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MAINTENANCE MATTERS: 12 AVOID BONE-CHILLING PROBLEMS Act Now to Eliminate Failures Later STAYFit® SECTION: 14 TIRED OF FEELING TIRED? Read the Answers Studies Don’t Provide OUT MY WINDSHIELD: 16 OH DEER! STAY OUT OF MY WAY. It’s Time to Prepare Yourself & Your Truck 22 WOODWORKING SHOP ON WHEELS Downtime Provides Opportunity to Exercise Creativity

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You’re Appreciated 365 Days a Year Enter to Win 36,500 UltraONE Points Throughout the month of September, you’ll be seeing special Driver Appreciation events at TA Travel Centers and Petro Stopping Centers. Each of our sites has been encouraged to put a unique, local spin on their Driver Appreciation activities.

Win 36,500 UltraONE Points During the September Points of Appreciation Sweepstakes, 365 lucky winners will receive a special show of Driver Appreciation in the form of 36,500 UltraONE points. It’s simple to enter this Sweepstakes. All you have to do is swipe your UltraONE card when you purchase fuel, TA Truck Service, Reserve-It! parking or sit-down restaurant meals. A total of over 13 million points will be distributed to lucky UltraONE Club Members. The 365 winners will be drawn on October 3, 2016 and will be notified via email or phone calls. Complete rules can be found at UltraONERewards.com.

Special Concert National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is a time to stop and recognize the men and women who move America’s goods. The Arkansas Trucking Association in partnership with Petro in North Little Rock will be hosting a free lunch and concert for truck drivers travelling along I-40, Exit 161 in North Little Rock to thank drivers who deliver the products we need all year round. A special one-hour concert will be part of the celebration event.

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Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: • Community involvement • Volunteer activities • Coaching • Safety • Education and training • Acts of heroism • Adventure activities • Truck restorations • Hobby vehicles • Motorsports • Hobbies and collections • Musical talent • Personal accomplishments • Mentoring • Driver recruiting • Industry promotion • Innovations • Trucking organizations • Truck shows • Tips and suggestions • Other topics of your choice

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9 Days BILLED AS THE WORLD’S PREMIERE VINTAGE CAR RALLY, THE GREAT RACE HAS TRAVELED MANY MILES DURING ITS 33-YEAR EXISTENCE. The 2016 Hemmings Motor News Great Race Presented By Hagerty was a fantastic nineday event that passed through eight states, stopped in 19 cities, and covered nearly 2,500 miles in vehicles built in 1972 or earlier. The three oldest entries carried 1916 Hudson badges: a Pikes Peak Hillclimber, an Indy Racer and a 4-passenger Speedster. Several early ‘70s cars were the latest eligible models. The route began in California and ended in Illinois.

Secret Check Points With $150,000 up for grabs, the Great Race was a very competitive event, drawing participants from all across the United States, plus several other countries. The Great Race is not a speed race, but a time/speed/distance rally. The teams, each with a driver and navigator, are given precise instructions each day that detail every move down to the second. Teams are scored at secret checkpoints along the way and are penalized one second—for each second, either early or late. As in golf, the lowest score wins. Each stop on the June 18-26 Great Race was free to the public, and spectators were able to visit with the participants and look at the cars and trucks. It is common for kids to climb into the driver’s seat for a first-hand look and a photo opp. “When the Great Race pulls into a scheduled stop, it becomes an instant festival,” said race director Jeff Stumb. “Participants typically make many new friends along the way.”

Class System Class designations make the Great Race very competitive, resulting in close battles. Each class is defined to give everyone a fair shot at a slice of the prize money. In use for several years, four classes have been very successful in leveling the playing field.

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Grand Championship – Features only competitors who have won the event in a prior year. Generally, most Grand Champions have been a part of the Great Race family since the early days, so these are truly the veterans of the event. Expert – This division is also packed with Great Race veterans who have proven their skills time and again, but have not won. Sportsman – Filled with diehard Great Racers, young and old, this class is usually one of the largest in the field and is a fan favorite based on the interesting cars and trucks. Rookie –These competitors enter the Great Race as a learning experience, and most come back to compete in future events.

Day-by-Day Highlights Day 1 – The journey began in San Rafael, California. The crowds lined Fourth Street as 130 beautiful cars departed, one by one. The first Saturday stop was the spectacular town of Vacaville, California where racers enjoyed lunch before going back on the clock. The day concluded on an original cobble stone road in Old Sacramento. Day 2 – Breathtakingly gorgeous scenery including snow-covered mountain tops, beautiful lakes, and astoundingly tall trees dotted the landscape as the great racers headed to Gardnerville, Nevada. A car show and conversation with local enthusiasts preceded a hearty lunch. Sunday ended with dinner at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada. 10

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Day 3 – The loneliest road in America led to lunch in Austin, Nevada, a small town (population 150) that is full of charm, and hospitality. Monday stopped at the Elko (Nevada) Convention Center.

amount for a typical day, were enforced before lunch in Mason City, Iowa. Racers questions about where they stood in the standings were answered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Saturday’s stopping point.

Day 4 – With two states to cover, and a time change, drivers moved on to the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah. After lunch and photos at the historic site, the clock kicked in. Mesmerizing scenery including more snowcovered mountains and tall canyons accompanied the drivers’ Tuesday journey to Evanston, Wyoming.

Day 9 – Sunday provided a leisurely finish for the weary racers. The task of guiding an old car or truck across the country on the Lincoln Highway-themed route wasn’t easy, and lots of challenging terrain added to the difficulty. A fuel stop at the Iowa 80 TA Travel Center in Walcott also included lunch at the recently expanded Iowa 80 Trucking Museum. The grueling nine-day rally came to an end at the John Deere Pavilion in nearby Moline, Illinois.

Day 5 – The Lincoln Highway trek continued east towards Rawlins, Wyoming, a small town full of character that greeted racers with a smile and a home-cooked barbecue lunch. From there, the teams traveled 10,000 feet up the side of a mountain to Medicine Bow and some amazing views including a snow cover. Wednesday ended at the Cheyenne (Wyoming) Depot Museum.

While every team that finished could call themselves winners, the $50,000 Grand Championship prize went to G.R. Pike and Bobby Hadskey of Team 16, driving the 1916 Hudson Indy Racer. They stayed near the top of the field throughout the race, and passed Gary and Jean Ann Martin (who ended up winning the Expert division and placing third overall with a score of 1:04.99). The Grand Championship finish was actually a dead heat between the Pike/Hadskey team and the David Reeder and Sawyer Stone team, both with a final score of 1:02.04. The tiebreaker is normally determined by who has the oldest car. Since both were 1916 Hudsons, second tiebreaker was based on the score during the Hagerty Trophy Run (which occurred before the race officially started), enabling Pike/ Hadskey to edge Reeder/Stone for the win! This was only the second time in Great Race history that the event ended in a tie. Ironically, it was the 2004 race won by you guessed it: G.R. Pike and Bobby Hadskey. The Tom McRae Spirit of the Event award, the year’s most anticipated, went to Jean Ann Martin, due to her dedication in making the 2016 Great Race, despite being diagnosed with cancer last fall. Scheduled for June 24 to July 2, the 2017 Great Race will travel the Dixie Highway from Jacksonville, Florida to Traverse City, Michigan. You can see photos from this year’s Great Race and learn more about the 2017 event at GreatRace.com/news/2017. o

Day 6 – A lunch stop in Lusk, Wyoming punctuated travels through Guernsey State Park, Buffalo Gap National Grasslands, Custer State Park, Black Hills National Forest and the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. After passing through the northwest corner of Nebraska, the racers joined a crowd of 10,000 for a Thursday night concert series, called, “Summer Nights” in downtown Rapid City, South Dakota. Day 7 – A stop at Wall Drug preceded a Friday adventure through the Badlands National Park, which protects over 240,000 acres of pinnacles and spires surrounded by the country’s largest, undisturbed mixed-grass prairie. Racers visited the Pioneer Auto Museum and enjoyed lunch on Main Street in Chamberlain, South Dakota. Challenged by gusting winds, the racers made their way to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where people again lined the streets. Day 8 – Five checkpoints, the average

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AVOID BONE-CHILLING PROBLEMS battery cables and connections to ensure they are tight and in good condition. Look for corrosion at all electrical connections and cable ends. Next, have your batteries tested to ensure the internal infrastructure is adequate for the extreme cold ahead. Inspect the alternator mounting bolts and brackets. They should be free of cracks, and the nuts and bolts must be tight. Insure that all electrical connections are clean and tight. Have the alternator checked for amperage and voltage output. Don’t forget to check the belts for wear and alignment. WITH SEARING SUMMER HEAT GRIPPING THE COUNTRY JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO AND TREES STILL ADORNED WITH GREEN LEAVES, WINTER IS HARDLY ON YOUR MIND. It should be. Now is the time to begin the process of controlling your winter maintenance and repair costs. Over 35 years of experience tell me that cold weather can contribute to unique system and component failures on a truck and its engine. Fortunately, you can get ahead of the curve and prevent the risk of annoying problems and costly breakdowns by having your vehicle checked out before winter hits. At a minimum, a good winterization program consists of a thorough inspection and testing of cranking, charging, braking, cooling, fuel and lighting systems. CHARGING – Start by inspecting the batteries, battery cables and battery box. Use your senses: If you smell a strong pungent odor similar to sulphur, the batteries may be overcharging, or one or more of the batteries could be damaged allowing liquid to escape. Look carefully for a swollen battery case, which could indicate an overcharging battery or over-torqued battery hold-down hardware. Check the 12

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BRAKING – A very important area to focus on is your truck’s brake system. Be certain that your dryer is operating properly and that your desiccant cartridge has been replaced as needed. Check the moisture level in your air tanks, which could provide an indication that your dryer desiccant is totally saturated. Check for air leaks, both with the foot brake applied and not applied. COOLING – Your cooling system must be in top-notch condition for winter. Inspect for leaks at both ambient and operating temperatures. Check your water pump, fan belts and fan drive system. Conduct a thorough radiator inspection to be sure it is clean, dry and free of debris. Have a qualified technician test the condition of your coolant to include both freeze and metals protection. The radiator cap is one item I see that is often neglected. It must be tested to make sure it is capable of holding its rated pressure. FUEL SYSTEM – Modern fuel systems must be in excellent operating condition. Now is a great time to have your fuel tanks cleaned by a fuel tank sweeper. This helps prevent any contamination in the bottom of your tanks from reaching the

engine and/or clogging fuel filters. Many vehicles have fuel-water separators that must be drained of contamination and water. Purchasing quality fuel, treated for subfreezing temperatures, from a reputable provider is a sure way to prevent unexpected problems. LIGHTING – Finally, don’t forget to check your stem-to-stern lights. With daylight shortened and the likelihood of rain or snow increased, winter forces your lighting system to work harder. There’s a tool in the industry today that sends amps through trailer lighting circuits to measure their quality. This helps locate any resistance that may not be visible with the naked eye. A little extra effort preparing for winter’s bone-chilling cold will keep your truck generating revenue instead of sitting on the side of the road or in a shop bay, not to mention keeping more of your hardearned money in your pocket. o

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Homer Hogg, Manager of Technical Development for TA and Petro, has worked as a truck technician for more than 35 years. He is ASE MasterCertified, a Daimler Certified Trainer, and a member of the Nashville AutoDiesel College Hall of Fame.

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past month, 7.1% within the past six months, and 11.0% within the past 12 months. (Tefft 2010). In an effort to solve this ongoing problem, the 1996 CMV/ Driver Fatigue and Alertness Study concluded that “the overall effect appears to be due to a combination of insufficient opportunity for sleep, and failure of drivers to place a high enough priority on obtaining sufficient sleep.” This older study further stated, “Changes in the hours-of-service regulations alone will not solve the fatigue problem. Much can be done to address driver fatigue through a combination of innovative hours-of-service regulation and enforcement, education, driver work scheduling, innovative fatigue management programs, driver screening, fitness-for-duty and alertness monitoring systems, and additional research.”

Finding the Root Cause AT SOME TIME OR OTHER, VIRTUALLY EVERY DRIVER STRUGGLES WITH FATIGUE. Perhaps you’ve felt tired, your eyes became heavy, and you started to lose focus. You might even have nodded off for a brief moment. Fatigue had you in its grips, but you still had 180 miles to drive. You knew you should pull over and rest, but you didn’t. You struggled through it. You pushed yourself. After all, you barely had enough time to deliver the load on schedule. Pull over and nap, and you might have received a “service failure.” You might have lost the load. You might have lost money. You might have run afoul of your fleet manager. Pulling over and taking a nap was the right thing to do, but were you rewarded or punished? According to the 2007 Large Truck Crash Causation Study that analyzed data from 963 accidents involving a large truck and a passenger vehicle, fatigue was the highest-ranking factor. In the Consensus Statement: Fatigue and Accidents in Transport Operations compiled by Dr. Torbjornakerstedt, it states that, “fatigue is the largest identifiable and preventable cause of accidents in transport operations, surpassing that of alcohol or drug related incidents in all modes of transportation.” As stated in 49 CFR 392.3, “No driver shall operate a commercial motor vehicle, and a motor carrier shall not require or permit a driver to operate a commercial vehicle while the driver’s ability or alertness is so impaired, or likely to become impaired, through fatigue… as to make it unsafe for him/her to begin or continue to operate the commercial motor vehicle.” Yet, two out of every five drivers (41.0%) reported having ever fallen asleep or nodded off while driving, including 3.9% within the 14

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Unfortunately, this thinking misses the problem’s root cause. In order to reduce driver fatigue, understanding what fatigue is and how energy is produced in the body are essential. When you eat food, the carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which passes through the small intestines and into the blood, thereby carrying it to every cell in your body. When glucose reaches the cell, insulin acts much like a bouncer outside of a nightclub by determining who gets into the club and who doesn’t. If insulin allows glucose into the cell, it is converted into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which can enter into the energy factory of the cell called mitochondria. When that happens, the chemical bonds of the ATP are broken and energy is released. Stay with me here. If that doesn’t happen—if insulin prevents the glucose from entering the cell, then the glucose is not converted into ATP, which doesn’t enter the mitochondria, and consequently, no chemical bond is broken and no energy is released. Because your muscles need energy to do the work of moving your body, muscles contain a lot of mitochondria. Because adipose tissue (fat) cells simply store triglycerides, they do not contain very much mitochondria. Now you can better understand the root cause of driver fatigue.

Is Your Body an Energy Factory? National statistics show that 69% of America’s truck drivers are obese (35 or more pounds overweight). As truck drivers lose muscle and gain fat, they lose mitochondria—the energy factories in the body. What that means is that there is less and less mitochondria for the ATP to enter into. Insulin then starts to

refuse glucose entry into the cells. This causes blood glucose to rise. Meanwhile, the body is producing less energy to carry around more weight as drivers gain pounds over the years. Less energy to move more weight creates the feeling of fatigue. You literally don’t have the energy to move around. You don’t feel like doing anything, and as a result, become even more sedentary, which further causes more loss of muscle. This cycle repeats itself to the detriment of your health. However, when you start to exercise and limit your carbohydrate (glucose) consumption, you start to build lean muscle tissue containing more mitochondria. At the same time, you’re burning fat. The result is that you’re producing more energy than before, which is used to move less weight. This creates something of a relative energy surplus. Instead of getting tired in the seventh or eighth hour of driving, you can make it through 10 hours. This is exactly what the drivers who complete the award winning Fitness Trucking 13-Week Program at Prime Inc. have reported. Within just a few weeks of exercising every day and making strategic changes to their diets, these drivers all report that they have more energy. That is because they do, in fact, have more energy. If you’re tired of feeling tired and want to reduce fatigue, do these three things: 1. Start Exercising, 2. Building Muscle and 3. Burning Fat. The fitness centers and/or walking trails at many TA-Petro locations and the StayFit® menu options on Country Pride and Iron Skillet full service restaurant menus can be significant contributors to improving your health. o

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OUT MY WINDSHIELD BY: DAVID A. KOLMAN, SENIOR EDITOR

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IT HAD BEEN A SMOOTH, UNEVENTFUL TRIP, WHEN, UNEXPECTEDLY, THINGS TURNED OMINOUS. It was mid-October of last year. I was calmly trailer trucking along a two-lane rural highway with both windows down, enjoying the cool temperature. It was just before sunrise when abruptly, a large deer bounded onto the roadway from the field on my right. He froze in place when he noticed my headlights. Instinctively, I mashed the brakes and yanked the air horn. The deer stayed put, apparently too scared to move. I realized I wasn’t going to stop in time. It was at that moment some sage advice I received from a veteran trucker—when I first got into trucking many years ago—popped into my head. “Always remember that wildlife are unpredictable,” he said. “The best thing to do is to aim for the animal. They’ll most likely run off, but you won’t know which way that will be.” I mentally thanked that trucker for his guidance. Overcoming the natural instinct to not hit a living being, I stayed 16

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my course. Sure enough, that deer ran off, but not in the direction I had mentally guessed.

Prime Time Because of my close encounter, I looked into deer-vehicle collisions to learn how I could better prepare to handle such an occurrence. To my surprise, I found that deer-vehicle collisions are a significant safety issue, and a costly one. Studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimate there are some 1.6 million deer-vehicle collisions annually in the U.S., causing more than 200 fatalities, tens of thousands of injuries and more than $4 billion in vehicle damage. That does not include the costs of unscheduled vehicle downtime and loss of fleet productivity. Most deer-vehicle collisions occur during the months of October through early December, typically at dawn and dusk when deer are the most active.

Those months are their migration and mating season—a time when male deer go into rut and begin actively searching for mates. Both of these situations greatly contribute to the increased movement of deer. Compounding matters is the rise in deer populations in recent years.

Collision Avoidance Tips I visited with safety officials to learn if drivers could take extra precautions to help prevent deer-vehicle accidents. They informed me that the most effective way to avoid deer-vehicle collisions—or collisions with any type of animal, or other vehicle for that matter—is through attentive driving behavior. They also noted that driver reaction usually dictates the severity of any accident. Following are their recommended precautions to keep drivers safe and minimize the chances of colliding with a deer:

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›› Heed “deer crossing” signs. Decrease speed in these areas and drive with extra caution. Be especially watchful near woods, farmland, water and areas known to have a large deer population. Keep your eyes moving and continually glance to both sides of the road. ›› The sooner a deer is seen on or approaching a roadway, the greater your chance of avoiding a crash. ›› Do not rely on devices such as deer whistles, deer fences, reflectors and other devices to deter deer. Studies have shown them to be largely ineffective. ›› At night, use high-beam headlights to better illuminate the edges of the road where deer may linger. Look for light reflected from a deer’s eyes. Keep in mind that headlights tend to hypnotize deer when a vehicle approaches. ›› If a deer is spotted, be alert, slow down quickly and sound the horn in a long blast to try and scare it away. ›› Deer are unpredictable, especially when confronted with glaring headlights, blaring horns and moving vehicles. A deer calmly standing on the side of a road may bolt into or across the road rather than away from it when startled by a vehicle. Never assume to know which way a deer will move. Deer generally travel in groups. ›› Therefore, if one is spotted, more are usually nearby, as deer often move in groups and in single file. ›› Always wear a seat belt. This can reduce injuries if a collision can’t be avoided.

›› If a collision with a deer seems inevitable, brake firmly and attempt to stop. Resist the urge to swerve to try avoiding a deer, as vehicle control may be lost. This increases the risk of injury by hitting another vehicle or a fixed object like a tree or guardrail. ›› If a deer is struck, stay away from it. It may just be stunned and could become very aggressive, if aroused. A frightened and wounded deer can hurt you or further injure itself. Report the accident to the Game Commission or local law enforcement.

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BEST DAYS TO HUNT

DEER THIS YEAR

PLAN YOUR SCHEDULE TO MATCH SEASON IN YOUR AREA BY: MIKE HANBACK, WARRENTON, VIRGINIA

IF YOU CAN GET OFF THE ROAD AND INTO THE WOODS ON AT LEAST ONE OR TWO OF THESE DAYS, youâ€™ve got a good chance to bag a buck.

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A good day to hunt this fall is any day you can park your truck and get into the woods. But knowing that some days will be better than others—I checked the calendar and took into account the historical rut patterns of whitetail deer across the U.S.—I predicted when those best days should be. Plan your days off accordingly and get ready to tag a buck.

October 21 Since you’re on the road a lot and don’t get many days off to hunt, I’d wait until later in October to go, and here’s why. After lazy weeks of fattening up on grain and acorns in summer and early fall, bucks get antsy and start to move around more in mid-October. Historical “rut curves” assembled by biologists over decades show that five to seven percent of a herd’s does are bred by bucks around October 21st. That’s not a lot, but good things happen when bucks start to prowl for the first estrus does. The more bucks move, the better your chances of seeing and shooting one. A Bonus: There’s little pressure in the woods as compared to what you’ll find later in November. I’d rank October 21 as ninth best in our survey, but it’s worth a shot if you’re off that day. Best Conditions: If the first cold snap of the year blows in and drops the temperature 20 or 30 degrees, perfect. The cooler weather will kick the deer into moving more. Best Stand: Hang a tree stand on a ridge within 100 yards or so of a corn, soybean or alfalfa field. Set up near a well-used deer trail or creek crossing if you find one. Some deer will browse on the ridge before moving out to the crops at dusk. Be ready. Best Tactics: Try setting two scent wicks near your stand, one doused with buck urine and the other with hot doe. When bucks start to prowl, they may circle in to either lure, to fight a rival or love on a gal. Have your grunt call ready and blow it occasionally. A buck might hear it and veer over.

October 31 “Halloween is magical and kicks off some of the best action of the year,” says

Outdoor Channel television star Terry Drury. “On this day, we start to see the buck action really ramp up. Cool stuff happens on Halloween, so dress in camo and go!” Best Conditions: Hope for a cold front followed by high-pressure weather and temperatures in the 35- to 45-degree range. Best Stand: A killer spot is the corner of a woodlot where an overgrown pasture and a crop field come together. Bucks will travel the diverse edges, rubbing and scraping as they make for the feed in the afternoon. Some does and bucks will cut across the weed pasture, especially in the mornings, so watch for tines and flashes of hide in the brush. Best Tactics: Grunt and/or rattle a pair of horns. Calling remains a hot, if unpredictable tactic for the next three weeks.

November 5-8 Regardless of weather and other conditions, the vast majority of does in the northern two-thirds of America will be bred between November 6 and Thanksgiving. That was true 50 years ago—will be true this year—will be true 20 years from now. Historically, November 5 to 8 have been some of the best big-buck days within this window. A random check of the record book reveals that 15 Boone and Crockett bucks were killed across North America on November 8, 2003 alone. That many monsters are apt to be killed November 5-8 this year, or next. Why so good? Most bucks haven’t bred a doe for a year. They wander around in a testosterone stupor, waiting

on the first does to pop into heat any day now. These four days are some of the best of the year to see a big buck on his feet in daylight. Take off if you can! Best Conditions: Ditto from Halloween— the cooler the better, with a light to moderate wind out of the north or west. But since the bucks are out of their gourds and the sweet smell of does is so powerful, you are apt to see a big deer on the move even if it’s in the 70s. Just hunt! Best Stand: Scout in the timber 100 to 150 yards off a corn or alfalfa field, and zero in on a spot with buck rubs and scrapes and maybe a doe trail. Set a stand where one or more ridges converge into draws and a creek bottom. Many bucks will swing through these corridors either trolling for does or chasing them—if not on the 5th, then maybe on the 6th, 7th or 8th. Hunt a spot like this for two days in a row, and I’d bet money you’ll see at least one buck. Best Tactics: It is prime time for rattling horns, which

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works best in the mornings. Grunt at any buck you see. Hanging hot-doe wicks near your stand can’t hurt.

Author shot this buck on November 15, one of the best rut days to hunt any year.

November 15-17 If you’re off the road from November 9-14, hunt as much as you can because you might spot a big buck cruising around or chasing a doe anytime. The rut is on, and it’s all good! But, those are typically days of major “lockdown” in many places. By that I mean older bucks hook up with does, push them to remote hideaways, and seem to go underground to have their fun for a few days. Big buck sightings decrease noticeably during lockdown, and the woods can be still as a tomb. This season, I think you’re better off to push your days off back a few days if possible, until November 15th. Bucks that were locked down with does begin to free up and start roaming again. Keep in mind this is a big hunting week. There will be an army of hunters with both bows and guns out in many places. If you can find private ground to hunt with minimum pressure, your odds of getting a buck go way up. Best Conditions: At the risk of sounding like a broken record, you want the weather cool to cold. But don’t let a heat wave stop you. One November 15 in South Dakota, with the sun burning the prairie at 80 degrees, I stalked, sweated and shot a great 8-pointer tending a doe out in the open grass at 2:00 p.m. When you hit it right, the power of the rut is amazing! Best Stand: Look for a timbered ridge flanked by a crop field on one or two sides and interspersed with heavy cover. The more rubs and scrapes on the ridge, the better. Heavy cover near your stand is crucial, because with any hunting pressure in the area, old bucks will move in or near the thick stuff. Best Tactics: I’d back off rattling because bucks have heard clashing antlers, both real and fake, for weeks. But keep grunting; those calls won’t spook deer. Get to your post at daybreak and hunt till dark if you can; a rutting buck might come by any time of day.

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November 27 Most does have been bred by now, and bucks are tired and run down from chasing the girls and eluding hunters. But the survivors know the chance to breed a doe won’t come around for another year, and they prowl for the last five percent of does that might still be receptive. They move mostly at night, but a buck might slip up at dawn or dusk, so be out there. The day before Thanksgiving is one of the biggest hunting holidays of the year as family and friends fan out across the woods. This is another reason to go. Those other hunters moving around might drive a buck right into your lap. Best Conditions: Hope for daytime highs in the 20s to 40. Light snow would be great. Best Stand: You’ll likely have a chilly west or north wind, so set up on the east side of a ridge where the wind is right, and where you can cover a wide swath of woods below. Watch for a buck cutting from one thicket to the next, hoping to run across a last hot doe, or sneaking away from pressure. Best Tactics: This late in the season, the deer are spooky and unpredictable. Your best tactic is simply to go to your best spot and hunt hard. Stay positive and be ready. Your chances of tagging out on the tenth best day of the 2016 season are better than you think. Good luck! o

About the Author: Mike Hanback has been hunting deer for more than 30 years. He is host of the award-winning BIG DEER TV on Sportsman Channel and writes about deer hunting daily at bigdeerblog.com.

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ON WHEELS Downtime Provides Opportunity to Exercise Creativity

SOME WOODWORKERS HAVE SPACIOUS GARAGES OR BASEMENT WORKSHOPS IN WHICH TO CARVE THEIR ARTISTIC CREATIONS. Brian Matthews has the cab of his Mack Bulldog Black Max truck. When his day is done, or he’s waiting to load or unload, or is down for a 34-hour reset, Brian pulls out his Exacto® knives, other tools and whatever project he’s working on at the moment. “My creativity occupies my downtime,” he says. He’s usually on the road for three to four weeks at a time and able to engage in his hobby three to four hours per day. What occupies his time could be a translation of one of his drawings into an engraving carved on a board, or it could be a model of a boat or a truck. “Pretty soon, though, the cab looks like a wood shop when I’m done,” he laughs. “It gets a little messy, but I clean it up every day. I have a thing about keeping my home away from home clean.” Having earned his CDL at age 21, Brian has been driving for 16 years, the last three on flatbed and step-deck line hauls for E.W. Wylie 22

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Corp. out of its Houston terminal. “I’ve been drawing since my youth,” he says. “Drawing is something I did when I was bored. I never took classes. Growing up in a tough neighborhood in New Orleans, it kept me out of trouble.”

3D Added Brian made the jump to threedimensional versions of his drawings during his early years working on Gulf Coast tugs and towboats, primarily as an able seaman, navigator and deck hand. An engineer, on a boat he was working on, saw one of his drawings and asked if

Brian could make a model of it. A captain of a vessel Brian was crewing on liked the model so well, he paid $8,000 for it. Brian later made the switch to onshore freight transportation, because “I always wanted my own truck,” but ships, not surprisingly, continued to figure prominently in his projects. He’s made a six-foot-long replica of the paddle wheeler Natchez. That one, he says, was stowed between the seats of his truck, when he wasn’t working on it. Preferred materials are balsa for ease of shaping, basswood for structural integrity and plywood for bases and decking. Brian takes great pride in a recently completed project, the blue and white M/V Barbra D. This project was initiated by special request for Don Daseke, Chairman, President and CEO of Daseke, Inc., the largest owner of flatbed, opendeck and specialized trucking capacity in North America and the parent company of E.W. Wylie. Brian’s portfolio also includes a large model of a towboat for river barges decked out in the black-and-gold colors of the New Orleans Saints (his mother, a Saints fan,

has that one). And yes, he’s done trucks, including a six-foot model of a Peterbilt (complete with Caterpillar engine) and trailer. A boat can take as long as six months to complete, depending on the complexity of the project and how much time Brian has to devote to it. Some of his woodworking creations are more two-dimensional, like a panel with a Parisian scene or another depicting a family of tigers. His charcoal sketches can start with something as basic as an image called up on his smart phone.

Evolution of a Hobbyist Brian has lots of ideas for developing his hobby and further broadening his creative horizons. He has a Facebook page and hopes to build a website to display and sell his creations. He’s even working on a screenplay for a movie that will include some of his models (plus some radio-controlled trucks that he’s accessorizing and modifying). He’s also proud that his artistic and modeling endeavors are being passed on to the next generation. His son, now 12, recently completed his first model airplane.

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“Brian’s details are amazing and very unexpected all the way down to the things you may never see like nautical maps and a toaster. A toaster!” said Don Daseke, Chairman, President and CEO of Daseke, Inc. “He carved everything from scratch, what patience. I believe deeply in being persistent and always learning. I feel that Brian and I share those passions. One of my favorite parts of the boat is where he emblazoned the back deck with ‘Investing In People.’”

Brian is well-known throughout the Wylie Family. “He has a wide range of talents from building remote-control steam boats, tug boats, semi trucks and ships from scratch, to sketching free-hand and writing multi-genre screen plays. Brian’s ability continues to amaze us,” says Noah Avon, an account manager with Wylie. “Brian exemplifies the ‘Wylie Tough’ mantra with the dedication and professionalism he demonstrates through his creative outlets and his outstanding driving.” Even out on the road, where Brian’s recent hauls have taken him up the

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Eastern Seaboard to Maine and as far north as Minnesota, word of his abilities has spread. He remembers one trip during which another driver spotted one of his projects. By the time he got to Wylie’s North Dakota terminal, people were asking to see what he was working on. But it’s not the recognition or sales that keep Brian working at his hobby. Constant improvement, he says, is the goal. “It’s a challenge to see how my work will turn out; to see how well I can take a concept to a drawing and ultimately to a wood model. If one model I make is nice, the goal is to make the next one even nicer.” o

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Can Do This Traveler’s Cookbook Makes Hot Meals Easy MEN, LISTEN UP! LADIES, YOU CAN LEARN SOME THINGS, TOO. First-time author Patricia Churchey wants to share some cooking tips and recipes from her 20 years of cooking on the road, while professional truck driving. Early on after looking in the mirror one day, she lost 50 pounds—and has kept the weight off. Churchey concentrated on avoiding white flour and refined sugar, and started looking at ingredient labels more carefully. As the July-August RoadKing StayFit® article discussed, it’s all about limiting the carbs and focusing on protein. With a little creativity and the right onboard cookware, even a beginner can use Churchey’s Traveler’s Cookbook to prepare a healthy, piping-hot meal while driving, and enjoy it when the time is right. 26

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The Florida native and over-the road driver for Dartco, Inc., owned by Dart Transit, has compiled 25 of her favorite recipes that are focused on a variety of lunch and dinner suggestions, and provide greattasting leftovers, too. Nutritious, hot meals on the go are easier than you might think.

Start with the Basics No cooking classes or high-end investments are required to eat healthy and inexpensively. For starters, you need a reliable power inverter (150 watts or more), a small crock-pot or a lunch box stove. These items are typically available in Travel Stores at TA and Petro locations. Recommended utensils include a knife, fork and spoon, a slotted spoon, spatula, ladle, and a couple of sharp, short-bladed

knives. To spice basics—salt, pepper, garlic powder and cloves—you can add meat tenderizer and other spices that suit your taste buds. Churchey also packs a handheld can opener, aluminum foil, aluminum loaf pans and some large-size oven bags. An appropriately sized piece of wood covered by aluminum foil serves as a cutting board. An optional refrigerator-freezer combo is a plus for storing meat, cheese, fruits, vegetables, beverages and any leftovers you might have. Any supplemental items will be dictated by your food choices and cooking preferences.

Shop for Quality “Onboard cooking helps me eat healthy and economically,” says Churchey. “You can always stock up on some of your favorite entrees at a grocery store along the way, and you can’t beat TA-Petro locations for a wide range of healthy foods, snacks and beverages that you typically don’t find at other truckstops. “The salad bars at Iron Skillet and Country Pride restaurants are awesome! The variety of fresh ingredients and dressings enables you to build a tasty salad your size, your way. Sometimes I add sliced meat and save any extra slices for sandwiches, preferably on rye bread. When I want a sit-down meal—breakfast, lunch or dinner—nothing on the Interstate tops Iron Skillet and Country Pride. “One last thing, I’ve also become a huge fan of Reserve-It!® parking. Although not needed every day; when I do, knowing I have a safe, reserved spot at the end of my day eliminates the wasted time and stress of searching for a parking spot and worrying about my personal safety.” o

Ordering a Copy You can order a copy of the Traveler’s Cookbook at Amazon.com/books. In the search bar, enter “Traveler’s Cookbook by Patricia Churchey.” You can also use the same search terms to order at BarnesandNoble.com.

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A Trip without Their Truck Caffees Visit Trucker Buddy Classes in France FOUR YEARS AGO, when 2014 Citizen Driver Honorees Bob and Linda Caffee agreed to connect with three Trucker Buddy International classes at College Chateaubriand (a middle school) in SaintMalo, France, little did they know how deep and how lasting that connection would become. In May of this year, they found out firsthand when they visited the sponsoring teacher of English, her family and 120 of her 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Saint-Malo is a walled port city in northwestern France on the English Channel. With the suburbs included, the population of approximately 153,000 typically increases to 200,000 during the summer tourist season. The cityâ€™s roots can be traced back to its founding by the Gauls in the first century B.C. Saint-Maloâ€™s rich and proud history is filled with adventure, intrigue and heartbreak. After heavy allied bombing almost destroyed the city during WWII, it was rebuilt over a 12-year period from 1948-60.

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During their five-day stay, the Caffees were guests of the host teacher, Stephanie Derrien-Zuizarth, her husband, Fred, and their two children. After spending a relaxing and enjoyable weekend with their hosts, touring the city and becoming acclimated to the environment, Bob and Linda participated in a different field trip with each class on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Destinations included Fort National, a tidal city a few hundred yards out to sea, Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands between France and England, and Mont Saint-Michel, a very unique and picturesque 240-acre island about .6-mile out to sea. On Monday evening, the school held an open house and reception honoring the Caffees and their dedication. The food was fantastic, and the room was decorated with projects, postcards and drawings exchanged over the prior three years.

During the trip to Fort National, a TV news crew accompanied the class. They interviewed the students and the Caffees for a segment that aired on the evening news. A newspaper covered the reception. Students from the Caffee’s first class, now 9th graders, also stopped by to meet the Caffees, share some stories and offer thanks for the contributions made to learning the English language.

Overwhelmingly Positive While the school administration supported the affiliation with Trucker Buddy International, some of the parents were more reluctant. They wanted to know who the Caffees are, are they using their real names, why are they doing this, and are the kids safe in their presence? Nothing breaks down barriers and clarifies the situation like a personal visit with ample time to interact. By the end of the three days, the parents and students developed a much deeper understanding of Trucker Buddy International, the Caffees, their motives and their commitment. “On all of the field trips, the students were well behaved, inquisitive and eager to learn,” said Linda. “The daily field trips gave us a chance to

visit with the children, answer their questions, and they in turn, told us more about themselves, their city and their country. The faculty, students and parents overwhelmed us with their generosity and kindness. We also realize how much our little stories, pictures, videos and postcards mean to the teachers and their students. We returned home with renewed vigor to do even more. “It was the trip of a lifetime, and something Bob and I will never forget, and we hope as these students grow up, they will look back on their USA Trucker Buddies with fondness. Over the years, we have found Trucker Buddy International is just as rewarding for us as it is for the students.” If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation and/or learn more about becoming a Trucker Buddy for a U.S. or international class, visit TruckerBuddy.org or call 800MYBUDDY (800.692.8339).

You can also access valuable advice, learn more about PROs Bob and Linda Caffee, and follow them by clicking on their page at TeamRunSmart.com.

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Park My Truck

Free Mobile App Helps Locate Available Parking Have you ever encountered difficulty finding a suitable parking space? Have you ever felt unsafe about a parking space you were able to find? Did you ever wish that someone would step up to provide a dynamic, industry-wide registry of available truck parking spaces? If you answered yes to any of these questions, help has arrived. In May, trucking and travel center leaders announced a collaborative highway safet y initiative to help professional drivers find available truck parking. The initiative’s leaders are the NATSO Foundation, NATSO, Inc., the American Trucking Associations and the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). Following the formal rollout this fall, you’ll be able to use a free mobile app called Park My Truck to locate an available space.

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Free Access to Providers The T r uck Park ing Leadership Initiative was developed based on feedback from professional drivers and trucking companies who often describe the availability of truck parking as a critical need. Park My Truck enables participating parking providers—whether public or private—to report their parking availabilities for free through this app; it doesn’t require any special technology

except Internet access. Through the end of July, more than 263,000 existing overnight truckstop parking spaces had been identified for inclusion in the database. The list of available public parking spaces is in the process of being developed for the rollout. “Federal and state governments have spent decades and millions of dollars researching truck parking and testing technology-based approaches to counting available spaces, but not one of these efforts has yielded nationwide data about parking availability,” said Lisa Mullings, the president of NATSO and the NATSO Foundation. “We are still many millions of dollars and years away from implementing a fully automated, real-time digital system that can identify available parking spaces nationwide. The problem is

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drivers need information now. We don’t want to allow our pursuit of a perfect solution to prevent us from implementing a good solution today.” The groups encouraged all parking providers— including truck stops and travel centers, highway rest areas and others—to participate in this initiative by reporting the number of spaces available in their lots. The only requirements are Internet access and the ability to count available spaces, whether by observation or by electronic means. “Safe truck parking is a critical issue for the trucking industry,” said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “It is important for our professional truck drivers to have access to safe parking, so they can get their required off-duty rest. Efforts like this to inform drivers about the availability of parking spaces can only help drivers as they safely deliver our nation’s economy and move us forward. We look forward to working with truck parking providers—both public and private—to ensure that all drivers have access to this important information.”

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Free Access to Drivers Administered by the NATSO Foundation, Park My Truck will be accessible by all professional drivers, trucking fleets and other industry participants through a Park My Truck app to be released for Android and iPhone smart phones. Drivers without an Android or iPhone will be able to access the app through any HTML5 browser at ParkMyTruckapp.com. “ATRI’s latest research has revealed that ‘managing critical truck parking’ ranks as one of the industry’s top-5 most pressing concerns,” said ATRI Vice President, Dan Murray. “Through this technology, we will dramatically expand the scope of truck parking information available to drivers in an efficient, easily accessible format. It is gratifying to be part of a collaborative team that is generating real-world parking solutions for truck drivers and motor carriers alike.”

Parking at TA & Petro Locations TravelCenters of America, operator of the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® brands, is an established industry leader in truck parking. More than 47,000 spaces are available at 252 locations. Most spaces are located on paved surfaces that have perimeter fencing and excellent lighting. Some of the larger locations near metro areas have nighttime security details that patrol the lots. Lined spaces are usually laid out in a diagonal configuration for easy entry and exit. Plenty of space is provided between parking lanes for easy navigation. “TravelCenters fully supports the Park My Truck parking availability system being launched by the Truck Parking Leadership Initiative,” said Tom O’Brien, President and CEO. o 34

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BOOK IT 30 DAYS AHEAD An exciting update to the free TruckSmart® Mobile App enables you to reserve an available parking space at any TA or Petro location up to 30 days in advance. You can now pay for the space using a credit card via the TruckSmart® app. TruckSmart is available for Android and iPhone smart phones through the Google® Play or Apple® App store. Drivers without an Android or iPhone can access the app through any HTML5 browser at trucksmartapp.com. For additional information and parking assistance, call 855. VIP.PARK (855.847.7275).

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A Fresh, New Menu WELCOME TO PETRO SPARKS When your travels take you across I-80 in Nevada, be sure to check out the new look, the new menu and new dining experience at the Iron Skillet® in Sparks located at Exit 19. A new standard has been set! You will be hooked the moment you try the smoked in-house meats or experience the specialty seafood buffet. All USDA Choice steaks are hand cut, on-site, then cooked over a mesquite wood fire for a taste that is a “cut above the rest.” The menu emphasizes fresh and homemade for all items and features the best smoked baby back ribs and brisket, and so much more! The dinner buffet features rotating specialty offerings that include prime rib on Thursday, seafood buffet on Friday, BBQ Special on Saturday and a Country Cooking Special on Sunday. For breakfast on weekends, enjoy a brunch buffet featuring an omelet station.

New Starbucks OPENS AT PETRO SPOKANE A new Starbucks® restaurant at Petro Spokane—I-90 Exit, 272—has opened. Guests can enjoy the wide variety of exceptional hot and cold coffee and tea drinks that have made Starbucks so popular. Fresh bakery, sandwiches, paninis, and salads are also available for a quick meal or snack option. The new Starbucks complements the top-rated, fullservice Iron Skillet® restaurant to provide professional drivers with more choices.

Mark Your Calendar! Homer Hogg will be hosting Maintenance Matters with Dave Nemo every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 8:00 a.m. EST. The show is on Road Dog Trucking Radio, SiriusXM 146. September and October shows are: »» September 1st

»» October 6th

»» September 15

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»» October 20th

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Thank You Drivers!

During October, help support the cause by getting your drink “pinked!” at TA Country Pride and Petro Iron Skillet full-service restaurants. Each bottomless beverage ordered will include a pink straw in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. This “Pinking Your Drink” indicates that a donation to the cause has already been made. Part of the proceeds go to the Susan B Komen Foundation.

On behalf of 319 million people in the U.S. (that’s all of them!) who rely on professional truck drivers to transport more than 80 percent of the products that make lives easier and more enjoyable, please accept a hearty THANK YOU! On behalf of every one of our [25,000] TA-Petro team members, thanks for the opportunity to serve you during your visits. As a special way to express our thanks for a job well done, you’ll find a wide range of driver appreciation events at most of our locations throughout the month of September. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 11-17, provides a focal point for this month-long celebration. The management team and staff members at each location have been busy planning their own unique driver appreciation celebrations. When you roll into one of our locations, you might receive courtesy windshield washing, a free truck or pet wash, a free DOT inspection, a free lunch or dinner cookout, or find a bake sale. You may receive a goodie bag or a goodie basket. The celebrations will vary from location to location, so be ready for some pleasant surprises. While your are at our locations in September, be sure to swipe your UltraONE card for a chance to win 36,500 UltraONE points. Earn an entry into our Points of Appreciation Sweepstakes by swiping your UltraONE card with your diesel fuel purchases, when you dine at our full service restaurants and with your purchases made at our TA Truck Service facilities in September. We will be awarding 365 winners 36,500 UltraONE points on October 3rd as one more way to show the appreciation we have for drivers 365 days a year. Driver appreciation is a year-long initiative at TA-Petro. For more information on the Points of Appreciation Sweepstakes, visit http://www.ta-petro.com/ ultraone/ultraone-truck-drivers/promotions.

Vets Eat FREE on Veterans Day TA and Petro Stopping Centers full-service restaurants are proud to serve a FREE meal to our country’s military veterans who hold a current CDL and drive a big rig. Be sure to say thank you for their service as they enjoy a FREE meal on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11.

Nominate a Citizen Driver

SWEETEN THE SEASON! Historic Johnson’s Corner World Famous Cinnamon Rolls are available to order online at JohnsonsCorner.com. Original or flavored rolls ordered online by noon on weekdays are shipped the same day! It’s an excellent way to Sweeten the Season!

And the Winner Is… Thanks to the drivers who completed a RoadKing driver survey at Iowa 80’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree on July 14, 15 or 16. The winner of the GoPro® Hero Session video camera and 64 GB memory card is Keith Witt who resides in Brigham City, Utah and drives for Transport Designs, Inc.

Can you identify and nominate a driver for consideration as part of the Citizen Driver Class of 2017? Nominees typically have impressive credentials including outstanding safety records, industry advocacy, charitable initiatives, reputations for helping other drivers, and a history of proudly representing the profession. You or anyone you know including a driver’s peer, co-worker, spouse, family member, neighbor or friend, or even a TA-Petro employee can initiate the process. Nominations for the 4th Annual Citizen Driver are open until September 30, 2016. The easy-to-complete nomination form is available at TAPet r o.com/C it i zen Dr iverAwa r d. Everyone named a 2017 Citizen Driver will be inducted at a ceremony at the 2017 Mid-American Truck Show. In addition, every 2017 Citizen Driver will have his or her favorite TA or Petro renamed, permanently, in their honor. On behalf of the TA-Petro team, Tom O’Brien thank you for all you do! President & CEO

Truck Service Bays

F=Fitness Room, W=Walking Trail B=Basketball Court, O=Outdoor, T=Bean Bag Toss, H=Horseshoes

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0778

125

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0723

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175

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115

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Verizon Wireless UltraMobile Premium Retailer

Quick Service Restaurants

Access

DEF: B=Bulk, L=LNG

312

Clinics M=Medical, D=Dental C=Chiro., T=Drug Testing**

Private Showers

Name/Interstate/Phone

Parking Spaces

LOCATIONS & AMENITIES GUIDE ALABAMA Hanceville Gadsden Lincoln McCalla Grand Bay Montgomery Shorter Cottondale

Petro Dodge City I-65, Exit 299, (256) 287-1299 Petro Gadsden I-59, Exit 181, (256) 413-7135 TA Lincoln I-20, Exit 168, (205) 763-2771 Petro Bucksville I-20/I-59, Exit 100, (205) 477-9178 TA Mobile I-10, Exit 4, (251) 865-6175 TA Montgomery I-65, Exit 168, (334) 288-3700 Petro Shorter I-85, Exit 22, (334) 727-3354 TA Tuscaloosa I-20/I-59, Exit 77, (205) 554-0215

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5006

Petro West Memphis Jerry Fritts Jr. Stopping Center* 280

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303

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6227

170

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205

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254

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ARIZONA Casa Grande Eloy Holbrook Kingman Kingman Tonopah Willcox

Petro Eloy I-10, Exit 200, (520) 836-3983 TA Eloy I-10, Exit 203, (520) 466-7363 TA Holbrook I-40, Exit 283, (928) 524-3006 TA Kingman I-40, Exit 48, (928) 753-7600 Petro Kingman I-40, Exit 66, (928) 681-5246 TA Tonopah I-10, Exit 103, (623) 386-6443 TA Willcox I-10, Exit 340, (520) 384-5311

ARKANSAS North Little Rock Prescott Earle West Memphis

Petro North Little Rock I-40, Exit 161, (501) 945-3206 TA Prescott I-30, Exit 44, (870) 887-8900 TA Earle I-40, Exit 260, (870) 657-2105

I-40, Exit 280/I-55 Exit 4, (870) 702-5540

CALIFORNIA Barstow Buttonwillow Coachella Corning

TA Barstow I-15, Exit 178, (760) 253-2922 TA Buttonwillow I-5, Exit 257, (661) 764-5266 TA Coachella I-10, Exit 146, (760) 342-6200 TA Corning I-5N, Exit 630, (530) 824-4646

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Visit ta-petro.com for the most current listings. * To help ensure that our valued customers have a place to park, TA and Petro have implemented a Preferred Parking program at these sites. At Preferred Parking locations, you receive up to 24 hours of free parking when you make a minimum purchase of 50 gallons of fuel or spend a minimum of $20 in the store, restaurant or service area. Without a minimum purchase, the first two hours of parking are free; thereafter, there is a daily parking fee. ** Please see TA website for complete listing of services at each location. Freightliner and Western Star ServicePoint not available at Texas locations.

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Ontario Ontario Redding Santa Nella Santa Nella Arvin

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Quick Service Restaurants

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Full Service Restaurant

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Clinics M=Medical, D=Dental C=Chiro., T=Drug Testing**

120

Chapels

F=Fitness Room, W=Walking Trail B=Basketball Court, O=Outdoor, T=Bean Bag Toss, H=Horseshoes

Livingston

Truck Service Bays

Lebec

DEF: B=Bulk, L=LNG

Corning

Private Showers

Name/Interstate/Phone

Petro Corning I-5, Exit 630, (530) 824-4685 Petro Wheeler Ridge I-5, Exit 219 A/B, (661) 663-4341 TA Livingston SR 99, Exit 203, (209) 394-4418 Petro Ontario Shawn Hubbard Stopping Center* I-10, Exit 57, (909) 390-7800 TA Ontario* I-10, Exit 57, (909) 390-2525 TA Redding I-5, Exit 673, (530) 221-4760 TA Santa Nella I-5, Exit 407, (209) 826-0741 Petro Santa Nella Hwy 152, Exit Hwy 33, (209) 827-8025 TA Wheeler Ridge I-5, Exit 219 A/B, (661) 858-2804

Parking Spaces

LOCATIONS & AMENITIES GUIDE

6309 6327

6170

6346 Black Bear Diner

6239

221

224

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163

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5071

COLORADO Commerce City Grand Junction Johnstown Limon Wheat Ridge

TA Commerce City Rick Ash Travel Center I-70/I-270, Exit 278, (303) 286-0123 TA Grand Junction I-70, Exit 26 (970) 243-7401 Petro Johnson’s Corner I-25, Exit 254, (970) 667-2069 TA Limon I-70, Exit 359, (719) 775-2811 TA Wheat Ridge I-70, Exit 266, (303) 423-8250

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0432

CONNECTICUT Branford Milldale Willington

TA New Haven I-95, Exit 56, (203) 481-0301 TA Southington Bill and Robyn Taylor Travel Center* I-84, Exit 28, (860) 621-0106 TA Willington* Robert Fernald Travel Center I-84, Exit 71, (860) 684-0499

FLORIDA Baldwin Jacksonville Marianna Reddick Seffner Vero Beach Wildwood

TA Baldwin

I-10, Exit 343, (904) 266-4281 TA Jacksonville South I-95, Exit 329, (904) 829-3946 TA Marianna I-10, Exit 142, (850) 526-3303 Petro Ocala I-75, Exit 368, (352) 591-1881 TA Tampa* I-4, Exit 10, (813) 262-1560 TA Vero Beach I-95, Exit 147, (772) 562-1791 TA Wildwood I-75, Exit 329, (352) 748-2501

0672 0656

GEORGIA Atlanta Brunswick Carnesville Cartersville

Petro Atlanta* I-285, Exit 12, (404) 794-7772 TA Brunswick I-95, Exit 29, (912) 279-3386 Petro Carnesville I-85, Exit 160, (706) 335-1984 TA Cartersville I-75, Exit 296, (770) 607-8885

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F,T

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149

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0676

222

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5053

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0322

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102

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Quick Service Restaurants

Access

Full Service Restaurant

Verizon Wireless UltraMobile Premium Retailer

Clinics M=Medical, D=Dental C=Chiro., T=Drug Testing**

Chapels

Lake Park

F=Fitness Room, W=Walking Trail B=Basketball Court, O=Outdoor, T=Bean Bag Toss, H=Horseshoes

Kingsland

Truck Service Bays

Jackson

DEF: B=Bulk, L=LNG

Commerce

Private Showers

Name/Interstate/Phone

TA Commerce I-85, Exit 149, (706) 335-5198 TA Atlanta South I-75, Exit 201, (770) 775-2076 Petro Kingsland I-95, Exit 3, (912) 882-3111 TA Lake Park I-75, Exit 2, (229) 559-5113 TA Madison I-20, Exit 114, (706) 342-4176 TA Savannah I-95, Exit 87, (912) 756-3381

Parking Spaces

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0677 Atlanta South Family Restaurant

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6344

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0604

IDAHO Boise

TA Boise J.D. “Doc” Osburn Travel Center

I-84, Exit 54, (208) 344-1091

ILLINOIS Bloomington Effingham Effingham Hampshire Monee Morris Mt. Vernon Rochelle Troy Wilmington Zion

TA Bloomington Gary Buchs Travel Center I-55/I-74/I-39, Exit 160, (309) 827-4676 TA Effingham I-57/I-70, Exit 160, (217) 347-7183 Petro Effingham I-70/I-57, Exit 159, (217) 347-0480 TA Elgin I-90, Exit 42, (847) 683-4550 Petro Monee I-57, Exit 335, (708) 534-0400 TA Morris I-80, Exit 112B, (815) 942-5690 TA Mt. Vernon I-57/I-64, MM95, (618) 244-4242 Petro Rochelle I-39, Exit 99, (815) 562-3716 TA Troy I-55/I-70, Exit 18, (618) 667-9931 Petro Wilmington I-55, Exit 240, (779) 232-7975 TA Chicago North I-94, Exit 1/1A, (847) 395-5580

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6359

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INDIANA Clayton DeMotte Fremont Brazil Gary Gary Gaston Greensburg Lake Station Porter Porter Remington

TA Clayton I-70, Exit 59, (317) 539-6515 TA DeMotte I-65, Exit 230, (219) 987-7520 Petro Angola I-69, Exit 157/357, (260) 495-2523 Petro Brazil I-70, Exit 23, (812) 446-2296 Petro Gary I-80/I-94, Exit 9, (219) 884-1133 TA Gary I-80/I-94, Exit 6, (219) 845-3721 Petro Gaston I-69, Exit 245, (765) 358-3326 Petro Greensburg I-74, Exit 143, (812) 663-2333 TA Lake Station I-80/I-94, Exit 15B, (219) 962-6552 TA Porter I-94, Exit 22B, (219) 926-8566 TA Porter South I-94, Exit 22B, (219) 926-4871 Petro Remington I-65, Exit 201, (219) 261-2172

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Whitestown

TA Whitestown I-65, Exit 130, (317) 769-3291

169

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900

W,F

140

226

150

W,O

123

Quick Service Restaurants

Access

F=Fitness Room, W=Walking Trail B=Basketball Court, O=Outdoor, T=Bean Bag Toss, H=Horseshoes

Full Service Restaurant

Truck Service Bays

184

Name/Interstate/Phone

Verizon Wireless UltraMobile Premium Retailer

DEF: B=Bulk, L=LNG

TA Seymour I-65, Exit 50, (812) 522-6622

Clinics M=Medical, D=Dental C=Chiro., T=Drug Testing**

Private Showers

Seymour

Chapels

Parking Spaces

LOCATIONS & AMENITIES GUIDE

5014

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IOWA Brooklyn Council Bluffs Walcott

TA Brooklyn I-80, Exit 197, (641) 522-4569 TA Council Bluffs I-80, Exit 3, (712) 366-2217 TA Walcott I-80, Exit 284, (563) 284-6961

6254 0528

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5015

KANSAS Colby Lebo Oakley Salina

Petro Colby I-70, Exit 53, (785) 460-0044 TA Beto Junction I-35, Exit 155, (620) 256-6311 TA Oakley I-70, Exit 76, (785) 672-4111 Petro Salina I-70, Exit 252, (785) 825-7723

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KENTUCKY Florence Franklin Glendale Walton

TA Florence I-75, Exit 181, (859) 371-7166 Petro Franklin Stand Alone Shop I-65, Exit 6, (270) 586-0877 Petro Glendale I-65, Exit 86, (270) 369-6840 TA Walton I-75/I-71, Exit 175, (859) 485-4111

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127

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5072

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LOUISIANA Egan Hammond Greenwood Lafayette Slidell Shreveport Tallulah

Petro Egan I-10, Exit 76, (337) 783-0424 Petro Hammond I-12, Exit 40, (985) 542-4981 TA Greenwood Bill Underwood Travel Center

I-20, Exit 5, (318) 938-5411 TA Lafayette I-10, Exit 101, (337) 237-0176 TA Slidell I-10, Exit 266, (985) 643-9974 Petro Shreveport I-20, Exit 8, (318) 686-6111 TA Tallulah I-20, Exit 171, (318) 574-5900

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6343

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0770

159

218

135

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MARYLAND Baltimore Jessup Elkton

TA Baltimore* I-95, Exit 57, (410) 633-4611 TA Baltimore South* I-95, Exit 41A, (410) 799-3835 TA Elkton I-95, Exit 109B, (410) 398-7000

181

B,T

6216

436

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5018

151

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TA Ann Arbor I-94, Exit 167, (734) 426-3951

203

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156

0304

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0384

MICHIGAN Dexter Battle Creek Monroe Bridgeport Sawyer

TA Battle Creek I-94, Exit 104, (269) 965-7721 TA Monroe I-75, Exit 15, (734) 384-7952 TA Saginaw I-75, Exit 144, (989) 777-7650 TA Sawyer I-94, Exit 12, (269) 426-4884

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150

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118

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305

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6370

TA Strafford I-44, Exit 88, (417) 736-2161

130

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Laurel

TA Laurel I-90, Exit 437, (406) 628-4324

Missoula

TA Missoula I-90, Exit 96, (406) 549-2327

210

6256

F,W,H

0512

W,T

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0502

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6362

Quick Service Restaurants

Access

F=Fitness Room, W=Walking Trail B=Basketball Court, O=Outdoor, T=Bean Bag Toss, H=Horseshoes

Full Service Restaurant

Truck Service Bays

Verizon Wireless UltraMobile Premium Retailer

DEF: B=Bulk, L=LNG

TA Tekonsha I-69, Exit 25, (517) 767-4135

Clinics M=Medical, D=Dental C=Chiro., T=Drug Testing**

Private Showers

Name/Interstate/Phone

Tekonsha

Chapels

Parking Spaces

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6243

MINNESOTA Albert Lea Clearwater Rogers

Petro Albert Lea I-90/I-35, Exit 11, (507) 373-4200 Petro Clearwater I-94, Exit 178, (320) 558-2261 TA Rogers I-94, Exit 207, (763) 428-2277

MISSISSIPPI Jackson Meridian

Petro Jackson I-20/I-55, Exit 45/45A, (601) 292-0940 TA Meridian I-20, Exit 160, (601) 483-7611

MISSOURI Concordia Foristell Joplin Kingdom City Matthews Mt. Vernon Oak Grove Oak Grove Strafford

TA Concordia I-70, Exit 58, (660) 463-2001 TA Foristell I-70, Exit 203, (636) 673-2295 Petro Joplin I-44, Exit 4, (417) 624-3400 Petro Kingdom City I-70, Exit 148, (573) 642-0676 TA Matthews I-55, Exit 58, (573) 471-8644 TA Mt. Vernon I-44, Exit 46, (417) 466-9230 TA Oak Grove Sandy Long Travel Center I-70, Exit 28, (816) 690-4115 Petro Oak Grove I-70, Exit 28, (816) 690-4455

6354 6318 0701 5021

46 Diner

0310

88 Diner

MONTANA

Café

6261

NEBRASKA Alda Ogallala York

TA Grand Island 82 I-80, Exit 305, (308) 382-5902 TA Ogallala 94 I-80, Exit 126, (308) 284-3667 Petro York Charley Endorf Stopping Center 250 I-80, Exit 353, (402) 362-1776

NEVADA Las Vegas

TA Las Vegas I-15, Exit 33, (702) 361-1176

144

F,W

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0421

Las Vegas

Petro North Las Vegas Linda and Bob Caffee Stopping Center I-15, Exit 54, (702) 632-2640

207

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6331

Mill City

TA Mill City I-80, Exit 151(W)/149(E), (775) 538-7311

152

B,W

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5058

Sparks

TA Sparks I-80, Exit 19, (775) 359-0550

200

W,T

Sparks

Petro Sparks I-80, Exit 21, (775) 355-8888

400

F,W

Wells

Petro Wells I-80, Exit 352A, (775) 752-2000

250

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245

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116

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5004

125

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102

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121

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188

6210

132

191

6371

106

B,W

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172

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122

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Clinics M=Medical, D=Dental C=Chiro., T=Drug Testing**

Chapels

Truck Service Bays

6211

DEF: B=Bulk, L=LNG

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Private Showers

B,T

Parking Spaces

Name/Interstate/Phone

F=Fitness Room, W=Walking Trail B=Basketball Court, O=Outdoor, T=Bean Bag Toss, H=Horseshoes

LOCATIONS & AMENITIES GUIDE

NEW HAMPSHIRE Greenland

TA Greenland Denis Litalien Travel Center

I-95, Exit 3 (N); 3B (S), (603) 436-3636

NEW JERSEY Bloomsbury Bordentown Columbia Paulsboro

NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Deming Gallup Las Cruces Milan Moriarty Santa Rosa

TA Bloomsbury I-78, Exit 7, (908) 479-4136 Petro Bordentown* I-295, Exit 57; Tpike Exit 7, (609) 298-6070 TA Columbia Norman Knight Travel Center I-80, Exit 4, (908) 496-4124 TA Paulsboro I-295, Exit 18, (856) 423-5500 TA Albuquerque I-25, Exit 225(N), 227(S); I-40, Exit 159A(E), 159D(W), (505) 884-1066 Petro Deming I-10, Exit 68, (575) 546-7070 TA Gallup I-40, Exit 16, (505) 863-6801 TA Las Cruces I-10, Exit 139, (575) 527-7400 Petro Milan I-40, Exit 79, (505) 285-6648 TA Moriarty I-40, Exit 194, (505) 832-4421 TA Santa Rosa I-40, Exit 277, (575) 472-3432

5022

6385

NEW YORK Binghamton Dansville Fultonville Montgomery Corfu Waterloo

TA Binghamton I-81, Exit 2W(N), Exit 3(S), (607) 775-3500 TA Dansville I-390, Exit 5, (585) 335-6023 TA Fultonville I-90, Exit 28, (518) 853-3411 TA Maybrook I-84, Exit 5, (845) 457-3163 TA Pembroke I-90, Exit 48A, (585) 599-4577 Petro Waterloo I-90, Exit 41, (315) 220-6550

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TA Candler I-40, Exit 37, (828) 665-1156 TA Greensboro I-85/I-40, Exit 138, (336) 449-6060 Petro Kenly I-95, Exit 106, (919) 284-5121 Petro Mebane I-40/85, Exit 157, (919) 304-7474 TA Mocksville I-40, Exit 170, (336) 751-3815

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5026 6329 6251

NORTH DAKOTA Alexander Fargo

Wild Bison Travel Center US Hwy 85 & SR 68, (701) 828-3352 Petro Fargo I-94, Exit 348, (701) 282-8105

6259 Dolly Down

6361

OHIO

North Canton

TA North Canton I-77, Exit 111, (330) 494-7507

W,T

Eaton

TA Dayton I-70, Exit 10, (937) 456-5521

198

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Seville London Napoleon

B,F

130

B,T,H

144

0187

158

0189

237

B,W

•

5030

185

•

0118

110

197

F,W

250

375

177

Quick Service Restaurants

Access

Full Service Restaurant

Verizon Wireless UltraMobile Premium Retailer

Clinics M=Medical, D=Dental C=Chiro., T=Drug Testing**

323

Chapels

F=Fitness Room, W=Walking Trail B=Basketball Court, O=Outdoor, T=Bean Bag Toss, H=Horseshoes

Kingsville

I-70, Exit 126, (740) 467-2900 TA Jeffersonville I-71, Exit 65, (740) 948-2365 TA Kingsville I-90, Exit 235, (440) 224-2035 TA Lodi I-71, Exit 209, (330) 769-2053 TA London I-70, Exit 79, (740) 852-3810 Petro Napoleon SRs 6 & 24, Exit 41, (419) 599-3835 Petro New Paris I-70, Exit 156B, (937) 437-8593 Petro North Baltimore I-75, Exit 167, (419) 257-3744 Petro Perrysburg I-80, Exit 71/I-280, Exit 1B, (419) 837-9725 TA Toledo

Truck Service Bays

Jeffersonville

TA Hebron Michael Eugene Zanella Travel Center

DEF: B=Bulk, L=LNG

Hebron

Petro Girard I-80, Exit 226, (330) 505-3700

Private Showers

Name/Interstate/Phone

Girard

Parking Spaces

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6320

•

0186

6388

•

6357

5 B,F,W,T,H

•

6325

•

6317

W,T

•

0178

140

145

B,W

175

F,W

•

5032

101

F,W

•

0709

280

•

6316

101

160

123

•

6324

275

F,W

•

0435

TA Troutdale I-84, Exit 17, (503) 666-1588

240

•

5060

Harrisville

TA Barkeyville I-80, Exit 29, (814) 786-7988

112

Bloomsburg

TA Bloomsburg I-80, Exit 232, (570) 784-9400

190

200

221

B,T

New Paris North Baltimore Perrysburg Perrysburg Wapakoneta Youngstown

I-80/I-90, Exit 71; I-280, Exit 1A, (419) 837-5017

TA Wapakoneta I-75, Exit 111, (419) 738-2550 TA Youngstown I-80, Exit 223A, (330) 793-4426

The Hub Room

5082 0120

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Sayre

TA Oklahoma City East I-40, Exit 142, (405) 787-7411 TA Oklahoma City West I-40, Exit 140, (405) 324-5376 Petro Oklahoma City I-40E/I35, Exit 127/I-40W, Exit 154, (405) 228-7040

TA Sayre I-40, Exit 26, (580) 928-5571

5074

OREGON Coburg Phoenix Aurora Troutdale

TA Coburg I-5, Exit 199, (541) 868-2880 Petro Phoenix I-5, Exit 24, (541) 535-3372 TA Aurora I-5, Exit 278, (503) 678-2111

Coburg Crossing Cafe

5033

PENNSYLVANIA

Breezewood Brookville

TA Breezewood I-76, Exit 161/I-70, Exit US 30, (814) 735-2011

TA Brookville I-80, Exit 78, (814) 849-3051 Petro Carlisle

5034 F,W,H

•

6212

•

Gateway Restaurant

5035 5036

380

W,T,H

•

6336

Du Pont

Petro Scranton I-81, Exit 178B, (570) 654-5111

428

B,T,H

• C,T

6378

Greencastle

TA Greencastle I-81, Exit 5, (717) 597-7762

190

F,W,T,H

•

6213

Erie

TA Harborcreek I-90, Exit 35, (814) 899-1919

266

B,W,T

•

6215

Carlisle

I-81, Exit 52/I-76, Exit 226, (717) 249-1919

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Chapels

T,H

•

5037

Lamar

168

W,T,H

•

5038

Milesburg

122

TA West Greenwich I-95, Exit 5B, (401) 397-7774

180

6253

F,W

6262

Quick Service Restaurants

Access

Truck Service Bays

Full Service Restaurant

DEF: B=Bulk, L=LNG

178

Verizon Wireless UltraMobile Premium Retailer

Private Showers

TA Harrisburg I-81, Exit 77, (717) 652-4556 TA Lamar I-80, Exit 173, (570) 726-4996 TA Milesburg I-80, Exit 158, (814) 355-7561

Name/Interstate/Phone

Harrisburg

Clinics M=Medical, D=Dental C=Chiro., T=Drug Testing**

Parking Spaces

LOCATIONS & AMENITIES GUIDE

6214

RHODE ISLAND West Greenwich

SOUTH CAROLINA TA Columbia North I-20, Exit 71, (803) 786-7680 TA Florence I-95, Exit 164, (843) 292-0386 Petro Florence I-95, Exit 169, (843) 669-5736 TA Manning Jimmy Ardis Travel Center I-95, Exit 119, (803) 473-2568 TA Spartanburg I-85, Exit 63, (864) 433-0711

210

187

Antioch

TA Antioch I-24, Exit 62, (615) 641-6731

122

Denmark

TA Denmark I-40, Exit 68, (731) 424-5591

Franklin

TA Franklin I-65, Exit 61, (615) 794-8406

Greeneville

Columbia

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5195

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6393

F,W

•

0213

W,T

•

5039

B,W,T

•

B,T

•

6245

•

0706

TA Greeneville I-81, Exit 36, (423) 234-4451

140

Kingston Springs

Petro Kingston Springs I-40, Exit 188, (615) 952-3208

6349

Knoxville

TA Knoxville I-40/I-75, Exit 374, (865) 966-6781

131

O,T,H

5040

Knoxville

TA Knoxville West I-40/I-75, Exit 369, (865) 531-7676

176

•

0755

Knoxville

Petro Knoxville I-40/I-75, Exit 369, (865) 693-6542

250

W,T,H

•

6312

167

F,B,T

•

W,T

Florence Florence Manning Duncan

TENNESSEE

Nashville Pioneer

TA Nashville Candy Bass Travel Center

I-24, Exit 48, (615) 244-3682 TA Caryville I-75, Exit 141, (423) 566-9900

0768

Davy Crockett

6201

5041

6255

TEXAS

Amarillo

TA Amarillo I-40, Exit 74, (806) 342-3080

185

Amarillo

Petro Amarillo I-40, Exit 75, (806) 372-4899

280

Baytown

TA Baytown I-10, Exit 789, (281) 424-7772

173

B,L

W,T,H

Beaumont

Petro Beaumont I-10, Exit 848, (409) 842-9600

275

W,T,H

Big Spring

TA Big Spring I-20, Exit 177, (432) 264-4444

108

Canutillo

Petro Vinton I-10, Exit 2, (915) 886-5761

Dallas

TA Dallas South* I-20, Exit 472, (469) 941-3150

136

B,L

Denton

TA Denton I-35, Exit 471, (940) 383-1458

180

Edinburg

TA Edinburg Hwy. 281, Exit FM2812, (956) 383-0788

105

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5073

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6307 5044

C,T

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6304 6230 6350 5078

F Bonnie’s Kitchen

B,O

0769 5085

F=Fitness Room, W=Walking Trail B=Basketball Court, O=Outdoor, T=Bean Bag Toss, H=Horseshoes

Chapels

•

Ganado

TA Ganado Hwy 59, Exit 522E, (361) 771-3504

104

6231

201

6333

109

W,T

6340

336

B,F

•

6153

220

•

6232

Hillsboro Hillsboro Laredo New Braunfels

TA Hillsboro I-35, Exit 370, (254) 283-6556 Petro Carl’s Corner Bill Ater Jr. Stopping Center I-35E, Exit 374, (254) 714-3000 TA Laredo Henry Albert Travel Center I-35, Exit 13, (956) 724-2016 TA New Braunfels I-35, Exit 193, (830) 608-9395

Quick Service Restaurants

Access

Truck Service Bays

290

Name/Interstate/Phone

Full Service Restaurant

DEF: B=Bulk, L=LNG

Petro El Paso I-10, Exit 37, (915) 790-4529

Verizon Wireless UltraMobile Premium Retailer

Private Showers

El Paso

Clinics M=Medical, D=Dental C=Chiro., T=Drug Testing**

Parking Spaces

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6301

Pearsall

Petro Pearsall I-35, Exit 101, (830) 334-8222

175

B,T,H

6394

Rockwall

TA Rockwall I-30, Exit 68, (972) 722-7450

100

W,T,H

0729

258

B,L

B,T,H

5076

250

B,T,H

San Antonio San Antonio

TA San Antonio I-10, Exit 583, (210) 310-0145 Petro San Antonio Micheal Sheeds Stopping Center I-10, Exit 581, (210) 661-9416

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6305

Sealy

TA Bernardo I-10, Exit 709, (979) 732-2986

Sweetwater

TA Sweetwater I-20, Exit 242, (325) 235-8488

110

Terrell

TA Terrell I-20, Exit 503, (972) 563-6939

300

•

Weatherford

Petro Weatherford I-20, Exit 409, (817) 599-9411

275

•

Parowan

TA Parowan I-15, Exit 78, (435) 477-3311

W,T,H

Tooele

TA Tooele I-80, Exit 99, (801) 250-8585

191

3 B,F,W,T,H

0425

183

5045

270

6265 Family Restaurant

0713 6233 6302

UTAH

5064

VIRGINIA Ashland Glade Spring

TA Ashland I-95, Exit 92, (804) 798-6011 Petro Glade Spring I-81, Exit 29, (276) 429-6000

W,T,H

6372

Lexington

TA Lexington I-81/I-64, Exit 195, (540) 463-3478

250

Raphine

Petro Raphine I-81/I-64, Exit 205, (540) 377-2111

500

Ashland

TA Richmond I-95, Exit 89, (804) 798-6021

317

W,T

114

•

0217

Wytheville

TA Wytheville I-77, Exit 41; I-81, Exit 72, (276) 228-8676

•

Berky’s Restaurant

6202

• M,T

6396 0210

WASHINGTON North Bend

TA Seattle East I-90, Exit 34, (425) 888-1119

140

•

5087

Spokane

Petro Spokane I-90, Exit 272, (509) 842-1100

200

•

6339

Hurricane

TA Hurricane I-64, Exit 39, (304) 757-7600

B,W,T

•

0198

Valley Grove

TA Wheeling I-70, Exit 11, (304) 547-1521

200

4 B,F,W,T,H

•

5047

WEST VIRGINIA

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Chapels

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Janesville

TA Janesville I-90/I-39, Exit 171-B, (608) 752-8700

118

•

300

•

Petro Racine I-94, Exit 333, (262) 884-7500

185

•

Burns

TA Cheyenne I-80, Exit 377, (307) 547-3557

140

F,W

•

5065

Ft. Bridger

TA Ft. Bridger I-80, Exit 30, (307) 782-3607

165

F,W,T

•

5067

Laramie

Petro Laramie I-80, Exit 310, (307) 745-6480

236

•

6303

Rawlins

TA Rawlins I-80, Exit 214, (307) 324-8722

188

•

6234

TA Woodstock Prov Hwy. 401, Exit 230, (519) 421-3144

222

Full Service Restaurant

Verizon Wireless UltraMobile Premium Retailer

Access

Truck Service Bays

TA Hudson I-94, Exit 4, (715) 386-5835

Clinics M=Medical, D=Dental C=Chiro., T=Drug Testing**

Private Showers

Hudson

Name/Interstate/Phone

DEF: B=Bulk, L=LNG

Parking Spaces

LOCATIONS & AMENITIES GUIDE

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WISCONSIN

DeForest Portage Sturtevant

TA Madison I-90/I-94/I-39, Exit 132, (608) 249-9000

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6353 6368

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5086

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Full Slate of Amenities

Renovations Complete at TA Columbia North SET IN THE HEART OF HISTORIC SOUTH CAROLINA, THE COMPLETELY RENOVATED COLUMBIA NORTH TA TRAVEL CENTER has undergone extensive remodeling and installation of upgrades to provide professional drivers with a complete, full-service travel center. Guests can now experience the comfort and convenience of refueling, parking, dining, shopping and receiving professional truck service—all at one location along well-travelled I-20 at exit 71 in Columbia, South Carolina. Noteworthy upgrades include a renovated two-bay truck service center complete with a new retail center and expanded diagnostic and service capabilities. A brightly lit parking lot with 78 angled truck spaces provides added convenience. Professional drivers can take on DEF in the four new diesel lanes. Weighing loads is fast and convenient on the CAT® Scale installation. Under the direction of GM of Truck Service John Novotny, truck service and RoadSquad® emergency roadside assistance are available 24/7/365. Upon entering through the new professional drivers’ entrance, you’ll

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immediately notice the amenity upgrades. Talk about a new level of comfort—check out the all-new drivers’ lounge with its laptop desks and DirecTV®. You’ll appreciate the large, clean, brightly lit restrooms. Seven spotless showers are easily accessed through the fully automated reservation system, as well as via the TA/Petro TruckSmart® mobile app.

New Minit Mart® GM of Store David Tabler and his staff are ready to serve you in the newly renovated Minit Mart® convenience store. It offers a wide selection of fresh foods, snacks and a variety of hot and cold beverages including Cool Cup® fountain beverages and delicious World Blends® coffee. Fresh food offerings include healthy Good2Go fresh fruit and veggie choices, plus a variety of delicious snacks. The spacious, well-stocked store offers a wide range of merchandise including personal care items, clothing, electronics, truck lubricants and additives, protective gear, and accessories. A helpful staff is available to assist you in finding the right products for your truck and travel needs.

Because you never know when hunger pangs might strike, Taco Bell® and Dunkin’ Donuts® quick-service restaurants offer a range of choices. A common area seats 84 guests in a clean, relaxing environment.

For the Fitness Minded If keeping fit is one of your priorities, stop in at the FREE StayFit® fitness room (free to professional drivers who are UltraONE® Driver Rewards Program members). Whether on a short break or shutting down for the day, a few laps on the outdoor walking trail provide a great way to introduce some physical activity into your daily routine. Don’t forget the convenient laundry room with machines that accept credit/ debit card payments, and even send you a text message when the cycle is finished. Next time your travels take you through the friendly Palmetto state’s capital of Columbia, be sure to visit the totally renovated and super comfortable and convenient TA Travel Center in North Columbia. You’ll experience a southern style welcome from store manager David Tabler and his dedicated team. o

TA COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA Where: I-20, Exit 71 Phone: 803.786.7680 Fax: 803.735.8065 Truck Parking Spaces: 78 Private Showers: 7 Truck Service Bays: 2 (open 24/7/365) Roadside Assistance: RoadSquad® (available 24/7/365) Diesel Refueling Lanes: 4 Restaurants: Taco Bell® and Dunkin’ Donuts® (seating for 84) Special Attractions: Minit Mart® Travel Store and newly equipped Drivers’ Lounge

THE TA NORTH COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT TEAM INCLUDES L TO R: Shamika King, Dunkin’ Donut GM; John Novotny, Truck Service GM; Nichola Gadson, Taco Bell GM; David Tabler, Store GM

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Comfortably blending historic traditions with exciting new development, Columbia offers visitors a cool mixture of entertainment districts, fascinating museums and a wide range of outdoor activities. Easily accessible from three major interstates, Columbia is located in the center of South Carolina at the convergence of three rivers, providing an ideal location for jogging or leisurely walks. Buffalo Creek Marina offers cabins for rent, camping and fishing. While Adventure World offers 100 miles of custom-designed trails for dirt bikes, ATVs, even golf carts! Nightlife soars in the ultra-cool Vista areaâ€”a resurgent, renovated section of the old city that teems with clubs and bars for all ages and restaurants to suit any palate. The world famous Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden is the number one tourist attraction and the historic South Carolina State House is a beautiful combination of classic architecture 58

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and amazing history. Football is almost religion in the South and one of the great shrines to SEC football is the USC Gamecocks awesome Williams-Brice stadium that seats more than 80,000! Sesquicentennial State Park, Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park and the Harbison State Forest offer beautiful venues and trails for peaceful recreation. For history buffs, the South Carolina Military Museum and South Carolina State Museum offer hours of compelling, intriguing historical exhibits. A lively, inviting downtown area provides a mix of historic homes, sidewalk cafes, eclectic shops and fun restaurants situated amid both traditional and modern architecture. The pineapple, welcoming symbol of hospitality for centuries, represents that warm, southern hospitality that is Columbia. Visitors can expect a unique and memorable experience. o

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