Describing efforts to battle the truck parking shortage, top federal transportation and maritime leaders unveiled a guide to help states and described available grants.
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, shown at a press conference in Detroit, says, "We owe our truckers a safe place to rest." (Erin Kirkland/Bloomberg News)
USDOT Unveils Guide, Grants to Combat Truck Parking Shortage
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, shown at a press conference in Detroit, says, "We owe our truckers a safe place to rest." (Erin Kirkland/Bloomberg News) Government, Equipment 
Trucks parked at a truck stop in Virginia. "We will use every opportunity to educate state and local partners about the eligibility of federal funding for truck parking, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says. (Peggy Smith/Transport Topics)
ATA Touts USDOT’s Truck Parking Agenda
Trucks parked at a truck stop in Virginia. "We will use every opportunity to educate state and local partners about the eligibility of federal funding for truck parking, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says. (Peggy Smith/Transport Topics)American Trucking Associations recently highlighted the U.S. Department of Transportation’s focus on matters related to truck parking.
September 30, 2022 Government, Business, Safety, Logistics 
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Stakeholders Grapple With Shortage of NYC Truck Parking
Truck parked on street by Linda Lee, New York City council memberThe Trucking Association of New York and state leaders are looking to address a shortage of truck parking in the New York City area that has led to trucks being towed and booted.
September 1, 2022 Government 
A first violation of weight and size parking restrictions could climb from no less than $100 up to $500. Currently, the minimum is $28.75 and the maximum is $230. (kevinjeong00/Getty Images)
Delaware Bill Would Hike Fines for Residential Truck Parking
A first violation of weight and size parking restrictions could climb from no less than $100 up to $500. Currently, the minimum is $28.75 and the maximum is $230. (kevinjeong00/Getty Images)A bill to force truckers to stay away from Delaware residential parking or pay skyrocketing fines up to $2,000 awaits action by Gov. John Carney after it sailed through state General Assembly largely unopposed.
August 15, 2022 Government, Business, Safety 
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Researchers to Study Truck Parking in Iowa, Wisconsin
vitpho/Getty ImagesResearchers from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), the University of Wisconsin-Madison and ParkUnload are conducting a truck parking pilot study to better understand how truck drivers use existing parking spaces and to test the benefits of using a mobile parking app.
July 26, 2022 Government, Business, Safety, Logistics 
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I-81 Coalition Considers Federal Funding for Truck Parking
Andy Alden by Virginia TechAn Interstate 81 coalition wants to form a multistate team to apply for federal funds to improve truck parking following a recent roundtable discussion with six states about inadequate spaces along the vital eastern U.S. freight corridor.
July 12, 2022 Government, Business, Safety 
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Three Guidebooks Being Developed to Help States Improve Truck Parking
vitpho/Getty ImagesThe American Transportation Research Institute supports efforts to create three guidebooks to help states better manage and improve truck parking facilities.
May 18, 2022 Government, Business, Safety 
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Buttigieg Reaffirms Efforts to Increase Truck Parking
John Sommers II for Transport TopicsTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told senators the U.S. Department of Transportation is addressing the need for increasing access to parking for truck drivers.
March 4, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Top 100 
Trucks are parked at dawn, by the side of a freeway. (Ian McDonnel via Getty Images)
Mandates, E-Commerce and Congestion Complicate Truck Parking Issues
Trucks are parked at dawn, by the side of a freeway. (Ian McDonnel via Getty Images)Truck parking, which affects everything from driver satisfaction to cargo security, is a top concern for the trucking industry.
February 7, 2022 Government, Equipment 
Councilman Jamal Osman promoted the provisions directing city staff members to work with area groups to pursue truck parking solutions. (Minneapolis City Council Transportation and Works Committee via YouTube)
Minneapolis Approves Amended Truck Parking Ban
Councilman Jamal Osman promoted the provisions directing city staff members to work with area groups to pursue truck parking solutions. (Minneapolis City Council Transportation and Works Committee via YouTube)The Minneapolis City Council is prohibiting truck parking in the city.
July 23, 2021