Plan before departure
Identify a preferred legal parking location and at least one backup that fits the vehicle, route and remaining hours.
Reassess early
A plan should change when loading delays, traffic or weather reduce the safe margin. Waiting until the final minutes of available driving time creates unnecessary risk.
Driver takeaway
Never park on a ramp or shoulder unless an actual emergency requires it; communicate delays and protect enough time to reach a lawful location.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — Truck Parking
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