Articles by Evan Shelley (Page 12)

Driving Tips for Truckers in Severe Summer Storms

A trucker needs to be prepared for everything. The road can be unpredictable, so staying alert is necessary.  Today, we’d like to talk a bit more about safe driving during those severe summer storms. These storms can bring heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning, all of which can create hazardous driving conditions.  At Truck …

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Why Consider Electrification at Truck Parking

Truck parking facilities are essential to truck drivers, who spend long hours behind the wheel. Nevertheless, these places usually lack some essential facilities. Truck stop electrification fills this gap and transforms truck parking lots into more environmentally friendly and efficient spaces. Whether you’re parked in California, Florida, or New York, more and more truck parking …

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Five Reasons Truck Stops Should Offer Healthy Food Options

Truck drivers spend an ungodly amount of hours away from the comforts of home, usually with limited access to nutritious meals. While truck driver food has improved over the years, traditional truck stops tend to offer fast food and snacks that aren’t the healthiest options.  However, providing healthier choices can greatly benefit both drivers and …

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Tips for Finding Last-Minute Truck Parking

Finding truck parking is probably the least favorite moment of your driving shift, especially if you’re nearing the end of your maximum hours of service (HOS). In that case, finding a parking spot isn’t just a daunting chore. It’s a battle with time.  What’s more, it’s a battle you can’t lose without risking receiving a …

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Free vs Paid Truck Parking

For truck drivers, finding the right parking spot is a big deal. It’s not just about convenience – it affects the whole driving experience.  However, despite the fact that free truck parking spaces are cheaper than paid ones, it is preferable to pay for them because availability and security issues are associated with free lots. …

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Chicago Truck Parking: Everything You Need to Know

If you’re a truck driver working the hellishly busy streets of Chicago, you are almost certainly aware that parking can be a decidedly rough affair.  With a minefield of regulations, specific zones, and weight restrictions, all drivers will benefit from knowing where they can and cannot park a truck in Chicago.  This article covers the …

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Maximum Daily Driving Hours for Truckers

Long hours and tough hauls are the bread and butter of every trucker. But even trucking superheroes need to take off their cape every now and then. Or even have to, according to the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.  HOS rules regulate how many hours truckers can drive daily, ensuring they get enough rest between …

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What is Drivers Knee & How to Fix It?

Truck driving demands energy and involves long periods of sitting and manipulating heavy objects. It is a rewarding job, but it has its physical costs, notably the knees. One well-known problem among many truckers is driver’s knee or patellofemoral pain syndrome. This article will give you all you need to know about drivers knee: what …

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How Many Truck Parking Spots Are in the US?

The truck parking shortage is a deeply concerning and commonly overlooked issue in the United States. Due to the truck parking crisis, the number of available spots constantly falls short of demand, and truckers are faced with the daily grind of finding legal and safe parking spaces.  The issue is only made worse as rest …

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From restoring roads to advancing clean energy: How are states spending federal infrastructure dollars?

Truck Parking Club used White House data to analyze how states are spending federal infrastructure dollars to invest in their communities.