Petro Acquired by Travel Centers of America

June 01, 2007 -- Dear Valued Petro Customer,

Last week it was announced that Petro Stopping Centers has been acquired by Travel Centers of America and Hospitality Properties Trust. While Petro may be under new ownership, the Petro brand and operations you have come to rely on are not changing. In fact, we are in the best position ever to provide quality services to our customers. Here are some facts:

• We plan to continue operating Petro, including our Petro:Lube truck service centers and Iron Skillet restaurants, as a separate brand.

• The acquisition gives Petro the financial resources to expand our growing network and open new locations at a faster rate.

• Nearly all of our 5,500 employees will remain as Petro employees – including everyone in the field that you have daily contact with.

• There are no changes planned to the Petro Passport Driver Rewards Program at the present time.

Our mission at Petro Stopping Centers has not changed. We will continue to serve our customers with the highest standards of hospitality, efficiency and friendliness in a clean and wholesome environment. Our desire is to remain America’s #1 truckstop chain and our new owners are committed to growing the Petro brand and building on that reputation.

We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you even better in the future. As always, we appreciate hearing from you. Your comments are always welcome.

Petro Stopping Centers
“The Choice of America’s Drivers”

Customer Service Desk
comments@petrotruckstops.com
1-800-632-9240