Darren Schulte welcomed to NATSO leadership team. NATSO has appointed Darren Schulte as the association’s new vice president of membership. “Darren brings a wealth of knowledge about the truckstop and travel plaza industry,” said NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings. “Combined with his retail merchandising, marketing and operations experience, Darren will be a valuable…
TA Opens Eight UltraMobile Verizon Retail Outlets
Plans include expansion to 100 locations through 2012. TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) has become an authorized Verizon wireless retailer and opened retail outlets under the UltraMobile name at eight of its TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The UltraMobile outlets provide a full service offering in a convenient location…
TA Kicks Off Annual Campaign
Donations raised benefit professional drivers in need. TravelCenters of America LLC’s full-service TA and Petro Stopping Centers brands have launched their support of the 2011 customer and employee donation drive to benefit St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF), an organization that helps truck drivers suffering from financial hardship due to medical problems. The…
TA Expands Loyalty Program Benefits
Professional drivers can now redeem UltraONE points for merchandise in new online merchandise catalog. TravelCenters of America LLC has unveiled a new online merchandise catalog for its UltraONE loyalty program members. Now, professional drivers have thousands of top quality, name brand rewards from which to choose – items that can be obtained using UltraONE Points…
TA Welcomes Customers’ Four-Legged Friends
Designated pet areas now available at all sites. TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) is adding to its full-service benefits by welcoming back-seat drivers of the furry kind to all travel centers within the TA and Petro Stopping Centers network. Drivers will see a designated pet area at each location, inviting them to let their pets…
TA To Accept Cards From U.S. Bank’s Voyager Network
Fleet drivers with a Voyager card can now use it to buy fuel at TA and Petro Stopping Center locations. TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) and U.S. Bank have reached agreement where TA will accept Voyager Fleet Systems fuel payment cards. The agreement will allow fleet drivers who hold a Voyager card to make fuel…
TA Opens Raphine Petro Stopping Center
“This location provides motorists a stopping point on I-81 and I-64 in southwest Virginia, where they can enjoy a hot meal, plenty of parking, shopping and a full range of other amenities,” says TA CEO. TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) owner of Petro Stopping Centers, has announced the opening of its newest Petro full-service travel…
Petro Stopping Center Re-Opens in Salina
TravelCenters buys back and re-introduces former franchise location. TravelCenters of America LLC (TA), owner of Petro Stopping Centers, today announced it has completed its planned acquisition and opening of the newest Petro travel center at Exit 252 off I-70 in Salina, Kan. “We were very happy to have the chance to buy this location and…
TA Launches UltraChef Million Point Recipe Contest
TravelCenters of America and Petro restaurants plan to feature winning recipes submitted by customers. TravelCenters of America (TA) and Petro Stopping Centers have announced the UltraChef One Million Point Recipe Challenge. Professional drivers are encouraged to enter for their chance to earn fortune and fame. Any UltraONE driver rewards program member can submit comfort food…
New Petro Stopping Center Opens in Texas
“We feel confident that the service and amenities being offered here, which are part of Petro’s strong ‘Voted Best’ legacy, will make drivers and motorists happy and keep them coming back,” says CEO. TravelCenters of America LLC (TA), owner of Petro Stopping Centers, has announced the opening of the newest Petro full-service travel center at…