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Truck driving school CEO revs up plan to solve parking crisis

Tra Williams is utilizing a partnership-based model, mixed with a timely app, to help truckers find a safe way to do a much needed part of the job when they aren’t driving: sleep.

By Beth Luberecki
| 5:00 a.m. March 1, 2024
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Think it’s hard to find a parking space at the mall or near your favorite restaurant? Try being a truck driver.

Federal law requires that truck drivers stop and rest for 10 hours after a certain number of hours on duty. But according to stats from the American Trucking Associations, there are currently more than 11 truck drivers for every one parking space.

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Beth Luberecki

Nokomis-based freelance writer Beth Luberecki, a Business Observer contributor, writes about business, travel and lifestyle topics for a variety of Florida and national publications. Her work has appeared in publications and on websites including Washington Post’s Express, USA Today, Florida Trend, FamilyVacationist.com and SmarterTravel.com. Learn more about her at BethLuberecki.com.