14 projects will expand parking capacity along major freight corridors, near ports and at border crossings.
Finding a safe place to park at the end of a long day on the road can be not only a challenge, but also a hazard for truck drivers. Now, $200 million in federal funding could help make that search a little easier.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced funding for 14 truck parking projects across 12 states, including new parking facilities, expanded rest areas and improvements to existing infrastructure. The money comes through DOT’s Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects (INFRA) program and is intended to help address a longstanding shortage of truck parking, particularly along busy freight corridors.
“Truck parking is one of the most persistent challenges faced by American truckers today,” said Federal Motor Carrier Administrator Derek Barrs. “This investment will deliver hundreds of new spots across the country, helping hardworking truck drivers get the rest they need and reducing dangerous roadside parking on some of America’s most important corridors.”…