are going to be filled with trucks and trailers on the side of the road,” wrote Mathew Nelson. “Everyone knows they will never spend the money on a yard.”
Meanwhile Debbie Godwin said that while she thinks it’s a “great idea” to punish those taking up parking spots needed by interstate truckies, she’s seen how it could cause issues elsewhere.
“I’m all for it, but they are now vacating to the likes of Arndell Park [in Western Sydney] and dumping trailers or prime movers for days on end,” she said.
“It’s hard for workers to park and trucks to get into their own depots.
“If their boss doesn’t have a yard to park them in, then find somewhere else.”
Joel Williams agreed that the streets of Sydney are becoming increasingly crowded with parked trucks.
“I used to know a good parking spot in most industrial suburbs, but lately it’s been ridiculous,” he said.
“The streets are lined with trailers and trucks that look like they haven’t moved in months.
“During the day it’s almost impossible to find someplace to park, there seems to be way more cars than ever.
“I don’t understand – this isn’t just one or two suburbs, this is every suburb.
“They want things done by the book but there seems to be no-one on our side demanding change. The industry is growing – that means facilities need to grow also.”
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