Will Your Truck Fit in My Driveway or Damage It?
Cleveland • Akron • Columbus
If you live in an older neighborhood like Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights, Lakewood, Parma, or any area with narrow driveways, tight turns, or low tree branches, you might wonder:
“Will your junk removal truck fit in my driveway?”
or
“Could your truck damage my driveway?”
Great questions — and the good news is:
Our trucks almost always fit, and we have never damaged a driveway due to weight.
Let’s walk through exactly what to expect.
Our Trucks Are Designed for Tight Ohio Driveways
Unlike giant dump trucks or heavy construction vehicles, our junk removal trucks are compact, maneuverable, and driveway-friendly.
We use Isuzu NPR trucks, which are:
- 8 feet wide
- 20 feet long
- Highly maneuverable
- Perfect for tight neighborhoods
- Designed for residential access
We work in some of the most challenging neighborhoods every single day — Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights, Lakewood, Tremont, Ohio City, and many older communities with narrow driveways and tight access points.
If your car fits, there’s a very good chance our truck fits too.
What if there are low branches, wires, or obstructions?
Sometimes, especially in older areas, trees or low-hanging electrical lines make it unsafe to enter the driveway.
No problem at all.
We can simply park on the street.
Our crews are used to walking items out from garages, basements, backyards, attics, and full homes.
Parking in the street does not slow us down or affect your service in any way.
Will Your Truck Damage My Driveway?
This is another very common question — especially for customers with:
- Older concrete
- Brick paver driveways
- Asphalt driveways
- New decorative surfaces
Here’s the truth:
We have never damaged a driveway due to truck weight — ever.
Here’s why:
The weight is distributed across six tires
This spreads the load far more evenly than a moving truck or construction truck.
Our trucks are not semi-trucks or heavy industrial dump trucks
They are light-duty commercial trucks specifically designed for residential service.
Our fleet is extremely well maintained
We purchase our trucks brand new
and replace them every six years.
That means:
- No leaks
- No dripping fluids
- No old or rusted-out engines
- No “junky junk trucks” pulling up to your home
Your driveway stays protected and clean.
What If You Prefer We Don’t Use the Driveway?
Just tell us!
We are happy to:
- Park in the street
- Park at the curb
- Park in an alley or secondary driveway
- Walk items out manually
You’re in complete control.
Final Answer: Yes — Our Trucks Usually Fit, and No — We Don’t Damage Driveways
To summarize:
Our trucks fit in almost all driveways
We work in tight neighborhoods every day
Low trees or wires? No problem — we park in the street
We have never damaged a driveway due to weight
Our trucks are new, clean, and leak-free
You choose whether we park in the driveway or street
When you schedule junk removal in Cleveland, Akron, or Columbus, you can trust that our equipment is safe, residential-friendly, and operated by professionals.
Chris & Shawna
Ohio Junk Force