TravelCenters of America
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Playing catch-up: TravelCenters of America kick-starts franchising
TravelCenters of America is focusing on franchise growth to close the gap in travel center locations with its larger competitors Pilot Co. and Love’s Travel…
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TravelCenters of America begins reopening dine-in restaurants
The same health crisis that made TravelCenters of America an essential business during the coronavirus pandemic burned into non-fuel revenue in late March, leading to…
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TravelCenters of America cuts 130 jobs in sweeping reorganization
Less than six months after he was hired, turnaround veteran Jon Pertchik refashions the travel plaza and truck stop business with an emphasis on getting…
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TravelCenters lays off more than 3,000 as full-service restaurants idled (Update 2)
TravelCenters of America is laying off more than 3,000 employees because its full-service restaurants are idle and stay-home orders keep most motorists off the highways.
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Today’s Pickup: Amazon slows addition of new grocery delivery customers
Amazon is placing new grocery delivery customers onto wait lists as it seeks to shore up orders and deliveries for existing customers. Plus, traffic declines…
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Coronavirus crisis boosts trucker relief fund donations
Growing awareness of a 12-year-old relief fund for semi-truck drivers is attracting more and bigger donations as the coronavirus pandemic highlights health risks to truckers…
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Industry groups urge states to cut truckers slack at travel plazas
Trucking and travel plaza trade groups urge states to cut slack to truckers delayed by overzealous social distancing so critical freight can keep moving during…
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Travel plazas edge toward carryout and drive-thru food service
Travel plazas are balancing social distancing to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus with providing food and services to truckers, whose dining options in some…
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Today’s Pickup: Amazon insourcing hurting DHL globally
Deutsche Post World has lowered its guidance for the year and cited Amazon’s continuing insourcing of logistics as a major reason. Plus, Goldman Sachs is…
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Veteran turnaround expert takes on TravelCenters of America makeover
Crafting a mission statement and values for TravelCenters of America is among myriad tasks veteran turnaround expert Jon Pertchik is taking on in his latest…
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