rest areas News Updates

Government, Business, Safety

House Unveils Bathroom Access Bill for Truck Drivers

A bill that would guarantee truckers on their routes have access to restrooms was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Florida Slow to Respond to Truck Parking Need Along I-4

Truck parking is a well-documented nationwide problem, but along Central Florida's heavily congested Interstate 4, the issue is particularly acute, with little relief in sight. 

August 18, 2023
Government, Safety

Ohio to Renovate 17 Rest Areas

Ohio transportation officials will add truck parking when possible in a massive four-year renovation to rebuild 33 rest areas at 17 locations in project recently announced by Gov. Mike DeWine.

May 19, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Reason Foundation Report on Rest Areas Challenged by Truck Stop Operators

A report that suggests a longstanding prohibition on commercial services at interstate rest areas should be lifted is being opposed by a group representing private truck stops.

April 9, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Colorado DOT to Expand Truck Parking at Two Rest Areas

The Colorado Department of Transportation is conducting a project to expand truck parking availability at two rest areas.

April 3, 2020