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		<title>Love&#8217;s Opens New Illinois Travel Stop with 85 Truck Parking Spaces</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Love&#8217;s Travel Stops has expanded its Illinois network with the opening of a new location in Rock Falls, adding 85 truck parking spaces along the Interstate 88 corridor. The new [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Love&#8217;s Travel Stops has expanded its Illinois network with the opening of a new location in Rock Falls, adding 85 truck parking spaces along the Interstate 88 corridor. The new facility is designed to provide additional parking, fueling, and driver amenities on a heavily traveled freight route in northern Illinois.</p>
<p>According to Love&#8217;s, the Rock Falls location is situated near Interstate 88 and State Route 40, filling the gap between its Rochelle, Illinois, travel stop and the Iowa state line. The company said the new location strengthens truck parking availability while supporting freight movement through the region.</p>
<h1>New Travel Stop Adds Driver Services and Amenities</h1>
<p>The Rock Falls travel stop includes a range of services for professional drivers, including:</p>
<p>85 truck parking spaces<br />
Seven diesel fueling bays<br />
Four showers<br />
Laundry facilities<br />
CAT Scale<br />
Dog park<br />
Self checkout options<br />
Love&#8217;s Fresh Food<br />
Godfather&#8217;s Pizza, opening July 27<br />
Naf Naf Grill, opening July 27</p>
<p>Love&#8217;s noted that truck parking remains free for its customers. The company also reported that it has added 1,076 truck parking spaces nationwide so far in 2026 as part of its ongoing expansion efforts.</p>
<h2>Company Continues Store Improvement Projects</h2>
<p>Along with opening the Rock Falls location, Love&#8217;s recently completed remodels at its Southeast Oklahoma City travel stop and four Kansas Turnpike locations in Belle Plaine, El Dorado (Towanda), Cassoday (Matfield Green), and Topeka.</p>
<p>The renovations are part of the company&#8217;s Road Ahead Plan, which focuses on updating existing travel stops while expanding its nationwide network.</p>
<h3>Grand Opening Includes Community Donations</h3>
<p>To mark the opening of the Rock Falls travel stop, Love&#8217;s announced donations of $5,000 to the Sauk Valley Foodbank and $5,000 to Stead Family Children&#8217;s Hospital.</p>
<p>The company also donated a combined $25,000 in conjunction with its recent remodel projects. Those contributions include $5,000 to Oklahoma Children&#8217;s Health Foundation, $5,000 to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, and $15,000 to Ascension Via Christi in Wichita, Kansas.</p>
<p>The additional truck parking in Rock Falls provides another stopping option for drivers traveling across northern Illinois, where parking availability continues to be an important issue for the trucking industry.</p>
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<h4>Last Updated: July 30, 2026</h4>
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		<title>Love&#8217;s vs. Pilot Flying J: Which Truck Stop Chain Offers More for Drivers?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Love’s and Pilot Flying J cover many of the same needs, but the better stop can change depending on the route and what a driver needs that day. Pilot provides [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Love’s and Pilot Flying J cover many of the same needs, but the better stop can change depending on the route and what a driver needs that day. Pilot provides the broader travel center footprint, while Love’s has a much larger maintenance network. Parking reservations, rewards, showers, and app features create additional differences worth checking before choosing a regular fuel stop.</p>
<h1>Pilot Covers More Territory</h1>
<p>Pilot operates the larger network across the United States and Canada. Its U.S. location directory covers 43 states, with additional travel centers in five Canadian provinces. Love’s reported 678 locations across 42 states in June 2026.</p>
<p>The totals only tell part of the story because coverage varies by state. Pilot lists 118 locations in Texas, for example, but 10 in Idaho and 18 in Pennsylvania. A larger national network does not guarantee that it has more convenient stops on every lane.</p>
<p>Drivers comparing the two should search the lanes they run most often rather than base the decision on nationwide totals. Pilot’s larger footprint may be more useful for drivers whose routes change frequently or extend into Canada. Love’s can still provide strong coverage for drivers working lanes where its locations are closely spaced.</p>
<h2>Parking Favors Pilot When a Reservation Matters</h2>
<p>Both chains provide truck parking, but Pilot offers Prime Parking at participating locations. Drivers can search for reservable semi or bobtail spaces online or through the Pilot app, with reservations available up to 10 days ahead.</p>
<p>That option can be valuable when a driver expects to reach a busy market late in the day. It does not mean every Pilot has reserved parking or that free spaces will be unavailable, but it provides another way to secure a stopping point before arrival.</p>
<p>Love’s location pages show the number of truck parking spaces available at individual stores. They also list amenities such as showers, CAT scales, DEF lanes, laundry, restaurants, and Truck Care, making it possible to check whether a stop meets several needs before leaving the highway.</p>
<p>For parking, Pilot has the advantage when advance reservations are important. Drivers using either chain should still check the individual store because lot size and amenities differ widely across each network.</p>
<h3>Love’s Has the Larger Maintenance Network</h3>
<p>Love’s operates more than 400 Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations. Services include tires, preventive maintenance, light mechanical work, inspections, oil changes, and roadside assistance, although the exact services depend on the location.</p>
<p>Southern Tire Mart at Pilot provides maintenance, tire service, repairs, preventive care, and roadside assistance at more than 130 locations. That network has expanded, but it remains considerably smaller than the Love’s Truck Care and Speedco footprint.</p>
<p>Drivers who want to combine fuel, parking, and scheduled maintenance at the same network may get more route options through Love’s. Pilot remains useful when a Southern Tire Mart location is available on the lane, but maintenance should be confirmed before arrival because it is not offered at every Pilot or Flying J.</p>
<h4>The Rewards Programs Work Differently</h4>
<p>Love’s Rewards members can earn points on qualifying fuel, food, drinks, and merchandise. Points can be redeemed like cash, with 100 points equal to $1. Professional drivers also receive a shower and drink credit with qualifying commercial diesel fills of at least 50 gallons.</p>
<p>Pilot’s PushForPoints program begins at one point per gallon and increases after qualifying commercial diesel fills of 50 gallons or more. Drivers must activate the program in the Pilot app each month. Rewards can be used for qualifying food, drinks, merchandise, showers, and parking.</p>
<p>Pilot also offers Shower Power to drivers who purchase at least 1,000 gallons during a month. The benefit provides one free shower per day for the remainder of that month and the following month. Drivers continue earning regular shower credits from qualifying fills during that period.</p>
<p>The better rewards program depends on fueling volume and consistency. Pilot may provide more value to drivers who can reach its higher monthly fuel thresholds. Love’s may be easier to use for drivers who want a straightforward shower and drink credit after a qualifying fill or who also spend money at Speedco and Love’s Truck Care.</p>
<h5>Pilot’s App Provides More Advance Planning Tools</h5>
<p>Both apps support location searches, rewards management, mobile fueling, fuel prices, receipts, and shower access. Love’s also provides route planning, mobile deals, and shower check in.</p>
<p>Pilot adds parking reservations and mobile food ordering to its app and website. Drivers can also reserve showers, activate commercial pumps, review personalized offers, and access digital receipts.</p>
<p>Drivers who frequently reserve parking may find Pilot’s app more useful. Those who regularly use Love’s Truck Care, Speedco, or Love’s rewards may prefer keeping those purchases and credits in one account.</p>
<h5>Which Chain Offers More for Drivers?</h5>
<p>Pilot offers the broader network and a clear advantage for drivers who want to reserve parking before arrival. Its rewards program can also become more valuable for drivers who consistently meet the monthly diesel thresholds.</p>
<p>Love’s has the stronger maintenance footprint, with more than three times as many Truck Care and Speedco locations as Southern Tire Mart at Pilot. Its rewards program also connects fuel purchases with store spending and maintenance services.</p>
<p>The most useful approach is to compare both networks along the lanes a driver actually runs. Pilot may be the better primary stop for changing routes and planned parking. Love’s may make more sense for drivers who want easier access to maintenance while keeping fuel, shower, and service rewards within one network.</p>
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<h5>Frequently Asked Questions</h5>
<h5>Can you use the same fuel card at Love&#8217;s and Pilot Flying J?</h5>
<p>That depends on the fuel card. Many fleet cards are accepted at both chains, but acceptance and available discounts vary by card provider. Drivers should check with their fleet or fuel card issuer before fueling.</p>
<h5>Do both truck stop chains offer CAT Scale locations?</h5>
<p>Many Love&#8217;s and Pilot Flying J travel centers have CAT Scales, but not every location does. Both companies list available amenities in their mobile apps and on their location pages, making it easy to confirm before arriving.</p>
<h5>Which truck stop chain is better for teams or long-haul drivers?</h5>
<p>Both are designed for over the road operations, but the better choice often depends on your route. Drivers who value a larger network and reservable parking may prefer Pilot, while those who regularly schedule maintenance on the road may find Love&#8217;s more convenient because of its larger Truck Care and Speedco network.</p>
<h5>The TDUSA editorial team creates practical, driver focused content covering trucking news, industry updates, safety, regulations, and career information for professional truck drivers across the United States. Each article is built to reflect real world experience, industry developments, and information drivers can use on and off the road.</h5>
<h5>Last Updated: July 29, 2026</h5>
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		<title>Love&#8217;s Adds 121 Truck Parking Spaces Along I-10 In Florida</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Love&#8217;s Travel Stops has expanded its Florida network with the opening of a new travel stop in Gretna, adding 121 truck parking spaces along Interstate 10. The new location is [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.loves.com/">Love&#8217;s</a> Travel Stops has expanded its Florida network with the opening of a new travel stop in Gretna, adding 121 truck parking spaces along Interstate 10.</p>
<p>The new location is situated at 265 Opportunity Way near Exit 174 and fills a gap between existing Love&#8217;s travel stops in Cottondale and Lee. The site is designed to serve professional drivers, RV travelers, and motorists moving through the Florida Panhandle.</p>
<p>According to Love&#8217;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.</p>
<h1><strong>New Travel Stop Includes Driver Amenities</strong></h1>
<p>The Gretna location features 121 truck parking spaces and eight diesel bays.</p>
<p>Additional amenities include:</p>
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<li>Six showers</li>
<li>Laundry facilities</li>
<li>CAT Scale</li>
<li>Dog park</li>
<li>Self-checkout option</li>
<li>Love&#8217;s Fresh Food</li>
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<p>An Arby&#8217;s and a Dunkin&#8217; are also scheduled to open at the location on June 15.</p>
<h2><strong>Grand Opening Includes Community Donations</strong></h2>
<p>As part of the grand opening, Love&#8217;s announced donations to several organizations.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h3><strong>Site Includes Space for Future EV Chargers</strong></h3>
<p>The new travel stop includes space designated for future electric vehicle charging infrastructure.</p>
<p>According to Love&#8217;s, the company can work with local utility providers to install charging stations if customer demand develops in the future.</p>
<h4><strong>Love&#8217;s Continues Expansion Efforts In 2026</strong></h4>
<p>The Gretna opening is part of a broader expansion and renovation effort across the Love&#8217;s network.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Love&#8217;s said it has opened 10 new locations and completed updates at 18 stores so far in 2026.</p>
<p><strong>The Truck Drivers USA editorial team creates practical, driver-focused content covering industry topics, job trends, and real-world decisions that impact drivers at every stage of their careers. Each article is written to provide clear, accurate information that drivers can use.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Last updated: June 18, 2026</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new location along Interstate 25 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, adding another truck stop option for drivers moving freight between Las Cruces and [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new location along Interstate 25 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, adding another truck stop option for drivers moving freight between Las Cruces and Albuquerque.</p>
<p>The new location opened at Exit 79 and includes 63 truck parking spaces with free parking available for Love’s customers. The company said it has added 870 truck parking spaces nationwide so far in 2026.</p>
<p>Parking shortages continue affecting many major freight corridors across the country, especially along interstate routes where overnight parking fills quickly during heavier shipping periods. Additional parking along I-25 may help drivers running through central New Mexico avoid longer searches late in the driving day.</p>
<p>The Truth or Consequences location includes:</p>
<p>six diesel bays<br />
four showers<br />
laundry facilities<br />
a CAT Scale<br />
self-checkout options<br />
a dog park<br />
fresh food prepared on site daily<br />
an Arby’s restaurant</p>
<h1>Indiana And Texas Locations Receive Major Upgrades</h1>
<p>Along with opening new locations, Love’s also continues remodeling existing travel stops through its Road Ahead Plan.</p>
<p>The company recently completed updates at its Marion, Indiana, location, including the addition of 74 truck parking spaces. The location now offers a total of 221 truck parking spaces.</p>
<p>Love’s also remodeled the Marion location’s:</p>
<p>showers<br />
restrooms<br />
sales floor areas</p>
<p>In Encinal, Texas, the company completed renovations involving the sales floor, showers, restrooms, and the location’s Subway restaurant.</p>
<p>According to Love’s, the company has opened nine new stores and completed updates at 16 locations so far in 2026.</p>
<p>The Truth or Consequences grand opening also included two community donations. Love’s announced it will donate $5,000 to Hot Springs High School and another $5,000 to the University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital.</p>
<h2>The Truck Drivers USA editorial team creates practical, driver-focused content covering industry topics, job trends, and real-world decisions that impact drivers at every stage of their careers. Each article is written to provide clear, accurate information that drivers can use.</h2>
<h2>Last updated: May 29, 2026</h2>
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		<title>New Love’s Travel Stop Opens Along I-80 In Illinois with 91 New Truck Parking Spaces</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Truck drivers moving freight through northern Illinois now have another parking option along one of the busiest trucking corridors in the country after Love&#8217;s Travel Stops &#38; Country Stores opened [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truck drivers moving freight through northern Illinois now have another parking option along one of the busiest trucking corridors in the country after Love&#8217;s Travel Stops &amp; Country Stores opened a new location in Joliet.</p>
<p>The new travel stop sits off Exit 134 along Interstate 80 and adds 91 truck parking spaces in an area where overnight parking can become difficult to find during busy freight periods.</p>
<p>Love’s said the Joliet opening is part of the company’s continued nationwide expansion efforts. According to the company, 733 truck parking spaces have been added so far in 2026 through new store openings across the country.</p>
<h1>The Joliet Travel Stop Adds Fuel, Parking, And Driver Services</h1>
<p>The new Illinois location includes:</p>
<p>Nine diesel bays<br />
Seven showers<br />
Laundry facilities<br />
CAT Scale access<br />
Dog park<br />
Self-checkout options<br />
Fresh food prepared on site daily</p>
<p>A Hardee’s restaurant is also scheduled to open at the property on May 18.</p>
<p>The site additionally includes space designated for possible future EV charging infrastructure if commercial demand increases later.</p>
<p>Love’s said the reserved area would allow faster coordination with utility providers if charging stations are added in the future.</p>
<h2>Love’s Recently Completed Updates At Its Florida Store</h2>
<p>Along with the Joliet opening, Love’s has also recently completed a grand reopening project at its Auburndale, Florida, travel stop through the company’s Road Ahead Plan.</p>
<p>The Florida location received:</p>
<p>Renovated showers<br />
Updated restrooms<br />
Remodeled sales floor areas<br />
General facility upgrades</p>
<p>Love’s says it has completed updates at 14 stores in 2026 while opening eight new locations during the same period.</p>
<h3>Grand Opening Donations Were Also Announced</h3>
<p>As part of the Joliet grand opening announcement, Love’s said it will donate:</p>
<p>$2,500 to the Greater Joliet Area YMCA<br />
$2,500 to Trinity Services, Inc.<br />
$5,000 to Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago</p>
<p>The company also announced a separate $5,000 donation to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg following the Auburndale reopening project.</p>
<p>New truck parking capacity along major freight corridors continues to remain a major issue throughout the trucking industry, particularly in high-traffic freight regions surrounding Chicago and northern Illinois. Additional parking, showers, and overnight facilities along Interstate 80 remain important for drivers operating through the Midwest freight network.</p>
<h4>The Truck Drivers USA editorial team creates practical, driver-focused content covering industry topics, job trends, and real-world decisions that impact drivers at every stage of their careers. Each article is written to provide clear, accurate information that drivers can use.</h4>
<p>Last updated: May 20, 2026</p>
<p><em>Source: </em><a href="https://www.truckersnews.com/"><em>Truckers News</em></a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Truck drivers running freight through northern Ohio have another stop option along the Ohio Turnpike as Love&#8217;s Travel Stops opens a new location in Delta. The new store is located [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truck drivers running freight through northern Ohio have another stop option along the Ohio Turnpike as Love&#8217;s Travel Stops opens a new location in Delta.</p>
<p>The new store is located at 8099 State Route 109 near Interstate 90 at Exit 39 and adds 108 truck parking spaces along one of the Midwest’s busiest freight corridors.</p>
<p>For drivers moving freight across Ohio, northern Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and surrounding Midwest routes, additional parking near the turnpike can make a noticeable difference during peak evening parking hours when truck parking availability tightens quickly.</p>
<p>According to Love’s, the Fulton County location was developed to strengthen the company’s presence along the heavily traveled Ohio Turnpike corridor, which continues carrying significant commercial traffic throughout the region.</p>
<h2>The Location Adds Parking, Showers, Food, and Driver Amenities</h2>
<p>The new travel stop includes:</p>
<p>seven diesel bays<br />
four showers<br />
laundry facilities<br />
a CAT Scale<br />
dog park access<br />
self-checkout options<br />
Godfather’s Pizza<br />
Subway<br />
Love’s fresh food selections</p>
<p>The company also said the location includes space allocated for future EV charging infrastructure if demand increases enough to support installation partnerships with local utility providers.</p>
<p>Truck parking availability continues to become a larger issue across major freight corridors nationwide, especially near turnpike systems and heavily traveled interstate routes. Love’s said the company has already added 642 truck parking spaces across the country in 2026.</p>
<h3>Love’s Continues Expanding and Updating Existing Locations</h3>
<p>Alongside the new Ohio location, Love’s has also recently completed renovations at its travel stop in Aurora as part of the company’s Road Ahead Plan.</p>
<p>According to the company, the Nebraska location received updated showers and laundry facilities, remodeled restrooms, expanded drink and coffee areas, refreshed food offerings, and broader interior upgrades tied to the company’s modernization efforts.</p>
<p>So far in 2026, Love’s says it has opened seven new locations while completing updates at 13 existing stores nationwide.</p>
<p>As part of the Delta grand opening, the company also announced:</p>
<p>a $5,000 donation to The Open Door of Delta<br />
a $5,000 donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Toledo</p>
<p>The Truck Drivers USA editorial team creates practical, driver-focused content covering industry topics, job trends, and real-world decisions that impact drivers at every stage of their careers. Each article is written to provide clear, accurate information that drivers can use.</p>
<p>Last updated: May 12, 2026</p>
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<p><em>Source: Truckers News</em></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Two new stops from Love’s Travel Stops are now open in Albuquerque and Laurel, giving drivers more places to fuel, park, and reset along key freight routes. Together, the locations [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two new stops from <a href="https://www.loves.com/">Love’s</a> Travel Stops are now open in Albuquerque and Laurel, giving drivers more places to fuel, park, and reset along key freight routes. Together, the locations add 216 truck parking spaces.</p>
<h2><strong>New Stop in Laurel, Montana</strong></h2>
<p>Laurel sits along Interstate 90 at Exit 432, a route that sees steady traffic moving through southern Montana and the Billings area. The new store is positioned to give drivers a reliable stop in a region where parking can fill up fast.</p>
<p><strong>What’s at this location:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>21,532 square feet</li>
<li>177 truck parking spaces</li>
<li>Nine diesel bays</li>
<li>Seven showers</li>
<li>Laundry facilities</li>
<li>CAT Scale</li>
<li>Dog park</li>
<li>Self-checkout options</li>
<li>Fresh food items prepared daily, including salads, sandwiches, and fruit</li>
<li>Arby’s opening April 6</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>New Stop in Albuquerque, New Mexico</strong></h3>
<p>The Albuquerque location sits near the junction of Interstate 25 and Interstate 40, one of the Southwest’s busiest freight corridors connecting the West Coast, Midwest, and southern lanes.</p>
<p><strong>What’s at this location:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>10,457 square feet</li>
<li>39 truck parking spaces</li>
<li>Five diesel bays</li>
<li>Four showers</li>
<li>Laundry facilities</li>
<li>CAT Scale</li>
<li>Dog park</li>
<li>Self-checkout options</li>
<li>Fresh food items prepared daily</li>
<li>Dunkin’ opening April 6</li>
<li>Subway opening April 6</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Built for Current Needs and What’s Next</strong></h3>
<p>Both locations are set up with space for future EV charging. The company noted that this allows them to work with local utility providers and add chargers if demand picks up.</p>
<h3><strong>Community Contributions</strong></h3>
<p>To mark the openings, the company is supporting local organizations in each area:</p>
<ul>
<li>Laurel: $5,000 to Community Hope of Laurel and $5,000 to Shodair Children&#8217;s Hospital</li>
<li>Albuquerque: $5,000 split between Lowell Elementary School and East San Jose Elementary School, plus $5,000 to UNM Children’s Hospital</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>What This Means on the Road</strong></h4>
<p>Parking continues to be one of the biggest daily challenges. Adding more than 200 spaces across two high-traffic regions gives drivers more flexibility when planning stops, especially along long-haul routes that cross multiple regions.</p>
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		<title>Love’s Travel Stops to Add 1,500 Truck Parking Spaces in 2026 as Part of $700 Million Investment Plan.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Truck parking remains one of the biggest daily challenges facing professional drivers. In 2026, Love’s Travel Stops says it plans to address that head-on with a major investment across its [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truck parking remains one of the biggest daily challenges facing professional drivers. In 2026, Love’s Travel Stops says it plans to address that head-on with a major investment across its nationwide network.</p>
<p>The company announced plans to invest $700 million in 2026, including adding more than 1,500 new truck parking spaces, opening 20 new store locations, and upgrading 35 existing locations.</p>
<p>For drivers running tight clocks and hunting for safe parking late in the day, added capacity can directly impact trip planning, HOS compliance, and overall safety.</p>
<h2><strong>What Love’s 2026 Expansion Includes</strong></h2>
<p>According to company leadership, the 2026 plan focuses on both new construction and the modernization of existing sites.</p>
<p>The 2026 expansion includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>More than 1,500 additional truck parking spaces</li>
<li>20 newly constructed locations</li>
<li>Renovations and upgrades at 35 current stores</li>
</ul>
<p>Shane Wharton, president of Love’s, outlined the company’s direction for the year.</p>
<p>&#8220;Our 2026 priorities reflect what has always mattered at Love’s: delivering a best-in-class customer experience every time, no matter the part of our business,” said Shane Wharton, president of Love’s. “This year, growth means new and updated locations, expanded food and snack options, added amenities for RVers, and continued reinvestment in the business through a stronger loyalty program, and updated technologies &#8212; all focused on strengthening Love&#8217;s brand to drive customer value.”</p>
<p>From a driver’s perspective, additional parking capacity is the headline. For fleets and owner-operators, improved infrastructure in high-traffic corridors can reduce time spent circling lots and improve on-time performance.</p>
<h3><strong>Renovations Will Close Some Locations Temporarily</strong></h3>
<p>Love’s also confirmed a shift in how it handles major remodels. Instead of keeping stores partially open during construction, certain locations undergoing significant upgrades will temporarily close to complete work faster.</p>
<p>Wharton noted that the company found remodeling while remaining open was “not a good experience for customers.”</p>
<p>During renovations, key services such as parking, fuel, restrooms, and limited food and drink options will remain available through on-site trailers or alternative setups.</p>
<p>For drivers planning routes, this means checking ahead for specific location updates may be more important in 2026 as projects roll out.</p>
<h3><strong>Truck Care and Roadside Service Remain a Focus</strong></h3>
<p>Beyond parking and store upgrades, Love’s says it will continue strengthening its Truck Care operations in 2026. While a few new Truck Care locations are expected to open, much of the emphasis will be placed on improving warranty partnerships and roadside service.</p>
<p>Importantly for drivers, Wharton confirmed that Love’s will continue offering roadside service for truck drivers, even after another major truck stop chain discontinued roadside repairs along highway shoulders due to technician safety concerns.</p>
<p>For fleets managing uptime metrics and breakdown response times, continued roadside availability can influence routing and service planning decisions.</p>
<h3><strong>Food and On-Site Amenities Expanding</strong></h3>
<p>Food access is another area seeing continued development. In 2025, Love’s introduced order-ahead capabilities at several restaurant brands, including Arby’s, Hardee’s, Taco John’s, Bojangles, and Carl’s Jr., along with intelligent kiosks at Arby’s locations.</p>
<p>In 2026, the company plans to expand the use of intelligent kiosks to additional restaurant concepts.</p>
<p>Love’s will also grow its restaurant footprint. After launching Buffalo Wild Wings GO at three locations last year, eight more Buffalo Wild Wings GO outlets are scheduled to open in 2026. The company also plans to open its first Whataburger location in early 2026.</p>
<p>For drivers operating under tight schedules, faster food ordering and expanded options can reduce dwell time during mandatory breaks.</p>
<h4><strong>Why This Matters for Drivers and Fleets</strong></h4>
<p>The addition of 1,500 parking spaces represents one of the more tangible elements of the 2026 investment. With parking shortages regularly cited in industry surveys as a top safety and compliance issue, increased capacity at major travel centers can directly impact driver fatigue management and route efficiency.</p>
<p>For owner operators calculating time as money, predictable parking availability reduces the unpaid hours spent searching for safe stops. For carriers, expanded infrastructure supports compliance with federal hours of service rules and improves safety outcomes.</p>
<p>As 2026 unfolds, drivers and fleet managers alike will be watching where those new spaces are built and how renovations affect major freight corridors.</p>
<p>Parking, service access, and efficient stops remain central to life on the road. Love’s 2026 investment signals that those priorities continue to shape large-scale truck stop strategy across the country.</p>
<p><em>Source: </em><a href="https://www.overdriveonline.com/"><em>Overdrive</em></a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Truck drivers closing out the year with tight parking options are seeing some relief. Love’s Travel Stops has opened two new travel stops, one in Eloy, Arizona, and another in [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Truck drivers closing out the year with tight parking options are seeing some relief. Love’s Travel Stops has opened two new travel stops, one in Eloy, Arizona, and another in Milan Township, Ohio, marking the company’s final store openings of 2025.</p>
<p>With these additions, Love’s finishes the year having opened 18 new locations nationwide and added 1,408 truck parking spaces to its network, continuing its push to expand parking capacity along major freight corridors.</p>
<h2><strong>New Locations Along Busy Freight Routes</strong></h2>
<p>The Eloy travel stop becomes Love’s 18th location in Arizona and sits just off Interstate 10, a heavily traveled east west corridor for long haul freight. The Milan Township store is Love’s 28th location in Ohio, located off Interstate 90 between Toledo and Cleveland near Lake Erie.</p>
<p>Both locations were built with professional drivers in mind, offering expanded parking, food options, and driver focused amenities.</p>
<h3><strong>What Drivers Will Find in Eloy, Arizona</strong></h3>
<p>The Eloy location brings one of the larger parking expansions among Love’s 2025 openings. Features include:</p>
<ul>
<li>129 truck parking spaces</li>
<li>Eight diesel bays</li>
<li>Six showers</li>
<li>Laundry facilities</li>
<li>CAT Scale</li>
<li>10 bobtail parking spaces</li>
<li>Dog park</li>
<li>Self checkout options</li>
<li>Love’s Fresh Kitchen</li>
<li>Dunkin’</li>
<li>Wendy’s</li>
<li>Truck wash scheduled to open January 2026</li>
</ul>
<p>The Eloy travel stop also added 113 local jobs.</p>
<p>Looking ahead, the site will include five EV charging stations, funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, with an expected opening in spring 2026.</p>
<h3><strong>What’s Available in Milan Township, Ohio</strong></h3>
<p>The Milan Township travel stop adds another strong parking option for drivers running northern Ohio routes. Features at this location include:</p>
<ul>
<li>111 truck parking spaces</li>
<li>Eight diesel bays</li>
<li>Seven showers</li>
<li>Laundry facilities</li>
<li>CAT Scale</li>
<li>Dog park</li>
<li>Self checkout options</li>
<li>Love’s Fresh Kitchen</li>
<li>Hardee’s</li>
</ul>
<p>The Milan Township store added 65 local jobs. While EV charging stations are not yet installed, space has been allocated to allow for future partnerships with local utility companies if customer demand increases.</p>
<h3><strong>Giving Back to Local Communities</strong></h3>
<p>To mark the grand openings, Love’s made donations to community organizations in both locations.</p>
<p>In Eloy, donations included 2,500 dollars to Eloy Junior High School, 2,500 dollars to Toltec Elementary School, and 5,000 dollars to Phoenix Children’s Hospital.</p>
<p>In Milan Township, donations included 2,500 dollars to Edison Birthplace Association Inc., 2,500 dollars to Norwalk Area Food Bank, and 5,000 dollars to University Hospitals Babies and Children’s Hospital.</p>
<h4><strong>More Parking as 2026 Approaches</strong></h4>
<p>For drivers, the takeaway is straightforward. More parking, more fuel bays, and more places to stop along major highways as the industry heads into the new year. With parking shortages still a daily challenge, the additional capacity added by Love’s in 2025 provides some relief on heavily traveled routes.</p>
<p><em>Source: </em><a href="https://www.truckersnews.com/"><em>Truckers News</em></a></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Truck drivers who go the extra mile don’t always get the spotlight, but the </span><a href="https://truckload.org/"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Truckload Carriers Association</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif"> wants to change that. The nomination window for TCA’s Professional Drivers of the Year award is closing soon, and fleets only have until December 5 to put their top drivers forward.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">According to TCA, “When most people think about trucking, they picture the men and women behind the wheel. Our drivers represent your brand, your culture, and your values with every mile. If one of your drivers consistently sets that example, take a few minutes to nominate them to represent your brand and the industry as one of TCA’s 2026 Professional Drivers of the Year.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">For drivers, this recognition is more than a pat on the back. TCA notes that “Nominating your drivers sends a powerful message to your entire fleet that their professionalism is noticed, and that your organization stands behind the people who carry your reputation mile after mile. Fleets that celebrate their drivers consistently see stronger engagement, higher morale, and better retention.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Only five drivers will be selected as 2026 honorees, and they’ll be recognized on stage at TCA’s Annual Convention in Orlando. </span><a href="https://truckload.org/"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Cummins Inc.</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif"> and </span><a href="https://www.loves.com/"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Love’s Travel Stops</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif"> are sponsoring the awards, helping shine a spotlight on the drivers who stand out for safety, professionalism, and commitment to the job. More than a thousand trucking professionals will be in the room when the winners take the stage.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">As TCA explains, “It’s a moment that reflects not only on the driver, but on the culture and leadership of the fleet that nominated them.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Drivers or fleets who want to nominate someone can find the nomination form </span><a href="https://www.tcaprofessionaldriversoftheyear.com/"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">. The deadline is December 5.</span></p>
<p><i><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">Source: </span></i><a href="https://www.thetrucker.com/"><i><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif">The Trucker</span></i></a><i></i></p>
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