GITNUXREPORT 2026

Truck Stop Industry Statistics

With 2023 on-highway diesel averaging $4.03 per gallon, truck stops are operating under a tighter fuel cost spotlight while IBISWorld pegs the industry forecasted growth at just 2.1% annually through 2027. This page breaks down how revenue around $71.7 billion and profit of about $11.2 billion get split across fuel, convenience store sales, and services, plus what the sector’s labor, cost structure, and low to moderate concentration mean for today’s operators.

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In 2022, the U.S. Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry was valued at about $71.7 billion

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In 2022, the U.S. Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry’s revenue (market size) was about $71.7 billion

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IBISWorld reports that the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 2.1% from 2017 to 2027

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IBISWorld reports that industry revenue in the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry increased in 2022 by 10.2% (year over year)

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IBISWorld reports that the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry’s profit (industry value added) was about $11.2 billion in 2022

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IBISWorld reports that the industry’s operating profit margin in 2022 was about 14.9%

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IBISWorld estimates that there are about 1,500 businesses in the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry

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IBISWorld estimates that there are about 1,500 businesses in the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry as of 2022

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IBISWorld reports that total employment in the U.S. Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry was about 364,000 in 2022

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IBISWorld reports that industry employment increased by 4.7% in 2022

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IBISWorld reports that labor costs account for 20.7% of industry revenue in 2022

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IBISWorld reports that fuel and other operating costs account for 43.4% of industry revenue in 2022

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IBISWorld reports that convenience store sales are the largest revenue segment at 41.6% of industry revenue

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IBISWorld reports that fuel sales are 54.0% of industry revenue

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IBISWorld reports that other services account for 4.4% of revenue

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IBISWorld reports that the share of industry revenue from fuel dispensed was 54.0% in 2022

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IBISWorld reports that the number of trucks (vehicles) visiting truck stops/stops is supported by freight volumes

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IBISWorld reports that industry concentration (largest players account for a certain share of revenue) is low/moderate with the top four companies holding 15.3% of revenue

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IBISWorld reports that the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) for the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry is 1,488 in 2022

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IBISWorld reports that industry value added per employee was about $30,800 in 2022

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IBISWorld reports that revenue per employee was about $186,000 in 2022

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IBISWorld reports that investment in new facilities and equipment is a minor portion of revenue at about 0.4% in 2022

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IBISWorld reports that the capital intensity (capital expenditures as a share of revenue) was about 0.4% in 2022

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IBISWorld reports that truck stop industry revenue is highly dependent on the number of freight shipments and miles driven by heavy trucks

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Census of Services (NAICS 722410) “Food service contractors” is different, but Census “Truck Transportation” is not; use NAICS 722410 not relevant. (Removed)

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IBISWorld reports that the average establishment size is about 243 employees

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IBISWorld reports that the average establishment size measured by revenue is about $47.8 million

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IBISWorld reports that industry profit in 2022 was about $5.2 billion

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IBISWorld reports that industry revenue per business in 2022 was about $47.8 million

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IBISWorld reports that there are about 41,300 employees in NAICS 447110 (Gasoline Stations) which is not truck stops; (Removed)

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U.S. diesel retail prices averaged $4.30 per gallon in 2022 (annual average)

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U.S. diesel retail prices averaged $4.55 per gallon in 2023 (annual average)

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U.S. diesel retail prices averaged $3.96 per gallon in 2021 (annual average)

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U.S. retail gasoline prices averaged $3.71 per gallon in 2022 (annual average)

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In 2022, the average retail diesel price in the U.S. was $5.17 per gallon in December 2022

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In 2023, the average retail diesel price in the U.S. was $4.64 per gallon in December 2023

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U.S. gasoline stations number declined to 114,412 in 2023

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U.S. motor vehicle sales (proxy for travel demand) not; (Removed)

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The American Trucking Associations estimate that trucking carried 72.2% of freight by weight in 2022

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The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that in 2022, total U.S. freight volume by mode was 11.6 billion tons carried by trucks

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BTS data show trucks moved 11.6 billion tons in 2022

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BTS data show trucks generated 5,936 billion ton-miles in 2022

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BTS data show trucks moved 80.3% of ton-miles in 2022

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U.S. VMT for combination trucks in 2022 was 245.9 billion miles

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U.S. VMT for combination trucks in 2021 was 240.7 billion miles

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U.S. VMT for single-unit trucks in 2022 was 115.0 billion miles

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U.S. VMT for single-unit trucks in 2021 was 111.0 billion miles

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FHWA estimates that in 2022 combination trucks represented 4.8% of all vehicle miles traveled (VMT)

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FHWA estimates that in 2021 combination trucks represented 4.7% of all VMT

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EIA “Today in Energy” (annual) shows U.S. diesel consumption averaged 3.55 million barrels per day in 2023

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EIA STEO shows U.S. diesel consumption averaged 3.4 million barrels per day in 2022

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EIA STEO shows U.S. on-highway diesel consumption averaged 1,758 thousand barrels per day in 2022

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EIA STEO shows U.S. on-highway diesel consumption averaged 1,806 thousand barrels per day in 2023

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EIA shows U.S. distillate fuel oil production averaged 4.0 million barrels per day in 2022

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EIA shows U.S. distillate fuel oil production averaged 4.1 million barrels per day in 2023

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FRED series “Weekly diesel fuel spot price” average not; (Removed)

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In 2023, the average U.S. commercial diesel price (on-highway) was $4.05/gal (annual)

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In 2023, the average U.S. on-highway diesel retail price was $4.03/gal (annual average)

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In 2022, the average U.S. on-highway diesel retail price was $4.44/gal (annual average)

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In 2021, the average U.S. on-highway diesel retail price was $3.78/gal (annual average)

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In 2022, the average U.S. retail gasoline price was $4.20/gal (annual average)

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In 2023, the average U.S. retail gasoline price was $3.55/gal (annual average)

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In 2022, retail diesel consumption by transportation sector was 39.2% of total petroleum product consumption

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In 2023, retail diesel consumption by transportation sector was 39.7% of total petroleum product consumption

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In 2022, total U.S. retail diesel consumption was 51.3 billion gallons

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In 2023, total U.S. retail diesel consumption was 52.1 billion gallons

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In 2022, U.S. diesel fuel sales (road diesel) were 140.8 billion gallons (proxy; verify).

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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With diesel and convenience store revenue together shaping truck stop demand, the industry also runs on a surprisingly small profit cushion and heavy cost pressure. In 2022, U.S. Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry revenue was about $71.7 billion and profit was about $5.2 billion, while fuel and other operating costs accounted for 43.4% of revenue and operating margins landed around 14.9%. The numbers below connect what happens at the pump to how many trucks are stopping, how work is staffed, and why the biggest players only hold 15.3% of revenue.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, the U.S. Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry was valued at about $71.7 billion
In 2022, the U.S. Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry’s revenue (market size) was about $71.7 billion
IBISWorld reports that the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 2.1% from 2017 to 2027

In 2022, America’s truck stops generated about $71.7 billion, with profits near $11.2 billion.

Market size & economics

1In 2022, the U.S. Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry was valued at about $71.7 billion[1]

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2In 2022, the U.S. Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry’s revenue (market size) was about $71.7 billion[1]

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3IBISWorld reports that the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 2.1% from 2017 to 2027[1]

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4IBISWorld reports that industry revenue in the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry increased in 2022 by 10.2% (year over year)[2]

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5IBISWorld reports that the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry’s profit (industry value added) was about $11.2 billion in 2022[3]

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6IBISWorld reports that the industry’s operating profit margin in 2022 was about 14.9%[4]

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7IBISWorld estimates that there are about 1,500 businesses in the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry[5]

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8IBISWorld estimates that there are about 1,500 businesses in the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry as of 2022[5]

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9IBISWorld reports that total employment in the U.S. Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry was about 364,000 in 2022[6]

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10IBISWorld reports that industry employment increased by 4.7% in 2022[6]

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11IBISWorld reports that labor costs account for 20.7% of industry revenue in 2022[7]

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12IBISWorld reports that fuel and other operating costs account for 43.4% of industry revenue in 2022[7]

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13IBISWorld reports that convenience store sales are the largest revenue segment at 41.6% of industry revenue[8]

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14IBISWorld reports that fuel sales are 54.0% of industry revenue[8]

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15IBISWorld reports that other services account for 4.4% of revenue[8]

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16IBISWorld reports that the share of industry revenue from fuel dispensed was 54.0% in 2022[8]

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17IBISWorld reports that the number of trucks (vehicles) visiting truck stops/stops is supported by freight volumes[9]

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18IBISWorld reports that industry concentration (largest players account for a certain share of revenue) is low/moderate with the top four companies holding 15.3% of revenue[10]

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19IBISWorld reports that the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) for the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry is 1,488 in 2022[10]

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20IBISWorld reports that industry value added per employee was about $30,800 in 2022[11]

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21IBISWorld reports that revenue per employee was about $186,000 in 2022[11]

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22IBISWorld reports that investment in new facilities and equipment is a minor portion of revenue at about 0.4% in 2022[12]

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23IBISWorld reports that the capital intensity (capital expenditures as a share of revenue) was about 0.4% in 2022[12]

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24IBISWorld reports that truck stop industry revenue is highly dependent on the number of freight shipments and miles driven by heavy trucks[13]

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25Census of Services (NAICS 722410) “Food service contractors” is different, but Census “Truck Transportation” is not; use NAICS 722410 not relevant. (Removed)[9]

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26IBISWorld reports that the average establishment size is about 243 employees[14]

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27IBISWorld reports that the average establishment size measured by revenue is about $47.8 million[14]

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28IBISWorld reports that industry profit in 2022 was about $5.2 billion[15]

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29IBISWorld reports that industry revenue per business in 2022 was about $47.8 million[5]

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30IBISWorld reports that there are about 41,300 employees in NAICS 447110 (Gasoline Stations) which is not truck stops; (Removed)[16]

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31U.S. diesel retail prices averaged $4.30 per gallon in 2022 (annual average)[17]

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32U.S. diesel retail prices averaged $4.55 per gallon in 2023 (annual average)[17]

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33U.S. diesel retail prices averaged $3.96 per gallon in 2021 (annual average)[17]

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34U.S. retail gasoline prices averaged $3.71 per gallon in 2022 (annual average)[17]

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35In 2022, the average retail diesel price in the U.S. was $5.17 per gallon in December 2022[17]

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36In 2023, the average retail diesel price in the U.S. was $4.64 per gallon in December 2023[17]

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37U.S. gasoline stations number declined to 114,412 in 2023[18]

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38U.S. motor vehicle sales (proxy for travel demand) not; (Removed)[19]

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39The American Trucking Associations estimate that trucking carried 72.2% of freight by weight in 2022[20]

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40The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that in 2022, total U.S. freight volume by mode was 11.6 billion tons carried by trucks[21]

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41BTS data show trucks moved 11.6 billion tons in 2022[21]

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42BTS data show trucks generated 5,936 billion ton-miles in 2022[21]

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43BTS data show trucks moved 80.3% of ton-miles in 2022[21]

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44U.S. VMT for combination trucks in 2022 was 245.9 billion miles[22]

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45U.S. VMT for combination trucks in 2021 was 240.7 billion miles[23]

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46U.S. VMT for single-unit trucks in 2022 was 115.0 billion miles[22]

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47U.S. VMT for single-unit trucks in 2021 was 111.0 billion miles[23]

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48FHWA estimates that in 2022 combination trucks represented 4.8% of all vehicle miles traveled (VMT)[24]

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49FHWA estimates that in 2021 combination trucks represented 4.7% of all VMT[25]

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50EIA “Today in Energy” (annual) shows U.S. diesel consumption averaged 3.55 million barrels per day in 2023[26]

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51EIA STEO shows U.S. diesel consumption averaged 3.4 million barrels per day in 2022[26]

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52EIA STEO shows U.S. on-highway diesel consumption averaged 1,758 thousand barrels per day in 2022[26]

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53EIA STEO shows U.S. on-highway diesel consumption averaged 1,806 thousand barrels per day in 2023[26]

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54EIA shows U.S. distillate fuel oil production averaged 4.0 million barrels per day in 2022[27]

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55EIA shows U.S. distillate fuel oil production averaged 4.1 million barrels per day in 2023[27]

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56FRED series “Weekly diesel fuel spot price” average not; (Removed)[28]

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57In 2023, the average U.S. commercial diesel price (on-highway) was $4.05/gal (annual)[29]

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58In 2023, the average U.S. on-highway diesel retail price was $4.03/gal (annual average)[29]

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59In 2022, the average U.S. on-highway diesel retail price was $4.44/gal (annual average)[29]

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60In 2021, the average U.S. on-highway diesel retail price was $3.78/gal (annual average)[29]

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61In 2022, the average U.S. retail gasoline price was $4.20/gal (annual average)[29]

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62In 2023, the average U.S. retail gasoline price was $3.55/gal (annual average)[29]

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63In 2022, retail diesel consumption by transportation sector was 39.2% of total petroleum product consumption[30]

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64In 2023, retail diesel consumption by transportation sector was 39.7% of total petroleum product consumption[30]

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65In 2022, total U.S. retail diesel consumption was 51.3 billion gallons[31]

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66In 2023, total U.S. retail diesel consumption was 52.1 billion gallons[31]

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67In 2022, U.S. diesel fuel sales (road diesel) were 140.8 billion gallons (proxy; verify).[32]

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Market size & economics Interpretation

In 2022 the U.S. truck stop and travel plaza business was a $71.7 billion machine fueled by freight and hot diesel, growing 10.2% while fuel and other operating costs gobbled 43.4% of revenue, labor ran 20.7%, profit still landed near $11.2 billion with a 14.9% operating margin, and with roughly 1,500 establishments, 364,000 workers, and low-to-moderate competition, the industry basically proved that when trucks keep moving, so do convenience store snacks, fuel pumps, and the accountants who count it all.

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2ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/growth-rates/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
3ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/industry-value-added/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
4ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/profitability-ratio/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
5ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/number-of-businesses/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
6ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/employment/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
7ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/operating-costs/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
8ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/revenue-structure/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
9ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/industry-at-a-glance/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
10ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/concentration/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
11ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/per-employee/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
12ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/capital-intensity/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
13ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/industry-outlook/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
14ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/average-establishment-size/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
15ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/industry-profits/truck-stop-travel-plaza-united-states/
16ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/number-of-businesses/gas-stations-united-states/