What truck stops do you prefer? Everybody tends to have preferences when it comes to various things. Truckers can be particular when it comes to dining and/or staying overnight at your "home away from home." I like the following truck stops. Granted, they are national chains. However, it is the system or aspects of each truck stop's system that I like. In other words, the systems is duplicated (more or less) across each truck stop chain nationwide.
TA (Travel Centers of America)
Their wireless Internet Connection logon options are the best amongst all truck stops. You can sign up for the hour, day, month, quarter, or year. In addition, you can use your Road Star accumulated card points to logon to the Internet. That just rocks!
Pilot (Pilot Travel Centers)
They've got some good "regular" coffee. I'm particular to their Arabica roast. In addition, many of the Pilots have a fast food establishment on site so that you can fuel up as well as grab a quick meal to go.
Flying J (Flying J Travel Plaza)
On average, their showers are great--more shower space and 2 towels! I like their bathroom layouts better as well.
Petro (Petro Shopping Centers)
You can't go wrong when eating at Petro/Petro2 restaurant. I've yet to walk away disappointed.
Love's (Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores)
Most Love's have a popular fast food shop on location when you want to fuel and grab a quick bite for the road. Nothing better to see a Love's truck stop with an A&W store on location!
Honorable Mention:
Any fast food restaurant that has truck parking. Often I want to grab something quick rather than cruise into a truck stop, park the rig, and then maneuver around the facility to get what I need. That can take up to 15-minutes or longer! Many fast food places can handle my needs in under 10-minutes or less.
Special Mention:
All small "mom and pop" home-cooked dining spot that accommodates truckers. Often, you will find the best meals here for a very reasonable price. When you're in the mood for a good home-cooked meal, these establishments can't be beat! To find the best, you'll have to ask a fellow trucker which ones are their favorites.
In closing, the best truck stop at times is the one at the end-of-the-day that has one parking spot left for you! Now you can breathe a sigh of relief that you're off the road safely and can now take some well deserved rest!
So...what truck stop do you prefer (in general) and why?
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