TravelCenters of America (TA) is one of the best-known travel center and truck stop operators in the U.S., serving both professional drivers and everyday motorists. A typical TA or Petro location combines large-scale fueling, a convenience store, branded quick-service options, truck parking, showers, and other on-the-road essentials—plus truck maintenance services through TA Truck Service and Petro:Lube at many sites.
If you’re searching for the latest TA company stats, there’s an important context shift: bp acquired TravelCenters of America in 2023. That means the most recent “standalone” financial totals for TA are largely historical (pre-acquisition), while newer updates tend to be shared as part of bp’s broader mobility & convenience business.
Quick Answer (2026)
bp completed its acquisition of TravelCenters of America in May 2023. At announcement, the deal was expected to bring about 280 TA sites across 44 U.S. states into bp’s portfolio. TA later announced it reached a milestone of 300 travel centers in February 2024. The most commonly referenced standalone financial totals for TA run through 2022 (before the acquisition).
Key TravelCenters of America Metrics (Latest Verified)
| Metric | Figure | Year / as-of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA sites expected to join bp portfolio | ~280 sites in 44 states | Deal announcement (Feb 2023) | bp press release |
| Acquisition completed | Completed | May 2023 | bp press release |
| TA milestone travel centers | 300 travel centers | Feb 2024 | NACS / Convenience.org |
| Employees (historical) | 18,000 | 2022 | TA annual report PDF |
| Locations (historical) | 280 locations | 2022 | TA annual report PDF |
| Revenue (standalone, pre-acquisition) | $10.845B | 2022 | TA FY2022 release |
| Net income (standalone, pre-acquisition) | $164M | 2022 | TA FY2022 release |
How Many TravelCenters of America Locations Are There?
TA’s location count depends on the time period and how the company defines a “site” (full travel centers vs. smaller-format concepts). Here are two useful, source-backed reference points:
- ~280 TA sites across 44 states were cited in bp’s acquisition announcement details (Feb 2023).
- TA announced it reached 300 travel centers in February 2024.
Because TA is now part of bp, the cleanest way to find specific locations is TA’s official location finder.
Find a TA / Petro / TA Express location
TravelCenters of America Employees
The most recent widely cited “standalone” employee figure from TA’s pre-acquisition reporting shows about 18,000 employees (2022). After the 2023 acquisition, staffing levels are best understood as part of bp’s consolidated operations, so older counts should be treated as historical snapshots rather than current headcount.
TravelCenters of America Revenue (Historical)
TA’s standalone financial history is most useful for understanding pre-acquisition scale. Below are historical revenue totals as previously reported:
- 2022: $10.845 billion
- 2021: $7.336 billion
- 2020: $4.846 billion
- 2018: $6.231 billion
- 2017: $5.316 billion
- 2016: $5.451 billion
- 2015: $5.808 billion
- 2014: $7.758 billion
- 2013: $7.914 billion
TravelCenters of America Net Income (Historical)
- 2022: $164 million
- 2021: $58 million
- 2020: $13 million net loss
- 2018: $129 million net loss
- 2017: $9.151 million
FAQ
Is TravelCenters of America owned by bp?
Yes. bp announced the acquisition in February 2023 and completed the purchase in May 2023.
How many TA locations are there?
Two commonly cited, source-backed figures are: ~280 sites referenced in bp’s deal announcement details (Feb 2023) and TA’s milestone of 300 travel centers announced in February 2024. Exact totals can change as locations open, close, or are rebuilt.
Where is TravelCenters of America headquartered?
TA has historically been headquartered in Westlake, Ohio.
What brands does TA operate?
TA locations are commonly associated with travel center brands such as TA, Petro, and smaller-format concepts like TA Express (brand mix can vary by location).
What was TA’s revenue before the bp acquisition?
TA reported $10.845 billion in revenue in 2022 (standalone reporting prior to the acquisition).