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How trucks connect the US with two of its biggest trading partners
They come rumbling down the highway, crossing bridges and international borders. They bring life-saving drugs, food for the kitchen table, and that random clothing fad that will be out of fashion mere months later.
How Summer Heat Affects Your Commercial Concrete Parking Lots
Summer heat is challenging for people, animals, and even concrete parking lots. Prolonged exposure to sunlight and high temperatures can cause concrete and asphalt to crack, which, in turn, creates perfect conditions for water to seep in and worsen the problem even further. A heated parking lot is simply more vulnerable to deterioration, which usually […]
Preventing Common Health Issues in Truck Drivers
Taking certain precautions and strategies to mitigate work-related health risks is important in any profession – including truck drivers. Due to the nature of this occupation, drivers face numerous challenges in staying healthy on the road. With long driving hours, a sedentary lifestyle, and sometimes limited access to healthy foods as a part of a […]
Truck Parking: Tracking Growth or Decline in Lot Numbers
The shortage of overnight truck parking has often been in the news over the last half-decade. However, recent information has shown some promising improvement in this area. But is it all that it seems to be? Let’s take a closer look at the facts. Has There Been an Increase in Overnight Truck Parking? Data shows […]
How to Boost Your Truck Parking Lot with 5-Star Reviews
If you own a truck parking lot or are considering entering this lucrative, popular sector, earning 5-star reviews is going to be a fundamental aspect of marketing your truck parking business. Good reviews not only build your reputation but also encourage more truckers to choose your parking lot over others. As you may have guessed, […]
Truck Driver Sleeping Rules
As the commercial backbone of our fine nation, truck drivers play a huge role in keeping the economy moving by transporting goods from state to state. Without our beloved highway warriors behind the wheel, the country would simply grind to a halt. Truck drivers are an incredibly tough breed who work long, pressured hours, spending […]
The Future of Truck Parking Business: Exploring the Impact of Self-Driving Trucks
It’s no secret that the trucking industry is on the brink of a huge transformation with the imminent introduction of self-driving trucks. For the last decade or two, many have viewed autonomous trucks as a probable future invention that would launch at some point, but probably not in our lifetimes. However, it does seem as […]
Connecticut Turns to Technology to Address Truck Parking
In stark contrast to several states that seem to lack urgency regarding the issue, Connecticut is beginning to make strides with innovative technology to address truck parking challenges that drivers face throughout the state and potentially beyond its borders. The state’s initiative reflects a gradually increasing trend of using tech solutions to improve transportation infrastructure […]
Advocating for Better Parking and Facilities for Women in Trucking
For many women truck drivers, the road to equality in the trucking industry involves more than just equal pay and opportunities; it also encompasses the availability of safe parking and accessible restroom facilities. As the industry sees an increasing number of female truck drivers, the demand for improvements in these areas is becoming more vocal. […]
Georgia Explores Trucking Infrastructure with Freight Plan
Georgia has introduced a comprehensive freight and logistics implementation plan in a strategic move to improve transportation infrastructure, encourage road safety, and address supply chain issues related to the current truck parking crisis. On May 6, 2024, Governor Brian Kemp signed a pivotal bill that outlines a 20-year initiative designed to upgrade critical transport facilities, […]
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