On Thursday, TravelCenters of America Inc. announced the opening of a new store in Fairfield, Texas.

The new 17,000 square foot TA Express store is located off I-45 at exit 198 on a 19 acre property.

Amenities at the new TA include:

• Quick-service restaurants including Whataburger, Original Fried Pie Shop and The Deli, with hot and cold food options available 
• 103 truck parking spaces 
• Eight diesel fueling positions with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) on all lanes 
• Nine showers 
• Driver lounge 
• Laundry facilities

“As we continue expanding our footprint across the country, we are strategically opening travel centers in locations where our services are needed by both professional drivers and motorists,” said Jon Pertchik, Chief Executive Officer of TravelCenters of America. “In partnership with our franchisee, we are proud to join the Fairfield community and look forward serving both travelers and residents along Interstate 45.” 

 Westlake, Ohio-headquartered TravelCenters of America was founded in 1972 and operates 276 locations in 44 states.