Travel center network with fuel, food, maintenance, and lodging across 300+ locations
TravelCenters of America operates a massive physical footprint (300+ locations, 19,000 employees) built on legacy enterprise systems—Oracle, SQL Server, Java Spring, and ASP.NET—that power POS, fuel, and restaurant operations. Hiring velocity is accelerating with 787 roles posted in the last 30 days, but engineering headcount remains minimal (2 roles), signaling the company is scaling operations and support functions rather than rebuilding its tech foundation. Active projects around alternative fuels and non-traditional retail suggest strategic pivots to meet evolving traveler demand.
Notable leadership hires: Cashier Lead, Lead Porter, Lead Server, Lead Cashier
TravelCenters of America, part of bp's portfolio, operates a nationwide network of full-service travel centers under the TA, Petro, and TA Express brands. The company serves professional truck drivers and motorists across 44 states with diesel and gasoline fuel, truck maintenance and repair, restaurants (both full-service and quick-service), 24-hour stores, parking, showers, and other traveler services. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company employs nearly 19,000 people and maintains a geographically distributed operational footprint. Current strategic focus includes adapting to alternative fuels and electric vehicle adoption while managing financial performance, safety compliance, and inventory accuracy across a complex multi-location environment.
Oracle and SQL Server for data storage; Java Spring and ASP.NET for application frameworks; POS systems for transactions; Microsoft Office for productivity; Bash and PowerShell for scripting; HTML, JavaScript, and jQuery for web interfaces.
Over 300 travel center locations across 44 states, serving nearly 19,000 employees and millions of travelers annually.
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