The new location is situated at 265 Opportunity Way near Exit 174 and fills a gap between existing Love’s travel stops in Cottondale and Lee. The site is designed to serve professional drivers, RV travelers, and motorists moving through the Florida Panhandle.

According to Love’s, the additional parking and fueling capacity support freight movement along a heavily traveled transportation corridor while providing drivers with access to amenities and services on the route.

New Travel Stop Includes Driver Amenities

The Gretna location features 121 truck parking spaces and eight diesel bays.

Additional amenities include:

• Six showers
• Laundry facilities
• CAT Scale
• Dog park
• Self-checkout option
• Love’s Fresh Food

An Arby’s and a Dunkin’ are also scheduled to open at the location on June 15.

Grand Opening Includes Community Donations

As part of the grand opening, Love’s announced donations to several organizations.

Gretna Elementary School and West Gadsden Middle School will each receive $2,500. The company also announced a $5,000 donation to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Site Includes Space for Future EV Chargers

The new travel stop includes space designated for future electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

According to Love’s, the company can work with local utility providers to install charging stations if customer demand develops in the future.

Love’s Continues Expansion Efforts In 2026

The Gretna opening is part of a broader expansion and renovation effort across the Love’s network.

The company recently completed upgrades at its country store in Elk City, Oklahoma, and its travel stop in Roscoe, Illinois. Both locations reopened with remodeled sales floors, renovated restrooms, and updated layouts intended to improve traffic flow.

Love’s said it has opened 10 new locations and completed updates at 18 stores so far in 2026.

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Last updated: June 18, 2026

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According to the FTA, “More than 370 of the top professional commercial motor vehicle drivers in the state will compete, showcasing their safe driving skills and knowledge of the industry.” These skilled professionals collectively boast over 535 million miles of accident-free driving, underscoring their dedication to roadway safety.

The event is family-friendly, free, and open to the public, making it a must-see for anyone curious about the trucking industry or those simply looking for unique entertainment this weekend.

Featuring Florida’s Top Drivers

The annual Florida Truck Driving Championships (TDC) draws elite drivers selected from leading companies across the state, including UPS, FedEx, Amazon, Publix Super Markets, Walmart, Trans-Phos, Oakley, and Florida Rock & Tank Lines.

The FTA adds, “Qualified drivers have remained accident-free and represent the top drivers statewide for their companies. With a combined total of more than 535,000,000 miles of safe, accident-free driving, these dedicated professionals have a proven commitment to roadway safety. As a comparison, a driver would have to drive 65 mph non-stop for 940 years without any violations or accidents.”

Event Details

• Dates: June 13-14, 2025
• Location: Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, Fla.
• Admission: Free and open to the public

For competition times and event activities, visit FTA’s website. To arrange interviews or on-site tours, contact Alix Miller, FTA President and CEO, at 850-868-1050 or alix@floridatrucking.org. Don’t miss this celebration of professionalism, skill, and safety in the trucking industry!

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