Westlake, Ohio — TravelCenters of America has pushed its nationwide footprint past the 300-location threshold by opening four new highway stops in South Carolina, Oregon, and Nevada. For an OTR truck driver constantly squeezed by chronic parking shortages, the expansion brings hundreds of new paved spaces, dedicated maintenance bays, and driver amenities online right as demand spikes across major freight corridors.
The latest additions target critical freight lanes with heavy traffic, giving professional drivers more options for mandatory rest breaks under Hours of Service limits. The new sites span Cowpens, South Carolina; Coburg, Oregon; and two distinct properties in Henderson, Nevada, each equipped with heavy-duty fueling lanes, DEF dispensers, and secure parking lots designed to handle full-size rig combinations.
In Cowpens, the facility at 175 Truck Stop Road brings 80 truck parking spots, six diesel fueling lanes, six private showers, a driver's lounge, a game room, and a two-bay truck service shop to I-85. A Sbarro quick-serve restaurant is scheduled to open at this location in September. Out west, the Coburg site at 32910 E. Pearl St. features 100 truck parking spots, eight diesel lanes, eight private showers, a three-bay repair shop, an on-site truck wash, and the Coburg Crossing Café serving an Iron Skillet menu.
What This Means for Drivers
Finding legal, secure parking remains one of the toughest daily hurdles for any CDL-A driver hauling cross-country freight. These four new TA and TA Express facilities inject critical capacity into congested freight corridors, offering reliable access to hot food, clean showers, and essential maintenance without forcing drivers to hunt for safe spots on highway shoulders or overcrowded ramps. The inclusion of Reserve-It parking spots at the Henderson locations also gives owner-operators and fleet drivers a way to lock down a guaranteed spot ahead of time, cutting down on wasted clock time.
Industry Reaction
As major trucking companies hiring across the country continue to push for better driver retention, expanding reliable highway infrastructure stands as a top priority for independent operators and large fleets alike. Access to dependable maintenance bays, CAT scales, and clean laundry facilities directly impacts driver wellness and equipment uptime, keeping trucks rolling efficiently while meeting strict FMCSA compliance standards.
Key Points
- TravelCenters of America expanded its nationwide network to over 300 locations with four new sites.
- The Cowpens, South Carolina location offers 80 truck parking spaces, six diesel lanes, and a two-bay service shop.
- The Coburg, Oregon facility provides 100 truck spots, eight diesel lanes, an on-site truck wash, and a three-bay repair facility.
- Two new Henderson, Nevada properties add hundreds of paved parking spaces, Reserve-It spots, CAT scales, and multiple quick-serve dining options.
Looking for a better trucking job? US Trucker's free job-matching service connects CDL-A drivers, OTR drivers, regional drivers, and owner-operators with 500+ top US carriers. Leave your details in the form on this page and a recruiter will call you within one business day. Trucking companies are hiring now.