Petro Stopping Centers “Voted Best" in Independent Driver Survey
WESTLAKE, Ohio -- Petro Stopping Centers (Petro) and TravelCenters of America (TA) brands overwhelmingly dominated "Voted Best" categories in an independent driver survey conducted by Overdrive Magazine, the company reported.
"Drivers are perceptive and very honest." said Tom O'Brien, President and CEO of TravelCenters of America. "They know where they need to go to be treated with more respect, whether that's through better amenities and services or by friendlier employees. As we like to say, full-service is 'at your service' and drivers clearly see and feel the difference."
Drivers participated in a similar survey every year since 2007, and the 2010 survey, with 697 drivers responding, was expanded to include several new categories. Of the 28 categories in the survey, Petro was rated No. 1 in 15 areas, while TA was rated highest in six. Joint branded programs like UltraOne and RoadSquad were ranked first in two categories.
The categories the brands were rated highest were:
Employees Best employees (Petro) -- 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010
Fueling Easiest to maneuver fueling lanes (Petro) -- 2010 (new category) Quickest fueling time (Petro) -- 2010 (new category)
Restrooms & Parking Cleanest restrooms (Petro) -- 2010 Best truck parking (Petro) -- 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Safest parking (Petro) -- 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Food Best restaurant food (Petro) -- 2007, 2008, 2009, & 2010 Best overall food options (TA) -- 2010 (new category) Best buffets (Petro) -- 2007, 2008, 2009, & 2010 Best breakfast (Petro) -- 2007, 2008, 2009, & 2010 Healthiest menu (Petro) -- 2010 (new category) Best restaurant coffee (Petro) -- 2008, 2009, & 2010
Truck Maintenance & Repair Best roadside assistance program (RoadSquad) -- 2009 & 2010 Best maintenance shops (TA) -- 2010 Best new tire replacements (TA) -- 2009, 2010 Best used tire replacements (TA) -- 2009, 2010 Most competent technicians (TA) -- 2010 (new category) Friendliest write-up staff (TA) -- 2010 (new category)
Travel Store Best travel store (Petro) -- 2008, 2009, 2010 Best trucker merchandise (Petro) -- 2010 (new category)
Other Best rewards program (UltraOne) -- 2010 Most complete truck stop experience (Petro) -- 2009, 2010 Best truck stop experience (Petro) -- 2009, 2010 The combined score of the TA and Petro brands for amenities, rewards and services more than double the combined scores of all other brands in 21 of 28 categories, the company reported.
These latest Overdrive driver survey results also reflect the overwhelming positive driver response to many new TA and Petro initiatives including new showers, the introduction of the UltraOne rewards program, remodeled restaurants, new better-for-you restaurant menus, significant employee service training and other enhancements completed or in progress throughout 2010.