Exit 160 Truck Services and Parking | I-16 GA

Positioned right at Exit 160 (dean forest road garden city) along interstate 16, this strategic junction serves as a primary freight corridor for Class 8 heavy haulers and container drayage fleets servicing the Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal. Running north-south on GA-307 (Dean Forest Road), professional truck drivers gain direct, low-friction access to critical intermodal yards, warehousing hubs, and industrial logistics parks. Whether hauling high-cube dry vans or staging container chassis, navigating Exit 160 positions drivers within minutes of major diesel fueling infrastructure, CAT scales, and quick highway re-entry, making it an indispensable staging point before approaching heavy port traffic.

Nearby Towns and Trucking Facilities

Garden City, Pooler, and Savannah border this exit, offering expansive drayage yards, cold storage logistics, and warehouse infrastructure.

Driver Amenities and Rest Needs

Commercial amenities near Dean Forest Road feature overnight parking spaces, hot food options, showers, and scales for heavy haulers.

Regulatory and Operational Information

Ensure compliance with local drayage routes and federal standards outlined in FMCSA guidelines when navigating port access corridors.

Fuel and Equipment Services

Located directly off Exit 160 on Dean Forest Road, Mr. Fuel Travel Center #72 (1504 Dean Forest Rd, Savannah, GA 31408 | Phone: (912) 964-5280 | Website) offers Class 8 drivers 5 high-speed commercial diesel lanes, bulk DEF, a CAT scale, and Subway dining. Just across the corridor, Parker's Kitchen #64 (1601 Dean Forest Rd, Savannah, GA 31408 | Phone: (912) 966-1686 | Website) features 7 high-speed diesel lanes, DEF at the pump, a CAT scale, and hot meals. For tire repair and light mechanical work, Love's Travel Stop #893 is situated 2.5 miles north on GA-307 (2 Sonny Perdue Dr, Garden City, GA 31408 | Phone: (912) 645-9651 | Website) equipped with truck service bays and 8 DEF lanes.

Parking and Staging

Overnight commercial staging directly at Exit 160 requires planning, as Mr. Fuel #72 maintains active fuel lanes but zero dedicated overnight parking spaces. However, Parker's Kitchen #64 (1601 Dean Forest Rd, Savannah, GA 31408) provides 16 paved truck parking spots suitable for staging and short breaks. For full overnight parking, drivers should travel 2.5 miles north on GA-307 / Dean Forest Rd to Love's Travel Stop #893 (2 Sonny Perdue Dr, Garden City, GA 31408), which offers 97 dedicated commercial truck parking spaces, 6 private showers, and 24/7 security lighting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dean Forest Road a designated heavy truck route?

Yes, Dean Forest Road is a major freight artery connecting I-16 to port gates.

Where can I find overnight parking?

Travel centers along Dean Forest Rd offer dedicated overnight tractor-trailer parking.

Are scale facilities available?

CAT scales are available at local travel centers along this exit.