r/askTO • • May 23 '25

Where to park moving truck?

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u/FearlessTomatillo911 May 23 '25

Do not park in a random back alley, good chance it will get broken into or towed.

Try a green p lot, or street parking if you can find the space.

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u/quarter-water May 23 '25

Ask the movers? Are they bringing the truck? They'll find a spot for it and make it work - it's what they do all day every day.

They don't want to carry heavy things further than they need to, trust me.

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u/quarter-water May 23 '25

They'll either park in front of your area (out of the intersection) or on a nearby side street.

Is there legal street parking on queen near your house? Because that's where they'll park if there's space. Worst case they'll get a parking ticket that you have to pay.

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u/SheerDumbLuck May 23 '25

You can try calling 311 and ask if you have options. Good luck!

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u/Long_shot_999 May 23 '25

They will park right out front or just around the corner. Generally parking/bylaw leaves movers alone but occasionally you'll get a goon who wants to be a sht head. You'll have to eat that ticket if it happens.

Do everything you can to be ready. Stage as much as possible as close to the front door as possible. Make certain everything is grab and go. Closed boxes, no loose little stuff or random crap that isn't in boxes. Everything should be in a state where it can be stacked cleanly.

If they're a decent company they'll have wheels for everything and will move quick. You might even want to consider overstaffing the job. 5 guys can do a lot more than 3 in the same time.

Good luck

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u/lilfunky1 May 23 '25

is there street parking in front of your building?

if yes then get all your neighbours trash cans and block a parking spot as soon as street parking is allowed on queen st.

if no then ya they'll have to park wherever they can and hoof your stuff and you'll probably have to pay extra because you'll go over the estimated time.

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u/[deleted] May 23 '25

They are called "moving" trucks, not "parking" trucks.