If you’ve been in the trucking game for a while, you know that truck parking lots are more than just a place to rest your weary head. They have their own unique ecosystem and a set of rules that keep everything running smoothly. Sure, there are the official regulations that you’ll find posted on signs …
Battling the clock to stay on schedule, having spent an entire morning crawling through roadworks at the speed of a tectonic plate while repeatedly hitting silent on the relentless dispatch calls, you pull into the rest area in grave need of a well-earned rest. This is no ordinary rest, though, as you badly need the …
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Truck Parking Club dug into the semitruck parking crisis in the U.S. and explored what solutions are being offered—and how to pay for them.
The trucking industry is the backbone of the American economy. It keeps the wheels of commerce thundering along by moving a wide range of goods across the country. The simple truth is that our nation would grind to a halt without trucks. If you are in the truck parking lot business, you will know that …
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To address the nation’s shortage of truck parking, Truck Parking Club compiled examples of technology solutions for safe semitruck parking in the U.S.
In recent years, the national truck parking shortage has received considerable attention. Insufficient truck parking, combined with the Hours of Service regulations, has inconvenienced truck drivers and sometimes even forced them into dangerous situations. Since truck drivers may only legally drive a certain number of hours each day, they must stop at some point, regardless …
The life of a trucker is one of freedom and responsibility. But this independence comes with a unique set of challenges. Long stretches of solitude, irregular sleep patterns, and the pressure of tight deadlines can all take a toll on your mental well-being. This guide is designed to equip you with the tools and strategies …
In today’s episode of our Truck Parking Club Interview series, Evan sits down with Robert and Sharon Porter, a trucking power couple who have been in the trucking industry for 40 years combined! The conversation focuses on their experiences with Truck Parking Club, its benefits, and potential improvements. What’s Today’s Episode About? In the third …
It might seem like a dream job to many, and it certainly does have its fair share of perks. Thundering along America’s highways with no one to answer to, surrounded by monumental scenery while listening to your favorite tunes, trucking is a vocation unlike any other. But there are also a few drawbacks to driving …
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Clear parking lines are an important feature of a well-managed truck parking lot, although they are quite often neglected and overlooked. Correctly laid parking lines ensure safety and organization, making it easier for truckers to park and navigate. Without clean lines, your parking lot may look shabby (at best) or completely haphazard and even dangerous …