I work for ta for 4 years and they're starting to treat their employees extremely bad I no longer feel safe there and their new management Caesar is above and beyond and have to work forces leaving I hate to say it but Travel Centers of America is no longer an American staple now on to my next adventure all I can say is f*** bp2024
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Willie Lee “Grumpy Biscuit” K.
Amazon Parking
I have been dealing with these truck stops for nearly 30 years. As of today 04/02/24, this company has signs at nearly most, if not all of the truck stops saying "No Dropped Trailer" "Dropped Trailer Will Be Towed". Yet, they allow Amazon to drop multiple trailers and allow for truck parking of the bobtail tractors like it's a terminal for Amazon. This is a double standard and definitely an insult to the road drivers who live on the road and have limited access to parking especially in highly congested areas of the bigger cities. It's a disgrace to the industry. TA/Petro should be ashamed of their business decisions on this situation. I know it's about the money and greed of the company. The only time a trailer should be allowed to be dropped is during maintenance at that time or "maybe" for a couple of hours for the driver to get supplies or go to a store (then the driver should be required to check trailer, truck, and information with the fuel desk).
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L C.
I did a previous annual inspection at a…
I did a previous annual inspection at a kenworth dealership in dodge city Kansas that past inspection. However company I'm leased to only except inspections from ta loves and pilots. After ta inspector inspect the truck he asked me who owns this truck? me or the company? I did not like the question so I did not answer at first because I felt it was irrelevant and I already felt like I know why he asked me the question.. but since I try hard not to tell a lie I told him second time that it was mine... he immediately says afterwards that it failed initially for a light that he says needed to be illuminated but it does not..it's the turn signal light in the bulb on a 2020 kw t680. I asked him why did he ask me who owned the truck before he failed it..his reply was he " just wanted to know" when I ask but why was that important to know before you failed the truck? He then went on to go on a list all of a sudden 3 other things and said we can do the work on Monday.. I'm beyond disappointed like many other drivers and tired of getting robbed by flacky mechanics, d.o.t officers and companies..something has to change! Petro in Racine Wi.
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Mike S.
Can't get out of the reserved parking…
Can't get out of the reserved parking spot that I paid for woke at 11oclock to see I've I paid told the were parked in middle and blocked exit why should I pay if you let this happen
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Keith S.
Once again the TA in Foristell MO did…
Once again the TA in Foristell MO did not honor the PAID reserve parking. I'm getting sick of this happening. If anyone knows of a class action suit against TA Petro for this, please let me know
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Peter S Valenti I.
Now closing restaurants at dinner time on weekends
After closing a lot of restaurants over the last couple years, to offer nothing but fast food, now they are apparently closing the remaining restaurants at dinner time on weekends. TA/Petro lives to use marketing about how they appreciate truckers and "leave better than you got here" etc .. but in operation they overcharge at every opportunity and treat us with the disrespect of a captive market with few choices. Truckers have high rates of health problems due to the function of the job and TA/Petro contributes to them with terrible food offerings that they are now making worse. It would be nice if they backed up the marketing and it could be done, there are examples out there but they probably don't squeeze the last fraction of a penny out of the profit margins.
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Alish T.
Disgusting
Disgusting, old and unsenitized facilities in most locations. Truck repair service is a shame. They work against truckers wasting their time for nothing. Dragging time even for small things. Unfortunately this issue is the same for all major truck stops. These people just don't want to work.
Food service is horrible. They only sell junk food with limited options. Its unhealthy and even poisonous to eat. Almost no option without pork. Maybe more then half of usual customers do t eat pork. If you can't handle food service give it up for 3rd party you will still make more money and provide better service.
Management of this business doesn't make sense...it's like they don't want to make money..
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K C.
Subject: Urgent Concerns Regarding the Tragic Incident in Baldwin, Florida
Subject: Urgent Concerns Regarding the Tragic Incident in Baldwin, Florida
Dear Travel Centers of America Corporation,
I hope this message reaches you with the urgency and gravity it deserves. I am writing to express deep concern and outrage regarding the tragic incident involving Keondre Taylor, a young man employed at your store, Travel Centers of America Petro, in Baldwin, Florida.
It has come to our attention that Mr. Taylor reported instances of harassment and racial profiling on multiple occasions to your HR department. Regrettably, these concerns were not adequately addressed, and the consequences have been devastating. Mr. Taylor lost his life under circumstances that raise serious questions about the safety and well-being of employees at your facility.
The fact that Mr. Taylor's family was not promptly notified of his passing is distressing and unacceptable. The lack of communication and the 24-hour delay in informing his loved ones are inexcusable actions that compound the tragedy.
Moreover, the reported injuries on Mr. Taylor's body, including knots and a swollen eye, suggest a situation far more complex than self-harm. We implore you to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. It is essential to uncover the truth and ensure justice for Mr. Taylor and his grieving family.
This incident reflects a failure on multiple levels within your organization, from the handling of harassment complaints to the inadequate response in the aftermath of this tragedy. We demand transparency, accountability, and swift action to rectify these systemic issues and prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
The pain and loss experienced by Mr. Taylor's family, especially his three young children, are immeasurable. Travel Centers of America Corporation must take immediate steps to address these concerns, support the family, and demonstrate a commitment to the well-being of its employees.
We expect a thorough investigation, transparent communication of the findings, and appropriate actions taken against those responsible for any negligence. Anything less would be a disservice to the memory of Keondre Taylor and a failure to uphold the principles of justice and humanity.