Truck drivers running through Pennsylvania are starting to see more legal places to shut down. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has confirmed it has opened 339 new truck parking spaces statewide, marking early progress toward its broader commitment to add at least 1,200 truck parking spots by the end of 2026.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the new spaces are already available at 24 locations across the Commonwealth. These sites include Interstate on ramps, weigh stations, and other state-owned properties that can be used quickly without waiting for long-term construction projects. For drivers dealing with packed rest areas and limited hours of service flexibility, the additions offer immediate relief in high traffic corridors.
Why These New Spaces Matter to Drivers
Finding safe and legal parking has become one of the most consistent challenges for professional drivers. Congested freight lanes, tight delivery windows, and hours of service limits often leave drivers searching late in the day with few options. PennDOT says the newly opened locations were selected to address those pressure points while allowing drivers to meet federal rest requirements without risking violations or unsafe parking.
“As a commercial driver’s license holder, I know how critical safe parking options are for the people who keep goods moving to and through Pennsylvania,” said Mike Carroll. “The Shapiro Administration is wasting no time in making good on this commitment to give them more options to meet their federal rest requirements. This is a commonsense approach to enhance safety, and the department is looking at ways to add even more spaces.”
Locations Where New Truck Parking Is Now Available
Before the end of 2025, PennDOT completed truck parking additions at the following locations:
- Interstate 99 on ramps in Bellwood, Blair County
- I-79 northbound and southbound weigh stations in Butler County
- Route 100 northbound weigh station in Chester County
- Four I-79 on ramps in Erie County
- I-81 northbound and southbound weigh stations in Franklin County
- Location off I 70 in Fulton County
- I-380 northbound and southbound weigh stations in Lackawanna County
- Location off Route 315 in Luzerne County
- Route 9404 William Penn Highway Park and Ride in Northampton County
- Location off Route 6 in Pike County
- I-81 northbound and southbound weigh stations in Schuylkill County
- Two locations off U.S. 11 in Snyder County
- I 79 southbound weigh station in Washington County
- I-83 northbound and southbound weigh stations in York County
These locations were chosen because they could be activated quickly and are already positioned along heavily traveled freight routes.
How Drivers Can Find These Parking Spots
To make the new spaces easier to locate, PennDOT added a Public Truck Parking feature to the 511PA system. Drivers can view available parking on www.511PA.com or through the 511PA mobile app. The map shows both existing truck parking and newly designated locations, with updates added as more sites open.
What Comes Next for Pennsylvania Truck Parking
The 339 spaces are only part of PennDOT’s long-term plan. The agency has stated it is continuing to evaluate additional state-owned sites and weigh stations where more parking can be added quickly. These early openings are intended to reduce immediate pressure while larger expansion projects move forward.
For drivers moving freight through Pennsylvania, the added parking means fewer last-minute decisions, less stress at the end of the day, and more opportunities to stay compliant while staying safe.
Source: Truckers News
