Love’s Travel Stops Announces Expansion Plans for 2025, Including 20 New Locations and 1,000 Parking Spaces

Truck Drivers U.S.A — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:00:30 +0000

Love’s Travel Stops has exciting plans for 2025, with significant growth in store. The company will be adding 20 new locations, expanding its network to better serve drivers across the country. As part of these plans, Love’s will also be revamping existing sites, creating more parking spaces for trucks, and enhancing food and service offerings.

During a media briefing on January 22, Love’s President Shane Wharton shared the company’s vision for the year ahead.

“We’re excited to introduce new and updated locations, innovative food and drinks, and continue improving the services and amenities we offer,” said Wharton. “With our continued focus on the evolving needs of customers, we’re confident we’ll provide an even better experience across our network in 2025.”

What’s Coming for Love’s in 2025:

20 New Stores and 19 additional quick-serve restaurants
50 Store Remodels to modernize and enhance existing locations
Raze and Rebuild of the EZ Go site in Stroud, Oklahoma
1,000 New Truck Parking Spaces (free for truckers)
12 New Maintenance Bays at Truck Care and Speedco locations
Six Additional Roadside Service Trucks for enhanced support
New Truck Washes at various existing locations
TVC Pro-Driver CDL Protection sales reps available at all Love’s locations
Fresh Kitchen Enhancements through the Culinary Innovation Center, led by Greg Ekman, the company’s first director of Fresh Kitchen strategy and growth
Expansion of Private Label Snacks and Juices

Additionally, Love’s will debut its first Whataburger location, offering a variety of fresh food options like hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, breakfast items, and salads, bringing a taste of San Antonio to its travel stop network.

To streamline customer service, Love’s will roll out an “order ahead” feature via the Love’s Connect app at several locations, including over 100 Arby’s. Love’s is also improving its quick service efficiency with technology that monitors performance metrics in real-time, helping to reduce food delivery times by an average of 14 seconds last year.

RV-Friendly Upgrades

Love’s is also expanding its offerings for RV customers, adding 83 RV hookups across 17 locations, which will push its total RV-friendly spots past 100 locations. The company’s Love’s Connect app allows RVers to reserve spaces, check in, and activate utilities with ease.

Focus on Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging

Looking ahead, Love’s is continuing to grow its network of EV charging stations. With $83 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grants awarded in 2024, construction is expected to begin in 2025 at locations across Alabama, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. This initiative aligns with Love’s mission to provide accessible, convenient, and future-proof services for all travelers.

Source: Truckers News

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Truck Parking Expanded with Two New Love’s Travel Stops

Truck Drivers U.S.A — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:00:27 +0000

Love’s Travel Stops is expanding its footprint in the Great Plains and Southeast regions by opening new locations in Wichita, Kansas, and Hattiesburg, Mississippi. With these openings, Love’s has reached a significant milestone of over 650 stores as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.

The Wichita location, situated just off Interstate 135 at 1504 E. 21st St., ranks among Love’s largest venues and addresses a critical demand for truck parking and professional driver services within the Wichita area. This site introduces an impressive 122 parking spaces for trucks and will soon feature a Speedco truck maintenance shop, complete with truck wash services set to launch next month.

In Hattiesburg, the new travel stop at the intersection of Interstate 59 and Highway 98 at 283 Ira Hudson Rd. contributes 84 truck parking spaces. This establishment brings essential driver amenities to a previously underserved region lacking a national travel stop.

Highlights of the New Stores Include:

Wichita, Kansas

Nearly 12,000 square feet of facility space
122 truck parking spots (comprising 99 full-size and 23 bobtail spots)
On-site Love’s Fresh Kitchen
Dunkin’ Donuts and Arby’s opening on October 28
Speedco services including a truck wash available from November 25
Nine diesel fueling bays
Seven showers available for drivers
Laundry amenities
CAT Scale for weighing
Dog park for pet-friendly stops

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Facility spans over 10,000 square feet
Offers 84 truck parking spaces
Includes Love’s Fresh Kitchen
Arby’s restaurant available on-site
Eight diesel fueling bays
Provides five showers for drivers
Equipped with laundry facilities
CAT Scale available
Dog park for pet convenience

To celebrate these grand openings, Love’s is generously donating $5,000 each to the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center in Wichita and the United Way of Southeast Mississippi in Hattiesburg.

Source: Truckers News