Since Overdrive covered the outside-the-box approach of the new Truckers Paradise truck stop's owners in late August, a report from KXII in Sherman, Texas, noted some of the Gainesville, Texas, truck stop's employees hadn't been receiving paychecks.
Inquiries placed by Overdrive to a number for Truckers Paradise CEO Dean Ash went unreturned as of the morning of Friday, September 26, but Ash offered the following statement to KXII, as published there Tuesday, September 23.
Truckers Paradise was created to provide truck drivers with the quality amenities that are too often missing in the industry. Repurposing a former outlet mall into this one-of-a-kind facility has proven to be a larger and more complex undertaking than originally anticipated.
Recently, one of our investors faced unforeseen personal circumstances that temporarily slowed the flow of funding. While our remaining partners are working to bridge this gap, the situation has unfortunately resulted in a delay to payroll. We deeply regret the impact this has had on our employees, and ensuring they are paid remains our highest priority.
We are grateful for the dedication of our team members who continue to support drivers during this time, and we sincerely apologize for the hardship this has caused.
