Love’s Travel Stops Expands Operations with Four New Locations

Published 10:01 am Monday, December 18, 2023

Love’s Travel Stops has expanded its presence by opening three new locations in Michigan City, Indiana; Nicholson, Mississippi; and Watertown, New York. Another location in Salinas, California, is scheduled to open shortly, collectively providing 377 truck parking spaces and creating 312 job opportunities within these communities.

President of Love’s, Shane Wharton, acknowledged the accomplishment: “Opening four locations in a single week is an achievement, and our team members are prepared to serve customers in Salinas, Michigan City, Nicholson, and Watertown. Each location will offer amenities for professional drivers and four-wheel customers to facilitate their swift return to the road.”

Nicholson, Mississippi Location Details:

  • Size: More than 13,000 square feet.
  • Bojangles restaurant (opening Dec. 18).
  • Truck Parking: 99 spaces.
  • Car Parking: 68 spaces.
  • RV Parking: Eight spaces.
  • Diesel Bays: Eight.
  • Showers: Seven.
  • CAT Scale available.
  • Bean-to-cup gourmet coffee.
  • Brand-name snacks.
  • Mobile to Go Zone featuring the latest GPS, headsets, and smartphone accessories.

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Love’s will contribute $2,000 to local nonprofits in each town as part of the grand openings. In Nicholson, Mississippi, the donation will be directed to Nicholson Elementary School.

These new locations reinforce Love’s commitment to providing essential services and amenities for professional drivers and travelers while contributing to the economic landscape of the communities they serve.