American Trucking Associations Appoints Tom Liutkus of TravelCenters of America as Vice-Chairman of the Image and Communications Committee

TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® travel center brands, has announced that Tom Liutkus, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for TravelCenters, has been appointed Vice-Chairman of the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Communications and Image Policy Committee.

The ATA Communications and Image Policy Committee’s purpose is to improve the image of the trucking industry and develop communications strategies for ATA policy and legislative initiatives. The committee also helps enhance ATA’s communications with its members, the news media and the general public.

“TravelCenters of America is pleased to expand its years-long effort to appreciate those that make trucking a career worthy of the respect of the public,” said Tom O’Brien, President and CEO of TravelCenters. “Tom Liutkus has been a vital part of that effort, having developed many of our initiatives, including our renowned Citizen Driver program which gives recognition to some of the hardest working drivers in the U.S.; we are happy that Tom has been asked to devote a portion of his substantial enthusiasm and ability to the ATA in this capacity,” O’Brien continued.

According to the ATA, their mission is to serve and represent the trucking industry with a single, united voice to influence policies beneficial to the industry; promote safety on America’s highways; improve the industry's image, efficiency, and competitiveness; educate the public about the critical role trucking plays in the economy; research significant industry issues all while striving for a healthy business environment.

Tom Liutkus has been with TravelCenters and its predecessors for over 35 years.

About TravelCenters of America LLC

TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, is a leading travel center business in 43 states and Canada operating under the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® brands. With 254 convenient full-service locations off interstate highway exits, TA and Petro Stopping Centers offer customers diesel and gasoline fueling services, more than 500 full- and quick-service restaurants, 24-hour convenience stores, heavy truck maintenance services, RoadSquad Connect™ (24/7/365 emergency roadside service), Reserve-It™ (truck parking reservations), and many other services – all within large, high traffic facilities. TravelCenters also operates gasoline/convenience stores primarily in Kentucky and Tennessee under the Minit Mart brand name. For more information on TravelCenters, TA, and Petro Stopping Centers, please visit www.ta-petro.com.

About American Trucking Associations

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight. For more information, please visit www.trucking.org or call (703) 838-1700.