Love’s Travel Stops Brings 80 New Jobs and Truck Parking to Wyoming
OKLAHOMA CITY, September 13, 2018 - Love's Travel Stops (Love's) is now serving Customers in Laramie, Wyoming, thanks to the opening of a new travel stop today. The store, located at 1770 McCue St. (near the intersection of Interstate 80 and Curtis), adds 80 new jobs to Laramie County and 82 truck parking spaces.
"We're excited to add another location to the state of Wyoming," said Tom Love, founder and executive chairman of Love's. "Laramie is the perfect spot for us to expand as it's a popular trade route for professional drivers heading north from Denver."
The more than 10,000-square-foot facility is open 24/7 and has a Carl's Jr. for Customers to enjoy. The location also offers brand-name snacks, gourmet coffee, Fresh to Go options, fountain drinks, electronics and more. Professional drivers can take advantage of 82 truck parking spots, laundry facilities, seven showers and a Love's Truck Tire Care center.
"The city of Laramie is pleased to welcome Loves," said Janine Jordan, city manager of Laramie. "We've enjoyed working with Loves on the development of their new store. As the newest member of our bustling business community, Loves will provide another option for consumers and create employment opportunities for residents."
In honor of the grand opening, Love's will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 26 in conjunction with the Laramie Chamber Business Alliance. During the ceremony, Love's will make a $2,000 donation to Laramie High School and the University of Wyoming.
About Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores (Love's) is the nation's industry-leading travel stop network with more than 470 locations in 41 states. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the company remains family-owned and operated and employs more than 22,000 people. Love's provides professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, fresh coffee, restaurant offerings, and more. Love's has more than 250 on-site Truck Tire Care centers and 52 Speedco locations, which is the largest oil change and preventative maintenance nationwide network on the road today. Love's is committed to providing customers with "Clean Places, Friendly Faces" at every stop. To learn more, visit www.loves.com.