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Cost & operations · 12 February 2026

Semi truck storage near me: 10 things to check before you park

A truck that runs every week needs a parking spot. A truck or trailer that sits for a month or a season needs storage, and the questions change. Between contracts, through a slow quarter, while a driver is off the road, or for a spare trailer, these are the ten worth answering before you drop it and walk away.

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The stall

What does storage cost, and what size do you need?

The first two decisions set the monthly number. Get them right and the rest is preparation.

  1. 1. The monthly rate is the storage rateNightly rates are priced for trucks that come and go. For a unit that will sit, the monthly rate is the one to compare. At this yard every standard stall is $14.99 a night, which is $449.70 over thirty nights, or $129.99 on a monthly rental. Ask any yard for its monthly figure and what, if anything, is added to it.
  2. 2. Size the stall to what is actually parkedA tractor with a 53-foot trailer needs an 80-foot stall. A trailer dropped on its own, without the tractor, fits an 11.6×55 stall. A bobtail or day cab fits an 11.6×40. Every standard stall here is $129.99 a month, so size it for fit, not price. Wide loads need a wider stall; call 1-844-LOCK-RIG for that rate.
$129.99a month for a standard 11.6×80 stall, tractor and 53-ft trailerPublished rate card
$449.70for the same stall at the $14.99 nightly rate over thirty nightsNightly rate × 30
$14.99a night for any standard stall, including an 11.6×55 for a dropped 53-ft trailerTrailer storage

Every rate is published, so you can compare before you call anyone.

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Before you walk away

How do you prepare a truck to sit for months?

A truck that sits still wears differently from one that runs. Three systems need attention before you lock it up. Your engine and chassis manufacturers' storage guidance is the final word for your unit.

  1. 3. BatteriesA parked truck still draws current. Telematics units, clocks and other electronics that stay powered will pull batteries down over weeks. A battery disconnect switch, or disconnecting the cables, stops the drain. Either way, plan to test the batteries before the first run back.
  2. 4. TiresA tire that carries weight in one position for months can develop a flat spot. Industry storage guidance published by Goodyear and the Rubber Manufacturers Association says to keep tires at the recommended pressure, unload the vehicle so minimum weight rests on them, and move the vehicle at least every three months. The same guidance says a temporary flat spot usually disappears after about 25 miles of service.
  3. 5. Fuel and DEFWater in diesel is what microbes need to grow, and Donaldson notes that the growth can block filters and cause corrosion. Drain the fuel-water separator before you park and again before you start it, and ask your fuel supplier about a stabilizer for long storage. DEF breaks down with heat. Ford's Motorcraft guidance gives a shelf life of 12 months at a constant 86°F and 6 months at 95°F, and says DEF in a vehicle tank degrades the same way. It also says there is no reason to drain aged DEF from the tank unless a dash warning comes on.

The paperwork

What should you sort out on paper before it sits?

  1. 6. InsuranceTell your agent the truck is parked, and where. The address where a truck is kept affects how it is rated, which is covered in the garaging-address post. Ask what your policy covers while the unit is not running, including theft, fire and storm damage, and whether a stored truck can be rated differently.
  2. 7. RecordsKeep a copy of the stall agreement with the unit number, plate and VIN on it. Photograph the truck or trailer on the day you drop it, including the odometer and fuel gauge. Note who is authorized to collect it. Registration and permits keep expiring while a truck is parked, so put the renewal dates in your calendar.

While it sits

How do you get it back, and how do you know it is still there?

  1. 8. Access when you need it backContracts start at short notice. Ask whether the gate is open around the clock, and how you get through it. At this yard the gate is open 24/7 and opens by app or by keypad code, with individual credentials for each customer. Stalls are month to month with no contract, so storage can end when the work comes back. Ask any yard how much notice it needs.
  2. 9. Security layersA truck in storage is unattended for longer than any truck on a nightly stall, so the security stack matters more. Fence, gate, lighting, cameras, a person on the property and a layout with no blind corners each stop something different. The secure-yard checklist covers ten things to confirm on a visit. Tools, chains and spare parts are better kept out of the cab for months at a time, in a locked 8×20 steel vault at $88 a month.
  3. 10. Checking on it from a distanceIf you live a long way from the yard, decide how you will check on the unit. A SmartSpot is an 80-foot stall with its own camera on your space. You get a live view on your phone, two-way audio, AI-assisted human and vehicle detection, and motion zones you can adjust. Call 1-844-LOCK-RIG for the SmartSpot rate; a standard 80-foot stall is $129.99.

Our answers

How LockRig answers each of the 10

The same ten questions, answered for this yard.

  1. 1. Monthly rate$129.99 a month or $14.99 a day, any standard stall 40 to 80 ft. Month to month, no contract.
  2. 2. Stall size11.6×80 for a tractor and 53-foot trailer, 11.6×55 for a dropped trailer, 11.6×40 for a bobtail. Wide loads: call 1-844-LOCK-RIG.
  3. 3. BatteriesYour call before you drop it; the gate opens at any hour if you need to come back and check them.
  4. 4. TiresWide aisles mean you can move the truck in the yard without a spotter.
  5. 5. Fuel and DEFFuel is at exit 732, five minutes away, before you park and on the way out.
  6. 6. InsuranceThe stall agreement gives your agent a fixed address for the unit.
  7. 7. RecordsEach stall is booked to a named customer in the BestTruckParking app, with dates and renewals in one place.
  8. 8. AccessGate open 24/7 on your own app credential, with a keypad code as backup.
  9. 9. SecurityGated, perimeter fencing, cameras, LED lighting end to end, a backup generator for the gate and cameras, a resident manager on the property, and no blindside stalls.
  10. 10. Remote checksA SmartSpot stall has its own camera with a live view on your phone. Call 1-844-LOCK-RIG for the rate.

Where is the yard?

LockRig Storage & Parking is at 3485 FM 362, Brookshire, about five minutes from I-10 exit 732, twelve minutes west of Katy and about 35 minutes from downtown Houston. The yard is fenced, gated and lit end to end, with cameras, a backup generator for the gate and cameras, and a resident manager living on the property. Stalls take a tractor and a 53-foot trailer (see semi truck parking), and monthly parking runs month to month. The I-10 corridor guide covers fuel and services near the exit. A free 30-minute site tour is available if you call ahead on 1-844-LOCK-RIG.

Find the yard

Five minutes north of I-10, exit 732

3485 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423 — tap the map and Google Maps takes you straight to the gate.

The entrance is signed from the road — no hunting an unmarked driveway in the dark.

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Park it for the season

Month-to-month stalls sized for a full rig, a dropped trailer or a bobtail, five minutes off I-10 at Brookshire. Monthly stalls are $129.99.

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