Potential CMV Parking Lot in Richmond, CA – Seeking Driver Feedback

[sysindustries]

Hey drivers,
I’m looking into opening a dedicated CMV parking lot in the Bay Area, specifically Richmond, CA, and I wanted to see if there’s interest from the community.
As you all know, overnight truck parking around here is extremely limited and it's becoming a real issue for many of us. I’m tentatively planning a spot that’s less than 10 minutes off I-580, and would love your input.

Proposed amenities:

• 24/7 Access
• Fully Fenced & Gated
• Security Cameras
• Paved Asphalt Lot
• Restroom on Site
• Dumpster Access

Would offer overnight, weekly, and monthly options.

Before moving forward, I’d appreciate hearing from fellow drivers:

• Would you be interested in something like this?
• What would you expect to pay for safe, reliable parking with these features?
• Would you be interested in more/less features for a higher/lower price?

Thanks in advance, and looking forward to your feedback!

- sysindustries

 

[Electric Chicken]

$0. I have no need to park in Richmond CA.

Or anywhere in CA.

 

[389 Hood]

I have a rental lot and charge $300/mo for a fuel tanker. It's an annual agreement. If I didn't have a full house with smaller items, I would like to attract more T/T's. I'm also not familiar at all with CA., properties, taxes, etc for unimproved property. If you have sanitary amenities, cameras, Internet and 24/7 access, it cost money to maintain this equipment. $400-$500 sounds fair, dealing with local talent. How big is the property? Storage is a big item here in FL.

 

[389 Hood]

You may want to think about the asphalt lot. Loaded units and drivers that seem to want to turn around in a 20' radius will eat that up quick. Check with a local paving outfit and see if you can get loads of millings in there. Pick up a used skid steer to keep the ground decent by dragging it, then as time goes on, you get a new one

 

[Rigjockey]

You may want to think about the asphalt lot. Loaded units and drivers that seem to want to turn around in a 20' radius will eat that up quick. Check with a local paving outfit and see if you can get loads of millings in there. Pick up a used skid steer to keep the ground decent by dragging it, then as time goes on, you get a new one

Do they land tax you at a higher rate in FL if the lot is paved?

They do here. So many of the truck lots are just dirt or gravel.

 

[389 Hood]

Do they land tax you at a higher rate in FL if the lot is paved?

They do here. So many of the truck lots are just dirt or gravel.

Yes they do. The taxing commissions call the property "improved", therefore adding tax valuation to it. My lot is just grass/weeds, but I keep it looking nice.

 

[sysindustries]

You may want to think about the asphalt lot. Loaded units and drivers that seem to want to turn around in a 20' radius will eat that up quick. Check with a local paving outfit and see if you can get loads of millings in there. Pick up a used skid steer to keep the ground decent by dragging it, then as time goes on, you get a new one

To answer your previous question, the yard is 1.6 acres. It is already paved, fenced/gated, and well-lit. What does traffic in your yard look like? I plan to have one dedicated entrance and another dedicated exit with pull-through/back-in spots so I don't envision a significant amount of tight turns and damage. Would you agree with that assessment?

From what I understand, asphalt also seems to get torn up when the temperatures are relatively high. I would assume that is the case in FL—what temperatures are you usually dealing with? In Richmond, it doesn't get much hotter than 80˚ F, and that's only for a few months of the year.

 

[sysindustries]

Hey, appreciate you putting this out there this could really help a lot of us.


Parking around Richmond is a nightmare lately, so a dedicated lot with solid security and access sounds like a great idea. The amenities you listed check all the boxes, especially the 24/7 access, fencing, and restroom those are big ones for me.


As for pricing, I’d say somewhere around $20–30 per night feels fair if it’s secure and clean. For weekly or monthly, maybe $100–150/week or $350–450/month depending on the location and demand. I'd be willing to pay a bit more for peace of mind.


Definitely interested. Keep us updated I’d be the first to book a spot when it opens.

Hey Harry, I really appreciate your interest—thanks for reaching out!

I’m still working on finding the right balance between amenities and price before moving forward. Even at $500/month, including everything you mentioned puts me underwater with how high property costs are in the Bay Area, especially assuming the lot is paved.

Would you mind shooting me an email at [email protected] to discuss further? I’d love to figure out a solution that works for everyone.

 

[389 Hood]

To answer your previous question, the yard is 1.6 acres. It is already paved, fenced/gated, and well-lit. What does traffic in your yard look like? I plan to have one dedicated entrance and another dedicated exit with pull-through/back-in spots so I don't envision a significant amount of tight turns and damage. Would you agree with that assessment?

From what I understand, asphalt also seems to get torn up when the temperatures are relatively high. I would assume that is the case in FL—what temperatures are you usually dealing with? In Richmond, it doesn't get much hotter than 80˚ F, and that's only for a few months of the year.

Okay, I'm at 1.2 acres, not quite as big. The yard is deep, not wide, which makes things a little more difficult. Turning around a 53 footer with a long wheelbase tractor would definitely dig some holes. Plus the entire rear half of the yard is being rented by a state guardrail replacement company. They stay constantly busy with the ace drivers we have here. So I can't really encroach on their space.

One way in and one way out. 8 cameras, wired and lit up like daylight at night. Electric runs about $60/mo average.

High temps are the norm here. Summers touch 120 in the sun. Air temps are in the mid to high 90's. Winters average mid 60's and 70's. Asphalt doesn't last too long in a heavy twisting and turning environment. Would I like asphalt? Hell yeah! Would it last with a slew of trucks and trailers spinning U-turns? Not long. Once a week I hop on a skid steer and back drag the center area. Most of the RV's and tag alongs don't move but once a year.

The best part about it all, is the cash customers. In winter, I get a lot of people that just want to store for a month while visiting. Those are my favs. Pay now for the duration. I don't have to chase them for payments like some long term users.

Keep an accurate spreadsheet on who is there and what they store for anyone over a month. If say a driver wants to park a truck once a week and wants to keep that spot? He gets charged for the monthly rate. You can't use the spot when he's gone, but it's a constant income and little yard traffic.

 

[sysindustries]

Thanks for the insight! Sounds like you've got a solid system in place.

 

[389 Hood]

I have to. I can't trust the government to send out that SS check every month. I swear I'll never sit in a truck again!