TA reaches milestone with installing DEF dispensers at its locations. TravelCenters of America LLC completed the installation of bulk Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) dispensers at 100 TA and Petro Stopping Center branded locations. The company plans to have most of its locations fitted with on-island bulk DEF by the end of 2012. The new dispensers…
TA Builds Its StayFit Fitness Program
TravelCenters of America moves forward with its StayFit program by adding a new fitness center at a Dallas-based store. TravelCenters of America opened its 40th StayFit fitness center in a Dallas-based travel plaza. The company announced all of its StayFit fitness rooms are free to professional drivers who carry the UltraONE Driver Rewards card. The…
On-The-Road Exercise
Truckers, commuters and professional drivers spend countless hours in their vehicles. DFX Sports & Fitness’ wants to help long-distance drivers improve their health with the new Sports Pro Gyro exerciser. The gyro, about the size of a tennis ball, puts on 30 pounds of torque force when used. It helps with grip strength, coordination and…
RaceTrac Accepts Fleet Cards From U.S. Bank Voyager Network
Fleet drivers enjoy expanded convenience at RaceTrac c-stores as it accepts Voyager network cards. RaceTrac Petroleum announced a deal with U.S. Bank that allows fleet drivers with Voyager network cards to make fuel purchases at one of 330-plus RaceTrac locations. RaceTrac now accepts U.S. Bank Fleet Cards and other Voyager network cards because of the…
Pilot Flying J Invest In Deluxe Showers
Pilot Travel Centers wants to remodel 75% of its shower facilities over the next 18 months to give professional drivers a better store experience. Pilot Travel Centers LLC announced the company plans to invest $49 million to remodel and upgrade its network of showers for professional drivers. Pilot made plans to upgrade all of the…
TA Hosts Recipe Challenge For Drivers
Professional drivers get creative and submit their favorite recipes to TravelCenters of America for its UltraChef contest. Professional drivers can show off their chef skills in TravelCenter of America’s second UltraChef One Million Point Recipe contest to earn points, prizes and recognition. TA wants professional drivers in the UltraONE Driver Rewards program to submit their…
TA Opens Two New Full-Service Travel Centers
TA adds two more travel centers in the Michigan-area this week. TravelCenters of America LLC opened two new TA-branded locations on June 25 at Tekonsha and Battle Creek, Mich. The addition of the two new stations brings the total number of TA full-service travel centers to 240. The new Tekonsha location includes all of the…
Pilot Flying J Partners With T2T
Pilot Flying J aims to help truckers improve health through a triathlon program. Pilot Flying J has committed to a new health goal by teaming with Truckers to Triathletes (T2T) to help professional drivers achieve healthier lifestyles. Through Pilot Flying J’s sponsorship of the Revolution3 (Rev3) Triathlon series, the company was introduced to Truckers to…
Pilot Flying J Introduces MyRewards
“As the driver-driven company, serving our customers is always our top priority, and we wanted to make it easy for them to simply ‘join, drive and save,’” says Pilot Flying J CEO. Pilot Flying J is launching its new MyRewards loyalty program this spring. The MyRewards program has a card for every customer: professional drivers,…
AMBEST Announces AMBUCK$ Grand Prize Winner
Loyalty card holder Randy Brundige receives a free motorcycle after he swipes his AMBUCK$ card. AMBEST, America’s Best Truck Stops, in partnership with Lucas Oil Products, has announced the winner of the 2011 AMBUCK$ Grand Prize. Randy Brundige of Irwin, Mo., who drives professionally for Enright Ranch & Supply located in Lamar, Mo., recently was announced…