Driving Infrastructure Innovation
Building the Foundation Behind America's Truck Parking Crisis
Axle Plus partners with state and local governments, transportation agencies, economic development organizations, and industry partners to plan, develop, and execute safer truck parking and freight infrastructure solutions.
1 : 11
Parking spaces to drivers
+50%
Freight volume growth by 2050
68.1%
U.S. freight tonnage moved by trucks
THE PROBLEM
A Critical Infrastructure Gap
Every day, thousands of truck drivers struggle to find safe, legal parking. As freight demand grows, America's truck parking infrastructure has failed to keep pace, creating costly delays, safety risks, lost productivity, and inefficiencies across the supply chain.
This growing infrastructure gap presents a significant opportunity for scalable private-sector innovation.
1
PARKING SPACE
for every 11 truck drivers nationwide
$4,600
LOST ANNUALLY
Average driver income lost searching for parking
#2
TOP CONCERN
Truck parking ranks as a leading driver concern
26%
OF U.S STATES
OF U.S. STATES have acquired or pursued new truck parking land in the last decade.
WHY NOW
The Opportunity Is Growing Faster Than The Solution
Freight demand will compound for decades. Parking supply hasn't moved. The window to capitalize the infrastructure layer is open, briefly.
+50%
Projected freight tonnage growth from 2020 to 2050.
BTS/FHWA, FAF5
26%
State DOTs acquired or pursued truck parking land
ATRI/AASHTO, 2025
84%
States without dedicated truck parking funding.
ATRI, 2025
MARKET OPPORTUNITY
A Massive Freight Infrastructure Market
The freight economy is the circulatory system of the United States. Every percentage point of growth amplifies demand for parking, logistics, and connected infrastructure.
$906B
U.S. trucking industry revenue
3.58M
Professional truck drivers
11.27B
Tons of freight moved by trucks
8.4M
People employed in trucking-related jobs
Source: ATA, 2024 data
INVESTMENT THESIS
STEP 1
Freight Demand
STEP 2
Parking Shortage
STEP 3
Public Investment
STEP 4
Axle Plus Partnership
THE AXLE PLUS SOLUTION
From Crisis To Connected Infrastructure
THE PROBLEM TODAY
Drivers are stranded, and capital is stuck.
Drivers waste 56 minutes/day searching for parking
Chronic shortages near critical freight corridors
Safety risk: parking on shoulders and exit ramps
Wasted fuel, lost revenue, hours-of-service violations
THE PROBLEM TODAY
A National network, one platform.
Helping communities identify and pursue freight infrastructure funding.
Funding Strategy
Public-Private
Partnerships
Connecting public agencies with the right private-sector
partners.
Project Delivery
Turning infrastructure plans into real projects.
Community Impact
Creating safer roads, stronger supply chains, and stronger communities.
FOR MUNICIPAL PARTNERS
Helping Cities Turn Federal Funding Into Real Infrastructure
Communities across the country have a unique opportunity to address the truck parking shortage through federal infrastructure funding. Axle Plus partners with cities, counties, and state transportation agencies to help transform those opportunities into successful projects.
From planning and partnership strategy to operational readiness, we work alongside public leaders to deliver truck parking infrastructure that improves safety, strengthens supply chains, and creates lasting value for the communities they serve.
Funding Strategy
Helping municipalities understand funding opportunities and develop infrastructure plans that align with federal programs.
Public-Private Partnerships
Working alongside cities and states to build collaborative solutions that maximize public investment and long-term impact.
Project Delivery
Supporting planning, implementation, and operational strategies that turn approved funding into completed infrastructure.
Community Impact
Creating safer roads, stronger local economies, and better outcomes for drivers, businesses, and residents.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
A Visionary Building the Future of Freight Infrastructure
Katrina Ash founded Axle Plus with a vision to transform truck parking into the critical infrastructure America's freight network depends on. Driven by innovation and collaboration, she is building partnerships with municipalities, counties, transportation agencies, economic development organizations, and industry leaders to develop practical solutions that improve safety, strengthen supply chains, and support long-term economic growth.
Today, she is leading Axle Plus beyond traditional infrastructure development by helping communities turn federal funding opportunities into meaningful transportation projects through strategic public-private partnerships. Her mission is to create lasting value for investors, public agencies, and the freight industry while helping shape the future of freight mobility across America.
"We're not simply creating more parking spaces, we're building the infrastructure that keeps freight moving, strengthens supply chains, and supports the future of transportation."
— Katrina Ash, Founder & CEO