The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be adding 1,202 truck parking spaces in 133 locations by the end of 2026.
The proposed parking spots will be along Interstate on-ramps with no sight distance or safety concerns, weigh stations used for Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) motor carrier safety enforcement, and other locations within highway right of way.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) also is evaluating opportunities for more than 600 additional spaces across its system, including emergency pull-offs, interchange on-ramps and service plaza on-ramps.
The statewide initiative, the state’s first expansion of designated parking spaces outside of highway construction projects, will provide commercial drivers with safe options to meet federal hours-of-service rest requirements.
“This initiative directly supports our mission to ensure motor carrier safety by reducing driver fatigue and improving the overall safety of our highways,” PSP Director Bureau of Patrol Major Robert Krol said. “Safe, designated parking is essential for commercial drivers, and this effort represents a significant step forward in protecting everyone who travels on Pennsylvania’s roads.”
PennDOT’s new Public Truck Parking option on the 511PA smartphone app and website will feature a map of existing truck parking options. New locations will be added as they become available.
“With only one parking space for every 11 drivers on the road, too many truckers are forced to choose between breaking hours-of-service laws or stopping in unsafe locations. Every new space added to our highway network means one more trucker who has a safe and secure place to stop tonight,” Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) President & CEO Rebecca Oyler said.