“Overall, we had a good experience stopping at Roasters. There were plenty of gas pumps available, so getting in and fueling up was quick and easy. The gas station itself was clean and well maintained, and it wasn’t overly busy during our visit. Customer service was good, and the stop was convenient. One thing to know if you’re looking for the bathrooms: head toward the left side near Wendy’s. They are not located inside Popeyes, although Popeyes does have another restroom available. I also like picking up magnets when traveling, but unfortunately they didn’t have a very large selection of magnets or souvenirs to choose from. It would be nice to see a few more local options for travelers passing through. Other than that, it was a clean, convenient stop with plenty of pumps, good customer service, and an overall pleasant experience. I would definitely stop here again while traveling through the area.”
“This store is extremely clean and well organized! I want to mention Stacy, her customer service skills are excellent and she’s a wonderful person to speak with!”
“Justice was my cashier and it was my first time in the store and I couldn’t find something I needed and she pointed me right to it. She was super respectful and nice to me, I would definitely come to this truck stop again!”
“The car wash at Qmart truck stop is excellent. The customer service & care given to my father & I when we brought in his Class A motorhome was above and beyond. They took the time to do pre & post touch ups.”
“So many people have given bad reviews for owners scamming at this store. I've frequented this store since they've opened and have not had ANY issues. But I do always ask for a receipt.”
“Really nice travel center / gas station. There’s also extra diesel pumps instead of just the normal diesel pumps on the outer area. The bathrooms are also really clean and well kept. This station is kind of hidden so it’s not crowded. You’ll miss it easily, but if you do miss it and need to stop somewhere, I’d recommend turning around because it’s the nicest stop for a while. There are 32 pumps which gives you a nice bit of space if you’re pulling a trailer. There’s not a lot of parking areas though, so be prepared for that. If you need to park with a trailer there’s a truck parking lot next door.”
“If anyone needs to stop on a road trip this Shell gas / Flying J gas station is a must stop, they have clean restrooms, they have a food court hot food and the food is delicious, really big store with a lot of souvenir and very friendly staff . I35 North ext 275 Jarrell.”
“The attendant was very polite, good parking for big trucks and diesel available, the fried chicken tenders are awesome, and the biscuits are delicious 😋 restrooms clean”
“This place is dingy and dinky and they blare Mexican music. As a white dude I feel very out of place here but by God I found out today that they sell Fifty Bars for $15.99. They’re at least $27 or $28 and sometimes even $30+ anywhere else you go. If you don’t know what they are, they’re vapes, and they’re the best you can buy in my option. That’s extremely cheap. I’m gonna run them out of stock so I hope they keep buying them. It’s gonna save me a fortune.”
“This is a large gas station that provides nitrogen in each gallon of Shell brand gasoline. You can sign up for savings right at the pump with your phone number. I sent five cents today. The max is 20 gallons. My location was clean, but didn't have windshield wiper or paper towels. They have bags of ice for .99. The restroom looks like a hotel and it's always clean and everything works. The aisles are packed with conveniences and gifts. If you want something more substantial, they also have pizza, chicken, and jerky. They have audible tv that play entertainment. If you need to rest in Jarrell, this is one of the top spots.”
“Lots of parking, and I really liked the Mexican food options, it's a healthy cooked choice for an OTR truck driver! ?? #MexicanFood #HealthyEating #TruckDriver #FoodOptions”
“Pretty clean store with a lot of options. There is a Philippino lady Nanette that is always the sweetest and seems to be a very hard worker that takes pride in her work.”
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.
Love'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.
Texas-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.
Sheetz 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.
Love'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.