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TA-Petro Exhibiting Sponsor at the 2015 Great American Trucking Show (GATS) Aug. 27-29
[August 25, 2015]

TA-Petro Exhibiting Sponsor at the 2015 Great American Trucking Show (GATS) Aug. 27-29


TravelCenters of America LLC, (TravelCenters), operator of TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® branded travel centers, is doing it BIG in Dallas at GATS this year. From the Shower Trailer, to FREE Truck Parking, to hosting the "Be an Instant Winner" game in our booth #16081, it's well worth a visit. Here are some of the fun and exciting events TA and Petro Stopping Centers is hosting and sponsoring at GATS 2015.

FREE Truck Parking: At more than 36 acres conveniently located at the Cotton Bowl's Fair Park lot, drivers can park trucks/RVs for FREE (no hook-ups). There will be regular shuttles to and from the convention center, food vendors, showers, and portable restrooms. Free Truck Parking was made possible by TA and Petro Stopping Centers. Visit www.truckshow.com/travel/free-truck-parking for more information.

Shower Trailer: New this year, TA and Petro is making a splash at GATS as sponsor of the shower trailer located in the FREE truck parking lot. Drivers can schedule a shower at the TA and Petro booth #16081or at the shower tent in the lot. TA and Petro will provide two FREE souvenir towels and soap with each shower appointment, while supplies last. Visit www.truckshow.com/showers for more information.

Be an Instant Winner: With just a swipe of their UltraONE® card, drivers can be instant winners and enter our grand prize drawings. Grand prizes include: FREE Set of Steer Tires - 1 winner each day; FREE Ultimate/The Works PM Service - 2 winners each day; FREE 3-Axle Alignment - 2 winners each day; dual elite headset by Blue Tiger - 1 winner each day; and 2,500 UltraONE® points - 1 winner each hour.

FREE Samples to Savor: New this year, attendees visiting TA and Petro Stopping Centers booth #16081 will be in for treat with FREE tastes of our world-famous Johnson Corner's Cinnamon Rolls and World Blends Coffee, the freshest roast on the road.

Healthy Journey: Making the StayFi® pledge to eat healthier on the road, drivers can commemorate their commitment by taking a photo with FUN-sized fruits and vegetables and grab a $1 greenback for use at our restaurants by swiping their UltraONE® card.



Citizen Driver Meet & Greet: On Friday from 10-11 a.m., drivers will have the opportunity to visit with 2015 Citizen Driver honorees during the Citizen Driver open house in our booth #16081.

Maintenance Matters: Drivers can stop by and visit with Homer Hogg as he shares the latest in "Maintenance Matters."


Live Entertainment: Attendees can catch Tony Justice performing live on Thursday and Friday at 1 p.m.

Spin the Wheel: With the spin of the wheel, attendees win prizes and make donations… all proceeds benefit the St. Christopher Fund (SCF).

SCF's Driven to Be Healthy Challenge: New this year, drivers can visit the SCF booth #24169 in the GATS Health Pavilion and begin SCF's six-month health challenge. Valuable prizes will be awarded to drivers with the greatest percentage weight loss and most time spent walking/running. Drivers can visit truckersfund.org/driving-to-be-healthy for more information and to register. TA and Petro is supporting this program with a "get started at GATS" incentive along with information and giveaways.

Health Awareness Walk: TA and Petro Stopping Centers, a co-sponsor with Trucking Solutions Group, will provide a water bottle, cooling towel, and 500 UltraONE® points to all Health Awareness Walk participants. The walk will be held on Saturday, 8/29, at 7 a.m. at truck parking in the Cotton Bowl's Fair Park lot (check-in at 6:30 a.m.). This year, Trucking Solutions Group is conducting the Health Awareness Walk in conjunction with the GATS Fit For The Road 5K Run/Walk. Registration fees donated to SCF.

About TravelCenters of America LLC

TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, is a leading travel center business in 43 states and Canada operating under the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® brands. With 256 convenient full-service locations off interstate highway exits, TA and Petro Stopping Centers offer customers diesel and gasoline fueling services, more than 500 full- and quick-service restaurants, 24-hour convenience stores, heavy truck maintenance services, RoadSquad Connect (24/7/365 emergency roadside service), Reserve-It(truck parking reservations), and many other services - all within large, high traffic facilities. TravelCenters also operates gasoline/convenience stores primarily under the Minit Mart brand name. For more information on TravelCenters, TA, and Petro Stopping Centers, please visit www.ta-petro.com. For more information on Minit Mart, please visit www.minitmart.com.

About Trucking Solutions Group

The Trucking Solutions Group began in 2008 for members to share best practices in the trucking industry and assist each other with improving their businesses. The Driver Health Council, a committee within the Group, is dedicated to raising awareness of health issues in the industry. The Council began Health Awareness Walks in 2010, and holds them at various trucking industry conferences and events.

About SCF

The St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) is a 501(c) (3), nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to professional truck drivers who have medical problems and are in need of financial assistance. For more information, please visit www.truckersfund.org or call (865) 202-9428.


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