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Good truck stops if you cook your meals

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by JenSmithWSJ, Sep 20, 2017.

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  1. Sep 20, 2017 #1
    JenSmithWSJ

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    I'm a reporter with The Wall Street Journal who covers logistics and transportation.
    I'm looking to talk with truckers who cook in their cabs.
    If you can't get to a store, what might you get at a truck stop to help tide you over?
    Are some places in the U.S. better or worse than others for supplies?
    Message me!
     
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  3. Sep 20, 2017 #2
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  4. Sep 20, 2017 #4
    JenSmithWSJ

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    Thanks--will do
     
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    bzinger

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    Or look up miss elvee !
     
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    JenSmithWSJ

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    Where can I find her?
     
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    bzinger

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    Do a search on her ....she's our site truck cook lol
     
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  9. Sep 20, 2017 #7
    STexan

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    The short answer is

    The chain truck stops don't really provide anything worthwhile that you could call "groceries" and the little they do offer is so outrageously priced, it's disgusting. $6.00 for a small box of cereal tells you all you need to know.

    Grocery stores that are "truck friendly" are far and few between and even then they can still be iffy for entrance, parking, and exit, depending on the crowd.
     
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  10. Sep 20, 2017 #8
    miss elvee

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    How can I help you?

    @bzinger lol. We still have to catch up so I can smoke you some pulled pork on fresh baked onion rolls. Just got a convection oven for my new truck.
     
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    JenSmithWSJ

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    miss elvee

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    Water, milk, fresh fruit. Sometimes boiled eggs, the occasional hot tea. Zip sandwich bags for storage, mixing and marinades.

    Not a lot to be had, really. And if they do happen to have a can of tomatoes you'll pay $6 for it.
     
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