Safe Solutions To The Truck Parking Problem
It is important for all truck drivers to have simple ways to find safe truck parking on the road.
Within the trucking industry, it is common knowledge that taking breaks in parking lots can be quite a difficult process. In fact, finding a safe location to park while simultaneously considering the time it takes to park can be quite the obstacle for even the most experienced truck drivers out there.
Safe Truck Parking
Many states struggle to have proper safe parking places for truckers to stop. According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), there are currently 37 states in the entire United States that have a shortage of truck parking. In fact, when you take a closer look at some of the highly populated areas where traffic is heavier, the problem severely increases.
Solutions To The Truck Parking Problem
With the rise in apps working in a variety of industries, it seems appropriate to find apps that work for the trucking industry as well. In fact, “Roadbreakers” is one such app that is making news within the trucking community. Made by a trucker himself, this app allows truck drivers to help other truck drivers find safe truck parking spaces where they can spend the night. The hardest part for truckers during a long-haul is finding an overnight parking spot that is safe and secure. With the invention of the “Roadbreakers” app, truck drivers work together to notify one another of safe overnight parking locations.
However, there obviously needs to be more than just an app to solve this massive truck parking problem. For instance, state parks and recreation departments should consider setting aside space adjacent to or in between that is designated as truck parking. Consider the impact just two spots could have on the various shippers and receivers that come and go as they make their journey along their routes.
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