Truck driving school CEO revs up plan to solve parking crisis

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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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