TEMPLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--McLane, a leading supply chain services company, today announced a
contract renewal with TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) for supply chain
services to its 233 TA and Petro Stopping Center branded travel stores
throughout 41 states. The agreement is further confirmation of the
companies’ successful relationship that began in 1999.
McLane’s 19 facilities will continue to support distribution of a broad
line of products for TA. McLane provides for TA and Petro’s large,
well-stocked travel stores that offer a wide selection of beverages,
snacks and travel products. TA and Petro stores offer convenience and
variety to their customers with a wide selection of gourmet coffees,
cappuccinos and hot chocolates. Customers can also find features such as
breakfast sandwiches, pastries and fresh deli sandwiches.
McLane’s distribution centers offer efficient operations with seamless
delivery and order fulfillment rates. In order to better serve its
customers, McLane has invested heavily in its end-to-end grocery supply
chain by offering state-of-the-art logistics, data- and analytics-based
merchandising services and cost-saving technology applications.
“McLane’s national reach and supply chain expertise helps us keep our
stores fully stocked and provide our customers with the wide variety of
quality food, drink and general merchandise items that they are looking
for,” said Thomas M. O’Brien, CEO, president and managing director for
TravelCenters of America. “TA and McLane have been doing business
together successfully for 10 years, and we’re more than pleased about
their abilities and consistent performance.”
“We take great pride in supporting a respected national chain like
TravelCenters of America,” said Tony Frankenberger, vice president of
merchandising at McLane. “Our shared focus on convenience and customer
service has allowed us to build a rewarding business relationship, and
we look forward to supporting them as they continue to evolve.”
About McLane:
McLane is a $34 billion supply chain services leader, providing grocery
and foodservice supply chain solutions for thousands of convenience
stores, mass merchants, drug stores and military locations, as well as
thousands of chain restaurants throughout the United States. With 38
modern distribution centers and one of the nation’s largest private
fleets, the company optimizes the purchase, flow and sale of products
from thousands of suppliers to over 60,000 locations. Every year, McLane
delivers over 10 billion pounds of merchandise to satisfied customers in
every state and county in the U.S. The company also provides logistics
services in Brazil and exports to over 25 countries around the world.
McLane is a wholly owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK) and
employs 15,000 teammates globally. For more information, please visit www.mclaneco.com.
About TravelCenters of America LLC:
TravelCenters of America (TA), headquartered in Westlake, Ohio is a
leading national chain of travel centers in 41 states and Canada under
the TravelCenters of America and Petro brands. With convenient locations
on interstate exits, TA offers its customers diesel and gasoline fueling
services, full and quick-service restaurants, heavy truck maintenance
services, 24-hour convenience stores, electronic communication (WiFi)
and other services -- all within large, high traffic facilities. For
more information on TravelCenters of America, please visit www.tatravelcenters.com.