TravelCenters of America Provides Attendees with New and Exciting Information and Events at the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) March 22 – March 24
Visit the TA Booth #19156 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville!
WESTLAKE, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TravelCenters of America LLC, (TA), operator of TA® and Petro
Stopping Centers® branded travel centers, will once again be
in attendance at MATS this year in Louisville, Kentucky. From the shower
trailer, to free truck parking and shuttle service, to selling tires and
OnSITE truck services, it’s well worth a visit. Here are some of the fun
and exciting events TA will be hosting and sponsoring at MATS 2018.
FREE Truck Parking and Shuttle Service:
The Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium Truck Parking lot has space for drivers
to park trucks/RVs for free (no hook-ups). There will be free shuttles
to and from the convention center, showers, and portable restrooms. Free
truck parking and shuttle service was made possible by TA. Visit www.truckingshow.com/directions-parking
for more information.
Shower Trailer: TA will be making a
splash at MATS as sponsor of the shower trailer located in the free
truck parking lot. Drivers can schedule a shower at the TA booth #19156
or at the shower tent in the lot. TA will provide one FREE souvenir
towel and soap with each shower appointment, while supplies last.
Showers are free for UltraONE® Platinum Members.
TA Truck Service Commercial Tire Network:
Tire sales representatives and service experts will be available in the
Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium Parking Lot to help drivers choose the most
cost efficient set of tires for their truck, plus offer maintenance tips
that will help extend the life of their tires. Drivers requesting a
price quote from a Commercial Tire Network representative will be
entered to win a set of eight Cooper Roadmaster Tires.
OnSITE Truck Services: Drivers can
make the most of their downtime and schedule a maintenance service or
repair with TA Truck Service OnSITE Mobile Maintenance. ASE and TIA
certificated technicians will be at the Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium
Truck Parking Lot to perform standard services such as tire replacements
and repairs, DOT inspections, used truck inspections, computer
diagnostics and fault code troubleshooting, electrical system testing
and repairs, air system repairs, mud flap maintenance or installation,
other light repairs, and more.
FREE Samples to Savor: Attendees
visiting TA booth #19156 will be in for a treat with a free taste of our
World Blends® coffee, the freshest roast on the road. Samples
include: Columbia Blend, Extreme Blend, French Vanilla Cappuccino and
White Chocolate Carmel Cappuccino.
Vote for the Best Server/Cashier and Chef:
New this year, TA Restaurant Group has launched a search to find
their best server or cashier and chef at their full service restaurants.
Drivers can cast their vote at the booth to choose the final winners of
the top five in each category.
Introducing UltraSweeps: During the
rollout of the new UltraSweeps promotion, drivers will be able to enter
and win an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the NASCAR Monster Energy
Series race in Las Vegas. Drivers will also have the opportunity to win
daily drawings that include a TA-Petro all inclusive – shower, meal and
parking coupon which will be selected daily for the entirety of
UltraSweeps running March 22 through June 1, 2018.
Homer Hogg and Daniel Mustafa Seminar:
New this year, Homer Hogg, Director of Technical Service for TA Truck
Service, and Daniel Mustafa, Assistant Manager of Technical Development
for TA Truck Service, will be presenting a MATS seminar on the topic of
“Starting and Charging Systems on the Modern Truck” in room B-104 of the
show hall on Friday, March 23 from 3 – 4 p.m. The seminar is free to all
show attendees and does not require pre-registration.
UltraONE Platinum Hospitality Suite:
New this year, UltraONE Platinum Rewards Members will have the
opportunity to take a break from the show hall to rest their legs and
enjoy light refreshments while they network and socialize with fellow
drivers in the Platinum Hospitality Suite in room C-104 in the South
wing of the show hall.
Verizon UltraMobile Retailer: Learn
how to stay connected anytime, anywhere. TA will have various Verizon
products available for sale right in the booth.
Spin the Wheel: With a spin
of the wheel, attendees win prizes and make donations. All proceeds
benefit the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF).
About TravelCenters of America LLC
TravelCenters
of America LLC, headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, offers diesel and
gasoline fueling, restaurants, truck repair facilities, convenience
stores and other services in 43 states and in Canada, principally under
the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® travel center brands and the Minit
Mart® convenience store brand. For more information on TravelCenters,
TA, and Petro Stopping Centers, please visit www.ta-petro.com.
For more information on Minit Mart, please visit www.minitmart.com.
About St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
The
St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) is a
501(c)(3), truck driver charity that helps over-the-road/regional
semi-truck drivers and their families when an illness or injury,
occurring within the last year, has caused them to be out of work. The
SCF is also working to provide programs that will benefit professional
drivers and the trucking industry, such as free vaccines, smoking
cessation and diabetes prevention. For more information, please visit https://truckersfund.org or
call (865) 202-9428.
Contacts
TravelCenters of America
Tom Liutkus, 440-808-7364
[email protected]