Trailer Parking Space Availability Could Be Impacted From
LA Proposed Zoning Project
Finding the right facilities to store shipping containers and to park trucks is a challenge industry stakeholders continue to face in the U.S., but especially in the Los Angeles area.
Carriers that look to store any unit – ie. empty chassis or containers – usually look for parking off the port in order to avoid costly daily rate fees, which tends to drive up demand for these facilities.
Certain real estate developers are trying a new approach by reusing former business locations and turning them into trailer storage facilities.
Recent Legislation in Mississippi Seeks to Address
Predatory Towing Practices
On April 19th, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed into law that will help regulate forced towing and charges for motor vehicles.
Predatory towing is when certain tow truck operators prey on vehicles without reasonable authority to do so. This can include someone being overcharged, their vehicle illegally seized, withholding the release of the vehicle or cargo, etc. Read more about predatory towing, here.
The legislation also creates an advisory board, establishes a dispute resolution process, requires tow warning signage and bans the use of immobilization devices being placed on heavy trucks except when requested by law enforcement, Transport Topics reports.
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