TravelCenters of America
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| Company type | Public (AMEX: TA) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck stops |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Founder | Phil Saunders |
| Headquarters |  Westlake, Ohio |
Number of locations | 163 |
Area served | North America |
Key people | Thomas M. O'Brien (CEO) |
| Services | Diesel fuel and gasoline; Truck repair and maintenance; Restaurants; Convenience stores; Driver amenities |
| Revenue | $6,166.2 Million (2008) |
Number of employees | 11,900 |
| Website | http://www.tatravelcenters.com |
TravelCenters of America (TA) is the second-largest truck stop chain[1] in North America. The majority of customers are professional truck drivers. The corporate headquarters is located in Westlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.
History
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On August 25, 1998, the company announced it would acquire 19 Burns Bros. Travel Stops, closing 2 of the locations. [2]
On May 31, 2007, TravelCenters of America acquired rival Petro Stopping Centers[3] [4] According to news statements, both companies will be operated independently, most of them through franchise enterprises.
On October 4, 2007 Land Line magazine reported that the company will spend $135 million to fix up its truck stops. The work is expected to be completed by the end of 2008[5] In 2008, TA was listed as 395 on the Fortune 500 list. TA's main competitors include Love's Travel Stops and Pilot Flying J.
Recently,[when?] the company launched a line of "Goasis" travel stops designed to cater to families and other non-professional drivers. The centers include family bathrooms and a wider range of food and beverage offerings.[6]
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A TA TravelCenter in Lodi, Ohio -
A TA truck stop off I-84 near Maybrook, NY
Goasis
Recently,when the company launched a line of "Goasis" travel stops designed to cater to families and other non-professional drivers. The centers include family bathrooms and a wider range of food and beverage offerings.[7]
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A TA TravelCenter in Lodi, Ohio
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A TA truck stop off I-84 near Maybrook, NY
Amenities
Other than diesel, gas and propane, the following amenities may also be available:
- Showers
- Truck Wash
- IdleAire
- Truck Scale
- Repair shop
- TV Room
- Casino
- Full-service Restaurant (Country Pride or Fork in the Road)
- Travelstore
- Hotel
- Laundry facility
- Wireless internet
- Fast-Food
- Subway
- Popeyes
- Starbucks
- Tim Hortons (Monroe Mi)
References
- ^ TravelCenters of America -The one stop for all your travel needs
- ^ TravelCenters of America to Acquire Burns Bros. Travel Stops Expands Network in Western and Northwestern States
- ^ http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/travelcenters-of-america-llc-acquires/n20070530162909990014
- ^ Petro Truck Stops - TravelCenters of America Acquires Petro - Iron Skillet, Petro:Lube, Travel Stores, Mobil Delvac, Truck Tires, PM Services, Diesel, CAT Scales, Blue Beacon Truck Washes
- ^ http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2007/Oct07/100107/100407-04.htm
- ^ WD Partners. "Goasis". Retrieved 7 February 2011.
- ^ WD Partners. "Goasis". Retrieved 7 February 2011.
External links
- TravelCenters of America homepage
- Petro Truckstops homepage (now owned by TA)