The U.S. Department of Energy reports that semi-trucks typically cover around 60,000 miles annually, making truck drivers valuable sources of insights for your upcoming road trips.
Recently, Lance Surety Bonds published a study identifying top pit stops, highlighting various states and gas stations. They conducted a survey with 176 truck drivers to assess factors like safety, cleanliness, and pricing. Among the respondents, 64% were male, 35% female, and 1% identified as nonbinary, with an average age of 38 years.
Is Georgia a Good Option for Pit Stops?
Georgia shared the rank of 3rd best state for truck stops alongside Arizona. Additionally, Atlanta was rated as the 5th best city for pit stops.
Top States for Pit Stops
The best states identified for pit stops include Iowa, Illinois, Florida, and Colorado.
FILE – Trucks refueling at a Love’s Truck Stop on Dec. 1, 2021. Truckers have recently rated it as the top gas station for pit stops.
What is the Best Gas Station in the U.S.?
Love’s Travel Stops secured the top overall ranking, as truck drivers described it as the best in almost every category, except for the best loyalty program/rewards and the availability of repair or tire services, where it ranked second.
Best Gas Stations for a Pit Stop
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Miguel Legoas serves as a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. You can find him on Instagram @miguelegoas or reach out via email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
This article initially appeared in the Augusta Chronicle: Truckers assess the best states and gas stations for pit stops, including Georgia.
