The truck parking sector might not be the first industry that springs to mind when thinking about technology integration. And yet, it should. The ongoing issues with truck parking management, mostly caused by the nationwide truck parking shortage, are forcing a technological revolution that aims to improve parking management efficiency and safety. What is the …
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In May of last year, a semi-truck crashed into a minibus full of farm laborers. The minibus was parked on a highway shoulder behind a third semi-truck that was also parked illegally. The farm laborers stood little chance as the almost unstoppable force of the moving semi-truck careered into the almost immovable object of the …
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In the high-demand world of trucking, one of the most significant yet overlooked factors impacting today’s truckers is parking – more specifically, truck parking. The disparities between truck parking in the US and Europe are fascinating as they reflect each location’s unique regulatory frameworks, industry dynamics, and geographical characteristics. This article will explore these key …
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Many professional truck drivers find themselves asking this very question on a daily basis. Where can I find free semi truck parking near me? The answer often isn’t as straightforward as one might hope. Although there are free parking options available, they might not always offer the best service for truckers. Sometimes, it’s better to …
Running a truck parking lot – it’s a bigger opportunity than you may realize. Truck drivers constantly need places to rest up along their routes across the country. Yet suitable parking spaces remain limited. By transforming available land into a trucker oasis, you tap into this high-demand market. Platforms like Truck Parking Club even provide …
If you strip away the layers of any business, the operation usually boils down to two core elements: identifying a problem, and providing a solution. From small market stalls to multinational corporate giants, all businesses revolve around this basic premise in some way. When identifying a new business opportunity, the ideal scenario is to easily …
From truck stop cafes to corporate executive suites, speculation about rising issues has always been rife in the transport sector. While you could say the same about any industry, the transport sector specifically does tend to boast a well-oiled rumor mill, more than most. But as we roll towards 2024, predictions about various industry challenges …
After years of negligence, the US government finally became interested in resolving the growing truck parking shortage problem. In March 2023, the Senate introduced the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, which aims to increase the number of truck parking spaces within the upcoming years. The new legislation has caused a lot of commotion in the …
As the owner of vacant commercial land, you may have considered various ways to generate revenue from your asset but have yet to arrive at anything ideal. You are not short on ideas, but all possibilities seem to require a substantial commitment in terms of time, money, and ongoing management. Construction. Entertainment. Retail Development. Hospitality. …
As a truck parking lot owner, you’re responsible for keeping your visiting truckers and the freight they haul safe and sound. If anything bad happens, for example, the cargo gets stolen, you have a lawsuit coming your way. In the best-case scenario, you pay a fine and hope they don’t report the case further. Worst-case …