Trucking is the backbone of the American supply chain, responsible for transporting more than 11 billion tons of freight annually. On any given day, 3.5 million truckers are on the road, making deliveries and putting down thousands of miles. But it’s when their shifts end that the real work begins, because now they have to find a safe place to store their rigs.
You may be wondering, what’s so hard about that? Well, the fact of the matter is truckers are in crisis every day due to the complete void of truck parking options.
FAST FACT: Only one-in-11 trucks on the road have a place to park. That means 10 other truckers drive around and around to find a spot, on average wasting nearly an hour of time–just to find a parking space.
In our latest installment of the TSN Conversations Unplugged podcast, presenter Amy Bix has brought together four truck parking experts who are tackling this problem and capitalizing on this relatively unknown storage niche, anticipating a very prolific future.
Expert guest panelists:
- Andrew Jones, Owner of OTR Parking, VP of the Truck Parking Club, and TSN Advisory Board Member
- Janet Rush, CEO, Owner and President of Rush Truck Park
- Jim Blanda, Managing Partner of Industrial Storage Brokers
- Jake Guso, CEO and Co-Founder of Rig Hut Truck Parking
Is truck parking the next best thing in the storage industry? Is it a good fit for your investment future? Tune into the truck parking podcast now.
Questions addressed:
- Why is there a critical need for truck parking?
- What truck parking solutions currently exist?
- Are truck stops still being developed and, if so, why can’t they handle the truck parking crisis?
- Does truck parking offer options for daily, weekly, long-term or fleet rentals?
- What other types of vehicles/rigs are included within this category?
- Are individual drivers booking space or are the trucking companies as well?
- What’s an ideal location for truck parking?
- How important is security for truck parking lots?
- Do tenants need 24/7 access control, security cameras, fence, lighting?
- What else is considered necessary–restrooms, waste disposal, 24/7 customer service, 24/7 booking capability, air compressors, battery pack and/or what else?
- How are drivers finding truck parking? Do they find it ahead of time or while on the road?
- Is there truck parking management software and, if so, what does it include and are the available options adequate for operations?
- What are the zoning/entitlement requirements for truck parking? How do they differ from RV and boat storage facilities?
Tune into the truck parking podcast now.
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