Bp site to begin towing unhitched trailers and illegally parked vehicles

Bp Archerfield in Queensland has announced it will begin towing unhitched trailers and illegally parked vehicles from Tuesday, October 1.  

Management have said they “understand frustrations” around parking availability and want to ensure that their customers have reliable parking options.  

“We’re committed to resolving this issue,” they said in an update. “We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your continued support.”  

A spokesperson for bp told Big Rigs that the safety of all customers and staff is their top priority on site.  

“Ensuring truck drivers have access to parking for their compulsory rest periods is an issue impacting many sites across the country,” they said.  

“bp is managing these issues on a site-by-site basis and asks that truck drivers are shown the respect they deserve by allowing them access to the rest areas.” 

Bp Archerfield is located at the corner of Randolph Street and Boundary Road and is open 24 hours.

According to the bp website, it offers a truck driver lounge, restaurant, take-away food, showers and a washing machine. 

Much-needed truck parking being taken over by cars, caravans, unhitched trailers and trucks left unattended for long periods is a common issue for truckies – not just in Queensland but throughout the country.

In Victoria earlier this year, flyers at the bps in Officer and Rockbank alerted customers that overnight parking is strictly for interstate/interchange vehicles and unauthorised vehicles will be towed away at the owner or driver’s expense.

“Any cars parked in heavy vehicle zones except staff vehicles will be towed away,” management added.