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Rob Carpenter Monday, February 17, 2025

Bridging the Divide in the Truck Parking Debate

The truck parking debate is always on fire but it’s heating up. While drivers struggle to find safe, available spaces after long shifts, services like Truck Parking Club, and Freight Ninja offer paid alternatives, but at what cost? Should drivers have to pay for parking, or should free options remain the standard?

This article examines the realities of truck parking from both sides, how technology is improving access and awareness but also introducing new costs for truckers already being fleeced. With margins already tight, drivers shouldn’t be nickel-and-dimed, but businesses providing secure, well-maintained lots deserve fair compensation. The key isn’t eliminating paid parking but ensuring it remains a choice, not an unavoidable expense.

From dynamic pricing models to carrier-sponsored parking, the industry has room for solutions that benefit everyone. Read on to explore the possible compromises and why a balanced approach is crucial for the future of truck parking.

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Thomas Wasson Thursday, December 9, 2021

Loaded and Rolling: Driver pay and parking prioritized

In this issue: AI Fleet raises $21 million; the American Transportation Research Institute ranks trucking concerns; and the Logistics Managers’ Index is expanded. Trucking in disruption: AI Fleet raises $21 million series A Trucking tech startup AI Fleet recently completed a series A round for $21 million led by Obvious Ventures with participation from Compound, […]

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