167 Casa Blanca Rd I-40, Casa Blanca NM 87007
“This place got a really big parking for us truckers. They also got a grocery store right across the street, they got a shuttle that can take you to and from grocery store. They also have a casino for the ppl that are going to stay for there reset time. They got a good restaurant and good prices too. All around a quiet and friendly place to stop by.”
I-40 & Exit 102, Acoma Pueblo NM 87034
“Always stop there for 30 minutes to get fuel ⛽️ and get something to eat. My favorite stop when driving from and to California. Clean restrooms and McDonald's is clean and food Always fresh made to order.”
NM 124, Cubero NM 87014
“A unique trading post with good selection of high-quality jerky. You can also get directions to historic Cubero, New Mexico. One also gets a flavor of visiting a Spanish enclave in-between two Pueblo Native Lands (Laguna & Acoma).”
exit 108, 167 Casa Blanca Rd I-40, Casa Blanca NM 87007
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you’re running through New Mexico on I-40, this is a must-stop! The Dancing Eagle Travel Center is a true home away from home for drivers. Plenty of truck parking, easy in-and-out access, and everything you need in one place. The showers were clean, the restrooms were well maintained, and the whole place had a welcoming vibe. Fuel island was smooth and efficient, which makes a big difference when you’re trying to stay on schedule. They’ve got solid food options and a great selection inside—perfect for grabbing a quick bite or stocking up for the road. You can tell they take pride in keeping things clean and driver-friendly. Flying down I-40, this is definitely one of those stops you remember. I’ll be back every time I’m in the area. ??”
I-40 Exit 114, Laguna NM 87026
“A must stop at the historical Laguna66 it is a unseasoned 1/2 lb burgers cooked to perfectly to your like, it is not over season with anything to cover up the taste of fresh ground beef , it's actually really nice to taste the beef and not all the overwhelming B.S that covers up the beef. Thank you Laguna66 for giving us great ground beef high quality beef you can taste!”
The Iowa retailer, the third-largest convenience store operator in the country, built its new three-year plan around three priorities: store growth, food and beverage expansion, and kitchen technology upgrades. The company plans to add 120 stores during the current fiscal year. Its previous plan, launched in 2023, delivered more than 500 new stores and earned the company a spot in the S&P 500.
Read the postLove's Travel Stops is starting 2025 with ambitious growth plans, adding 20 new stores and updating 50 current locations across the country. The truck stop company will upgrade its stores through its Strategic Remodel Initiative, which started in 2022. This includes the modernization of its recently acquired turnpike location in Stroud, Oklahoma. By 2035, over half of Love's 655 stores will be either new or updated.
Read the postTexas-born Buc-ee's is changing the way people think about gas stations and convenience stores. This chain is known for its huge stores along highways, some with over 100 fuel pumps. With its funny billboard ads, award-winning clean bathrooms, and branded items Buc-ee’s is hard to miss. The company wants people to actually plan to stop at Buc-ee's during road trips, not just go there as a last resort. And it's working - the chain has a huge fan base, with Facebook groups dedicated to Buc-ee's having hundreds of thousands of members.
Read the postSheetz Inc., the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain, is making big moves in the Motor City. The company announced plans to open four more locations across metro Detroit, weeks before opening its first Michigan location. The first Michigan Sheetz will open its doors in late summer at 33380 Wick Road in Romulus. More locations are planned for Taylor, Warren, and Macomb Township, each employing around 30 people, mostly full-time.
Read the postLove's Travel Stops is rolling out a new system that turns work into a game for its restaurant employees. Picture this: Three big screens in each restaurant, tracking how fast workers greet customers, take orders, and hand out food. It's not just for show - early results say it's making service 11 seconds faster on average. "These monitors track key performance metrics in real-time, such as greet times, order processing times and the time it takes for food handoff," Love's explains. The system creates a more interactive environment, fostering friendly competition between stores.
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