Washington, D.C. — Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) have reintroduced the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, a legislative push to allocate $755 million in federal grants for commercial truck parking infrastructure. The bill aims to tackle the severe shortage of rest stops that forces long-haul drivers into unsafe parking situations or hours-of-service violations.

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The shortage of parking has become a daily hazard for the industry. Drivers frequently resort to parking on highway shoulders, near exit ramps, or in unauthorized locations because legal spots are scarce. This lack of infrastructure creates traffic hazards and puts drivers at risk of fatigue-related incidents. The legislation seeks to fund the construction of new facilities and the conversion of existing weigh stations into functional parking areas, providing a reliable network of rest stops for those moving freight across the country.

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House counterparts Reps. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) and Angie Craig (D-Minn.) are co-sponsoring the measure in the lower chamber. The bill previously gained traction during the 117th Congress, where it unanimously passed the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The proposed funding would target specific grants to expand capacity, addressing a gap that industry data shows exists at a ratio of one parking spot for every 11 trucks operating on American highways. With 70 percent of U.S. freight moving by truck, the infrastructure deficit directly impacts supply chain reliability and driver safety.

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For any CDL-A driver

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