Last week, Congress passed a measure of $200 million for truck parking in the fiscal year 2027. The funding bill was passed by the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee and now heads to the full House Appropriations Committee for a vote scheduled on June 4.

Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) played a key role in advancing the truck parking funding, an issue of critical importance to the trucking industry that will bolster the nation’s supply chain. Trucking leaders say they anticipate additional progress on priorities such as combating cargo theft and enhancing highway safety as the appropriations process moves forward.

“Truckers keep our economy moving, and we owe it to them to ensure they have safe, reliable places to rest during federally mandated breaks or at the end of their shifts.” – Chris Spear

“The severe parking shortage means that truck drivers are forced to waste a significant portion of their day searching for a safe place to pull over, putting enormous strain on them and the supply chain, and creating serious safety risks on our roads,” said ATA President & CEO Chris Spear. “Truckers keep our economy moving, and we owe it to them to ensure they have safe, reliable places to rest during federally mandated breaks or at the end of their shifts. We are especially grateful to Chairman Womack for his leadership in securing this vital funding, and we thank the subcommittee for making this investment a priority.”

According to a U.S. Dept. of Transportation study, 98% of truck drivers regularly experience problems locating safe parking. An analysis by the American Transportation Research Institute found that the average driver sacrifices 56 minutes of drive time per day, resulting in $6,813 in lost wages for truck drivers each year.

According to National ATA, this new funding would build on the $200 million Congressman Womack secured for truck parking in the previous transportation funding signed into law earlier this year.