Truck stops nationwide reported steady Valentine’s Day traffic this week, driven largely by last-minute shoppers navigating a limited but emotionally loaded selection. Drivers say the process inspires confidence in effort, if not planning.
Popular items included boxed chocolates, oversized stuffed animals, and greeting cards that attempt to cover multiple emotional bases at once. One driver said he spent more time choosing a card than fueling. “I needed one that said ‘I’m sorry,’ ‘I tried,’ and ‘I’ll explain later,’” he said. “They didn’t have that, so I improvised.”
Cashiers confirmed Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest card-buying days of the year, often concentrated into a narrow window between fueling and pulling back onto the highway. “You can tell who’s serious,” one cashier said. “They read every card.”
Drivers admit the location matters less than the timing. Photos of truck stop roses and candy are often sent ahead as proof of intent. “It’s not about where it came from,” one driver said. “It’s about remembering before midnight.”
By the end of the night, shelves were lighter, phones were quieter, and several drivers hoped effort would outweigh geography.
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