Rep. Rick Larsen’s Agenda Includes Truck Parking, Workforce
Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), the top Democrat on the transportation committee in the U.S. House, says parking and workforce concerns remain leading issues across the trucking sector.
Congressional Policymakers Introduce Truck Parking Bill
Legislation designed to expand access to parking for truck drivers around the country was recently introduced on Capitol Hill.
Truck Parking a Priority for Administration, Buttigieg Says
Improving access to parking for the country’s truck drivers remains a priority for the Biden administration, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said recently.
House Lawmakers Introduce Truck Parking Bill
Legislation that would dedicate funds to expand truckers’ access to parking nationwide was recently introduced in the House of Representatives.
Truck Parking Is Top Issue for Drivers
With 313,000 truck parking spaces existing nationwide, according to a recent survey conducted by the Federal Highway Administration, American Trucking Associations and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association estimate there is one parking spot for every 11 drivers.
Ohio Answers Some Parking Needs by Converting Weigh Stations
To address a shortage of spaces, Ohio is converting more than a dozen weigh stations into truck parking lots and modernizing rest areas.
Nevada’s Revamped 511 Travel Information System Features ‘Trucker Mode’
Aware of the needs of thousands of commercial drivers daily moving freight on Nevada roadways, state transportation officials unveiled a revamped 511 state travel information system featuring a special “Trucker Mode.”
Freight Growth Highlights Arizona’s Need for Truck Climbing Lanes, Parking Spaces
Arizona transportation officials have identified needs for more truck parking spaces and passing/climbing lanes on key roadways as shipments grow.
USDOT Unveils Guide, Grants to Combat Truck Parking Shortage
Describing efforts to battle the truck parking shortage, top federal transportation and maritime leaders unveiled a guide to help states and described available grants.
ATA Touts USDOT’s Truck Parking Agenda
American Trucking Associations recently highlighted the U.S. Department of Transportation’s focus on matters related to truck parking.