Petro opens in Carnesville, Ga.

Mar 12, 2012

A new Petro Stopping Center has opened at Interstate 85, off exit 150, in Carnesville, Ga., TravelCenters of America said.

The stop has 250 truck parking spaces, 12 diesel lanes, 18 showers, a Petro Lube service shop with five bays, a truck wash, weigh scale, driver’s lounge, WiFi service and scanning, faxing and copy services, among other amenities. An iron Skillet restaurant is set to open in early April.

For details, visit TravelCenters of America and Petro Stopping Centers.

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