New Love’s opens in N.C

Apr 3, 2014

Love’s Travel Stops opened a new location in Salisbury, N.C., on I-85, at Exit 71, on April 3.

The Salisbury Love’s location provides access to an array of driver services and amenities that will be available 24/7, including gourmet coffee, fresh fruit, gift merchandise and more. The location has two on-site restaurants, Chester’s International and McDonald’s. The new location has 85 truck parking spaces, seven showers and an on-site Love’s Truck Tire Care center.

Bulk DEF is available at the pump at all diesel lanes, along with RFID cardless fueling technology, CAT scales and more.

For a limited time, professional drivers can earn up to five points with their “My Love Rewards” loyalty cards at all Love’s locations.

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