Love’s opens first location along I-85 in Alabama

Jun 30, 2015

Love’s Travel Stops announced the opening of a new location in Shorter, Ala., along Interstate 85.

The new travels top provides drivers with a place to rest as well as access to many driver services.

The new store offers gourmet coffee, fresh fruit, gift items, name-brand electronics and Subway and McDonald’s restaurants. The 24-hour travel stop also features seven showers, 91 truck parking spaces, a Love’s Truck Tire Care Center, RFID carless fueling and CAT scales.

From left: Mike Maher’s 1989 Peterbilt 379EXHD; Bruce Roche’s 1991 Kenworth K100; and Clifton Parsley’s “Heavy Hook” 2024 Peterbilt 389 tow truck.

Pride & Polish: Finalists set to compete for top honors

Three finalists in each of five categories -- Antique, Interior, Limited Mileage, Working Bobtail and Working Combo -- have been selected by Overdrive readers, and winners will be announced later this month.

Round 1 of the competition is now open. Check out the videos for each matchup and cast your votes at this link, or at the bottom of this post.

Overdrive's Custom Rigs Showdown: Round 1 kicks off

'Peanut's Pride': Owner-op's second chance after close brush with death

Small fleet owner's '88 Pete 379 Pretty Bitchin' with B-model Cat

BlueParrott S650-XT Bluetooth Headset

Trucker of the Year 'exit interviews,' Part 2: Flatbedder's edition

More episodes »

The Business Manual for Owner-Operators

Overdrive editors and ATBS present the industry’s best manual for prospective and committed owner-operators. You’ll find exceptional depth on many issues in the Partners in Business playbook.

Access the Playbook