Truck parking in the UK
Driving a truck in the United Kingdom; there are more differences between driving, for example, in the Netherlands or Germany than just driving on the other side of the road. Take, for instance, parking your truck.
In the Netherlands and Germany, drivers can park their trucks in any rest area or on the side of the road for a break. In the United Kingdom, they need to park at a designated truck parking location. If you park your truck outside these locations, you can get a fine of up to GBP 500!
The importance of planning break time
When drivers need to park at specific locations, you must consider this when planning their routes. If they run out of driving time before they reach a designated truck parking, they can either be fined for parking “in the wild” or for driving too many hours if they continue to an official parking location.
Through the TRAVIS Platform, you can easily find suitable parking locations along your drivers’ routes, book parking spots in advance, and integrate this into your transportation management system, so it’s integrated into their route planning.
The benefits of secure parking
The United Kingdom has the dubious honour of being the number one country on the list of highest cargo theft rates in the EMEA region. Almost a third of all thefts occur from unclassified parking locations.
Secure parking areas are fenced, well-lit, have a gated entrance, and may have security features like cameras or guards. The chances of theft, or other criminal activity affecting your drivers and your trucks, are much lower. If your drivers feel safe, they will get better rest and be less stressed.
You can find and book secure parking locations in the United Kingdom through the TRAVIS Platform. Per location you can view the services and facilities available at the parking location.
Five Excellent Secure Parking Locations
