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Thread: TA takes over PETRO

  1. 05-31-2007 09:01 PM #1
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    Default TA takes over PETRO

    http://tatravelcenters.com/taweb/Fil...tro_053007.pdf

    well is this a good thing or not

    my vote is NOT
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  2. 05-31-2007 09:04 PM #2
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    Default Re: TA takes over PETRO

    Quote Originally Posted by flood
    http://tatravelcenters.com/taweb/Files/TA_NR_Petro_053007.pdf

    well is this a good thing or not

    my vote is NOT
    NOT. Less competition, higher prices.
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    Not better. :?
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  4. 06-01-2007 06:11 PM #4
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    I always choose a petro over a TA when possible....now i guess that just wont be the same..... I vote no good
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  5. 06-01-2007 06:34 PM #5
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    Overall, Petros are pretty good. There are also some good TAs. 'Course some of the bad TAs are...well...bad.

    At any rate, changes won't be immediate and won't happen overnight.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigWheels
    Overall, Petros are pretty good. There are also some good TAs. 'Course some of the bad TAs are...well...bad.

    At any rate, changes won't be immediate and won't happen overnight.
    Supposed to run as 2 seperate companies like they are now....we'll see.
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    Petro > TA

    TA's are 50/50 on quality, Petros are more like 90/10 (in favor of the driver)
    Mud, sweat, and gears
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  8. 06-07-2007 06:48 AM #8
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    While I'll agree it's bad, I don't go to Petros unless it's my last resort. I've gotten tired of being asked to leave the driver's area of the restaurant for "not looking like a driver". It eventually got to the point that I would change into a company tshirt or hat to just not get hassled by the waitstaff. I mean, I like the idea they like to keep that area set up for drivers, but the attitude with which they approached me was horrible. I have no problems showing you my CDL - if you *ask* for it before throwing me out...
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    i agree, it's a bad, baaaaaad, thing.

    Although some T/A's are ok. I.e., amarillo, albert lee.

    Are T/a's individually owned? Or all corporate?

    I always try to gravitate towards Flying J's. Although i feel Petro and yes, begrudginly, T/A has better food and buffets than flying J.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tndieselgrl
    While I'll agree it's bad, I don't go to Petros unless it's my last resort. I've gotten tired of being asked to leave the driver's area of the restaurant for "not looking like a driver". It eventually got to the point that I would change into a company tshirt or hat to just not get hassled by the waitstaff. I mean, I like the idea they like to keep that area set up for drivers, but the attitude with which they approached me was horrible. I have no problems showing you my CDL - if you *ask* for it before throwing me out...
    When I drove, I dressed in casual T-shirts and baggy khaki pants that I always have worn and still do and didn't ever look like a stereotypical "truck driver" (looked more like a slacker college student, lol) but I never got hassled in "driver only" seating sections. :?
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    Quote Originally Posted by PackRatTDI
    Quote Originally Posted by tndieselgrl
    While I'll agree it's bad, I don't go to Petros unless it's my last resort. I've gotten tired of being asked to leave the driver's area of the restaurant for "not looking like a driver". It eventually got to the point that I would change into a company tshirt or hat to just not get hassled by the waitstaff. I mean, I like the idea they like to keep that area set up for drivers, but the attitude with which they approached me was horrible. I have no problems showing you my CDL - if you *ask* for it before throwing me out...
    When I drove, I dressed in casual T-shirts and baggy khaki pants that I always have worn and still do and didn't ever look like a stereotypical "truck driver" (looked more like a slacker college student, lol) but I never got hassled in "driver only" seating sections. :?
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  12. 06-07-2007 01:45 PM #12
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    There goes my favorite t/s chain down the tubes
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  13. 06-07-2007 05:27 PM #13
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    Could have been worse they could the PILOT that took over the Petro instead of the TA.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ironeagle2006
    Could have been worse they could the PILOT that took over the Petro instead of the TA.
    Just imagine the size of the Subway and Wendy's Pilot could've put in the place of the restaurants :wink:
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    Quote Originally Posted by yoopr
    There goes my favorite t/s chain down the tubes
    Yeah, well, this aughta be interesting. :?


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