This remodel is a part of Love’s Strategic Remodel Initiative, a massive $1 billion investment focused on upgrading existing locations to provide customers with a top-notch experience. During these updates, stores remain open and receive enhancements to amenities and services based on factors such as customer flow, sales, and the age of the store.

As stated by the company, over 200 Love’s locations will undergo similar upgrades in the next four years as part of this program.

The renovated Rolla location now boasts:

• 89 spacious truck parking spaces

• Seven well-maintained shower facilities

• Six diesel lanes equipped with DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid)

• McDonald’s and Subway restaurants offering delicious meals

• CAT scales for convenient weighing of trucks

• A dog park for furry travel companions

• Laundry facilities for customers to freshen up their clothes

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Among the recent improvements, two sites now offer truck wash services. These enhancements have introduced five new service bays, four truck wash bays, and three additional service trucks to Love’s extensive maintenance network nationwide.

Here’s a look at the new and upgraded locations next to Love’s Travel Stops:

• Salinas, California (new)

• Calvert City, Kentucky (upgraded)

• Wells, Nevada (upgraded)

• Sidney, Ohio (upgraded with added truck wash)

• Columbia, Tennessee (upgraded with added truck wash)

• Ranger, Texas (rebuilt)

These facilities provide a range of services, including tire replacement, lube services, light mechanical repairs, and roadside assistance, all at competitive prices. Love’s Truck Care and Speedco also serve as the exclusive warranty repair and recall service provider for Freightliner and International trucks.

With over 430 locations across the United States, Love’s Truck Care and Speedco boast more than 1,300 service bays and a fleet of 900 roadside service trucks, ensuring professional drivers and fleets receive top-notch care wherever they go.

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How to Get Your Free Hot Dog

To snag your free hot dog or roller grill item, simply download the Love’s Connect app. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Download the App: Go to your app store and search for “Love’s Connect.”

1. Create an Account: Sign up with your name and email address.

1. Find the Deals: Open the app and tap on “Deals” at the bottom menu.

1. Select Your Deal: Choose the deal you want.

1. Scan at Checkout: Show the mobile barcode at checkout to redeem your free hot dog or roller grill item.

Love’s roller grill items include Schwab’s Hot Dogs, Tornados, Roller Bites, and more. Plus, you’ll find a full selection of toppings to customize your snack.

“Our customers are at the heart of what we do,” said Joe Cotton, vice president of food service for Love’s. “National Hot Dog Day is a wonderful way for us to thank our loyal patrons and introduce new customers to the quality and convenience we deliver every day.”

More Hot Dog Deals at EG America Stores

EG America is also rolling out week-long hot dog deals from July 15. Check out these promotions at their stores nationwide, including Cumberland Farms, Turkey Hill, Quik Stop, Certified Oil, Fastrac, Tom Thumb, Minit Mart, Kwik Shop, Loaf ‘N Jug, and Sprint.

• Monday: 99¢ hot dog

• Tuesday: Buy one, get one free hot dog

• Wednesday: Two hot dogs for $2

• Thursday: Buy one, get one free hot dog

• Friday: Free large fountain drink when you buy two hot dogs

• Saturday and Sunday: Buy 2 hot dogs, get 1 free

Everyone, don’t miss out on these fantastic deals. Fuel up with some delicious snacks while you’re on the road or simply enjoying a day out.

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What You’ll Find Inside

Travelers can enjoy an array of fresh food and drinks, along with Love’s branded snacks. The location also features popular fast-food options, including a Hardee’s and a Subway, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.

For Professional Drivers

Professional drivers are well-catered for at this new location. The facility boasts 108 truck parking spaces, providing ample room for rest and refueling. In the coming weeks, a Speedco location will also open, adding to the convenience for truck drivers. Additionally, the site includes six diesel lanes equipped with DEF, along with seven showers, laundry facilities, CAT scales, and a dog park.

In honor of the grand opening, Love’s Travel Stops is reinforcing its commitment to community support by donating a total of $5,000. This generous donation will be split between the Beaver Police Department and the Beaver Township Fire Department.

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The CVSA International Roadcheck is scheduled to take place from May 14 to May 16, during which CVSA-certified officials will conduct thorough inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers across North America. This year’s Roadcheck enforcement will place particular emphasis on examining tractor protection systems and monitoring alcohol and controlled substance possession among drivers.

For more information about how to prepare for this year’s Roadcheck, check out our blog here.

Throughout the month of May, over 430 Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations are offering exclusive deals, including half-off Department of Transportation inspections (with savings of up to $45) and a generous $80 discount per tire when purchasing Yokohama tires.

Additionally, these locations provide complimentary visual inspections year-round with any service. Please note that this offer is not applicable to fleet service agreements.

“Getting pulled over during a time of heavy DOT enforcement can be costly and time consuming, and we want to help prevent that while keeping drivers safe,” said Eric Daniels, Love’s vice president of total truck care. “Our DOT inspection and tire deals are just another way we’re providing more value for customers while they’re keeping a close eye on their expenses.”

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With these developments, Love’s Truck Care and Speedco have added a remarkable 23 service bays and 10 service trucks to their already impressive network, solidifying their position as the largest over-the-road preventive maintenance and total truck care network in the country.

The new and revamped locations are strategically situated next to Love’s Travel Stops in key areas across the nation, including Nogales, Arizona (new); St. Augustine, Florida (new); Waco, Georgia (remodeled); Michigan City, Indiana (new); Canton, Mississippi (remodeled); Picayune, Mississippi (new); and Watertown, New York (new). These locations serve as convenient hubs for truckers and fleets seeking top-notch tire services, lube changes, light mechanical repairs, roadside assistance, and DOT inspections.

Love’s Truck Care and Speedco have solidified their status as the exclusive warranty repair and campaign recall service providers for Freightliner and International trucks, offering peace of mind to truck owners and operators across the country.

With over 430 locations nationwide, boasting more than 1,300 service bays and 900 roadside service trucks, Love’s Truck Care and Speedco continue to raise the bar in delivering exceptional service and support to the trucking industry. Their commitment to excellence ensures that professional drivers and fleets alike can rely on Love’s for their maintenance and repair needs, keeping them rolling safely and efficiently down the open road.

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Despite its expansive growth over the decades, Love’s remains distinctive as the only major family-owned and -operated travel stop.

“With Tom’s hardworking, boots-in-the-ground work ethic and community and people-focused mentality, the Loves were able to grow the one store into the brand we know today,” the news release stated. “Love’s innovative mindset gave him the idea to open a combined convenience store and filling station at a time when that was practically unheard of. It caught on, and over the years, the company grew, expanding into travel stops and eventually adding the Gemini Motor Transport fleet to the family. More of Love’s innovative ideas led him to add restaurant and fresh food options to total truck care solutions and other additions.”

This unique aspect sets it apart in the industry. The first Love’s Travel Stops opened its doors in Watonga, Okla., and since then, the company has stayed true to its cultural roots and philosophical foundation.

“While a lot has changed in six decades, the heart of Love’s has not, and it’s now alive in four generations of our family,” said the Love family. “We are so grateful for our incredible team members — past and present — whose contributions play a role in shaping our company. Growth and innovation of our product offerings, living our core values and culture daily and dedication to clean places and friendly faces are what this company was started on in 1964. Today, we proudly stand on that foundation and know our best is still ahead of us.”

One remarkable constant in Love’s journey is its unwavering commitment to treating all team members like family. This ethos has not only endured but has become an integral part of Love’s identity. Regardless of its size and reach, the company remains dedicated to the belief in caring for customers, partners, and team members alike. This enduring philosophy continues to be a key differentiator for Love’s Travel Stops.

“Tom Love said it best: ‘Yesterday’s trophies don’t win tomorrow’s games,’ and even after six decades, we still live by that motto, constantly innovating and improving,” said Shane Wharton, president of Love’s. “The secret formula behind the company’s success is our employees and how they model the core values Love’s was built on and sustain a legacy of driving for excellence.”

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This exclusive deal can be accessed through the Love’s Connect app. Simply navigate to the “deals tab” on Veterans Day to find this special offer.

The homestyle bowl options include mouthwatering choices like meatloaf mashed potatoes, chicken pot pie, and deluxe mac n cheese. In the event that homestyle bowls are unavailable, customers can substitute with two roller grill items.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate our nation’s heroes and enjoy a tasty meal on Love’s!

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The survey, which analyzed millions of anonymous employee reviews, awarded Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores an impressive score of 83 out of 100. Only companies with 1,000 or more employees were considered for the survey, and the top 20 companies spanned various industries, from airlines to consultancies to fast food chains.

Family-owned and in operation for almost six decades, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores goes beyond just being a truck stop chain. With a truck fleet, hotels, and a logistics firm, Love’s employs over 40,500 individuals, including 1,500 individuals, at its Oklahoma City headquarters.

Employer rankings have been updated to reflect a growing emphasis on employee well-being, which has become a top priority during and after the pandemic. With the rise of burnout and mental health concerns like anxiety and depression, employers are now more concerned about their employees’ mental health. According to the American Psychological Association, over 70% of individuals have noticed their employer’s increased focus on mental health.

Not all efforts to improve well-being are equally effective, however. In a survey by Alight, less than half of the 2,000 U.S. workers believed their employer genuinely cares about their well-being.

Measuring employee happiness can be a difficult task, according to Sonja Lyubomirsky, a psychology professor at the University of California, Riverside, who assisted with Indeed’s research. The four key indicators of well-being, happiness, stress, satisfaction, and purpose, were given equal importance. Employees rated each indicator on a five-point scale, with scores ranging from 40 to 100. A minimum of 200 unique ratings were required to be considered for the U.S. list. Indeed also compiled rankings for employers in Canada and the U.K.

Love’s ranked first on the list, thanks to factors such as flexible work schedules and a friendly environment, says Gabrielle Davis, a career trends specialist at Indeed. “Surprisingly, the data shows that Love’s prioritizes the well-being of its employees,” she added. Last year, the company introduced a program to train 300 employees in heavy-duty truck systems, and they plan to expand the academy this year. Love’s has approximately 644 rest stops spread across 42 states.

“We didn’t go into a board room and invent our values, they came from how my dad behaved and the example he showed,” said chief culture officer Jenny Love Meyer, whose father Tom, now deceased, founded the company in Watonga, Okla., in 1964. “Respecting others and what others say is what people remember him for.”

Retail and food service businesses have been struggling to hire and retain staff, but Love’s is taking proactive steps to overcome this. Data from the recruitment firm Korn Ferry shows that turnover for parttime retail employees has skyrocketed to 95% since the pandemic, compared to the pre-pandemic rate of 75%.

In addition to dealing with unpredictable hours and low pay, retail workers face the challenges of increased shoplifting and unruly customers.

It’s not just Love’s recognizing the importance of employee well-being. A recent Gallup poll revealed that four out of 10 U.S. workers said their job negatively impacted their mental health. In light of this, more than eight in 10 people believe that employers’ support for mental health will heavily influence their job search in the future, according to the APA.

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The funding comes from the Federal Highway Administration’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, a program focused on creating a network of EV charging infrastructure in Pennsylvania and Colorado.

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores was selected, alongside Trillium Energy Solutions, to be part of this exciting investment opportunity.

“As the nation begins widescale adoption of EVs, two important factors for successful planning include on-site support and available footprint to build out additional charging infrastructure,” said Kim Okafor, general manager of zero emission for Trillium. “With more than 640 locations nationwide, Love’s Travel Stops are in a prime position to support transportation departments in rolling out NEVI projects state by state.”

The NEVI program, an initiative established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, is set to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging. With an ambitious goal of creating a comprehensive national system of EV chargers, this program is set to pave the way for a greener and more sustainable transportation future.

Trillium, a company specializing in designing, building, and maintaining clean-fueling stations, is at the forefront of this movement. Their expertise will be instrumental in the success of the NEVI program.

In addition, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Colorado Energy Office, along with the Colorado Department of Transportation, have secured substantial funding for EV charger installations.

In Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, Mifflinville, Brookville, and Jonestown will see the installation of EV chargers, thanks to a generous $2.6 million funding allocation. Meanwhile, in Colorado, existing stations in Buena Vista, Eads, Parachute, and Hudson will receive a significant investment of $2.2 million to build state-of-the-art EV chargers.

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