WESTLAKE, Ohio – TravelCenters of America Inc., national operator of the TA Travel Center Network, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express, has opened a new TA Express Travel Center in Fairfield, Texas located at Interstate 45, Exit 198 .
The new TA Express is a franchise location and expands TA’s total national travel center network to 276 locations, including 45 franchise locations.
TA Express Fairfield offers refueling services, convenience items, dining options and other services for professional drivers and motorists, according to a press release.
“The new 17,000 square foot facility sits on a 19 acre property and provides a convenient stopover for those traveling between Dallas and Houston,” the press release reads.
Amenities include:
- Quick-service restaurants, including Whataburger, Original Fried Pie Shop, and The Deli, with hot and cold options available
- Shop with coffee, drinks, snacks and merchandise
- 103 truck parking spaces
- 74 parking spaces
- Eight diesel fueling stations with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) on all lanes
- 20 fueling stations
- Nine showers
- Driver lounge
- laundry room
“As we continue to expand 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, managing director of TravelCenters of America.
“In partnership with our franchisee, we are proud to join the Fairfield community and look forward to serving travelers and residents along Interstate 45.

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