As someone who comes from a family that has included many truck drivers, I would be highly offended if this were decided by anything other than what truckers say. Fortunately, that's the case for 2 Illinois truck stops that were just declared top 20 in America by the people that use them the most.

I saw CDL Life mention that one of the most popular trucker apps, Trucker Path, had just dropped their new 2025 list for the best truck stops in America. This is no small potatoes ranking either. This list is decided annually by over 1 million truck drivers.

I was pleasantly surprised to see two Illinois stops make the top 20 as I don't recall seeing them ranked this high before.

#14 - Kwik Star #1276 - South Beloit, Illinois

Google Maps Street View
Google Maps Street View
loading...

#20 - Love's Travel Stop #775 - Rockford, Illinois

Google Maps Street View
Google Maps Street View
loading...

This is a big deal for truckers and the truck stops, too. I can tell you from experience from family members that have lived this life that knowing safe and clean facilities that include good dinner options and showers can be a lifesaver. It's also important for truck stops to receive praise when they're worthy of it when they work hard to provide safe hubs for the industry that helps keep all of us alive.

10 Things to Expect if the New Madrid Fault Unleashes the Big One

Gallery Credit: Canva

More From 100.9 The Eagle, The Tri-States' Classic Rock Station