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DOT Provides Update on Truck Parking Funding and Development
National Coalition on Truck Parking to host virtual meeting on March 4 to discuss progress
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Coalition on Truck Parking will host a virtual meeting on March 4 to provide an update on the state of truck parking funding, planning, and development. Leaders from various DOT agencies have been invited to present on the status of efforts to address the truck parking needs identified in the Jason's Law surveys.
Why it matters
Truck parking availability has long been a critical issue for the trucking industry, with drivers often struggling to find safe and legal places to rest. This update from the DOT's National Coalition on Truck Parking will shed light on the progress being made to improve truck parking infrastructure and funding across the country.
The details
The upcoming virtual meeting will feature presentations from officials at the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. DOT Office of Multimodal Freight Infrastructure and Policy, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and the Maritime Administration, as well as other key stakeholders in the National Coalition on Truck Parking. They will provide details on the current state of truck parking funding, planning, and development efforts nationwide.
- The virtual meeting will be held on March 4, 2026 at 1 p.m. Eastern time.
- Truckers and the public can still participate in the third Jason's Law truck parking survey through February 27, 2026.
The players
National Coalition on Truck Parking
A coalition formed to respond to needs identified in the Jason's Law truck parking surveys, which brings together various DOT agencies and industry stakeholders to address truck parking issues.
Federal Highway Administration
A division of the U.S. Department of Transportation that will be represented at the upcoming virtual meeting to provide an update on truck parking efforts.
U.S. DOT Office of Multimodal Freight Infrastructure and Policy
A DOT office that will also be participating in the virtual meeting to discuss the status of truck parking funding and development.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The FMCSA will be represented at the meeting to provide an update on its involvement in addressing truck parking needs.
Maritime Administration
Another DOT agency that will be contributing to the virtual meeting's discussion on truck parking progress.
What’s next
Truckers and the public can still participate in the third Jason's Law truck parking survey through February 27, 2026 to provide input that will help inform the DOT's efforts.
The takeaway
This DOT-led virtual meeting represents an important step forward in addressing the longstanding issue of truck parking availability nationwide. By bringing together key stakeholders to discuss funding, planning, and development progress, the industry can gain greater insight into the government's efforts to improve truck parking infrastructure and support driver safety and productivity.
