Fact: not all gas stations are the same. The Shell truck stop on the I-35 access road near the 123 exit in San Marcos showed me this.
What comes to mind when I think of a truck stop? I’d say dirty men who never shower and smoke cigarettes, a hamburger restaurant attached and people coming and going quickly, but what I encountered was very different.
The first object I spotted when pulling in to the parking lot was a green van with the word “Legalizacion” sprawled across the side in bold, bright yellow colors. Upon entering the truck stop I noticed signs that advertised for showers, a full-service truck station, a legalization office and several odd items like movies, clothes and hats, including Ed Hardy hat, a more expensive item.
What comes to mind when I think of a truck stop? I’d say dirty men who never shower and smoke cigarettes, a hamburger restaurant attached and people coming and going quickly, but what I encountered was very different.
The first object I spotted when pulling in to the parking lot was a green van with the word “Legalizacion” sprawled across the side in bold, bright yellow colors. Upon entering the truck stop I noticed signs that advertised for showers, a full-service truck station, a legalization office and several odd items like movies, clothes and hats, including Ed Hardy hat, a more expensive item.
The truck stop isn’t for one race or creed but rather a place for anyone needing to make a pit stop for gas or simply to stop in for a bite to eat. I noticed that those coming to the truck stop are always passing through and are always on-the-go, like travelers or families taking that dreaded road trip.
When the media covers stories concerning increasing gas prices, it seems as though reporters ask experts their opinion each time. It would be interesting to know what gas trends truck stop attendants are seeing and how the fluctuating prices are affecting those who are constantly behind the wheel of a big rig.
When the media covers stories concerning increasing gas prices, it seems as though reporters ask experts their opinion each time. It would be interesting to know what gas trends truck stop attendants are seeing and how the fluctuating prices are affecting those who are constantly behind the wheel of a big rig.
The most influential information comes from those who are most affected by the problem in question.
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