Wawa, a major convenience store operator on the East Coast, is getting into the travel center business with its first outlet.
Outpost, which has a $500 million pot of money to build independent terminals with parking, is opening four more outlets.
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.
Love’s said Monday it has acquired the U.S. transportation factoring portfolio from REV Capital.
Convenience store chain Arko has been identified as the previously unknown bidder for TravelCenters of America.
TravelCenters of America is being bought by oil giant BP.
Host John Kingston also looks at the signs of a big drop in diesel demand.
On stage at Transparency19, FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller unveiled SONAR 4.0 (video included).
