National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was Sept. 11-17, and TravelCenters of America (TA) honored professional drivers across the country. The chain offered discounts, prize opportunities and giveaways to let drivers know they are recognized, valued and appreciated. As TA marks its 50th year providing a home away from home for professional drivers, this year’s celebration…
Kum & Go Partners With Collegiate Athletes
Kum & Go announced its partnership with five collegiate athletes known as Team Kum & Go. What started with a tweet after Jordan Kumm announced his transfer to the University of Iowa, has resulted in an NIL deal for five athletes from two of Iowa’s top universities. These athletes share Midwest roots, shared values, commitment…
Sommers Oil Co. and Shell Partner With CURE Childhood Cancer
Sommers Oil Co. and Shell have chosen to partner with CURE Childhood Cancer for the “Giving Pump” charity event. CURE provides financial and emotional support to local children and families while raising funds to further research for pediatric oncology. The Giving Pump, a three-month promotion through Oct. 31, is part of Shell Oil Co.’s nationwide…
Marathon Donates to School Gardens
The gardens at Holbrook Language Academy in Concord, Calif., once a blossoming outdoor classroom where students could learn about nature and growing food, dried up and became overgrown with weeds when COVID-19 sent teachers and students home for long periods of time. However, Marathon’s Martinez Renewable Fuels facility gave a $10,000 grant to Holbrook for…
Dash In and Splash In ECO Car Wash Open Maryland Location
An all-new Dash In and Splash In ECO Car Wash opened in Laurel, Md., and it will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Sept. 16. The new location is at 6000 Sandy Spring Road at the intersection of Bauer Lane and Sandy Spring Road. Friday’s festivities begin at 8:00 a.m. and…
Parker’s to Host 10th Annual Golf Tournament Oct. 10
Parker’s announced that the 10th Annual Fueling the Community Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Landings Palmetto Golf Club, located at 1 Cottonwood Dr. in Savannah, Ga. All proceeds will go to the Parker’s Fueling the Community program, which supports education in the…
Sinclair Oil Supports Folds of Honor
Sinclair Oil announced its intent to provide educational scholarships to children and spouses of fallen or disabled veterans and first responders through Folds of Honor. A portion of fuel purchased at participating Sinclair stations from Sept. 12 through Oct. 16, 2022, will be donated to Folds of Honor through the aptly named Fueling Folds of…
MAPCO Unveils ‘Fueling Our Future’ Pumps at New Location
MAPCO recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest store in Antioch, Tenn., at 3800 Murfreesboro Pike, where representatives from Antioch High School and local community partners joined MAPCO executives and team members for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 7. In attendance were the school’s District Champion girls’ soccer team, as well as its marching…
Rutter’s Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
From Sept. 11-17, Rutter’s decided to recognize all truck drivers with a free meal in support of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Truck drivers signed up with Rutter’s VIP Rewards are eligible to receive a free meal, which will include any sandwich, a regular coffee or fountain beverage, and a regular hashbrown or fry, throughout…
Marathon Hosts Summer Youth Program
Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery (LAR) hosted its annual Summer Youth Program, where 27 students between the ages of 17 and 19 from nine local schools gained access to the inner workings of the refinery and were exposed to STEM-related careers. As part of the summer internship, students participated in a team-building exercise that included…