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Channel 19
A tough run continues for young Liam Salmon and his family
Owner-operator Howard Salmon's four-year-old son, Liam, continues his battle with cancer. His story spreads through campaigns large and small. More here.
October 12, 2020
Business
News roundup, Jan. 10: New York fleet set to close; TA-Petro hosting wellness experts
New York Express and Logistics announced it will close down March 31 and layoff some 107 employees due to the loss of an account with DHL. Several TA-Petro and TA Express locations around the country will host wellness experts for truckers to talk to in the next several months.
January 10, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Dealing with holiday stress? Youâre not alone
Gary Buchs on support at work on the road: âItâs not hard to find someone who will help, confidentially, on the highway working or parked at the truck stops.â Also, an update from Buchs on his retirement plan, put into action in October this year and âfully functionalâ âŚ
December 16, 2019
Business
News roundup, Nov. 5: OOIDAâs Truckers for Troops campaign set for next week, Louisiana TA adds KFC
The OOIDAâs 13th annual Truckers for Troops campaign, raising money to send care packages to troops, will be held Nov. 11-15. The TA truck stop in Greenwood, Louisiana, now offers a KFC restaurant. Fleet Advantageâs data-driven, flexible trailer-lease options.
November 5, 2019
Overdrive Extra
âI like aggravating truck driversâ: Maxie Satterfield of Terrell, Texas
âMaxie Satterfield of Terrell, Texas has been working a truck stop counter for most of the years since 1948,â Long Haul Paul notes to begin this, his latest in the Faces of the Road series. âI first met Maxie eight years ago, when I started driving for the outfit Iâm with nowâŚ.â
September 30, 2019
Business
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund hosting wellness events for drivers this month
The events will be held at truck stops and will help drivers learn more about improving their posture while driving, stretches to help drivers avoid common aches and pains and tips on cardio activities while living on the road.
September 9, 2019
Business
Truck stops, fleets, more show appreciation for truckers
A number of trucking-related companies and organizations, including TA-Petro, the Washington Trucking Association, Dart, Roadrunner and more, are recognizing truck drivers as part of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week next week, Sept. 8-14.
September 6, 2019
Voices
St. Christopher Fund receives large donation from TA-Petro
TravelCenters of America, operators of TA-Petro truck stops, and High Noon Sales presented the St. Christopher Fund with a check for $84,400 derived from the sale of St. Christopher Fund merchandise.
August 24, 2019
Channel 19
Choice scenes from the parking community at GATS â night 1
Back at the old home place at GATS truck parking Wednesday night before show open: Watching music great Leon Everette and trucker-songwriter Bill Weaver wind their way a couple hoursâ worth of music, eventually with the absolutely excellent backing of the Stone Creek Four, was an unexpected treat.
August 22, 2019
Overdrive Radio
Longtime TA Nashville employees recount historic 2010 flood, support and recovery
Listen: Getting close to the 10th anniversary of the historic flooding of Nashville in 2010, employees at the downtown TA who were there when it happened recount the rising waters, their relationships with longtime driver customers, and the recovery process in this podcast. Also: Why are some TA Petro stops moving away from traditional diners? HOS has something to do with it âŚ
July 30, 2019
Truck Stops
TA-Petro offering deals on hot dogs for National Hot Dog Day
The truck stop chain is offering drivers two hot dogs for $1, or a free hot dog with an UltraONE kiosk coupon. Drivers can stop into any TA, Petro or TA Express location to take advantage of the deal. The offer will only be valid on July 17.
July 11, 2019
Business
TA-Petro hosting fundraiser for trucker-focused St. Christopher Fund
Throughout the month, TA, Petro and TA Express customers can make a donation of $1 or more. Commemorative wristbands will be given to those making a $1 donation, while $5 donors will receive metal keychains.
July 5, 2019
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