The Samsara Driver Cup begins May 18 and will run in three scoring periods through mid-August. The competition is open to eligible U.S.-based Samsara customers, and drivers do not need to complete a separate signup if their organization qualifies.

Samsara said hundreds of thousands of drivers are expected to compete, with top performers eligible for prizes worth up to $1,000 during each stage of the competition.

The scoring periods are:

• May 18 through June 16
• June 17 through July 16
• July 17 through August 15

How Samsara Will Score Drivers

The competition will rank drivers across three categories.

Safety Consistency Champion focuses on long-term safe driving habits using metrics such as event-free miles, speeding behavior, mobile phone usage, and coaching completion.

HOS Compliance Champion measures hours of service performance by comparing violation time against total driving time.

Efficiency Champion evaluates fuel savings against similar vehicle configurations across Samsara’s network, including vehicle make, model, year, and engine type.

The company said route type, shift length, and vehicle type will also be considered, so drivers are compared more fairly across different operations.

Eligible Fleets Are Automatically Included

Samsara said drivers working for qualifying organizations are automatically entered into the competition.

To qualify, fleets must:

• Be a U.S.-based Samsara customer
• Have at least six months on the platform
• Maintain at least three enabled safety events
• Reach a trip assignment rate of 80% or higher

Driver scoring, selection, and prize distribution will be handled directly through Samsara’s platform.

Recognition Programs Continue Expanding Across Trucking

Driver recognition programs tied to measurable performance metrics have become more common throughout trucking as fleets continue focusing on retention, safety improvement, compliance tracking, and fuel management.

Samsara said the Driver Cup is intended to create a structured way for fleets to recognize strong driver performance without adding significant administrative work across large operations managing different routes, schedules, and equipment types.

The company also said recognition programs can help reinforce safer driving habits, cleaner HOS records, and stronger fuel efficiency performance over time.

As more fleets rely on telematics and operational data platforms, performance-based driver recognition programs may continue expanding across the industry.

Fleets interested in participating can review contest details, prize information, eligibility requirements, and additional Driver Cup information directly through Samsara’s Driver Cup page. The company also encouraged fleets to distribute Driver Cup flyers to participating drivers before the competition began.

Samsara additionally hosted a live Office Hours session tied to the competition rollout to answer questions from participating fleets and drivers. Questions regarding the Driver Cup can also be submitted directly to drivercup@samsara.com.

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Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Instead of guessing, technology platforms are now mapping real parking behavior from Class 8 trucks across the country and using that information to guide future investment.

Why Smaller Parking Locations May Matter More Than Mega Lots

Chris Oliver, chief marketing officer at Trucker Path, believes the solution is not always massive parking developments.

“A big piece of land with 500 truck parking spaces might knock a tiny dent in the national truck parking crisis in America,” Oliver said. “Then you’re more likely to be where the driver needs you to be when you need to be there. As those hours of service start to weigh down, you’re not always a half hour away from a giant parking location with 500 spots. You’re often in different places, so having smaller pockets more ubiquitously placed across the geography is, in my opinion, the answer.”

That idea lines up with what drivers experience daily. Parking demand is spread out, especially along ramps and corridors where trucks naturally shut down when clocks expire.

Truck Parking Remains a Top Industry Pain Point

The shortage is not anecdotal. Truck parking ranked as drivers’ second biggest concern and carriers’ ninth biggest concern in the American Transportation Research Institute’s most recent Top Industry Issues list.

Data from the Altitude by Geotab platform shows just how widespread the problem is. Between November 1, 2024, and October 31, 2025, there were approximately 330,000 long-duration heavy-duty truck parking events on interstate ramps nationwide. Indiana, Illinois, and Tennessee topped the list by state, while Atlanta, Indianapolis, and the New York Newark area ranked highest among metro regions.

That data is increasingly important as more than 200 million dollars in federal funding has been set aside specifically for expanding truck parking infrastructure.

How Parking Data Is Being Collected and Analyzed

Trucker Path relies heavily on driver participation. The app currently lists about 29,000 truck parking locations. When drivers enter or exit those areas, the app prompts them to report availability.

According to Oliver, drivers digitally visit those locations about 27 million times per month and submit roughly 1.9 million parking availability reports monthly.

“Parking locations and their availability are one of the most clicked upon data points within Trucker Path, and it’s also the most shared crowdsourced information that we have,” Oliver said.

On the analytics side, Altitude by Geotab pulls from more than 100 billion data points across its vehicle ecosystem. Users can filter parking behavior by vehicle class, engine type, operation style, such as long haul or regional, industry segment, road type, and location. Thresholds can even be set to isolate stops lasting eight hours or longer.

“You can get that level of detail and really start pinpointing some of the context, rather than just anecdotally see a lot of trucks at a particular ramp,” said Nathaniel Veeh, associate vice president of business development at Altitude. “Rather than that, they could actually use that, plus the other measurements behind it to understand what’s actually going on and like, ‘okay, this is a smart investment for me.’”

The platform is used by public agencies and private companies to guide parking investments, inform regulations, improve route planning, and support driver retention.

Real-Time Parking Visibility Is Expanding

Another system, Streetline, recently completed its first year working with the Arizona Department of Transportation. During that time, it logged nearly two million parking events and delivered real-time space availability along Interstate 10.

Streetline reports a 95 percent accuracy rate using camera-based artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud analytics. The system accounts for changing weather, lighting, and traffic conditions and feeds information directly into transportation and traveler information platforms. It is now active in eight states.

“For truck drivers, reliable access to safe parking isn’t a convenience; it’s a critical necessity,” said Tony Bradley, president and CEO of the Arizona Trucking Association. “Over the past year, the I-10 Truck Parking Availability System has made a real difference by providing drivers with real-time information to schedule their daily breaks, support hours-of-service compliance, and make safer decisions at the end of a long day. We applaud the Arizona Department of Transportation and Streetline for delivering a viable solution that improves safety and gives drivers greater confidence on the road.”

Finding Parking Matters as Much as Building It

Even when parking exists, drivers still need to locate it in time. Oliver pointed to earlier ATRI research showing drivers spend up to 45 minutes per day searching for parking. Trucker Path’s own user survey from late 2025 found that the number dropped to 19 minutes when drivers used the app.

Trucker Path’s free version shows parking within a default radius. Paid users can see likely availability at upcoming locations based on historical patterns.

“There really are two sides to this,” Oliver said. “One is building enough spaces, which you know is happening and will take a while, but the other side is just making them discoverable and understanding if there’s really any parking there. That second side is where we come in … We’re not building parking spaces; we’re just making them discoverable.”

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The Chattanooga-based company confirmed the milestone this week, noting that its network now spans 49 states and has grown by more than 1,000 locations in just the last three months. The expansion adds tens of thousands of reservable spaces at a time when parking shortages continue to affect schedules, safety, and hours-of-service compliance.

Rapid Growth Driven by Real-World Demand

Truck Parking Club reports that its platform now includes more than 66,000 reservable truck parking spaces. The company says this growth reflects how urgently drivers and fleets need alternatives to crowded rest areas, ramps, and unauthorized parking.

“Reaching 4,000 locations in under three years proves the model works,” said Evan Shelley, co-founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club. “Now we’re scaling it. 10,000 locations by the end of this year isn’t aspirational; it’s the plan. Every day, we’re onboarding new properties, signing enterprise fleet deals, and putting drivers in suitable, reservable spaces instead of highway ramps. The infrastructure already exists across this country. We’re unlocking it.”

The company’s longer-term goal is to reach 10,000 locations by the end of 2026, further expanding access along major freight corridors.

Addressing a Nationwide Parking Shortage

According to the Truck Parking Club, the growth comes as the industry continues to face an estimated shortage of 1.7 million truck parking spaces nationwide. That shortage, the company says, costs the trucking industry more than $100 billion each year and forces drivers to spend close to an hour per day searching for parking.

“The growth addresses an industry-wide shortage of 1.7 million parking spaces, a deficit that costs the trucking industry over $100 billion annually and forces drivers to spend nearly an hour each day searching for parking,” the Truck Parking Club said. “Rather than waiting on new construction at $100,000–$200,000 per space, Truck Parking Club activates existing private spaces immediately through its technology platform.”

Instead of relying on new rest area construction, the platform focuses on unlocking privately owned space that already exists but is not traditionally available to truck drivers.

How Fleets Are Using the Platform

While individual drivers use the service to reserve overnight parking, Truck Parking Club says fleets are increasingly adopting it for broader operational needs.

According to the company, fleet customers use the platform for drop trailer programs, staging equipment near shippers and receivers, long-term asset storage, and hours-of-service planning. Centralized billing and a dedicated fleet support team allow companies to manage parking needs without negotiating multiple property agreements or long-term leases.

The company reports that 92 of the top 100 U.S. carriers now use Truck Parking Club in some capacity.

Property Owners Fuel Network Expansion

The growing supply of parking locations comes from property owners who list unused or underutilized space on the platform.

“The platform’s supply growth is driven by property owners who monetize vacant or underutilized space with no upfront costs, no contracts, and full control over pricing and availability,” Truck Parking Club said. “Truck Parking Club handles all customer service, bookings, payments, payouts, billing, reporting, and even provides free premium signage and marketing materials.”

Property members include trucking companies, warehouses, CDL schools, repair facilities, tow companies, industrial yards, and other commercial property owners with available space.

Built Around Driver Access and Support

Truck Parking Club says its bookings are supported by round-the-clock customer service staffed by former drivers, along with automated gate access and guaranteed payments for property owners. The platform also includes up to $25,000 in damage coverage per booking.

The company says its goal is to reduce friction for drivers while providing reliable, predictable parking options that help avoid last-minute stress at the end of a shift.

As parking availability continues to affect safety, compliance, and quality of life on the road, the rapid expansion of private-space networks like this one signals a shift in how the industry is addressing the problem.

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With these latest updates, the total number of ELD removals this past week has risen to six.

What Motor Carriers Need to Do Now

FMCSA is actively notifying motor carriers using these revoked ELDs. If your company uses Mountain ELD or XELD, the following steps must be taken to stay compliant:

1.Stop Using the Revoked ELDs

Discontinue the use of both Mountain ELD and XELD immediately and switch to either paper logs or a logging software solution to continue recording hours of service (HOS) data without disruption.

2. Replace Devices Before Feb. 16, 2025

Choose a compliant ELD from the FMCSA’s Registered Devices list and ensure the replacement process is completed within the given 60-day timeline.

Motor carriers that fail to replace these devices by Feb. 16, 2025, will face penalties for noncompliance.

Potential for Device Reinstatement

The FMCSA has clarified that the providers of Mountain ELD and XELD can address the deficiencies identified during the review. If the issues are resolved, these devices may be reinstated on the registered devices list. Any such updates will be announced by FMCSA to keep the industry informed.

Interim Enforcement Guidance for Safety Officials

Until Feb. 16, 2025, FMCSA encourages compliance officers to avoid citing drivers using Mountain ELD or XELD under the following HOS violations during the transitional period:

• 395.8(a)(1): “No record of duty status”

• 395.22(a): “Failing to use a registered ELD”

Instead, officials are asked to accept:

• Paper logs,

• Logging software, or

• The revoked ELDs themselves as an interim method for verifying HOS data.

However, as of Feb. 16, enforcement will tighten. Motor carriers found using the revoked ELDs beyond this date will be considered as operating without an ELD. At that point, drivers could face penalties under 395.8(a)(1) and be placed out-of-service (OOS) in line with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Criteria.

FMCSA Urges Proactive Compliance

FMCSA is urging motor carriers not to delay action. Addressing this issue promptly will help companies avoid compliance issues if the current deficiencies are not resolved by the affected ELD providers.

For further guidance and updates regarding ELD compliance, visit the official FMCSA ELD website.

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The following devices, effective as of December 11, are no longer certified as compliant ELDs by the FMCSA:

• Columbus ELD, model C-US

• MasterELD, model MELD02

• MasterELD, model MELD03

• MasterELD, model MELD04

The FMCSA has not disclosed the specific reasons for the decertification. However, the agency stated that the manufacturers of these devices failed to meet the minimum technical standards detailed in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A, which outlines the functional requirements for ELDs. Updates to the story will include any further details provided by the manufacturers.

Motor Carriers Required to Act

The FMCSA is set to send out an industry-wide notification to inform affected motor carriers. Those currently utilizing any of these revoked ELDs must stop using the devices immediately. To remain compliant, carriers must switch to either paper logs or acceptable logging software to record hours-of-service (HOS) data. Additionally, carriers are required to replace these decertified ELDs with compliant devices from the FMCSA’s Registered ELDs List by February 9, 2025 (60 days from the effective date).

If these ELD manufacturers resolve the deficiencies identified by the FMCSA, the decertified devices will be reinstated. Should reinstatement occur, the FMCSA will provide an update to inform the industry.

Guidance for Law Enforcement

During the 60-day transitional period, FMCSA has advised safety officials not to cite drivers under 395.8(a)(1) (“No record of duty status”) or 395.22(a) (“Failing to use a registered ELD”) if they are found using one of these revoked ELDs. Instead, inspectors are instructed to request the driver’s paper logs or logging software as verification of hours-of-service compliance. Alternatively, enforcement personnel may review HOS data displayed on the ELD as a backup.

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