Women In Motion Pushes Congress to Prioritize Truck Parking Safety

Key Details The American Trucking Associations Women In Motion Council is calling on federal lawmakers to make truck parking a priority in the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. With highway programs expiring September 30, the group sent letters to House and Senate transportation committee leadership urging sustained investment in parking infrastructure. Why It Matters Women drivers cite lack of secure, reliable parking as a major barrier to entering the trucking industry. Council Chair Emily Williams emphasized that amenities like lighted lots, bathroom access, and on-site security are critical safety features that are currently unavailable at many locations. The Safety Problem When drivers cannot find authorized parking, they resort to unmarked locations along highway ramps, creating public safety risks. Federal research consistently shows most drivers struggle to find safe parking, and the American Transportation Research Institute ranks parking availability as a top industry concern. Next Steps Congress has previously funded about 2,000 new parking spaces and allocated $200 million for truck parking in recent years. Women In Motion is pushing the upcoming highway bill to expand these investments further, calling for meaningful, sustained funding to support the nation's 3.6 million drivers.