08/05/2025

Ohio to Add 1,400 New Truck Parking Spaces across the State

The initiative addresses the critical shortage of safe, accessible truck parking

The Ohio Trucking Association (OTA) issued its approval to Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for launching an initiative to address the critical shortage of safe, accessible truck parking across the state. Announced July 29 during a press conference in Warren County, the plan includes the addition of at least 1,400 new commercial truck parking spaces at 33 sites in 19 counties, positioning Ohio to lead the nation in state-maintained truck parking capacity.

"The $150 million investment, made possible through Ohio's biennial transportation budget (HB 54), will more than double the number of truck parking spaces available on ODOT-managed properties," the release stated.

"This initiative addresses a chronic, nationwide issue," said Thomas A. Balzer, CAE, OTA's president and CEO and OSAP Foundation board member. "A recent survey found that 98 percent of commercial drivers struggle to find safe parking, with 70 percent admitting to violating hours-of-service regulations in search of a spot. This puts everyone on the road at risk. We applaud Governor DeWine's commitment to improving driver safety and freight mobility in Ohio."

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