Love’s Travel Stops was founded in 1964 in Watonga, Oklahoma, by Tom and Judy Love as a single leased gas station. What began as a small fuel operation quickly grew as the Loves recognized the increasing demand for reliable, full-service travel centers along America’s expanding interstate highway system.

During the 1970s and 1980s, Love’s transitioned from traditional gas stations into full-scale travel stops, catering specifically to professional truck drivers as well as highway travelers. The company focused on strategic interstate locations, offering diesel fueling, convenience retail, and driver amenities—establishing a reputation for cleanliness, customer service, and operational consistency.

In the 1990s and 2000s, Love’s experienced accelerated growth, expanding its footprint nationwide and diversifying its services. A major milestone occurred with the launch and expansion of Love’s Truck Care, which added truck maintenance, tire services, and roadside assistance—strengthening Love’s role as a critical service provider to the U.S. trucking and logistics industry. During this period, Love’s also introduced national and proprietary foodservice concepts, further increasing in-store revenue and customer loyalty.

Today, Love’s Travel Stops operates more than 640 locations across 42 U.S. states, making it one of the largest privately held travel stop and truck service operators in the United States. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Love’s remains family-owned and privately held, continuing to invest in new locations, store modernization, expanded truck parking, foodservice growth, and technology-driven fleet solutions. The company plays a vital role in supporting interstate commerce and serves millions of professional drivers and travelers annually across the nation’s major freight corridors.