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Characterizing Truck Parking Shortages In Arkansas: A Data Analytical Approach, Morgan Hartsell
Characterizing Truck Parking Shortages In Arkansas: A Data Analytical Approach, Morgan Hartsell
Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
The Truck Parking Problem occurs when drivers have met the daily driving limit and encounter a decision between driving over time or parking in unauthorized locations. This research applies data analytics to gain further knowledge to characterize the truck parking shortage in Arkansas. Truck parking shortages are a serious problem that truck drivers face daily and is complex due to Hours of Service (HOS) regulations restrictions on legal parking areas and design. Existing research includes a one-day annual survey which compiles where public rest stops, businesses, and private rest stops are utilized by truck drivers. This research expands on the …