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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
Indiana DOT Aims to Double Truck Parking Space: A Closer Look at the $600 Million Plan
In November 2022, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced its ambitious 10-year plan to nearly double the state’s rest and truck parking areas. Named the Rest Area & Welcome Center Improvement Plan, this initiative is designed to significantly enhance the availability of truck parking spaces across the state, particularly along vital interstate corridors. Current […]
Women Truck Drivers Push for Better Parking and Restroom Facilities
The lack of adequate truck parking is the number one issue for most truck drivers. However, even more so for female truckers, who face significant safety risks on the job. In recent years, more and more women drivers have come forward to speak about this issue. Parking Safety Concerns for Female Truck Drivers For Tina […]
San Antonio City Council to Discuss Proposed Ban on Overnight Semi Truck Parking
The San Antonio City Council is set to deliberate a new ordinance that would prohibit semi truck parking on city streets overnight. This discussion took place during the Council B Session on May 15 at 2 p.m. in San Antonio, Texas. Current Semi Truck Parking Regulations Currently, semi trucks are banned from parking on residential […]
The trucking Industry Is Waiting for the Update on Proposed Legislation to Improve Truck Parking in the US
Remember the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act? Proposed by government officials in 2023, the legislation officially known as HR2367 was crafted to tackle the pressing issue of the nationwide truck parking shortage by allocating $755 million over three years to expand the truck parking capacity. Well, as we enter the second half of 2024, the […]
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