Tag: truck parking

Legislative push for the Truck Parking Safety Enhancement Act

Representatives sent a letter urging to bring the bill to a full House vote In an unprecedented coordinated effort, over a dozen industry interest groups in the trucking sector, led by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), are urging the United States House of Representatives to advance the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (HR2367). This […]

Briefs: truck parking, predatory towing and national diesel pricing

Trucking industry updates Parking legislation for trucks: will it become reality? The availability of truck parking in the United States remains a concern in the trucking industry. Some truckers have resorted to private paid options due to the lack of government incentives. However, several states are working on legislation to address this issue, including Minnesota, […]

Truckers resort to paying for private spaces in the face of parking shortages

Finding parking remains a key challenge in the trucking industry Parking remains one of the major challenges in the road transportation industry. According to a 2019 Jason’s Law survey, with only 313,000 parking spots in the United States, truckers continue to struggle to secure these spaces, while the number of trucks on roads and highways […]

Briefs: truckers challenge parking laws, speed limits, and safety regulations

Truckers sue Palm Beach County, California introduce smart speed laws, Colorado in commercial vehicle bill Truckers sue Palm Beach County, Florida over parking fines in The Acreage The community of The Acreage in Palm Beach County, Florida, once a parking spot for state and interstate truckers, found itself embroiled in a dispute in February. The controversy […]

Top amenities truckers look for at truck stops

The results reveal a broader perspective on drivers’ expectations In a recent survey conducted by Trucker Path among truck drivers, the essential amenities and services in a truck stop were explored. The results reveal a broader perspective on drivers’ expectations, extending beyond the mere need for adequate parking spaces. Highlighting the importance of enhancing the […]

Initiative to tackle truck parking shortages across U.S. highways

USDOT unveiled infrastructure projects aimed at expanding and improving truckers’ access to safe parking facilities. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced federal funding that could address one of the major challenges faced by truckers today: the shortage of parking spaces. USDOT revealed that infrastructure projects aimed at expanding and improving truckers’ access […]

The Truck Parking Dilemma

It is evident that the truck parking problem persists throughout the United States. On Tuesday, December 5, the meeting of the National Truck Parking Coalition took place. During the gathering, transportation officials and stakeholders discussed recent developments in the field of truck parking. Transportation authorities shared the measures they have implemented to address the issue. […]