Petro Stopping Center

Petro Stopping Centers is a longstanding travel center brand that began in 1975 with a single site in El Paso, Texas. Over the years, it grew to serve professional drivers and highway travelers with a full range of services, including fueling, truck maintenance, dining, and convenience retail. The company became part of TravelCenters of America in 2007, marking a significant milestone that integrated Petro into one of the nation’s largest travel center networks.

As of November 2025, Petro Stopping Centers operates more than 70 locations across the United States, with a footprint concentrated along major interstate corridors in the Midwest, South, and East Coast. The brand’s reach and reliability have been further reinforced by its inclusion under the TA corporate umbrella, and more recently, by TA’s acquisition by BP in May 2023.

In the past five years, Petro Stopping Centers has focused on upgrading existing sites and pursuing new developments in high-traffic freight corridors and underserved logistics markets. This approach reflects a steady growth posture, with ongoing capital improvements and openness to new site opportunities along key highways. Petro’s integration with TA provides access to national resources, technology platforms, and a unified loyalty program, supporting its reputation for operational expertise and diverse service formats. For property owners, brokers, and developers, Petro represents a stable, high-volume tenant with a proven track record and strong institutional backing.