TravelCenters of America Offers Fuel Rebates for TruckersB2B Members
WESTLAKE, Ohio--June 29, 2004--More than 16,500 member fleets of TruckersB2B, representing more than 435,000 trucks, will be eligible for rebates on fuel purchases at participating TravelCenters of America (TA) locations. TA has entered a preferred supplier agreement, effective July 1, 2004, with TruckersB2B, a member-based organization that provides rebate and discount programs for products and services used by member trucking companies and private fleets.When TruckersB2B members purchase fuel at TA using their Comdata, EFS or Fleet One cards, TA will pay a rebate of up to 3 cents per gallon.
"We look forward to working with TruckersB2B as a full-service provider of its members' over-the-road needs," said Mike Hinderliter, TA's senior vice president of sales. "In particular, we are pleased to offer this rebate program to help TruckersB2B members reduce their fuel costs. We are constantly looking for ways to enhance the value we offer truckers and other travelers, and we hope those members will take advantage of the full range of services and amenities our travel centers offer, including our dining, shopping, vehicle service, and other facilities."
Jon Russell, president of TruckersB2B said, "We are very excited to partner with TA in offering our member fleets this valuable rebate program. TA is the industry's leading full-service travel center network, and we believe our members will be pleased with the high quality of their products and services."
About TravelCenters of America
TravelCenters of America, headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, is the largest network of full-service travel centers in the country, with 10,500 people at 150 locations in 41 states and Canada. With over 30 years of experience, TravelCenters of America has established itself as a leader in serving professional drivers and motorists alike. For more information, go to: www.tatravelcenters.com.
About TruckersB2B
TruckersB2B, a majority-owned subsidiary of Celadon Group , is a business-to-business provider of pre-negotiated savings on operating products and services purchased by small and medium-sized trucking companies and private fleets. The discounts and rebates are provided to TruckersB2B members by industry-leading vendors who are seeking to increase their sales volume and market share by utilizing the TruckersB2B marketing program to complement their traditional marketing methods. For more information, go to: www.truckersb2b.com.