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Truck drivers say President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan overlooks parking, a critical need for breaks and sleep
3 monthes ago | By Business Insider
Trucks fuel up at the Love's Truck Stop in Springville, Utah, on December 1, 2021. GEORGE FREY/AFP via Getty Images
For years, truckers have voiced concerns about the lack of parking spaces for long-haul drivers.
Though President Biden released a "Trucking Action Plan," it does not mention parking once, Bloomberg reported.
The parking shortage delays deliveries and is worsening the supply-chain backlog, one trucker told officials.
Parking has long been a pain point for long-haul truck drivers, as more trucks hit the road each year to keep up with online orders. And while President Biden's...
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