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ATA’s Spear Urges Senate to Fund Truck Parking, Freight Tech

At a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized the significance of adopting technologies and applications designed to facilitate the flow of freight.

July 23, 2025
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Truck Parking, Multimodal Projects Among $488M in DOT Grants

Sean Duffy's announcement noted 77% of the funds were allocated to roads and bridges “to reinforce the arteries of the American economy” while $35 million went to port improvements.

July 17, 2025
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Duffy Unveils $275M Truck Parking Program, Slashes Rules

“Truckers keep America running,” the DOT secretary said. “While the country sleeps, truckers grind through the night to help keep shelves stocked, families fed and businesses humming."

June 27, 2025
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Arizona Adds Real-Time Truck Parking Info at 4 Stops on I-10

The Arizona Department of Transportation has incorporated real-time truck parking availability status for Interstate 10 rest areas on its state traveler information website.

May 27, 2025
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House Committee Eyes Major Parking Fixes for Truck Drivers

Members of the panel, tucked within the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, displayed bipartisan support for issues that matter to trucking during the March 26 session.

March 27, 2025
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FMCSA Panel Calls for Solutions to Truck Parking Crisis

A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration advisory committee met for five hours Dec. 17 to recommend best practices to increase safe parking for truck drivers seeking rest.

December 20, 2024
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TCA Urges Lawmakers to Address Truck Parking Shortage

The group’s sixth annual “Call on Washington” this September featured visits with lawmakers, their federal legislative staff and industry experts.

September 18, 2024
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REPLAY: Navigating the Truck Parking Issue

Ensuring that professional drivers have access to ample truck parking is not merely a matter of convenience – it’s both a safety issue and a productivity issue. Lisa Mullings, president and CEO of NATSO, joins Seth Clevenger to discuss the truck parking issue, the future of truck stops and her takeaways from a recent ride-along with a professional truck driver.

July 10, 2024
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Reserving a Parking Spot Is Effective, but Costly

Nighttime parking availability continues to be a challenge for truck drivers. There are options to avoid having to park along dangerous highway ramps, but that safety can come with a price. 

March 29, 2024