TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) has renewed its contract with McLane, for supply chain services to its 233 TA and Petro Stopping Center branded travel stores throughout 41 states.
The companies began their relationship in 1999. McLane’s 19 facilities will continue to support distribution of a broad line of products for TA. The stores offer a wide selection of beverages, snacks and travel products. Customers can also find features such as breakfast sandwiches, pastries and fresh deli sandwiches.
“McLane’s national reach and supply chain expertise helps us keep our stores fully stocked and provide our customers with the wide variety of quality food, drink and general merchandise items that they are looking for,” said Thomas O’Brien, CEO, president and managing director for TravelCenters of America. “TA and McLane have been doing business together successfully for 10 years, and we’re more than pleased about their abilities and consistent performance.”
In order to better serve its customers, McLane has invested heavily in its end-to-end grocery supply chain by offering logistics, data- and analytics-based merchandising services and cost-saving technology applications.
“We take great pride in supporting a respected national chain like TravelCenters of America,” said Tony Frankenberger, vice president of merchandising at McLane. “Our shared focus on convenience and customer service has allowed us to build a rewarding business relationship, and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to evolve.”