what truck stops are open

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Santa isn’t the only one feeling the strain during the most wonderful time of the year.

While most Americans are snuggling up by the fire, truckers are hard at work to make the holidays merry and bright. Demand takes a significant hike around the holiday season, and carriers are often on the road to make sure holiday wishes are fulfilled.

Unfortunately, this offset of rest and work creates some unique issues for truckers. When Americans are demanding a high volume of goods, they are also most likely to be on vacation during that special time of year. This description applies to vital trucking institutions as well, including truck stops.

If you’re hauling for the holidays this year, we want to be sure you know where to go on those silent nights. Here are the two best truck stops that are open on major holidays.

Disclaimer: The answers below will be correct for most situations. Of course, each chain will have exceptions. Additionally, each location may opt for modified hours during major holidays.

To maximize your odds of reliable availability, call ahead to your preferred location.

 

Love’s

Short answer: Yes!

Most Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores are open on major holidays. Notably, this includes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.

 

What You’ll Find

If you’re looking for clean and beautiful facilities, Love’s is king.

Though services may vary by location, updated Love’s stops have a truckers-only filling area with air pumps, laundry services, hot showers, and even a maintenance bay.

Aside from trucker-exclusive services, most Love’s also have groceries, restaurant options, a pet park, and even toys for the last-minute holiday shopper.

 

TA-Petro

Short answer: Totally depends.

Even though TA-Petro locations are open on a case-by-case basis, all locations post their holiday hours to their website. TA-Petro compiles these hours in one large chart for easy reference.

 

What You’ll Find

Modern TA-Petro stops are chocked with features. Again, services may vary by location, but TA provides a potential host of services, including:

  • Health services for truckers.
  • Game rooms with pool tables and an arcade.
  • Barbershop services.
  • Laundry facilities.
  • Theater rooms.
  • … and sit-down cafes!

 

In addition to these incredible services, TA-Petro also offers grocery and toy goods.

If you are a trucker hauling through the holidays, we want to sincerely thank you for your diligent efforts in keeping the holidays moving. We hope our guide to know what truck stops are open on major holidays will help your important work.

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