PA CAST: Shapiro Administration Expands Statewide Truck Parking Options for the First Time in Decades, Supporting Freight Movement and Improving Drivers' Safety

Newberry Township, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike), and Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association officials announced that the Commonwealth is adding 1,202 truck parking spaces in 133 locations by the end of 2026. In addition, the PA Turnpike is evaluating opportunities for more than 600 additional spaces across its system. This is the first statewide expansion of designated parking spaces other than through facility construction projects and will provide safe options for commercial drivers to meet federal hours-of-service rest requirements, helping to address a longstanding, nationwide challenge and improving driver safety.

"Truck parking is a nationwide issue, and with the high volume of freight traffic coming through Pennsylvania, the Shapiro Administration knew that we needed to tackle this problem," PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said. "As a commercial driver's license-holder myself, I know how important this commonsense approach is to our economy and workforce. By adding these spots - and looking at ways to add even more - we're giving truckers many more options to safely park and meet their rest requirements."

PennDOT's designated truck parking spots will be established on Interstate on-ramps with no sight distance or safety concerns, weigh stations used for PSP motor carrier safety enforcement, and various other locations within highway right of way. PennDOT and PSP staff collaborated closely to identify sites that can be designated quickly and cost-effectively. Spots will be marked with truck-parking signage installed by PennDOT.

Speakers in Order:
Mike Carroll - Secretary of PennDOT
Major Robert Krol - Bureau of Patrol Director with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)
Mark Compton - CEO, of the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Rebecca Oyler - President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA)
Chris Caba - Transportation Planning Chief with the York Planning Commission

Media Contacts:

Marissa Orbanek, Press Secretary: (267) 408-5151, morbanek@paturnpike.com