As a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, the trucking industry faces a capacity challenge that is increasingly testing system resilience: ramp parking. As parking demand in areas around the U.S. regularly exceeds 100% of available capacity, drivers are forced to choose between exceeding federal Hours-of-Service (HOS) limits or parking on infrastructure never designed for stationary 80,000-pound loads.
Our latest nationwide study, A Nationwide Study of Interstate Ramp Parking, moves beyond anecdotal evidence to provide a foundation for solving this national safety and infrastructure challenge. Developed in collaboration with HNTB, this report leverages Altitude’s first-party telematics data to reveal the geographic and temporal patterns of over 330,000 annual long-duration ramp parking events.
This isn’t just an analysis of where trucks stop—it’s a data-backed roadmap for DOTs, MPOs, and private developers to prioritize investments where they are needed most.
Get the report to access critical data supporting your planning efforts:
- Identifies High-Risk Hotspots: Pinpoints the specific corridors and metropolitan hubs—like Atlanta and Indianapolis—where ramp parking hits critical mass.
- Decodes the “Path to the Ramp”: Reveals the striking correlation between long-haul journeys (median 520 miles) and the sudden spike in unauthorized parking as drivers approach HOS limits.
- Provides Actionable Recommendations: Offers a framework for corridor-specific planning and federal funding justification through programs like INFRA and IIJA.
Grounding your strategy in real-world movement data is the only way to build a safer, more resilient freight network.
Review and download the full report today to transform how you plan for the future of truck parking.
