Love's Travel Stops to locate in Bland County
DECEMBER 7, 2015
(The County of Bland, Virginia) – Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has announced plans to open a new travel stop at Interstate 77, Exit 58, in Bastian. The new location will bring approximately 40-60 new jobs to Bland County.
The new travel stop will be open 24/7 and feature name-brand snacks, fresh fruit, gourmet coffee, an expanded fountain drink selection, gift merchandise and Chester’s and McDonald’s restaurants. Professional truck drivers can take advantage of showers, truck parking and a Love’s Truck Tire Care Center.“Bland County is an ideal location for Love’s because it fits in well with other locations in the area,” said Kealey Dorian, communications specialist for Love’s Travel Stops. “It has a solid community base and its proximity to Interstate 77 will allow us to serve leisure travelers and professional drivers, as well as local residents.” Love’s hopes to begin construction this spring and be open for business by early 2017.About Love’s Travel Stops & Country StoresLove’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Founded in 1964, Love’s has more than 360 locations in 40 states. Love’s provides professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, travel items, electronics, snacks and more, as well as a selection of restaurant offerings. On-site Love’s Truck Tire Care centers offer roadside assistance, tire care and light mechanical services for professional truck drivers. Showers, CAT scales and other services for professional truck drivers are also available. Love’s, which remains family owned and operated, employs more than 12,000 people and is currently ranked No. 14 on Forbes Magazine’s annual listing of America’s Largest Private Companies. To learn more, visit www.loves.com. Contact: Dr. Eric Workman, County Administrator, Phone: (276) 688-4622, Email: eworkman@bland.org