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How to Defend Your Truck Against Cargo Theft at the Truck Parking Lot
Cargo theft has long been a pressing issue for the wider trucking industry, often resulting in notable losses and huge operational disruptions. Last year alone, an alarming $44 million of cargo theft was recorded – and not for the whole of 2023 but for a single quarter. While attention to detail and good old-fashioned common […]
Downhill and Uphill Truck Parking Safety Tips
Parking on a slope can be a nail-biting experience for newer drivers, requiring a great deal of attention to detail. However, most truck drivers would not describe it as difficult; you simply need to know the basic steps for parking on a hill. All truck drivers will learn about parking on a slope as part […]
How to Reverse Your Truck in a Tight Parking Lot?
While they often make it look incredibly easy, reversing a truck can be one of the most challenging tasks for truck drivers, especially in tight parking lots. While most people learn to reverse a standard vehicle effortlessly, learning how to reverse park a truck weighing 100,000 pounds is a different matter entirely. Understanding how to […]
Sleep Hygiene Tips Every Truck Driver Needs to Follow Now
Knowing how to sleep in a truck is essential to build a career as a truck driver. This doesn’t just mean knowing how to be comfortable sleeping in a truck; it also refers to the hygienic requirements of this kind of arrangement. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the essential knowledge you need about […]
A closer look at how heavy electric trucks are gaining a foothold in the US transportation industry—and how we got here
Scharfsinn // Shutterstock FIND DAILY TRUCK PARKING IN NEARLY EVERY STATE On the road and looking for a daily truck parking space? Find the closest daily parking spot in a matter of seconds. A closer look at how heavy electric trucks are gaining a foothold in the US transportation industry—and how we got here As […]
College Station Adopts Controversial Truck Parking Ban
In what many may view as an unsympathetic move, the Texas city of College Station has passed a local ordinance prohibiting all commercial truck parking throughout the city. Following a majority vote held by College Station City Council members, the action is expected to take effect in September 2024. Currently, truck parking is restricted on […]
FHWA Launches Third Nationwide Survey on Truck Parking Challenges
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has initiated steps to conduct its third nationwide survey under Jason’s Law, focusing on truck parking issues across the United States. The move is being seen as a continued effort to address the critical shortages in truck parking, which have been a longstanding concern for truck drivers and fleet operators. […]
New Jersey Department of Transportation Seeks Driver Input on Truck Parking Issues
Truck parking has become a critical issue across the United States, with New Jersey being no exception. To address this, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is actively seeking feedback from both short-haul and long-haul truck drivers through two comprehensive surveys. These surveys are designed to gather valuable insights into truck drivers’ parking needs […]
Florida Truckers Sue Palm Beach County Over Controversial Residential Truck Parking Ban
Two truckers from Palm Beach County, Florida, have filed a lawsuit against the county, challenging a recent ordinance prohibiting them from parking their trucks at their homes. The Florida truckers see This new regulation as an unfair and targeted campaign to push out blue-collar residents in favor of wealthy newcomers. Truck Parking in The Acreage […]
Trucker Member Interview (Episode 1)
In our first episode of the Interview series, the Truck Parking Club owner, Evan Shelley, meets with Mitchel Hopper, our long-time trucker member, to discuss the Truck Parking Club app. What’s This Episode About In this episode, Evan and Mitchell discuss: BECOME A TRUCKER MEMBER TODAY