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Trucker Slow-Roll Protest Raises Awareness of Controversy Over How to End Truck Driver Fatigue Tragedies

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There is ongoing and complicated controversy over how to prevent Truck Driver Fatigue. It involves how they are kept accountable for their time on the road (the paper logbook was converted to Electronic Log Books in December 2017), as well as the details of Hours Of Service (HOS) requirements. But the bottomline is how truck drivers get compensated.
Some truck drivers have taken the matter into their own hands to raise awareness of the problem and staged a “Slow-Roll Protest” in Indiana on February 21, 2019. Read about it here: Truckers ‘slow roll’ in Indiana protest
 
This is why I hope to realize my goal of organizing a Tired Trucker Roundtable — to catalyze collaborative conversation and action in order to end the ongoing tug-of-war over these regulations (or lack thereof). 
 

“Managing Critical Truck Parking Case Study – Real World Insights from Truck Parking Diaries” ATRI

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Hot off the press. . . a study of the truck parking problem in this country — from the American Transportation Research Institute:

Managing Critical Truck Parking Case Study – Real World Insights from Truck Parking Diaries

About ATRI

 The American Transportation Research Institute has been engaged in critical transportation studies and operational tests since 1954.

ATRI, part of the American Trucking Associations Federation, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

ATRI’s primary mission is to conduct transportation research with an emphasis on the trucking industry’s essential role in a safe, efficient, and viable transportation system.

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Does the lack of adequate parking for trucks contribute to decreased road safety?

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Does the lack of adequate parking for trucks contribute to decreased road safety?

Read what is happening in one state: The illegal truck stop that has North Jersey cops at their wit’s end,   http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2016/08/the_illegal_truck_stop_that_has_north_jersey_cops_at_their_wits_end.html

Here is an online petition started by truckers calling for a solution to a perceived truck parking problem: https://www.change.org/p/flip-the-law-fmcsa-please-direct-states-to-provide-rest-stops-for-truckers

National Coalition on Truck Parking:

What is the truth of the matter? Do we need to find a solution? Would doing so contribute to safer highways?

That’s what I would like to know.

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Let’s find a way to address these kind of traffic safety issues as a nation — united and intentional to protect our loved ones.

Calling for a Traffic Safety Ombudsman to oversee such a lofty but doable goal: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/384/321/600/end-preventable-crash-fatalities-appoint-a-national-traffic-safety-ombudsman/

“Truck Parking Shortage Exposes Drivers to Crime, Other Danger”

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Yes, parking for trucks is a problem that needs to be addressed. And I am recommending that it be included in the agenda at a Tired Trucker Roundtable.

Truck Parking Shortage Exposes Drivers to Crime, Other Danger

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Now a Hotel Locator for Truckers. . . a tool to make your life just a little bit easier.

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And here is another helpful resource for truckers who need a place to sleep:  http://www.365trucking.com/staysmarter

Finally a Hotel Locator for Truckers with horsepower. 365trucking.staysmarter.com is powered by a intelligent search engine built by the leaders in the Hotel Industry. 365Trucking.com is proud announce a new partnership with Staysmarter.com exclusively for the Trucking community.  

StaySmarter is taking years of Hotel experience and relationships with every major Hotel chain and combining all that knowledge with getting Truckers to their hotel quickly, safely and cost effectively

Help for truckers: Overnight Truck Parking App

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Here is another truck parking solution: http://roadbreakers.com/

WE HAVE ONE GOAL: HELP YOU FIND OVERNIGHT TRUCK (AND RV) PARKING NEAR & FAR. AND MAKE IT FUN.

 iOS & Android. No internet required to find parking. Data stored locally on your device but capable of automatic live update over the network. Post comments about specific overnight truck parking locations. Help out by submitting new overnight truck parking locations. Report problems with a specific parking location. Map view & list view of nearby parking locations. Feel like chatting? Post & view user comments within the app!

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More areas for long-haul trucks to park could help prevent some crashes

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I have previously written about the need for parking for long-haul trucks.  https://annaleahmary.com/tag/truck-parking/

I read these recommendations about this need today:  http://www.underridenetwork.org/safe-and-legal-truck-and-car-parking-in-the-u-s/

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Truckers Need More Areas to Park & Rest

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With truck crashes and fatalities on the increase over the last few years, and with more trucks on the road, there are many problems which need to be addressed, including the lack of enough parking areas for truckers to stop and rest.

“The trucking industry is well aware of the parking problems. Kevin Burch, president of Jet Express in Dayton and 2nd Vice Chairman of the American Trucking Associations, said drivers often are caught in the middle between the push to keep the wheels rolling and the need to abide by the rules of the road.

‘We are in a perfect storm of regulation of drivers’ circadian rhythm, if you will,’ he said. ‘The rest is important, but you’ve got to have a place to park.’

With 80 percent of all goods delivered by semi-trucks, Burch said retailers want products delivered on time but do not want to allow truckers to park on site.

‘These truckers have to have rest, so where do they go?’ Burch said. ‘The truck stops are full. The rest stops are full. The shopping centers have no parking. It is a big problem that no one seems to care about.’”

http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/news/big-rigs-have-fewer-places-to-park-for-the-night/nmyCq/?source=ddn_skip_stub#a55eb4c5.3554830.735793