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Learn why truck stops are not always built where drivers need them most and how freight activity, land availability, infrastructure, parking demand, and long-term planning influence development decisions.

June 24, 2026

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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 corridor ...

TDOT selects Cavnue to lead a smart freight corridor pilot on I-40, testing connected freight technology to improve safety, reduce congestion, and support future infrastructure planning.

April 3, 2026

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Tennessee Launches Smart Freight Corridor Pilot on I-40 Between Memphis and Blue Oval City

A major freight route in West Tennessee is about to become a testing ground for new technology that could change how freight moves in ...

Ohio is adding more truck parking along I-71 as part of a statewide rest area upgrade plan. New parking capacity, lighting, and facilities aim to improve safety and support growing freight traffic.

February 26, 2026

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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 starting ...

ParkPro has launched a new voting feature that allows truck drivers to identify where truck parking is needed most. The free tool lets drivers request faster access to underutilized parking locations, helping reduce unsafe parking, lost time, and delivery delays while long-term solutions are still being developed.

January 27, 2026

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New ParkPro Tool Lets Truck Drivers Weigh In on Where Parking Is Needed Most

Truck parking shortages continue to affect how drivers manage their hours, safety, and pay. ParkPro, a national provider of commercial truck parking solutions, has ...

The Federal Highway Administration is conducting a truck parking survey and is seeking input from truck drivers and motor carriers on parking availability and rest facilities.

January 19, 2026

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FHWA Seeks Driver and Carrier Input on Truck Parking Availability

Finding safe and available truck parking remains a daily challenge across many freight corridors, and a federal agency is now asking drivers and carriers ...

Estes Express Lines expanded its nationwide freight network in 2025 by opening new terminals, relocating facilities, and adding over 1,000 doors to increase capacity, reliability, and service across key U.S. markets.

January 15, 2026

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Estes Expands Terminal Network With 16 New and Relocated Facilities in 2025

Estes Express Lines continued expanding its national footprint throughout 2025, opening new terminals, relocating existing facilities, and expanding capacity in key freight markets across ...

The Midwest continues to be a practical starting point for long-haul truck drivers due to its central geography, freight flow, and strong interstate networks. Learn why many OTR careers begin in the Midwest.

December 26, 2025

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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 from ...

July 28, 2025

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Ohio Adds 40 New Truck Parking Spots and Plans Even More Rest Area Upgrades Through 2026

Truckers rolling through Ohio just got some good news: four new rest areas are now open, adding 40 truck parking spaces in key freight ...

the top 10 states with the best roads for commercial drivers in the U.S. Based on driver feedback and federal data, these states offer smoother highways, lower congestion, and ongoing infrastructure investments for safer, more efficient travel.

February 12, 2025

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The Top 10 Roads for Commercial Drivers Across the U.S.

When it comes to commercial driving, whether you’re delivering packages or hauling freight across the country, the quality of roads you travel can make ...