TravelCenters of America Offers Winterized Diesel to Help Protect Drivers and Fleets This Winter
November 04 2016 - 10:05AM
Business Wire
Winter Additive Helps Prevent Hazardous
Driving Issues
TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the
TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® travel center brands, is continuing
its annual winter diesel additive program to help trucking fleets
and professional drivers weather what is forecasted to be a
brutally cold and snowy winter. The treated fuel dispenses directly
from TA and Petro fuel island pumps and helps to eliminate
breakdowns due to fuel line and filter freezing and corrosion.
More than 186 TA and Petro locations will dispense this winter
blend. Of those, at least 148 of them are expected to include the
additive from now until late March. Again this year, nearly 38
locations will dispense the winter blend when temperatures fall
under 16 degrees Fahrenheit. These locations are situated in areas
of the county that have sporadically low temperatures and
occasional winter storms.
“As winter weather begins to set in for most of the country,
professional drivers need to take precautions to keep them and
their trucks safe,” said Tom O'Brien, President and CEO of
TravelCenters. “Our winter diesel additive program delivers the
serious weather protection our drivers need to keep them running
smoothly on the road this winter. Most importantly, it gives them
added peace of mind in knowing their winter driving experience will
be a positive one,” he added.
Customers will know a TA or Petro location offers winterized
diesel through pump hose signs, and through amenities listings on
its TruckSmart® app and the TA and Petro web site
(www.ta-petro.com/refuel).
The winterized additive used by TA and Petro is a
multifunctional, polymer-based cold flow additive supplied by
several nationally recognized providers. Unlike kerosene/D#1 blends
that can degrade fuel efficiency, this additive has minimal impact
on fuel economy.
More specifically, winterized fuel from TA and Petro provides
professional drivers with a high level of low-temperature diesel
engine operability and performance by:
- Lowering CFPP (Cold Fuel Pour Point)
and Pour Point by as much as 30 degrees and 40 degrees Fahrenheit,
respectively;
- Enhancing fuel lubricity;
- Utilizing de-icer chemistry to help
prevent fuel filter and fuel line plugging;
- Containing cetane improver for better
cold weather starting and reduced emissions; and
- Dispersing water to help prevent
corrosion and sludge.
TravelCenters reminds professional drivers that should they
experience fuel line freezing or require other truck maintenance
and repair, most of the TA Truck Service facilities are open
24/7/365. Additionally, RoadSquad Connect™ emergency roadside
service is available around the clock by calling (800) 824-7467 or
visit http://www.ta-petro.com/location for further information.
About TravelCenters of America
LLCTravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters),
headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, conducts business in 43
states and Canada, principally under the TA® and Petro
Stopping Centers® travel center brands and the Minit Mart®
convenience store brand. For more information on TravelCenters, TA,
and Petro Stopping Centers, please visit www.ta-petro.com. For
more information on Minit Mart, please
visit www.minitmart.com.
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TravelCenters of AmericaTom Liutkus,
440-808-7364tliutkus@ta-petro.com
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