Truck stops add amenities drivers want, but parking still costs $12
Operators refresh facilities with driver input. Showers, food, and Wi-Fi improve. Parking remains scarce and paid.
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What owner-operators actually get during Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Giveaways and discounts run Sept. 13-19, but the week won't cut your fuel bill or add a load.
Reserved parking costs $150 a month and solves driver turnover
Truck Parking Club sells fleet parking at $150 a month per spot. One owner-operator kept a driver by booking a space five minutes from his house instead of two…
ATRI Opens 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey to Drivers and Fleets
Annual survey runs through Oct. 2, with results released at ATA Management Conference in Charlotte on Oct. 18.
Geofenced cargo theft alerts cost less than one stolen load
Stevens Transport uses location-triggered warnings on driver ELD screens to prevent theft. One avoided claim pays for the system.
Fleets turn truck parking into a retention tool
Some carriers are solving the parking shortage by offering drivers guaranteed spots, turning a pain point into a reason to stay.
Private truck parking fills gaps government funding can't reach
Both public dollars and private investment are tackling the parking shortage, but owner-operators still pay out of pocket when rest areas are full.
Five states get $62M in federal grants for truck parking
Kentucky, Wyoming, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Illinois will add parking spots at rest areas and truck stops under new BUILD grants. Kentucky alone gets $25…
Congress Passed 3 Trucking Laws in Four Years, None Added Enforcement
79 bills introduced, 76 died in committee. The two the industry wanted most, carrier vetting standards and truck parking, made it to the House calendar and…
Trucker Path adds CargoNet theft zones to free navigation app
County-level theft risk, monthly stolen-vehicle counts, and commodity targets now overlay routes for 1.2 million drivers.
How to protect your trailer during the July 4 weekend shutdown
Cargo thieves target idle trailers during holiday closures. Security experts say the risk window runs July 1-7, when warehouses close and freight sits…
Senate Panel Begins Work on Highway Bill, Safety Focus Expected
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee chair signals legislation will target transportation network safety and reliability. No text or timeline yet.