In the U.S., the Truck Stop & Travel Plaza industry reached about $71.7 billion in revenue in 2022, with industry value added around $11.2 billion. Fuel and other operating costs consumed 43.4% of revenue that same year, while operating profit margin landed near 14.9%. IBISWorld projects annual growth of 2.1% through 2027.
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.
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Market size & economics30 stats
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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 $30,800in 2022
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IBISWorld reports that revenue per employee was about $186,000in 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)
Interpretation
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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