We have an interesting track record in business here at Truck Parking Club. But not for the reasons you might expect. You might think that our background is in the transport and cargo industry. Having created one of the most popular apps in the area of trucking, you would be forgiven for assuming we are seasoned transport pros. The truth is a little different, however.
Before creating our revolutionary truck parking app, our co-founder, Evan Shelly, enjoyed a successful career in commercial restate. He probably wouldn’t agree with that statement, though.
If you were to ask him directly what his background in business has always been – his area of specialty, so to speak – he would almost certainly tell you he was a specialist in solving problems.
Evans’s entire career has been built around the notion of solving problems in whatever industry or sector that manifests. This skill is evident in the creation of Truck Parking Club, born from his observation of a major issue in the industry: the widespread shortage of truck parking spaces in America.
Pre-Truck Parking Club
Evan Shelley’s entry into the truck parking sector was an unexpected shift from his initial career in real estate, in which he enjoyed credible success. Starting soon after college, Evan ventured into the world of commercial real estate by house flipping, initially, before progressively moving on to larger projects.
His venture into land deals marked a huge turning point, however. It was here that Evan first identified a growing problem with truck parking spaces, leading to the idea for the Truck Parking Club, a concept that would soon evolve into the popular enterprise that it is today.
Conceptualizing Truck Parking Club
The transition from real estate to the truck parking industry was determined by an important initial insight, as Evan recognized the difficulty of scaling in traditional real estate compared to the potential scalability offered by technology.
This led to a big decision to shift focus towards a tech-driven solution to address the truck parking scarcity that has been plaguing the industry for decades. It was this move that laid the groundwork for the Truck Parking Club app, aiming to streamline and improve truck parking across the nation by leveraging technology and, in turn, addressing a growing need in the trucking industry.
Addressing the Truck Parking Crisis
The transition into the truck parking sector involved a steep learning curve in transportation and logistics relating to identifying a market need but also gaining a deep understanding of the industry.
Networking played a crucial role in this phase by actively engaging with various industry stakeholders and gaining knowledge and perspectives that were important in shaping the Truck Parking Club’s strategy. This process of continuous learning and interaction with professionals from different sectors of the industry played a huge part in comprehensively understanding the truck parking shortage.
Boots on the Ground Approach
Truck Parking Club’s approach to understanding the real challenges of truck parking was hands-on at first. By attending events and trade shows, firsthand insights were gained into the actual conditions and needs of truck parking.
Quickly, a clear picture of the complexities and varying requirements of truck parking across different regions began to develop. Building strong relationships through these interactions was key.
These connections not only informed the practical aspects of truck parking but also helped in understanding the diverse needs and preferences of truck drivers and property owners, thereby enabling Truck Parking Club to tailor its services more effectively.
Building a Community Through Truck Parking Club
One of the most intriguing aspects of Truck Parking Club’s growth has been its engagement with property owners. The TPC team introduced a unique concept, transforming these owners into ‘property members‘ of the Truck Parking Club community.
The process involved educating property owners about the automated system, emphasizing how it could turn their unused spaces into productive assets without the hassle of day-to-day management. This innovative strategy broke new ground in how property owners viewed their involvement in the truck parking solution.
Creating Value for Truckers and Property Owners
The Truck Parking Club platform was designed to offer tangible benefits to both truckers and property owners. For truckers, it meant access to a broader range of great truck parking options. For property owners, it opened up a new revenue stream with minimal effort.
Overcoming initial skepticism was a challenge, but the platform demonstrated its effectiveness through its simplicity and reliability. By demonstrating real-life success stories and the ease of using the service, Truck Parking Club gradually gained trust among truckers and landowners in equal measure.
The result was a growing community where both truckers and property owners found mutual benefit, playing a huge part in the success of the Truck Parking Club.
The Future of Truck Parking Club
Truck Parking Club is setting its sights high for the future, aiming to dramatically increase its network to thousands of properties across the country, making parking availability widespread and accessible to every trucker who needs it. Alongside this growth, there’s a focus on refining the booking process and enhancing customer support.
The goal is to continue making every interaction with Truck Parking Club not just satisfactory but remarkably smooth and user-friendly.
The Bigger Picture in Trucking Logistics
So, what does the future hold? The vision of Truck Parking Club is far more ambitious than just expanding parking spaces: reshaping the entire trucking logistics landscape through innovative parking solutions is the prime objective.
The ultimate aim is a future where booking a truck parking space is never an obstacle to the smooth flow of logistics – not just for reasons of convenience – but for the creation of a more efficient, reliable, and productive trucking industry.
Either way, with record numbers year after year and a brand that is becoming appreciated by truckers everywhere, Truck Parking Club’s journey ahead is almost certain to be an influential force in transforming how trucking logistics operates at its core.
Reach Out
Interested in becoming a property member? If you have commercial land available that is suitable for truck parking, you can join an industry that is booming at the moment by launching your own truck parking lot business. With minimal effort or capital required, you can have a legitimate, lucrative, high-demand business up and running in no time, with Truck Parking Club driving your customers to you.
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