Truck stops 25 years ago - Truckers' Trucking Forum | Message Board

Bronco5097 · **^ Top** #1 11.20.2007

Just returned home from a East Coast turnaround, Thinking what happen to my "Truck Stops" I found them ! They are the ones on the small secondary highways. There the ones that say "Joes" or "Home Style Cooking" There the ones when you walk in you are not thinking you are in a Zoo looking at Tigers and lions hanging off the wall. There the ones that know your "name" and "Co" you drive for. There the ones that that will "jump start" your Truck without a "P.O. driver I.D. ect. There the ones were the first thing a waitress does is take your coffee thermos and get it ready when you are. On this trip not "ONE" waitress even looked at my Jug. There the one that don't say "Travel Plaza" The "TruckStops" are still there you just have to spend alittle time and find them.

WiseOne · **^ Top** #2 11.20.2007

Yea, I miss the old, homey truck stops of the past. I remember when I was a kid, I used to LOVE to go into a truck stop...now these "travel plaza's" are cold and unwelcoming to be sure. No fun anymore...

Bronco5097 · **^ Top** #3 11.21.2007

Wiseone do you remember the "Big 76 Orange Ball" that was high in the air? What were the words below the sign? Also , was T/A called Truck Stops of America before it was called Travel Plazas of America?

madbunny · **^ Top** #4 11.21.2007

You mean the one where coffee was a no charge to drivers. Where the restaurant was divided between "professional drivers" and others? And smoking wasn't an issue it was expected?

Bronco5097 · **^ Top** #5 11.22.2007

Yes, there the ones.

Bronco5097 · **^ Top** #6 11.22.2007

Still looking for the words under Orange 76 signs of 76 truck stop?

2xR · **^ Top** #7 11.22.2007

I camped at the "Trailway" TS on Hwy 301 in Centreville, MD earlier this week. It was like a blast from the past. There are others, as well.

In the meanwhile, I try to be a loyal Petro customer because they are much more like the truck stops used to be, and, the truck diesel is sold in an area segregated away from the four wheelers and their tourist drivers.

Occasionally, circumstances force me into a Pilot, Loves, or Wilco/Hess. I hate it, but, the experience makes appreciate the Petro environment even more.

Roadmedic · **^ Top** #8 11.22.2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2xR

In the meanwhile, I try to be a loyal Petro customer because they are much more like the truck stops used to be, and, the truck diesel is sold in an area segregated away from the four wheelers and their tourist drivers.

Occasionally, circumstances force me into a Pilot, Loves, or Wilco/Hess. I hate it, but, the experience makes appreciate the Petro environment even more.

Since TA bought Petro, I would wonder if they will stay the way they are.

2xR · **^ Top** #9 11.22.2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadmedic

Since TA bought Petro, I would wonder if they will stay the way they are.

I hope so. Maybe T/A will learn a lesson or two and begin to follow the Petro business plan.

2xR knows, if it ain't broke, don't fix it....

ibflat2 · **^ Top** #10 11.22.2007

I do believe it said

"Auto/ Truck stop"
"Resturant"

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Trucker Forum	Replies	Last Post
Where my truck stops	CMoore2004	The Truck Stops Here	0	04.22.2008 08.43 PM
The truck stops here	Cybergal	Truckers News	2	03.27.2008 06.34 PM
Husky Truck Stops	northern flight	The Truck Stops Here	1	02.29.2008 06.54 PM
Truck safety at rest/truck stops	Reby	Questions From New Drivers	6	10.19.2007 08.46 PM
3 Truck Stops	Pete_379X	The Truck Stops Here	0	07.04.2007 05.56 PM

Truckers' Trucking Forum/Message Board - The Premiere Truck Driver Forum
Sponsored Links

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)