OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Love’s Travel Stops and Interstate Batteries have locked down a landmark five-year supply agreement that makes Interstate the exclusive heavy-duty battery brand across Love’s major travel center network. Professional drivers pulling loads across the country will now find the top-selling replacement battery brand for commercial trucks stocked at every participating location, keeping freight moving without unnecessary delays.

This long-term contract solidifies a relationship spanning more than a decade between the two companies. Interstate-branded hardware, covering everything from standard starting units to Group 31 AGM and deep-cycle products, is already stocked at upward of 430 Love’s Truck Care and Speedco facilities nationwide. Gary Price, executive vice president of total truck care solutions at Love’s, emphasized that the exclusive arrangement supports the company's goal of serving as the primary hub for drivers needing fast maintenance, fuel, and dependable parts.

Lain Hancock, chief operating officer for Interstate Batteries, noted that securing a half-decade commitment expands market reach and guarantees consistent product availability for fleets and owner-operators alike. The partnership targets the core demands of heavy-duty commercial equipment operating under tight schedules, where electrical failures can easily trigger costly downtime and missed delivery windows.

What This Means for Drivers

For independent owner-operators and company drivers alike, tracking down reliable replacement power during an electrical failure just got simpler along major interstate corridors. Instead of hunting through multiple parts suppliers or settling for unbranded alternatives, CDL-A drivers can pull into a Love's or Speedco bay knowing factory-fresh Group 31 AGM and heavy-duty starting batteries are ready to install. Minimizing time spent on roadside repairs keeps OTR truck drivers compliant with hours-of-service limits and protects weekly settlements from eating into profit margins.

Industry Reaction

Securing dependable electrical components remains a high priority for commercial fleets navigating supply chain pressures and fluctuating equipment costs. Reliable starting power and robust deep-cycle performance are critical for sleeper cabs running auxiliary power units, refrigerators, and heavy electrical loads during mandatory rest breaks. Aligning a major national service network with an industry-standard battery brand gives fleet managers and independent operators a predictable maintenance option across interstate routes.

Key Points

• Love’s Travel Stops and Interstate Batteries signed a five-year exclusive supply agreement.
• Interstate becomes the exclusive battery brand offered across the big three over-the-road travel stops through Love's.
• Products including Group 31 AGM, starting batteries, and deep-cycle options are available at more than 430 Love’s Truck Care and Speedco shops.
• The partnership builds on a ten-year existing business relationship between the two companies.

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