State Freight Plan Truck Parking Data
Trucking Lab provides verified truck parking inventory, availability data, and demand forecasting for State Freight Plan updates.
The evidence gap in most truck parking inventories
Trucking Lab data strengthens State DOT freight planning work by turning truck parking inventory, availability, shortage, and demand data into actionable planning insights.
- ✓ Is the inventory up to date and accurate?
- ✓ Where and when does parking fill up?
- ✓ Where are recurring truck parking shortages?
- ✓ How much will truck parking demand grow in this region?
Federal requirement
Under 49 U.S.C. § 70202, each State Freight Plan must include the most recent commercial motor vehicle parking facilities assessment. Trucking Lab provides truck parking data, analytics, and planning insights for State Freight Plan updates.
What Trucking Lab delivers
Data products that help State DOT teams update the truck parking portion of a State Freight Plan.
Verified truck parking inventory
Current, geolocated public and private truck parking facilities organized for planning use.
Availability data
Observed parking availability patterns that help show where and when supply becomes limited.
Shortage analysis
Corridor and facility-level analysis to help identify locations with recurring parking pressure.
Demand forecasting
Forecast-based estimates that help describe future truck parking demand.
GIS-ready maps and tables
Structured outputs that can support maps, tables, summaries, and internal planning review.
Methodology notes
Documentation of data sources, assumptions, and processing steps for planning use.
Static parking list vs. planning data support
| Focus | Manual / static inventory | Trucking Lab data support |
|---|---|---|
| Facility data | Names and addresses that may need additional review | Geolocated truck parking inventory organized into structured planning data. |
| Availability context | Static facility records do not show when parking becomes limited. | Availability data helps describe where and when parking supply becomes limited. |
| Shortage identification | Facility lists alone may not explain recurring shortage locations. | Shortage analysis helps identify locations with recurring parking pressure. |
| Future demand | Future parking need requires additional analysis beyond a facility list. | Demand forecasting helps describe future truck parking demand. |
| Planning output | Raw data may require extra GIS processing, review, and formatting. | GIS-ready maps, tables, and methodology notes support planning workflows. |
How it fits your State Freight Plan workflow
Inventory update
Use verified, geocoded truck parking inventory to update existing facility records.
Availability review
Use availability data to understand where and when parking supply becomes limited.
Shortage analysis
Identify locations that show recurring truck parking pressure.
Future demand
Use demand forecasting to support discussion of future truck parking needs.
Maps and tables
Use GIS-ready outputs and methodology notes for internal review and planning documentation.
Common questions from State DOT teams
What is the truck parking requirement in a State Freight Plan?
Under 49 U.S.C. § 70202, State Freight Plans must include the most recent commercial motor vehicle parking facilities assessment conducted by the State.
What data can support a commercial motor vehicle parking facilities assessment?
Supporting data may include facility locations, capacity information, availability patterns, shortage locations, and demand forecasts.
How does Trucking Lab support State Freight Plan updates?
Trucking Lab provides verified truck parking inventory, availability data, shortage analysis, demand forecasting, GIS-ready maps and tables, and methodology notes.
Why is a static truck parking inventory limited?
A static inventory can show where parking facilities are located. It does not, by itself, explain when parking fills up, where recurring pressure appears, or how future truck parking demand will change.
Can the analysis be customized by state or corridor?
Yes. Trucking Lab can organize data and analysis at the statewide, corridor, regional, or facility level depending on the planning need.
Updating a State Freight Plan?
Contact Trucking Lab for truck parking inventory, availability data, and demand forecasting support.
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