Every October, gas stations hang up plastic bats and dollar-store spiderwebs. But this year, the big three – TA, Pilot, and Love’s – have taken things to the next level in what industry insiders are calling the Halloween Rest Stop Arms Race.
At a TA in Kentucky, bathrooms now feature motion-activated skeletons that scream when you flush. A Pilot in Texas unveiled a fog-machine salad bar, where lettuce is barely visible through a haze of artificial mist. Meanwhile, Love’s went all-in with “Haunted Showers,” dimming the lights and adding cobwebs that may or may not be real.
Drivers have mixed feelings. “I just wanted to shower, not star in a horror movie,” said flatbed driver Tracy Hughes. Others appreciated the effort. “Honestly, it was the most fun I’ve had waiting for a shower key,” admitted one.
The competition has sparked rumors of even bigger stunts. One Love’s manager hinted at a “Chainsaw Barista” for the coffee counter. TA reportedly considered converting its tire shop into a haunted maze.
Fleet analysts warn the contest could spiral. “Next year we’ll see Buc-ee’s animatronic beaver dressed as Dracula, and by 2027 we’ll have a full Six Flags at exit 203,” joked one economist.
For now, truckers just want one thing: decorations that don’t involve surprise skeletons in the restroom.
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