Patrons say Buc-ee’s has extended their semi truck ban to include all commercial trucks, and even pickups pulling trailers
Drivers and travelers are reporting that Buc-ee’s locations are enforcing a broader restriction on truck parking than in the past, expanding beyond semis to include other commercial vehicles and, in some cases, pickups pulling trailers.
The reports describe a shift from a policy commonly associated with semi trucks to one that now applies to all commercial trucks, with some customers saying the restriction is being applied even to pickup trucks towing trailers.
For working drivers, that matters because Buc-ee’s has become a popular stop for fuel, food, and clean restrooms in parts of the country where safe, convenient parking can be hard to find. A wider ban reduces the number of places available for short breaks, quick meals, and off-highway stops—especially for those running hotshots, small straight trucks, service rigs, or towing equipment.
Situations like this also highlight a broader issue drivers deal with every day: access. Many high-traffic travel centers and retail parking lots manage space tightly, and policies can vary not only by company but by individual location. When rules change or enforcement tightens, it can disrupt trip planning and make it harder to find legal, low-stress places to stop.
As described by patrons, the change is centered on parking restrictions, not fuel availability or access to the store itself. The key takeaway for drivers is that a stop that may have worked in the past for a non-semi commercial setup—or a pickup and trailer—may now be treated the same as a tractor-trailer when it comes to parking.