freight corridors
Why Smoke Can Shut Down a Truck Route Before You Ever See a Wildfire
A highway closure during wildfire season can catch truck drivers off guard. Traffic comes to a stop, the road ahead looks normal, and...
Why Truck Stops Aren’t Built Everywhere Drivers Need Them
Most truck drivers can think of at least one stretch of highway that could use another truck stop. It might be a freight...
Why Some Freight Corridors Have Tougher Truck Parking Conditions
Ask a group of drivers about truck parking and the conversation will usually turn toward the same locations. Certain freight corridors develop a...
Why The Busiest Highways in the US Are Also Major Freight Corridors
A truck can cross hundreds of miles of open country and still run into traffic on the same handful of highways day after...
More Truck Parking Planned Along Ohio’s I-71 Corridor
Finding a safe, legal place to park remains one of the biggest day-to-day challenges on the road. In Ohio, new construction projects are...
PennDOT Opens 339 New Truck Parking Spaces Across Pennsylvania
Truck drivers running through Pennsylvania are starting to see more legal places to shut down. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has confirmed it...
Truck Parking Reality by Metro Area: How Drivers Can Plan Stops When Supply and Demand Don’t Match
If you drive through major metros, you already know the pattern. Parking fills early, ramps get crowded, and legal spaces disappear fast. Federal...
What Truck Drivers Need to Know About State-Level Weight Enforcement Hotspots
Weight enforcement is one of the most consistent operational risks truck drivers face across the United States. While federal weight limits are standardized,...
CAGTC Marks 25 Years of Freight Advocacy Heading Into 2026
The Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors will reach a major milestone in 2026, marking 25 years of advocacy focused on strengthening...
Why the Midwest Remains a Launch Point for Long-Haul Truck Drivers
The Midwest has long played a central role in over-the-road trucking, and that role continues today. For drivers entering long-haul work or transitioning...
