Our poll finds most truckers do not often use on/off ramps for parking
A recent poll found that most truck drivers say they do not often use highway on-ramps or off-ramps as a place to park.
The results matter because ramp parking continues to be a safety and enforcement issue for drivers and for the traveling public. Ramps are designed for merging and exiting traffic, not stopping, and any parked vehicle can reduce sight lines and reaction time for other motorists.
For drivers, ramp parking is often discussed in the same breath as the ongoing challenge of finding safe, legal spaces to shut down. Even when a driver wants to do everything by the book, the reality of parking availability can influence where a truck ends up when the clock runs out.
The poll’s takeaway is straightforward: most drivers say ramp parking is not something they do often. That suggests many truckers continue to prioritize finding other options when they can, despite the pressure of limited spaces and tight schedules.
Ramp parking remains part of a broader conversation in trucking about safe parking access, hours-of-service compliance, and how drivers manage end-of-day decisions on the road.