Sonic opens drive-thru for truckers

CommDriver · May 2, 2013

Valliant, OK, Sonic is customized for truck traffic

VALLIANT ' A new Sonic Drive-In here is sweet on truck drivers and customized the restaurant to accommodate them.
One stall is three feet higher than the others to make it easier for tractor-trailer drivers to read the menu. It's equipped with a sensor that alerts staff that someone is preparing to order. And a circle drive was built around the restaurant to make it easier for drivers to get back on the highway.
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"When a trucker pulls up we holler out in the store 'trucker!' We take care of that trucker as fast as we can. They all love it," said Julie Dorries, who operates the restaurant with her husband, Tommy.
It's the first Sonic to feature a customized stall, Sonic said. The Oklahoma City-based company supported the idea because it serves the needs of the community.
The couple have wanted to open a Sonic in their home of Valliant for a decade and finally got the company on board.
Valliant, a town of about 750 residents on State Highway 70 in southeastern Oklahoma, receives a lot of truck traffic from the logging industry and a paper mill operated by International Paper.
However, none of the local businesses seemed to cater to truck drivers and trucks are often seen pulled over on the highway to do business, Tommy Dorries said. "We wanted the truckers to have a place to stop and eat," he added.
The trucker tie has special meaning, too. Julie's father, who recently died of cancer, was a truck driver who loved to eat at Sonic. He was excited about their new venture and wanted to be their first customer, but was too sick.
The Sonic opened Feb. 4 and has a large banner out front that reads "Truckers Welcome!" The store is serving up to 50 truck drivers a day, as well as customers in RVs and buses who appreciate the circle drive. Tommy Dorries says if demand warrants it, they'll add a second stall for truck drivers.
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drozzer69 · May 2, 2013

That is totally awesome! Thanks for sharing, ill have to keep that one in mind when I go OTR again.

Outlaw 13 · May 2, 2013

I sure hope they left PLENTY of room around it , wonder how long it will be before someone runs it over !! Just sayin' !!!

joseph1135 · May 2, 2013

That's pretty cool to do that and cater to us. I don't really do fast food, but I'm sure I can try out a Sonic!

CommDriver · May 2, 2013

There's a Pilot/Town Pump in Belgrade,MT where there's a Burrito shop with a drive up window for trucks. They're more the healthy, build your own, kind. But the beef was a little too greasy for me. I would get the chicken or vegetables next time.

HeWhoMustNotBeNamed · May 2, 2013

I think that it might be a good idea for us as a whole to endorse this and thank them. The next time I go there I might ask for one of those "comment cards" and let them know that I gave them some extra business at a different location just because they did this !

Ezrider_48501 · May 2, 2013

well i don't think we really need a drive threw fast food for truck drivers. i mean most drivers could use to walk a little bit to get there fast food. however it is nice to see a them keeping truckers in mind and trying to help accommodate the trucker in anti truck world.

Dog86 · May 2, 2013

I have always wanted to stop at a sonic but none are near home and all the others are to small for a big truck to get in. To bad I never get to OK...

Dog86 · May 2, 2013

YEah we all could use a little walking now and then lol.

Raezzor · May 2, 2013

Haha this is great. Sure it's a business move on their part, but still nice to see SOMEONE appreciates our business.

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