Parking on a slope can be a nail-biting experience for newer drivers, requiring a great deal of attention to detail. However, most truck drivers would not describe it as difficult; you simply need to know the basic steps for parking on a hill. All truck drivers will learn about parking on a slope as part …
Pilot Flying J, North America’s largest travel center operator, recently announced its ambitious plans to add 35 new locations and over 500 new truck parking spaces in 2024. The news is undoubtedly a welcome development in an industry plagued by a chronic shortage of safe and reliable truck parking. However, while any increase in available …
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The nationwide shortage of safe and accessible truck parking has been slowly approaching boiling point for several years, prompting states across the country to take action. Recent legislative and regulatory efforts in several states highlight the growing urgency to address this critical issue for the trucking industry. In Georgia, a new bill awaiting the governor’s …
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Indiana is preparing for a significant upgrade to its highway rest areas, with a plan to pour more than $600 million into renovations and expansions over the next ten years. The much-needed, ambitious initiative aims to improve the travel experience across the state, with a particular focus on accommodating the growing need for convenient truck …
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Knowing how to sleep in a truck is essential to build a career as a truck driver. This doesn’t just mean knowing how to be comfortable sleeping in a truck; it also refers to the hygienic requirements of this kind of arrangement. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the essential knowledge you need about …
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While they often make it look incredibly easy, reversing a truck can be one of the most challenging tasks for truck drivers, especially in tight parking lots. While most people learn to reverse a standard vehicle effortlessly, learning how to reverse park a truck weighing 100,000 pounds is a different matter entirely. Understanding how to …
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In what many may view as an unsympathetic move, the Texas city of College Station has passed a local ordinance prohibiting all commercial truck parking throughout the city. Following a majority vote held by College Station City Council members, the action is expected to take effect in September 2024. Currently, truck parking is restricted on …
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has initiated steps to conduct its third nationwide survey under Jason’s Law, focusing on truck parking issues across the United States. The move is being seen as a continued effort to address the critical shortages in truck parking, which have been a longstanding concern for truck drivers and fleet operators. …
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Truck parking has become a critical issue across the United States, with New Jersey being no exception. To address this, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is actively seeking feedback from both short-haul and long-haul truck drivers through two comprehensive surveys. These surveys are designed to gather valuable insights into truck drivers’ parking needs …
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