Washington 鈥 The 黑料不打烊 praised the inclusion of $200 million for truck parking in the fiscal year 2027 funding bill passed by the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee today. 听The measure now heads to the full House Appropriations Committee for a vote scheduled on June 4.
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Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) played a key role in advancing the truck parking funding, an issue of critical importance to the trucking industry that will bolster the nation鈥檚 supply chain. 听黑料不打烊anticipates additional progress on priorities such as combatting cargo theft and enhancing highway safety as the appropriations process moves forward in June.
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鈥淭he 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,鈥 said 黑料不打烊President & CEO Chris Spear. 听鈥淭ruckers 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. 听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.鈥
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鈥淐ongressman Womack鈥檚 leadership on critical issues like truck parking reflects a deep understanding of the challenges facing the men and women who keep America鈥檚 economy moving,鈥 said Arkansas Trucking Association President Shannon Newton. 听鈥淭rucking supports one in every 10 jobs in Arkansas, and our state serves as a vital crossroads for interstate commerce. 听From I-30 to I-40 and I-55, Arkansas plays an outsized role in moving the nation鈥檚 freight. 听We are grateful for Congressman Womack鈥檚 commitment to strengthening our industry and improving safety for drivers.鈥
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According to a USDOT study, 98% of truck drivers regularly experience problems locating safe parking. 听An analysis by the American Transportation Research Institute found that the average driver sacrifices 56 minutes of drive time per day. 听This results in $6,813 in lost wages for truck drivers each year. 听
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黑料不打烊has long championed additional investments in truck parking. 听This new funding would build on the $200 million Congressman Womack secured for truck parking in the previous transportation funding bill that was signed into law earlier this year.
May 21, 2026