Love’s Travel Stops opens in two states, adds 264 truck parking spaces

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Thursday, June 20, 2019 - Love's Travel Stops, the nation's industry-leading travel stop network, is now serving customers in Bridgeport Charter Township, Michigan; and Hampshire, Illinois, thanks to two new travel stops that opened on Thursday morning. The Bridgeport Charter Township location at 6560 Dixie Highway (near I-75 and Exit 144) adds 80 new jobs to Saginaw County and 87 truck parking spaces. The Hampshire stop at 201 Love's Crossing (near I-90 and US Highway 20) has 177 truck parking spaces and brings 80 jobs. In total, Love's adds 264 truck parking spaces for professional drivers and 160 jobs.

There are now five stores in Michigan and 19 in Illinois.

"These two locations place us in the perfect spots to serve more customers," said Tom Love, executive chairman and founder of Love's. "They are along major interstates that are popular for trade routes and leisure travel. We're proud to add truck parking in areas where our customers need it. As always, Love's is committed to providing unbeatable customer service and convenience wherever the road takes you."

The travel stops are open 24/7 and offer many amenities, including:

Bridgeport, Michigan
Hampshire, Illinois
  • More than 12,000 square feet.
  • Hardee’s restaurant.
  • 87 truck parking spaces.
  • 87 car parking spaces.
  • Eight diesel bays.
  • Speedco location on-site.
  • Four RV parking spaces.
  • Eight showers.
  • Laundry facilities.
  • Bean to cup gourmet coffee.
  • Brand-name snacks.
  • Mobile to Go Zone with the latest electronics.
  • CAT scale.
  • More than 10,000 square feet.
  • Arby's restaurant.
  • 177 truck parking spaces.
  • 53 car parking spaces.
  • Nine diesel bays.
  • Speedco location on-site.
  • Three RV parking spaces.
  • Seven showers.
  • Laundry facilities.
  • Bean to cup gourmet coffee.
  • Brand-name snacks.
  • Mobile to Go Zone with the latest electronics.
  • CAT scale.

In honor of the grand opening, Love’s will host ribbon cuttings and donate $2,000 to the Bridgeport Historical Society and Hampshire High School.

About Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is the nation's industry-leading travel stop network with more than 480 locations in 41 states. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company remains family-owned and operated and employs more than 24,000 people. Love's provides professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, fresh coffee, restaurant offerings and more. Love's has more than 350 truck service centers, which include Speedco and on-site Love's Truck Tire Care locations. Love's and Speedco combined is the largest oil change, preventive maintenance and total truck care nationwide network on the road. Love's is committed to providing Customers with "Clean Places, Friendly Faces" at every stop. To learn more, visit loves.com.