A Virginia Tech researcher said a group studying freight movement on Interstate 81 may create an electronic system to help direct truck drivers to available parking spaces, the Associated Press reported.
November 17, 2010GovernmentBusiness
Ga. City Ordinance Limiting Truck Parking Draws Criticism From Trucking
Truckers from around the country are opposing a local Georgia ordinance that limits truck parking on city parking lots, the (Macon, Ga.) Telegraph reported.
February 25, 2013Business
DOT to Co-Sponsor Free Webinar on Truck Parking Shortage
The U.S. Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Trucking Industry Mobility and Technology Coalition, is sponsoring a free webinar Dec. 6 on the shortage of truck parking.
November 15, 2012Business
Connecticut to Close State Rest Stops
Truckers traveling on Connecticut interstates are facing the loss of scarce parking spots due to planned state rest stop closings.
June 6, 2011Business
N.Y. Rep. Tonko Introduces Truck Parking Measure
About $20 million in federal highway money would be available to add parking spaces for truck drivers needing rest, under legislation introduced in the House Wednesday
May 11, 2011Business
Trucking Groups Oppose D.C. Parking Permit Plan
Five trucking industry associations filed comments recently opposing a plan to require motor carriers to buy permits to park in Washington, D.C.
April 15, 2011Business
Delaware Center Reopens With APUs, Web Access
The newly remodeled service center on Interstate 95 in Delaware has reopened with 50 truck parking spaces equipped with new electrification hook-up stations for auxiliary power units and Internet access.
July 16, 2010GovernmentBusiness
Five States Get $6 Million in Truck Parking Grants
Five states received federal grants totaling $6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary Ray LaHood in June with the purpose of easing truck parking shortages on U.S. interstates.
July 3, 2010GovernmentBusiness
N.Y. Lawmakers Propose State Version of ‘Jason’s Law’
A bill in the New York State Legislature would create a system of loans and tax incentives for businesses willing to build safe parking facilities for truck drivers.
June 22, 2010