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TA, Petro welcome truckers' ‘four-legged friends’

WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America LLC is adding to its full-service benefits by welcoming “back-seat drivers of the furry kind” to all travel centers within the TA and Petro Stopping Centers network.

Drivers will see a designated pet area at each location, inviting them to let their pets stretch their legs. And, while the canine and feline species can’t be allowed inside, drivers can find a growing area of pet products on the travel store shelves, the company said.

“A lot of truckers take their pets on the road,” said Tom O’Brien, president and CEO of TA. “We recognize the need for drivers to have a place where they and their pets are welcome,” he added.

O’Brien’s dog, Smokey, added, “Woof!”

Taking full-service to an even higher level, the Iowa 80 TA in Walcott, Iowa even has a 24- Hour self-serve Dogomat Pet Wash next to the Truckomat Truck Wash, according to the news release.

TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) has locations in 41 states and Canada operating under the TravelCenters of America and Petro brands.

Kevin Jones of The Trucker staff can be reached for comment at [email protected] .

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