1. Check your mirrors and blind spots for any pedestrians, vehicles, or obstacles.
2. Signal well in advance to let other drivers know your intentions.
3. Avoid parking too close to curbs or other vehicles to prevent your truck from being blocked or scratched.
4. Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks or blocks to prevent the truck from rolling away.
5. Turn off the engine, turn on the hazard lights, and get out of the vehicle cautiously.
6. Do a walk-around safety inspection to ensure there are no potential hazards that may affect your truck or someone else's safety.
7. Secure the load you may be carrying to prevent items from shifting or falling.
8. For extended parking, lock the truck and set the alarm (if equipped).
9. Be attentive of the surrounding area and report any suspicious activity to security or the authorities.
10. Follow any additional safety protocols specific to your company or industry when parking or leaving your truck.
