Articles by Evan Shelley (Page 6)

Why Private Parking Lots Are Becoming the Preferred Choice for Truck Drivers

Truck drivers face a growing problem: finding a safe spot to park and rest after long hours on the road. Public rest areas and traditional truck stops are often full, leaving drivers stressed and scrambling. But there’s a solution gaining traction across the country – private parking lots designed specifically for truckers. These specialized facilities …

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How to Drive Traffic to Your Truck Parking Lot: 10 Proven Techniques

If you run a truck parking lot business or are considering starting one, you are probably aware of the high demand for reliable, convenient parking spaces. The truck parking crisis shows no signs of abating, and with just one space available for every ten trucks on the road, there has never been a greater urgency …

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The Evolution of Truck Parking Lots

You might remember those ancient, dusty truck parking lots with nothing but a small greasy spoon and a payphone that is permanently out of service. Some of you might even remember with a degree of nostalgia.  But the truth is, truck parking lots have come a long way since the early days when parking lots …

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How to Build a Smart Truck Parking System

Smart parking technology has utterly transformed the way truck parking lots operate their businesses and interact with customers. Over the last decades or so, it has become far easier for lot owners to keep things organized and truckers to find a safe place to park.  With the ongoing truck parking crisis causing a mass scramble …

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How to Increase Your Truck Parking Lot Revenue

While running a truck parking business is relatively straightforward, a successful operation consists of more than just offering a place for truckers and their rigs to rest. Savvy operators will maximize every opportunity to increase revenue and keep truckers happy. As you might imagine, this is a subject we happen to be extremely familiar with. …

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Wisconsin Invests in Truck Parking and Road Safety with $12.5 Million Federal Grant

Wisconsin is taking a huge step towards improving road safety and addressing the truck parking shortage with a $12.5 million federal grant. Governor Tony Evers recently announced the funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program, will be used to revitalize two aging rest areas along the busy I-43 corridor. …

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$80 Million in Grants to Enhance Truck Parking and Highway Safety Across the U.S.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced over $80 million in new grants to improve highway safety and truck parking access.  This funding, distributed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, focuses on critical areas such as increasing parking spaces for truck drivers, implementing advanced technology, and enhancing overall …

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New Federal Funding Adds Critical Truck Parking Across the U.S.

With the ongoing shortage of truck parking, the federal government’s recent allocation of $4.2 billion for infrastructure upgrades promises significant relief for the trucking industry.  This funding, derived from the National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) grant and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant, is set to create 260 much-needed truck parking spaces nationwide. Enhanced …

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Truck Parking Club Member Interview with James Martin of Keystone Transport

In this installment of our Member Interview series, we spoke with James Martin of Keystone Transport, one of Truck Parking Club’s earliest property members, who shared his experience with the platform and insights into its growth. What’s In This Interview?  In this conversation, James and Evan discuss: BECOME A PROPERTY MEMBER TODAY The information published …

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New Research Shows Rising Congestion Costs Highlight Critical Need for Truck Parking Solutions

New ATRI research shows trucking companies lost $108.8 billion to congestion in 2022. Learn how Truck Parking Club’s network of guaranteed parking spots helps fleets combat these rising costs, and how property owners can be part of the solution.