Love’s completes Speedco purchase

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores announced Wednesday it has completed buying Speedco, a national network of service locations that provide quick lube and inspection services to the trucking industry.

Officials said the deal with Bridgestone Americas will boost Love’s Truck Tire Care service by adding 52 new locations to its network, bringing the total number of Love’s-operated tire service and lube facilities to more than 320.

Speedco facilities will continue to offer their current selection of products and services, including diesel oil changes, federal inspections and battery work. In the coming months, Speedco locations also will offer the same tire brands and services available at Love’s Truck Tire Care Centers, officials said.

“The partnership of Love’s and Speedco combines two top brands in the diesel service industry into one network,” said Tom Love, founder and executive chairman for Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores. “Love’s and Speedco are committed to providing professional drivers with quality products as efficiently and quickly as possible. As a leader in the oil change industry, Speedco brings an important service to our customers. We look forward to serving drivers at Speedco locations and growing the business.”

Love’s announced its intent to buy Speedco in September. The company didn’t say on Wednesday what it paid to make the acquisition.