Waukegan doesn't let commercial trucks live in residential neighborhoods. Our gated yard in Zion is a short drive north — $199/month, 24/7 tenant access.
Approximate road miles from our gate, routed with OpenStreetMap data. Times are car drive times; allow extra for a loaded rig, traffic and weather. Call or text and we'll confirm a truck-safe route for your setup.
Why drivers from Waukegan park here
Waukegan's zoning code bars semi-trailers, box trucks and similar commercial vehicles from residential districts unless garaged. A $199 monthly space costs about $6.50 a day.
From the Waukegan airport area our gate is about 7 road miles. Downtown Waukegan is roughly 12.
RT Group Truck & Trailer Repair operates on the same property, so a PM or a trailer fix doesn't mean another run across Lake County.
Local Rules
Waukegan is one of the stricter cities in Lake County for commercial vehicles. A short summary of the public code:
Semi-truck trailers, box trucks, tow trucks, buses and similar commercial vehicles may not be parked in a residential zoning district unless in an enclosed garage or actively loading, delivering or working. Commercial vehicles on public streets or in driveways visible from the street are prohibited.
Waukegan Zoning Code, parking chapter ↗Trucks, tractors, semi-trailers and trailers may stay on a residential street only as long as it takes to load or unload — there's no fixed grace period.
Waukegan Code §21-116.5 ↗Parking anywhere in the city between 2 AM and 6 AM requires a current city vehicle sticker, and some streets ban overnight parking outright.
Waukegan ordinance summary ↗Plain-English summary of public municipal code as of October 2026, linked so you can read the source. Not legal advice — rules change and can vary by street and zoning, so confirm with your municipality.
The Yard
Exact space type for your tractor, trailer or combo is confirmed at sign-up. Running more than a few trucks? See Fleet Parking. Want the full rundown on terms? See Monthly Parking.
Ready?
Tell us your truck and trailer setup and when you'd like to move in. We usually respond the same business day (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM).
Address: 700 Trumpet Park Dr, Zion, IL 60099. Map and directions on our Location page.
Tell us about your rig and we'll confirm the current price, space type and move-in timing. This is a request form — not a live reservation system.
FAQ
About 12 road miles from downtown Waukegan and about 7 from the Waukegan National Airport area. Our address is 700 Trumpet Park Dr, Zion, IL 60099.
Waukegan's zoning code prohibits semi-trailers and similar commercial vehicles in residential districts unless they're in an enclosed garage or actively working, and bans commercial vehicles in driveways visible from the street. Confirm your property's zoning with the city.
Yes. Beach Park is about 6 road miles from the yard and North Chicago about 13.
Yes — RT Group Truck & Trailer Repair operates on the same property as a separate business. Ask about scheduling when you call.