RealTruckers know it can be difficult to find a reliable truck stop out there on the road, here are some of our favorites.
Some locations will advertise themselves as a “truck stop,” but have very little overnight parking and little to no amenities.
No worries, Real Truckers has your back and has compiled a list of some of our favorite truck stops in the Sunshine State.
If you are moving a load in another state, you can use the TruckMaster Fuel Finder database to find the best truck stops near you!
• Petro Ocala – Ocala
• Johnson & Johnson #14 – Jasper
• Spirit Travel Plaza – Lake Panasoffkee
• S&S Food Store Shell – Lake City
• Love’s Travel Stop #363 – Ocala
Petro Ocala is one of the best truck stops you can visit on I-75 in Florida. This location has 18 private showers, internet kiosks, a truckers lounge, TV lounge, game room, barber and 270 lighted parking spaces. Also, you may contact this location for 24-hour road service! And if you’re hungry grab some food at Iron Skillet or Wendy’s!
Petro Ocala
352-591-1881
I-75 Exit 368 (Hwy 318)
Ocala, Fl., 32686
The Johnson & Johnson #14 truck stop is one of the favorites here at RealTruckers. This stop features overnight parking (paved parking and trailer drop), a trucker’s lounge and a nearby grocery store. This stop also gives truckers access to Axle, Certified and Platform Scales. Truckers can enjoy laundry access and private showers at this location, too.
Johnson & Johnson #14 (Penn Oil)
386-792-1497
I-75 Exit 460 (SR6)
8191 State Road 6 West
Jasper, Fl., 32052
Spirit Travel Plaza in Lake Panasoffkee is highly rated by truckers. This stop features overnight parking, nearby repair shops, FedEx and UPS shipping. Spirit Travel Plaza also has a nearby grocery store, travel store and truck store.
Spirit Travel Plaza
352-793-1233
I-75 Exit 321
Lake Panasoffkee, Fl., 33538
The S&S Food Store Shell truck stop is a great place to stop for repairs. This location has nearby access to a lube facility, major/minor engine repair, parts, tire repair, towing services and welding repair. S&S offers overnight parking, paved parking and their business office allows for copying, faxes and money orders.
S&S Food Store Shell
386-755-7692
I-75 Exit 414
14170 S. US Route 441
Lake City, Fl., 32055
Love’s Travel Stop #363 is in the heart of Florida and features a 24-hour restaurant, check cashing, video games, private showers, Wi-Fi and tire repair.
Love’s Travel Stop #363
352-368-5719
I-75 Exit 358
7791 NW 47th Ave
Ocala, Fl., 344482
RealTrucker.com urges all our truckers to contact the listed truck stops before visiting.