Ramsay, Montana — Love’s announced on September 10, 2026 that it is pulling the plug on a truck‑stop project off Interstate 90 after more than a decade of resident pushback and a series of procedural setbacks.

The proposed site sat on a critical stretch of I‑90 that carries thousands of OTR truck driver trips each day. For carriers, a 24‑hour fueling and service hub in a sparsely populated area can cut deadhead miles and provide a safe lay‑over spot for CDL‑A drivers. The cancellation removes a potential anchor for local commerce but also leaves a gap in the network of rest areas that many owner‑operators rely on.

Local opposition began when Love’s unveiled the plan in January 2017. Residents of the 40‑house, five‑block community feared increased traffic, noise, pollution, transients and crime. The blueprint called for a convenience store, an Arby’s restaurant, a casino, a tire shop and parking for 111 semis, plus a lagoon system to treat sewage. Love’s had promoted the development as a source of new jobs and a clean, safe place for motorists to refuel and rest.

What This Means for Drivers

OTR truck drivers lose a potential 24‑hour fueling and dining option that would have sat roughly halfway between Billings and Missoula. Owner‑operators looking for a secure overnight parking spot now must plan longer detours to the next approved rest area, adding mileage and fuel costs. The absence of a dedicated truck‑stop also reduces the number of available showers and truck‑scale services that support compliance with FMCSA regulations on driver rest periods. CDL‑A drivers on regional routes will need to adjust schedules to accommodate the loss of a convenient break point along the corridor.

Industry Reaction

Truck‑stop operators and carrier groups have noted that community resistance to new facilities is growing in rural corridors, even as drivers press for more safe havens. The National Association of Truckstop Operators warned that fewer new sites could strain existing locations, pushing drivers toward unsafe parking on highway shoulders. FMCSA officials have reiterated the agency’s focus on ensuring adequate rest facilities, but the burden of building new sites now rests heavily on private investors who must navigate local sentiment.

Key Points

• Love’s cancelled the project after nine years of opposition dating back to its January 2017 announcement.
• The original design featured a convenience store, Arby’s, casino, tire shop and 111 parking stalls for semis.
• Residents cited concerns over traffic, noise, pollution, transients and crime in their 40‑house community.
• The loss eliminates a potential 24‑hour service hub for OTR truck driver jobs and owner‑operator routes along I‑90.

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