Archive for May, 2008

Chip Ferguson has been driving trucks for 37 years, and stopping at TAs all over the country about that long. “If you could look at where I fuel, you’d see that I’m at a TA 98 percent of the time,” the Summerfield, Fla., resident says. “I’ve been a TA guy since before they had Road King Club cards and points.” As loyal as Ferguson is to TA, he’s just as diligent about swiping his Road King Club card, doing it without thinking much about it. So h…

Have you ever dreamed of sitting trackside at the Daytona 500? The Road King Club Ultimate Race Sweepstakes, open May 1 – June 30, has a grand prize to savor. One member will be named the Road King Cup Series Champion and receive: a trip for two to the Sprint Cup Daytona 500, including round-trip airfare; four day/three night hotel accommodations; VIP passes to the race; a $500 gift card and more — all adding up to a $7,000 plus value. Every time you swipe your Road King Club card…

TA has entered into an agreement with 4 State Trucks, home of the Chrome Shop Mafia, award-winning truck customizers. As a result, popular Chrome Shop Mafia products — including chrome accessories, CSM merchandise and apparel — are available at many TA locations. Customers can also visit www.tatravelcenters.com or www.csmchrome.com and view the entire ‘parts and chrome’ offering from 4 State Trucks/CSM. Orders placed online will be shipped directly to customers’ …

The irresistible combination of fresh coffee and just out-of-the oven doughnuts and breakfast pastries that made Tim Hortons a hit in Canada has arrived at the Monroe, Mich. TA. Known for its premium blend coffee, the quick service restaurant makes sure that every pot is always fresh — nothing stays on the burner for more than 20 minutes. Doughnuts, muffins, croissants and other goodies are baked on the premises throughout the day. Tim Horton’s also offers sandwiches, soups and a v…

I DON’T have to tell you that it’s tough out there. Truckers are being squeezed by the price of fuel. Believe me, TA is also being squeezed by fuel prices. All of us have been affected by the slow economy, but TA remains dedicated to provide you the widest variety of services and products in the travel center industry. We will also continue improvement projects started in 2007, including better lighting, new parking lots, shower and restroom upgrades and more at nearly every proper…