<p>According to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), truck parking continues to rank as a top issue in the trucking industry by surveyed truck drivers, as it has for several years.</p>
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<p>In July 2022, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ttnews.com/articles/house-committee-approves-truck-parking-bill" target="_blank">approved legislation designed to increase parking access for truck drivers nationwide</a>. If passed, the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2187" target="_blank">Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act</a> will provide $755 million in competitive grants over four years (2023-2026) to expand truck parking capacity.</p>
<p>In the meantime, truck operators must find places to park and rest. How do owner-operators leased to Landstar find available truck parking? Here’s what a few Landstar independent business capacity owners (BCOs) had to say:</p>
<h3>“I always plan my trips at an average speed of 50 mph so I can account for any unforeseen situations and still plan for parking availability. If I know I’m going into a major metropolitan area, I always reserve a spot ahead of time because booking further out can lower the cost of the spot.”</h3>
<p>-Landstar BCO David Morreau</p>
<h3>“It depends on the region I’m in or going to, and the time I’ll be arriving. For example, if I’m going to Houston and it’s before 3 p.m., I’ll usually stop at a TA/Petro before I get too close to the city to ensure I have a spot free of charge. Otherwise, I’ll pay to reserve a parking spot, which is a cost of business.”</h3>
<p>-Landstar BCO Matt Cutler</p>
<h3>“I use a truck parking mobile app as a tool to help me find the closest truck stop and available parking in unfamiliar areas.”</h3>
<p>-Landstar BCO Ralph Hall</p>
<h3>“I always say, early to bed and early to rise will get you a parking space before the other guys!”</h3>
<p>-Landstar BCO Bill Ater</p>< Previous ArticleNext Article >
