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.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has opened these spots at 24 locations across the state, including Interstate on-ramps, other Commonwealth-owned sites, and weigh stations where Pennsylvania State Police conduct motor carrier safety enforcement.

Providing safe and legal parking

This marks the first statewide expansion of designated truck parking spaces outside of traditional facility construction projects. The effort is intended to provide safe, legal options for commercial drivers to meet federal hours-of-service rest requirements, address a long-standing nationwide parking shortage, and improve overall roadway safety.

“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, PennDOT secretary. “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.”

New truck parking locations

Before the end of 2025, PennDOT added truck parking spaces 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
• Location off Route 9404 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

Parking details

PennDOT’s designated truck parking spots are located on Interstate on-ramps without sight distance or safety concerns, weigh stations used for motor carrier safety enforcement, and other appropriate locations within highway rights of way. PennDOT and Pennsylvania State Police worked together to identify sites that could be designated quickly and cost-effectively. Each location is marked with truck parking signage installed by PennDOT.

In October, PennDOT launched a Public Truck Parking option on www.511PA.com and the 511PA smartphone app. The map displays existing truck parking locations, and newly designated sites are added as they become available.

Statewide truck parking strategy

Truck parking shortages were highlighted in a 2023 study by the Pennsylvania State Transportation Advisory Committee, which recommended repurposing select state-owned surplus properties. This expansion directly responds to that recommendation.

The parking initiative also builds on additional actions outlined in the study. PennDOT has established a Truck Parking Task Force to collaborate with regional and municipal partners along high-priority freight corridors. The department continues to work with the trucking industry, local governments, and planning organizations to promote long-term parking solutions statewide.

Motorists and commercial drivers can check road conditions and parking availability by visiting www.511PA.com. The service provides traffic delay alerts, weather information, traffic speeds, and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone app, by calling 5-1-1, or through regional alerts.

Information on Pennsylvania transportation infrastructure projects is available here.

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced the rollout of its Truck Parking Information Management System (TPIMS), a technology-driven program designed to provide drivers with real-time updates and predictive insights on parking availability at rest areas and weigh stations along I-5. Drivers can use the system to plan their stops as far as four hours in advance.

“This helps ensure that truck drivers can find safe parking and that existing truck parking spaces are used to their full capacity,” the agency said in its announcement. WSDOT added that about 75% of truck drivers in Washington struggle to locate safe parking at least once per week, underscoring the importance of the new system.

A Collaborative Effort

The development of TPIMS was made possible through a partnership with the University of Washington’s STAR Lab, along with Drivewyze and ParkerTruck. Drivers can access the parking details either through in-cab displays or mobile apps, making it easier to find reliable spaces while staying on schedule.

For those looking to tap into the system, both vendor websites provide clear instructions on how to get started.

Where It’s Available Now

As of September, TPIMS is active at several key locations along I-5, including:

• Gee Creek Rest Areas (northbound at milepost 11 and southbound at milepost 12)
• Maytown Rest Area (milepost 93)
• Fort Lewis Weigh Station (milepost 117)
• SeaTac Weigh Station (milepost 140)
• Smokey Point Rest Areas (northbound and southbound, milepost 207)
• Custer Rest Areas (northbound at milepost 267 and southbound at milepost 269)

By the end of September, the Toutle River Rest Area (northbound, milepost 54) and the Ridgefield Weigh Station (milepost 15) will also be added. WSDOT plans to expand the system to additional I-5 locations through 2026.

A Call for Driver Feedback

WSDOT is encouraging truck drivers to help shape the program by filling out a short online survey. Feedback will play a key role in refining the system as it grows. Drivers can also subscribe through the agency’s website for email updates on future truck parking initiatives.

Federal Support Behind the Project

Funding for TPIMS comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program, backed by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

By connecting technology with the daily challenges truckers face, Washington state is working to improve safety, reduce stress, and maximize parking resources along one of the nation’s busiest freight corridors.

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