Monthly Archives: January 2017

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry's not-for-profit research organization, released the results of its Truck Parking Diary. The ongoing research project enables commercial drivers to document their ongoing challenges in looking for safe, available truck parking. Participating drivers recorded their parking experiences and issues over 14 days of driving, representing more than [...]

A new system designed to monitor available rest area parking spaces for trucks and communicate that information on highway signs is operational in Wisconsin. WISC Channel 3  

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have released freight projections that show that ton-miles on the U.S. transportation system will grow by about half (49 percent) in the next three decades.

"Rooster," an over-the-road trucker, was just one of many callers who connected with Freight Policy Analyst Donna Luley in October, when she appeared on SiriusXM Radio's Road Dog Trucking channel. Sirius Radio Interview Sirius Radio Article    

Awareness of a truck parking system is continuing to gain traction in Iowa. A recent interview with representatives from Iowa DOT shows that both the truckers and the traveling public are beginning to take notice of the demand for truck parking on Iowa interstates. The Iowa DOT is also promoting their involvement with TPIMS on [...]