“Truck Wash Ratings cuts through the noise of freight technology service reviews and specification comparisons to make you a smarter buyer,” said Truck Wash Ratings Founder and CEO Bo Lockard. “Truck Wash Ratings empowers and informs transportation professionals by simplifying the service research process. Truck Wash Ratings offers professional reviews on imaging and cleanliness products and services used by Truckers in the supply chain, freight, logistics, and fleet management.” 

While multiple sources rate various products and services, there is not a single source of information, ratings, or reviews for the truck washes in the freight market. “Truck Wash Ratings recognized an opportunity to give trucking professionals an opportunity to voice their opinions about the services they receive and the value realized. Professional Truckers deserve this voice for everything they consume and Truck Wash Ratings elected to provide the first-ever rating system focusing first on Truck washes. “Since inception, Truckwashratings.com has added aluminum brighteners, detergents, acids to its products list while focusing on rating the very best value truck washes in America. We plan to add over a dozen service and product categories in the next year to Truck Wash Ratings.” Please let us hear your experiences and opinions on the services you receive and the value you realize.

Lockard added, “The goal is for Truck Wash Ratings to become a go-to site for reviews and ratings of truckers services and products that independent operators and owners of trucking and logistics companies can use when they are selecting new vendors for their fleet or operations.” 

Truck Wash Ratings can be found under the “Ratings” heading at the top of the Truckwashratings.com website. The site can be reached at www.truckwashratings.com.

“As a key source of news, analysis, and opinion for the independent operator and commercial freight and logistics companies, Truckwashratings.com is proud to introduce Truck Wash Ratings as a new offering for the commercial transportation industry,” Lockard said. “We want this site to provide the information needed to enable smart decisions for Truckers and fleet operators to maintain the proper image and maintain and protect their assets.”

How Truck Wash Ratings works

Truck Wash Ratings is a trucking community site, created by and for members of the commercial transportation industry. There are numerous vendors of the products/services we rate; all of them promote their particular product as the best. With Truck Wash Ratings, now there is a central resource for the industry to learn about cleanliness and maintenance products/services and evaluate the various options. Truck Wash Ratings brings users the services and products that best fit fleet management requirements and budgetary considerations of independent owner/operators and fleets, alike. 

Truck Wash Ratings invites users to write reviews and rate products/services based on their experiences with them. The primary review for each service or product is written by Truck Wash Ratings staff; ratings are generated using comments and feedback from experienced users of those services and products. Although these opinions are their own individual opinions, Truck Wash Ratings believes the insight of expert users will be valuable to everyone evaluating the products.

So if you plan to wash your semi in the near-term, go to the Truck Wash Ratings review page, find the specific truck wash, service, or product, and write your own review with your own star rating. Truckwashratings.com wants to know what you think. Your opinion is valuable and important.

The goal of Truck Wash Ratings is to provide information buyers need to make decisions on products and services that provide the fastest, most affordable, and convenient services with the greatest value and returns on investment. 

Each year, Truck Wash Ratings compiles a list of the Top 100 Truck Washes in the United States and Canada as rated by truckers, for truckers.​

The multi-dimensional app utilizes crowd-sourcing technology to make it easy for users to not only view, but also report parking space availability and weigh station statuses throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to trip planning information, the app also gives users the ability to rate 50,000 points of interest found within the Truck Wash Ratings mobile app.

Truck Wash Ratings members have three top criteria for rating truck washes: excellent customer service, overall cleanliness, and good food. Fuel prices, amenities and being listed on Truck Wash Ratings for at least 12 months also factor into the equation.

Specifically, travel centers with showers, laundry facilities, repair services, and Wi-Fi were more likely to rank above their competitors. Drivers ranked washes on a scale of 0-5. Truckers’ ratings are averaged to determine each truck stop’s final ranking.

By far the independent truck washes have the most popular overall ratings on Truck Wash Ratings and this year we have six locations that tied for the top prize with perfect 5-Star ratings.  Congratulations to:

• Big Horn Travel Center in Fort Worth TX
• Highway 51 Truck Stop in Merrill WI
• 19 AND 75 Filling Station in Ivanhoe MN
• Coffee Cup Fuel Stop in Summit SD
• Williston Truck Facility in Williston ND
• Roady’s Carlisle Plaza in Carlisle PA
• 115 Truck Stop-PTP Stop in Marshall MI

Not far behind in the rankings is the Chevron Station in Vaimy NV, which earned a very respectable 4.96 rating from Truck Wash Ratings users. Back from last year’s independent truck washes top ratings is the Association of Christian Truckers in Brownstown IL, earning a solid 4.95 stars from the Truck Wash Ratings community. Rounding out the top 10 independent truck washes is Woody’s Smokehouse Shell station in Centerville TX.

The major truck stop chains, KwikTrip, Truckstops of America, Petro, Pilot, and Flying J  warrant a top 10 list of their own.  This year, one major chain truck wash location earned a perfect 5-Star rating from Truck Wash Ratings users: KwikTrip #621 in Bonduel WI.

KwikTrips in Wisconsin are reportedly the place to be, with KwikTrip #674 in Menomonie and KwikTrip #603 in Wilson rounding out the three most highly rated major chain truck washes.

The fourth top spot goes to Loves #600 in Pendleton IN, fifth is Flying J Travel Center #760 in Cokeville WY, and sixth is Love’s Circleville #690 in Circleville OH.  Two Florida locations tied for eighth, Love’s Moore Haven #683 in Moore Haven and Love’s Hawthorne #620 in Hawthorne. The ninth spot goes to another Kwik Trip, #202 in Plover WI, and wrapping up the top ten is a Canadian truck stop, Flying J Travel Center #839 in Ste Agathe MB.

Although not all the following locations made Truck Wash Ratings’s top 100 Truck Stop list this year, their incredible food makes them worth a visit when truckers are in the area. Grab a bite to eat at one of these unique locations.

Dinner Bell​

Dinner Bell, Sweet Water TN, is off I75 Exit 62 between Atlanta and Knoxville. Sweetwater is the home of the Craighead Caverns which contains the Lost Sea, the largest underground lake in the United States.

A Truck Wash Ratings reviewer happily stated, “Hands down the best restaurant I ever ate at.” The Dinner Bell is known for their home cooked buffet and off the menu items and, of course, their Southern hospitality. The attached country store is a wonderful gift shop. Hand-crafted, home-made, and other one-of-a-kind items line the shelves of the store. The rocking chairs on the front porch make getting out of the truck and rocking for a bit worth the stop. The Dinner Bell has limited truck parking so be sure to plan ahead.

Wayside Cafe​

If you are going through Idaho on I-84 the Wayside Café is reportedly a must stop. The Wayside Café is located in Rupert ID just off I-84 on Hwy 24 and is open 24/7. Wayside is famous for their made-from-scratch pies and large portions of fresh homemade food. The Wayside offers fewer than 20 truck parking spaces so get there early.

Looking for a place for truck repair? In the fall of 2018 Truck Wash Ratings will publish a Truck Wash Ratings Top Rated Points of Interest, but for now, Truck Wash Ratings would like to congratulate a 5-Star truck dealership: Oklahoma City Freightliner and Western Star. Well done OKC Freightliner and Western Star and watch for a full list of other 5-Star rated points of interest in the fall of 2018.

When you visit a few of the truck stop locations on your next trip, don’t forget to tell them you found them on Truck Wash Ratings.

The multi-dimensional platform for collecting trucker’s ratings of truck washes utilizes crowd-sourcing technology to make it easy for users to not only view, but also report their ratings of truck washes and their customer experiences throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to trip planning information, the platform also gives users the ability to rate 100 points of interest found within the Truck Wash Ratings mobile app.

Truck Wash Ratings members have three top criteria for rating truck washes: excellent customer service, overall cleanliness, and a beautiful clean, shiny and sanitized truck. Customer experience, speed, wait times, quality of wash, amenities and being listed on Truck Wash Ratings for at least 12 months also factor into the equation.

Specifically, truck washes with amenities, laundry facilities, repair services, lounges and Wi-Fi were more likely to rank above their competitors. Drivers ranked Truck Washes on a scale of 0-10. Truckers’ ratings are averaged to determine each truck washe’s final ranking.

By far, the independent truck washes have the most popular overall ratings on Truck Wash Ratings and this year we have five locations that tied for the top prize with perfect 5-Star ratings.  Congratulations to:

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Not far behind in the rankings is the___________________, which earned a very respectable 4.96 rating from Truck Wash Ratings users. Back from last year’s independent truck wash top ratings is the_______________________________, earning a solid 4.95 stars from the Truck Wash Ratings community. Rounding out the top 10 independent truck washes is _________________________________.

The major truck stop chains, KwikTrip, Truckstops of America, Petro, Pilot, and Flying J  warrant a top 10 list of their own because they have a deal with Blue Beacon.  This year, one major chain truck stop location earned a perfect 5-Star rating from Truck Wash Ratings users: KwikTrip #621 in Bonduel WI.

KwikTrips in Wisconsin are reportedly the place to be, with KwikTrip #674 in Menomonie and KwikTrip #603 in Wilson rounding out the three most highly rated major chain truck stops.

The fourth top spot goes to Loves #600 in Pendleton IN, fifth is Flying J Travel Center #760 in Cokeville WY, and sixth is Love’s Circleville #690 in Circleville OH.  Two Florida locations tied for eighth, Love’s Moore Haven #683 in Moore Haven and Love’s

Hawthorne #620 in Hawthorne. The ninth spot goes to another Kwik Trip, #202 in Plover WI, and wrapping up the top ten is a Canadian truck stop, Flying J Travel Center #839 in Ste Agathe MB.

Although not all the following locations made Truck Wash Ratings’s top 100 Truck Washes list this year, their incredible customer service make them worth a visit when truckers are in the area. Grab a wash at one of these unique locations.

Sustainability and respect for the environment are always present from the very beginning when designing our technologies for vehicle wash and care because we think a different way of doing business is possible. 

Differences between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting vehicles

Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting may seem to mean the same, but in reality, they are three different concepts that we must be clear about when washing our vehicles. Since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, many questions have arisen about these processes and the role played by each. Today, we’re going to tell you about the differences and the objectives you will achieve if you clean, sanitize or disinfect your vehicle.

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A Truck Wash Ratings reviewer happily stated, “Hands down the best wash I ever received at ________________________.” The ______________________ is known for their excellent customer service, speed of wash and the sparkling outcome of the Lazr Wash. Of course, their Customer hospitality is tops. The attached truckers tech center is awesome and provides new gadgets and helpful information about wifi and new electronics and technologies truckers can utilize to be more efficient and connected. The lounge is a great amenity and makes getting out of the truck and relaxing a bit worth the stop. ______________has ample truck parking so be sure to stay awhile if you like.

WASH SYSTEMS

We work hard to provide the best solution for your specific situation!

We are the manufacturer of the automated truck wash equipment and the fleet cleaning detergents. This allows us to customize your wash system to best fit your needs, whether your goal is simple or more complex, we find the best solution for you.

Looking for a place for a great truckwash? In the fall of 2018 Truck Wash Ratings will publish a Truck Wash Ratings Top Rated Points of Interest, but for now, Truck Wash Ratings would like to congratulate a 5-Star truck dealership: Oklahoma City Freightliner and Western Star. Well done OKC Freightliner and Western Star and watch for a full list of other 5-Star rated points of interest in the fall of 2018.

When you visit a few of the truck stop locations on your next trip, don’t forget to tell them you found them on Truck Wash Ratings.

Why does your fleet need an automated truck wash?

• It reduces maintenance costs and extends the life of the vehicle.
• People trust a company that looks professional and clean.
• Drivers become easier to recruit and retain when they drive clean, well-maintained trucks.
• An automated truck wash system is faster and more efficient than paying an employee or an outside company to clean your fleet.
• A truck that is clean and maintained on the outside can reduce DOT inspections and costly delays.
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• What are the most important factors for using an automated truck wash?

• Water Quality
  Soft water is a must – washing with hard water will force you to use a stronger soap at a higher concentration.
• Water Temperature
  Using warm water to apply soap will allow you to use less soap at a lower concentration with shorter dwell time.
  Detergent
  The detergent choice must be tailored to the conditions of the wash, the vehicles, and cleanliness goals.
• Application
  The ability to apply the soap evenly and thoroughly will allow for a proper clean no matter the size or shape of the vehicle.
• Dwell Time
  The period of time that the truck wash soap sits on the vehicle to break down the road film and dirt.
• High Pressure Rinse
  Using different spinners at different angles, the high pressure rinse manifold is able to thoroughly rinse all surfaces of the vehicles including the sides, wheels, and chassis.