Ep. 12: The truck parking problem | Evan Shelley of TruckParkingClub.com
January 12, 2024
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Evan Shelley, CEO and founder of Truck Parking Club, discusses the truck parking problem and how his company is addressing it. He shares his background in real estate and how he stumbled upon the truck parking industry. Evan emphasizes the importance of building relationships with property owners and educating them about the value of truck parking. He also discusses the reception from truck drivers and the benefits of using Truck Parking Club. Evan highlights the different types of truck parking locations available and the current state of the industry. He shares the company's goals for 2024 and his bold prediction for the future of trucking.
Takeaways
Building relationships with property owners is crucial for expanding truck parking options. Educating property owners about the truck parking problem and the value of their space can lead to more available parking. Truck Parking Club aims to create a community and provide a reliable and efficient solution for truck drivers. The current state of truck parking involves challenges such as predatory towing and a lack of awareness about available parking. Truck Parking Club's goal is to make finding and reserving truck parking faster and easier for drivers.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and Background
03:06 – Truck Parking Issues
06:23 – Building Relationships with Property Owners
08:45 – Educating Property Owners on the Truck Parking Problem
10:05 – Creating a Community with Truck Parking Club
13:17 – Reception from Truck Drivers
20:19 – Types of Truck Parking Locations
24:04 – Current State of Truck Parking
30:14 – Efficiency of Finding Truck Parking
35:53 – Bold Predictions for the Future of Trucking
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