283 Truck Stops in California

Our directory currently lists 283 truck stops and travel centers across California. These include major chains like Love's Travel Stops, Pilot Flying J, TA Travel Centers, and independent locations. We regularly update our database to ensure you have access to the most current information about truck stops in the state.

Big-chain locations along I-5, I-10 and I-40 pack in just about everything a West-Coast haul needs. You'll find 24-hour diesel and bulk DEF, California-mandated renewable or biodiesel blends, CAT scales, private showers, laundromats, free Wi-Fi and convenience groceries. Flagship sites like Petro Wheeler Ridge on I-5 offer more than 400 lit parking spaces plus restaurants and laundry, while many Love's stores bolt on Speedco / Love's Truck Care bays for tires, PMs and light mechanical work.

Yes—round-the-clock service is the norm. Flying J Lodi (I-5 Exit 485), Petro Wheeler Ridge (I-5 Laval Rd.) and TA Wheeler Ridge all advertise 24/7 fuel, parking and basic amenities, and Love's lists similar hours at high-volume sites such as Santa Nella and King City.

Most drivers start with the Trucker Path app for live parking counts, driver reviews and amenity filters, then back-check the AllStays Truck Stops map for independents that the chain apps miss. Once rolling, the chain apps—Love's Connect, TA TruckSmart and Pilot myRewards Plus—push real-time fuel prices, shower queues and reserved-parking availability so you can decide whether to exit at Wheeler Ridge or run on to Barstow.

California's heavy freight lanes are dominated by Love's Travel Stops, Pilot/Flying J and TA/Petro TravelCenters of America. Love's operates more than a dozen Golden-State stores, Pilot/Flying J dots the Central Valley and Inland Empire, and TA/Petro anchors mega-sites at Wheeler Ridge, Barstow and Ontario. Independent plazas—such as Oasis in Needles or Wildhorse in Bakersfield—fill the gaps but handle far less truck volume than the "big three."

They do. TA/Petro's Reserve-It! system lets you book a guaranteed space (including at Wheeler Ridge) from the TruckSmart app, while Pilot/Flying J's Prime Parking and Love's Prime Parking offer the same tap-to-reserve convenience at high-demand locations statewide. Free first-come, first-served parking remains available at virtually every stop, but lots near Los Angeles and the Bay Area can fill by early evening.

In addition to ultra-low-sulfur diesel and DEF, most chain sites now dispense renewable diesel or biodiesel blends to meet state Low-Carbon Fuel Standard rules; some Pilot/Flying J and Chevron stations also carry CNG or LNG. Fleet cards such as Comdata, EFS, T-Chek, Fleet One, WEX, Fuelman and the in-house Love's Express or Axle Fuel Card are widely accepted, alongside major credit/debit cards, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, company checks and cash inside the c-store.

Absolutely. TA Truck Service and Petro shops at Wheeler Ridge provide full bays for tires, brakes, alignments, diagnostics and 24-hour RoadSquad roadside assistance, while many Love's locations pair their travel centers with Speedco facilities that handle oil changes, tires and light mechanical work. These chain shops cover most routine needs; for major engine or reefer repairs, drivers usually route to dealer facilities in Stockton, Fresno or Los Angeles.