Findlay, Ohio Travel Center

Located at 11471 State Route 613W, the fully rebuilt Findlay location now offers 80 truck parking spaces and 59 car spots. The center features a Taco Bell for quick meals, clean restrooms and showers, public laundry facilities, a hot and cold deli, fully stocked beverage coolers, and three self-checkouts for faster service. Drivers can also take advantage of mobile fueling and exclusive perks through the Pilot app.

Eagle Pass, Texas Travel Center

The Eagle Pass location at 4392 El Indio Highway is a brand-new addition to Pilot’s network, offering 85 truck parking spaces, 65 car spaces, and eight diesel lanes. Amenities mirror those at Findlay, including clean restrooms and showers, public laundry, a hot and cold deli, beverage coolers, and four self-checkouts. Mobile fueling and Pilot app perks are also available.

Pilot emphasized the importance of driver comfort and efficiency in both locations. “Whether drivers need fuel, a meal, or just a place to recharge, these locations are designed to keep them moving comfortably and efficiently,” the company said.

These two travel centers are part of Pilot’s ongoing upgrades across the U.S. and Canada, aimed at supporting professional drivers with safer, more convenient, and driver-focused stops on the road.

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A Project Built Around Drivers

The effort was led by CEO Dean Ash, who said the goal was to put drivers at the center of the design.

With nearly 200 pull-through parking spaces and what Ash described as “five-star hotel-quality … showers and restrooms,” the facility was created with time and comfort in mind.

Mobile fueling is already available. Instead of lining up at traditional pumps, drivers can park and request fuel delivery. A mobile truck wash works the same way.

“We come to them to fill them up,” Ash explained. “Thirty-five gallons a minute, and they can just relax.”

Why It Was Built

The idea came after Ash heard about the challenges faced by a close friend, a veteran truck driver who lost his truck to an axle fire. While staying with Ash, the driver shared stories about the struggles of the road and how few truck stops truly offered a positive experience.

“After 25 years on the road, there are about four truck stops that I can name that I really enjoy going to,” the driver told him.

Ash, who is not a driver himself, said those conversations helped him understand the need.

“I’ve never had a CDL, never driven a truck, never even been in a truck that’s moving down the highway. But I can relate because these are people and, you know, I think too many people, at least in the industry, don’t treat truckers like a human being, like they ought to.”

Parking and Access

Parking access was a top priority.

“For the guys that are doing their short reset or their 34, they’re welcome here, and we will never have a financial requirement for them,” Ash said.

The site currently features 186 pull-through diagonal parking spaces, each with six feet of clearance on both sides. Overflow areas could push that number to 300 spots, and online reservations are free.

Located just one mile from a welcome center with only 23 spaces, Truckers Paradise has coordinated with TxDOT to redirect drivers when that lot is full.

“That’s kind of the bigger picture of where this has evolved, is that we want to work with TxDOT and even federal DOT to really take a stab at the truck parking issue,” Ash added.

Food and Amenities

The property uses the old mall’s food court for multiple restaurants. Five are already open, serving pizza, Mexican, Indian, and other meals, with room for more vendors.

Showers and restrooms were built to stand apart from standard facilities.

“With multiple jets that can massage your midsection. And it’s a marble finish,” Ash said.

Other features on the site include:

• A chrome and truck accessories store
• A cigar lounge
• Massage therapy services
• DOT physical and chiropractic care

Drivers also check in at a tiki hut entrance where staff provide a quick rundown of available services and fueling options.

What’s Ahead

Truckers Paradise isn’t stopping with what’s already open. Ash is working on:

• Expanding chrome and accessories offerings
• Adding a repair shop
• Building a 30,000-square-foot entertainment complex with batting cages, virtual golf, pickleball, pool tables, and poker.

Long-term, he aims for the model to expand nationwide across the U.S.

“The long-term goal: a frictionless environment where [truckers] just don’t have to think,” Ash said. “It’s really like a five-star resort kind of thing where things are done for them, they don’t have to think. They can just be a real person.”

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Highlights of the New Travel Center

Designed to serve professional drivers and travelers alike, the facility offers a range of guest-focused amenities, including:

• 35 dedicated truck parking spaces
• 8 diesel lanes for efficient fueling
• Showers for a refreshing break on the road
• Hot and cold deli area featuring grab-and-go meal options
• Large beverage coolers stocked with a wide selection of drinks
• Four self-checkouts for fast, convenient service
• Mobile fueling and exclusive deals available through the myRewards Plus app

Whether you’re a long-haul trucker or just passing through northwest Texas, Pilot’s new Xpress Fuel location is designed to make your stop as convenient and comfortable as possible.

Source: Truckers News

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