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Truck Routing Apps vs. Truck Parking Finder Apps: Key Differences & Benefits
Truck drivers are like tech-savvy navigators on wheels, leveraging modern tools to reach their destinations efficiently. Beyond using GPS navigation and logging into ELD devices, drivers benefit from mobile apps like routing tools and truck parking finders. Truck routing apps and parking finders are the right hands of truck drivers, helping them locate the least […]
Truck Parking Business Cybersecurity Risk: Learn How to Protect Your Parking Lot
Trucking is the backbone of America, with drivers delivering essential goods nationwide. Unfortunately, this importance makes truckers and truck parking lots prime targets for hackers seeking to steal sensitive information or disrupt deliveries. With the growing number of apps and software, even a single risky link can compromise a whole workday. Every cybersecurity threat—big or […]
Parking Safety Tips for Female Truckers
According to the FMCSA’s 2022 Crime Prevention for Truckers Study, female truck drivers often encounter harassment at truck stops, fueling stations, and rest areas. Moreover, these places are frequently labeled high-risk areas due to insufficient security and monitoring. Given the current truck parking landscape, female truckers may find themselves in locations with limited fencing, security […]
Understanding Commercial Truck Parking Regulations in Residential Areas
As cities continue to evolve and grow, managing commercial truck parking in residential areas becomes an increasingly important issue. On August 14, 2024, the Public & Traffic Safety Committee discussed these concerns, specifically focusing on the challenges that large vehicles pose when parked on local streets in Oregon. Truck Parking Regulations According to Police Chief […]
Federal Government Takes Major Steps to Address Truck Parking Crisis
The U.S. House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee recently announced a $200 million allocation for truck parking, bringing the issue into the national spotlight. As the federal government expands parking capacity, truckers can expect improvements to safety, efficiency, and working conditions. Federal Funding to Expand Truck Parking In late June 2024, Congressional leaders introduced a provision in […]
Truck Parking During Holidays
The holidays may be the busiest time of the year for truckers, working hard to deliver the festive mood to stores all over the country. You, along with millions of other truckers, hit the road during Christmas and New Year, ensuring shelves are stocked, and celebrations go off without a hitch. However, for many, the […]
Winter Trucking Safety Tips
Even the most experienced truck drivers know that winter weather changes everything on the road. When temperatures drop, and the snow starts falling, the margin for error gets as thin as black ice. It’s not just about driving differently – it’s about being ready before you ever put the key in the ignition. These aren’t […]
Winter Driving Hazards: A Guide for Truck Drivers
Mother Nature doesn’t play favorites in winter. That perfectly clear stretch of highway can transform into a dangerous mix of black ice and blowing snow faster than you can downshift. When weather reports talk about “challenging conditions,” they’re usually understating what you’ll actually face on the road. Understanding winter hazards isn’t just about watching for […]
Survey Asks Truckers to Share Top Industry Concerns
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has opened its annual survey, inviting trucking industry stakeholders to rank the most critical issues facing the industry. Respondents are asked to select their top three concerns from a list of 26, with options spanning safety, operational, and regulatory challenges. Notable issues include: Survey participants can also submit additional […]
Montana’s Efforts to Tackle the Nationwide Truck Parking Shortage
Truck parking is one of the most pressing issues facing the U.S. trucking industry today. With rest stops filling up quickly and truckers left scrambling to find safe, legal parking, this shortage puts drivers at risk and impacts their ability to rest and operate efficiently. Montana is the latest state to step up, launching initiatives […]
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