truckstop

Interstate refueling plaza

A truckstop is a roadside facility catering to long-haul truckers, typically offering fuel, parking for large vehicles, showers, and food.

Truckstops cluster along major highways and interstates: We pulled into a truckstop outside Amarillo.

Also spelled as two words: truck stop.

diner

counter

Flat service surface

  • boothTemporary enclosed compartment
  • menuList of available dishes
  • waitressFemale restaurant attendant

hashbrowns · omelette · pancakes · coffee · grill · jukebox · pie · breakfast · lunch · specials

trucking

rig

Equipment arrangement or vehicle

CB · convoy · haul · freight · load · dispatch · weigh-in · logbook · CDL · deadhead

highway

interstate

Between political regions

  • exitWay to leave
  • rampSloped connecting surface
  • billboardLarge outdoor advertising structure

offramp · junction · overpass · route · turnpike · I-95 · roadside · bypass

rest

sleeper

One at rest

lounge · nap · layover · break · lot · recliner · bunks · fatigue · idling · cab

fuel

pump

Fluid-moving machine

unleaded · octane · nozzle · tanker · refueling · fill-up · gauge · ethanol · biodiesel · premium

amenities

restroom

Facility with toilets

  • ATMAutomated banking kiosk
  • laundryItems needing cleaning
  • WiFiRadio-based network access

arcade · chapel · barber · scales · lottery · vending · propane · mechanic · tow

commerce

snacks

Light bites between meals

cashier · tobacco · sunglasses · audiobooks · maps · jerky · candy · chips · cooler · grab-and-go

Opposites
vehicle type served

truckstopgas station

Retail fuel vendor

filling station · car wash · marina · airport terminal · train station

travel context

truckstopdestination

Intended arrival point

home · resort · hotel · journey's end · terminus

cultural/class association

truckstopcountry club

Private recreational membership facility

five-star hotel · luxury resort · haute cuisine · spa retreat · boutique hotel

Family

truckstops

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G