No one knows which truck stops are good and which ones are bad more than truck drivers. Their livelihood depends on having reliable and safe locations to fill up, refresh and get back on the road. That's why it's quite an honor for 4 Illinois truck stops that were just named among the best in America by those who spend more time on the road than any others.

The Trucker Path app is one of the most popular among truck drivers. They have just shared the results of what hundreds of thousands of truckers have declared as the best truck stops in America. Among the top 100, there are 4 truck stops in Illinois that made this best-of list:

Kwik Star #1276 - South Beloit, Illinois

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Love's Travel Stop #775 - Rockford, Illinois

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Thorton's #331 - Roscoe, Illinois

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Mohsen Truck Stop - Wilmington, Illinois

Truckers Rank 4 Illinois Stops Among Nation’s Top 100
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What makes a truck stop better than others?

If you ask an over-the-road truck driver what he or she looks for in a truck stop, you'll likely hear mention of ample parking options, warm food, showers, Wi-Fi and maintenance options. The other factor that must be considered is security. There are few things worse than having to worry about cargo being stolen not to mention your own personal safety. These 4 Illinois truck stops got high marks in all of these areas which is why they have been elevated to a level of praise above their competitors.

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