Love's Travel Stops Opens in Alma, Texas
OKLAHOMA CITY, February 1, 2018 - Professional drivers, travelers and residents in Alma, Texas, now have access to a new place to purchase fuel, meals, snacks and more. The new Love's Travel Stops (Love's) opened for business today at 105 SE Interstate 45 (Interstate 45, Exit 246). In addition to services, the store brings approximately 60 jobs to Ellis County.
"As Love's expands, the state of Texas is of continued importance for us. Its many interstates and highways provide plenty of convenient locations for us to serve members of the community, travelers and professional drivers," said Tom Love, founder and executive chairman of Love's. "Alma is a great location to serve Customers traveling between the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston areas along Interstate 45. We look forward to contributing to the Alma community and serving Customers with the 'Clean Places, Friendly Faces' Love's is known for."
The 12,000 square foot facility is open 24/7. It features Chester's Chicken, Godfather's Pizza and Subway restaurants, laundry capabilities, a game room, gourmet coffee, fountain drinks, gift items, name-brand snacks and more. Professional drivers can take advantage of amenities and services like 138 truck parking spots, eight showers, a Love's Truck Tire Care center and more.
In celebration of the new store, Love's will hold a ribbon cutting in conjunction with the Ennis Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 27. During the ceremony, Love's will present a $2,000 donation to the Alma Community Center.
About Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Founded in 1964, Love's has more than 450 locations in 41 states. Love's provides professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, travel items, electronics, snacks and more, as well as a selection of restaurant offerings. On-site Love's Truck Tire Care centers offer roadside assistance, tire care and light mechanical services for professional truck drivers. Showers, CAT scales and other services for professional truck drivers are also available. Love's, which remains family-owned and operated, employs more than 20,000 people. To learn more, visit www.loves.com.