TA losing money...

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by Hardlyevr, Nov 10, 2009.

  1. Hardlyevr

    Hardlyevr Road Train Member

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    TravelCenters of America said it lost $12.2 million in the third quarter on continued difficult economic conditions as well as declines in fuel sales volumes....


    And I'm sure it's especially hard to make any money when the fuel islands are blocked and shut off, like they were this afternoon in Sparks, Nevada!
     
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  3. Big Duker

    Big Duker "Don Cheto"

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    Good! I hate TA's.
     
  4. simplyred1962

    simplyred1962 Betty Boop, One Bodacious Babe!!!


    Still?? Sheesh, we were through there 2 days ago, and they were all blocked!

    Judi Kay
     
  5. Texas-Nana

    Texas-Nana Princess Drives-a-Lot

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    I find more and more TA's are just dirty and scummy. But then again.....I'm picky.
     
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  6. stranger

    stranger Road Train Member

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    Many of their buildings are old Union 76 truckstops built in the 1960's.
     
  7. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    I wouldn't even pee in the parking lot of a TA.

    Can you say "Nasty Scumhole"? Sure... I knew ya could.
     
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  8. FriedTater

    FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes

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    BAD PLACE TO FUEL !
    Notice how the Pay Desk routes you in one end and out directly into the slots ?

    I prefer the Petro,there is always someone walking the lanes(security) there that will get you moving if your dragging your assets

     
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  9. kajidono

    kajidono Road Train Member

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    I prefer the old no name station down the adjacent two lane that everyone's forgotten about. I like getting fuel .10-.15 cents cheaper for no apparent reason.
     
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  10. Brickhauler

    Brickhauler Medium Load Member

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    I bet if they wern't such a rip off, they would have more customers. Everything they sell can be found cheaper someplace else, especially the fuel.
     
  11. kajidono

    kajidono Road Train Member

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    They don't care. The places are packed full most of the time. I don't see how they're losing money unless the upper management is spending it all on gold plated underwear. Which they probably are.
     
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