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TA Opens Two Petro:Lube Truck Service Centers in Indiana, Kansas

TravelCenters of America opens two newly built truck service facilities with 10 always open service bays.

by Staff
April 29, 2013
1 min to read


TravelCenters of America has opened of two newly built truck service facilities, one in Porter, Ind., the other in Salina Kansas, with a total of 10 always open service bays.

The new locations are staffed by ASE-trained and TIA-certified technicians, as are all other TA Truck Service and Petro:Lube facilities. The TA and Petro Service Network specializes in providing light-duty repair, brakes, electrical, alignment, air conditioning, preventive maintenance, inspections and RoadSquad emergency road call services.

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Both facilities have generator power in case of an electrical outage. Additionally, to enhance the comfort of professional drivers waiting for maintenance work to be performed, outdoor patio and seating areas have been designed for customers to enjoy. Large, indoor waiting areas with TVs are also available.

“We are happy to open new truck service operations at both of these locations in order to provide a complete full-service offering to customers and keep them rolling,” shared Tom O’Brien, President and CEO of TravelCenters.

The newest Petro:Lube Truck Service is located at I-70, Exit 252 in Salina, Kansas, and offers four service bays. TA Truck Service adds is newest facility at I-94, Exit 22B in Porter, Indiana, with six bays. Both facilities are open 24/7/365.

These two new locations take the total number of truck service facilities in the TA and Petro branded chains to 231.

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