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The Role of Technology in Improving Truck Parking Efficiency

The Role of Technology in Improving Truck Parking Efficiency

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 […]

Evan Shelley
January 26, 2024
The Story Behind America’s Truck Parking Crisis: What Caused the Truck Parking Shortage

The Story Behind America’s Truck Parking Crisis: What Caused the Truck Parking Shortage

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 […]

Evan Shelley
January 24, 2024
Must-Know Semi-Truck Parking Laws for Truckers

Must-Know Semi-Truck Parking Laws for Truckers

Familiarity with semi-truck parking laws and regulations is important for truck drivers to stay safe and comply with the law.  The problem is that no single publication consolidates all semi-truck parking laws in the United States. They vary depending on federal and state guidelines, meaning various laws and regulations are spread throughout different sources. If […]

Evan Shelley
January 22, 2024
Truck Parking in the US vs. Europe: Key Differences

Truck Parking in the US vs. Europe: Key Differences

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 […]

Evan Shelley
January 20, 2024
Where Can I Park a Semi Truck For Free?

Where Can I Park a Semi Truck For Free?

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 […]

Evan Shelley
January 19, 2024
How to Pay Less for Truck Parking: Tips and Tricks for Truckers

How to Pay Less for Truck Parking: Tips and Tricks for Truckers

As a truck driver, you know that parking can get expensive, especially in high-traffic areas – not to mention that it often takes time before you’re even able to find an empty parking spot for you to rest, as many drivers reserve spots days, if not weeks in advance. However, there are some ways to […]

Evan Shelley
January 11, 2024
How to Draft a Truck Parking Lot Business Plan

How to Draft a Truck Parking Lot Business Plan

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 […]

Evan Shelley
January 18, 2024
How to Run a Successful Truck Parking Business

How to Run a Successful Truck Parking Business

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 […]

Evan Shelley
January 18, 2024
8 Biggest Trucking Industry Challenges for 2024

8 Biggest Trucking Industry Challenges for 2024

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 […]

Evan Shelley
December 17, 2023
How to Pass the Time at a Truck Parking Lot

How to Pass the Time at a Truck Parking Lot

One thousand, eight hundred and twenty hours… That’s the approximate length of time the average trucker spends overnight parking at truck stops, rest areas, or other parking spots while on breaks. Every year.  Given that truck stops are such a huge part of our lives, we thought it might be helpful to run through a […]

Evan Shelley
December 15, 2023