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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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg shared that this funding round will support 44 initiatives aimed at enhancing safety, mobility, and economic growth. These projects encompass tasks such as bridge construction, port capacity expansion, and interchange redesigns.

Highlighted below are some key truck parking projects benefiting from this funding:

• Ohio Truck Parking Expansion Project: Allocated $17.9 million to repurpose two closed rest areas in Trumbull and Preble Counties into new truck parking facilities. The I-70 eastbound site near New Paris will offer 100 parking spaces, while the I-80 eastbound near Hubbard will provide 38 spaces. These will feature video surveillance and integrate with the Truck Parking Information Management System for real-time updates.
• I-43 Safety Rest Areas and Truck Parking Expansions, Wisconsin: With a $12.5 million investment, this project will revamp Rest Area 51 Maribel and Rest Area 52 Denmark facilities in Manitowoc County. Enhancements include new buildings, maintenance garages, and an increase of 72 truck parking spaces. The project also involves lighting updates, roadway reconstruction, and pavement improvements, aligning with the state’s Truck Parking Information Management System.
• I-80 East Lane Addition and Shoulder Widening, Nevada: This $275 million endeavor in Washoe County will widen I-80 between Vista Boulevard and USA Parkway, adding a lane each way, shoulder expansions, and 50 new truck parking spots.

Todd Spencer, president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, expressed gratitude for the funding, stating, “Lack of safe truck parking has been a top concern of truckers for decades, and as a truck driver, I can tell you firsthand that when truckers don’t have a safe place to park, we are put in a no-win situation. We must either continue to drive while fatigued or out of legal driving time, or park in an undesignated and unsafe location like the side of the road or abandoned lot. It forces truck drivers to make a choice between safety and following federal Hours-of-Service rules. OOIDA and the 150,000 small business truckers we represent thank Secretary Buttigieg and the Department for their increased focus on resolving an issue that has plagued our industry for decades.”

Source: Truckers News

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