TravelCenters of America Creates Plan to Show Gratitude for Employees Working During COVID-19 Pandemic
March 26 2020 - 10:31AM
Business Wire
TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), nationwide operator
of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center
network, is implementing a plan to help its more than 21,000
employees who continue to work and serve customers during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are fortunate to have such passionate employees who are
committed to the millions of professional drivers hauling crucial
supplies around the nation right now,” said Jon Pertchik, CEO of
TA. “We are so grateful for the sacrifice and dedication of our
valued team working hard so that we can remain open for the drivers
who are relying on us.”
TA has implemented the following to show its appreciation for
its employees working in the field at TA, Petro Stopping Center, TA
Express and Quaker Steak & Lube locations:
- Guaranteed first quarter bonuses for all field managers,
regardless of performance
- A cash bonus for all field employees to be paid over the next
six weeks
- Free meals for all site employees working shifts of six hours
or more
- 80 hours of paid sick time for field employees with a confirmed
diagnosis of COVID-19
TA has taken other steps to ensure employees and their families
are supported during this time, including ensuring an Employee
Assistance Program is readily available for all employees, and
providing a telemedicine resource and dedicated health care
coordinators to eligible employees in the Company’s health care
plan.
All TA, Petro Stopping Center and TA Express locations remain
open and ready to serve drivers at this time. Quaker Steak &
Lube locations are open for carry-out and drive thru. For more
information and the latest updates regarding TA’s services and
offerings during this COVID-19 situation, please visit
www.ta-petro.com/newsroom/covid-19-response.
About TravelCenters of
America TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is
the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center
network. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, its
more than 21,000 employees serve customers in over 260 locations in
44 states and Canada, principally under the TA®, Petro Stopping
Centers® and TA Express® brands. Offerings include diesel and
gasoline fuel, truck maintenance and repair, full-service and
quick-service restaurants, car and truck parking and other services
and amenities dedicated to providing great experiences for
professional drivers and the general motoring public. TravelCenters
of America operates nearly 650 full-service and quick-service
restaurants and 10 proprietary brands, including Quaker Steak and
Lube®, Iron Skillet® and Country Pride®. For more information,
visit Tina Arundel
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