According to WisDOT, “We’ve opened a survey for drivers and companies to help them tell us where truck parking is at its worst in Wisconsin, where they would like it improved, and what other considerations WisDOT should have for truck parking facilities.” The agency says the goal is simple — get real feedback from the people behind the wheel so it can pinpoint problem areas and build solutions that match the industry’s needs.

What Drivers Should Know About the Survey

WisDOT explains that “By completing this survey, your responses will inform the department on where you believe additional truck parking capacity and other improvements are needed in the state of Wisconsin.” Drivers don’t need to worry about their personal information being shared — the survey is fully anonymous and takes about 12 minutes to complete. If a driver wants to skip questions or wrap up early, they can scroll down and submit at any time.

The survey remains open through January 19, 2026, and the results will be used in a broader statewide study looking at long-term truck parking needs.

One thing WisDOT stresses is safety: “Your safety is the most important priority. Please do not attempt to complete this survey while driving.”

Why This Matters for Drivers

Wisconsin sits at the crossroads of major freight routes, and drivers know how fast safe parking can disappear once evening hits. More accurate data, especially from those who experience the daily shortage firsthand, can help the state plan new capacity, improve existing sites, and possibly ease some of the stress that comes with searching for a legal spot.

Drivers who want to participate can complete the survey here.

Source: The Trucker

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The catch? The results will only be as useful as the feedback they get from the drivers who use these lots.

Right now, NDOT is asking professional truck drivers who run in or through Nevada to take a short, confidential survey about their day-to-day parking experience. Drivers won’t be identified, and no company information will be shared. The survey digs into the realities you face on the road—paid parking, where parking disappears fastest, which corridors are overloaded, and what drivers actually want from a parking facility.

Nevada moves more freight by truck than most drivers realize. More than 80% of the state’s freight relies on trucks, and Nevada has just under 5,000 parking spots spread across 56 locations. With long stretches of desert highway and limited development in rural areas, those spaces don’t always land where drivers need them most.

The challenges aren’t new. Earlier this year, a group of truckers pushed back hard against Clark County’s parking shortages, threatening a $500 parking surcharge if officials didn’t take the problem seriously. The Nevada Hispanic Truckers Association said attempts to build new lots were “chased away by outdated rules and red tape.”

Past planning shows how far behind the state already is. NDOT’s 2019 Truck Parking Implementation Plan reported more than a 550-space shortfall in Clark County alone. Reno was short roughly 250 spots. Most of the state’s parking comes from the private sector, over 90% of all spots, with about 20 truck stops offering more than 100 spaces each. About half of Nevada’s truck parking sits along Interstate 80, leaving gaps in other freight corridors.

NDOT has identified multiple problem areas: staging issues, emergency parking needs, lack of spots for drivers trying to park at home, and municipal restrictions that make building new lots almost impossible in some counties. Nevada isn’t alone there; similar local rules have slowed truck parking development across the country.

If you’ve dealt with Nevada’s parking firsthand, NDOT wants your input. Add your feedback here.

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This innovative truck parking availability system aims to install digital signs across California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. These signs will display real-time data on available parking spaces at upcoming rest areas, aiding truck drivers in planning their stops more efficiently.

To address any challenges truck drivers might encounter when parking along this route, the I-10 Corridor Coalition is conducting a survey. Truck drivers and dispatchers are encouraged to share their experiences and insights regarding operations and parking conditions along I-10. Rest assured, all survey responses will be treated with strict confidentiality.

If you’re a trucker navigating the I-10 corridor, your feedback is invaluable. Take the I-10 corridor truck parking survey here.

While the new system won’t add more parking spots, it will significantly enhance the ease and safety of finding vacant ones. The American Transportation Research Institute reports that truck drivers typically lose about an hour daily searching for parking, which translates into an annual loss of $5,500 in earnings per driver.

This parking availability system will be rolled out at 37 locations along the nearly 1,700-mile I-10 stretch. This includes six spots in California, eight in Arizona, five in New Mexico, and 18 in Texas.

According to the I-10 Corridor Coalition, there are plans to further enhance this system by integrating real-time parking data into existing smartphone applications.

The concept of truck parking availability systems isn’t new. It mirrors the approach used in the Midwest, where in 2015, eight states received part of a $25 million TIGER grant to develop a regional Truck Parking Information Management System, spanning from Kansas to Ohio.

Variable message signs, or truck parking availability systems, have proven their worth. According to a survey by ATRI, 70% of truck drivers found these signs beneficial. However, the effectiveness of such systems often depends on drivers’ experience. While less than half of surveyed drivers reported acting on the information provided, those with one to five years of experience were the most likely to utilize the signs effectively.

Your insights could help shape a more efficient and driver-friendly experience along the I-10 corridor. Share your thoughts today!

Source: Land Line

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