What do you look for in a truck stop?

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by WI Student, Feb 21, 2008.

  1. Dave 1960

    Dave 1960 Road Train Member

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    I'm a company driver who Primarily gets sent to fuel at Loves. Pilot a bit less and since a lot of J are Pilot owned the occasional J.

    If I'm SENT there I have little choice.

    When I look for a place to roost first thing I check in the TS book is size. I will not bother with a small Loves or Pilot. Next thing is what kind of fast food. I get sick and tired of Subway and Chesters!

    I tend to stop at TA and Petro from time to time too.

    One thing I GOTTA have is Wifi! It's a bit under 5 bucks for 24 hours at most.

    I too tip a couple bucks for a clean satisfying shower.
     
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  3. Modo66

    Modo66 Bobtail Member

    A good nights sleep :)
     
  4. Meltom

    Meltom Road Train Member

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    I'm not a driver so this is just me thinking of what I want when I'm driving in my car.
    Well lit
    clean
    must look like it's in decent repair
    friendly staff
    decent food.
     
  5. mosrock

    mosrock Light Load Member

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    clean showers
    clean bathrooms with ventalation
    proper fuel prices
    mom and pop restraunt a real sit down look at the menu restraunt
    security that roams around the lot looking for lot lizards and other riff raff
    ample parking
    the amnitie (barberm, stylist, gym, luonge area for non smokers and smokers, message area)
    vet for the trucker that has pets
    dentist
    mechanic for repairs
    and a real grocery not a convenace store
     
  6. Grumppy

    Grumppy Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Pay at the pump & a home style SIT DOWN resturant with prefferably a buffet. Not a fast food joint. Also I like the driver payback rewards points. Loves pays .01 per gallon.
     
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