TravelCenters of America

TravelCenters of America

Infobox Company
name = TravelCenters of America

type = Public (AMEX: [http://www.amex.com/ TA] )
foundation = 1972
founder = Phil Saunders
location = flagicon|USACleveland, Ohio
locations = 163
area_served = North America
key_people = Thomas M. O'Brien (CEO)
industry = Truck stops
products =
services = Diesel fuel and gasoline; Truck repair and maintenance; Restaurants; Convenience stores; Driver amenities
revenue = $6,166.2 Million (2008)
operating_income =
net_income =
assets =
equity =
owner =
num_employees = 11,900
parent =
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slogan =
homepage = http://www.tatravelcenters.com
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TravelCenters of America (TA) is the largest truck stop chain [ [http://www.tatravelcenters.com/taweb/home.aspx TravelCenters of America -The one stop for all your travel needs ] ] in North America. The majority of customers are RV's and professional truck drivers. The corporate headquarters is located in Westlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.

History

On May 31st, 2007, TravelCenters of America acquired rival Petro Stopping Centers [http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/travelcenters-of-america-llc-acquires/n20070530162909990014] [ [http://www.petrotruckstops.com/travel_centers.sstg 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 ] ] According to news statements, both companies will be operated independently, most of them through franchise enterprises.

On October 4th 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 [http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2007/Oct07/100107/100407-04.htm] In 2008, TA was listed as 395 on the Fortune 500 list. TA's main competitors include Flying J and Pilot Travel Centers.

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)
* Fast-Food
* Travelstore
* Hotel
* Laundry facility
* Wireless internet

References

External links

* [http://www.tatravelcenters.com TravelCenters of America homepage]

* [http://www.petrotruckstops.com Petro Truckstops homepage] (now owned by TA)


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