New TA Truckstop Opens In Alabama
TravelCenters of America expanded its network of truckstops with the opening of a new TA in Lincoln, Ala., located at Interstate 20 exit 168.
TravelCenters of America expanded its network of truckstops with the opening of a new TA in Lincoln, Ala., located at Interstate 20 exit 168.
The Lincoln TA includes seven diesel lanes for fueling, four fully automated showers for drivers, a laundry room and a fully stocked Travel Store. The location also offers full service amenities including WiFi, a truck scale and 75 truck parking spaces.
Also available are check cashing services with Western Union and TripPak/Transflo Express services being added soon. Renovations will eventually bring a TA Truck Service facility and Popeyes restaurant.
“We are happy to bring professional drivers another full-service TA travel center along I-20 between Birmingham and Atlanta,” said Tom O’Brien, president and CEO of TravelCenters. “We continue to look to add locations to the network that have the space and potential for us to offer drivers a wide variety of amenities and services."
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