Congress Allocates $200M to Expand Truck Parking Nationwide

Key Details Congress has approved $200 million in federal funding for truck parking improvements as part of the fiscal 2026 budget package signed by President Trump in February. The Federal Highway Administration will distribute these funds to support truck parking projects and enhance efficiency along freight corridors. Additionally, the bipartisan Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), could advance this year and would direct the Department of Transportation to provide competitive grants for commercial vehicle parking facilities. Why It Matters Truck parking remains a critical safety and supply chain issue that Congress is prioritizing in its transportation policy discussions. According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, funding has been the primary obstacle to addressing the nationwide shortage, as truck parking projects often lose priority to road and bridge construction. What States Are Doing Several states are taking proactive steps to expand capacity. Florida has added approximately 1,000 spaces, while Ohio plans to add 1,400 spaces and repurpose state-owned facilities. Indiana recently announced plans to expand truck parking at rest areas and welcome centers by 1,200 spaces. Research shows that states actively pursuing federal grants tend to implement the most effective solutions, though only 40% of states have applied for parking-related funding so far.