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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.36

                                 EQUIPMENT LEASE

                                     Between

                    TEWEL CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation

                                     LESSOR,

                                       and

          PETRO STOPPING CENTERS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership

                                     LESSEE

                              Location of Premises:

                              7265 North Baker Road
                        Fremont, Steuben County, Indiana

                             "Angola Travelers Mall"

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                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section                                                                  Page
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1.  LEASE AND DESCRIPTION ................................................ 1

2.  TERM ................................................................. 1

3.  RENTAL ............................................................... 2

4.  WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS ....................................... 2

5.  USE AND MAINTENANCE .................................................. 2

6.  PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS .............................. 3

7.  INSURANCE AND SUBROGATION ............................................ 4

8.  LOSS OR DESTRUCTION .................................................. 5

9.  INDEMNITY ............................................................ 5

10. ASSIGNMENT ........................................................... 5

11. NON-DISTURBANCE AGREEMENT(S) ......................................... 5

12. DEFAULTS ............................................................. 5

13. MISCELLANEOUS ........................................................ 6

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                                 EQUIPMENT LEASE
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     THIS EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT (the "Lease") is made and entered into as of
the 12 day of August, 2002 (the "Effective Date") by and between TEWEL
CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation ("Tewel"), whose address 7041 Truck World
Blvd., Hubbard, Ohio, 44245, EDWARD T. YASECHKO and EDWARD J. YASECHKO
(collectively "Messrs. Yasechko", and together with Tewel, referred to herein
collectively as "Lessor"), whose address is c/o Quadland Corporation, 7041 Truck
World Blvd., Hubbard, Ohio 44245 and PETRO STOPPING CENTERS, L.P., a Delaware
limited partnership ("Lessee"), whose address is 6080 Surety Drive, El Paso,
Texas 79905.

     1. LEASE AND DESCRIPTION. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby
leases from Lessor, in consideration for the rentals herein described and the
terms, covenants and conditions set forth herein, all furniture, fixtures, trade
fixtures, machinery, equipment and other personal property owned by Lessor (the
"Equipment"), as more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and
made a part hereto, it being intended that the Equipment include all personal
property used or useful in connection with the operation of the Angola Travelers
Mall situated on the real property municipally known and numbered as 7265 North
Baker Road, Fremont, Steuben County, Indiana and being more particularly
described on Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof (the "Real
Property").

     Contemporaneously with the execution of this Lease, QUADLAND CORPORATION
("Quadland"), an Ohio corporation, as landlord, and Lessee, as tenant, have
entered into a Lease Agreement with respect to the Real Property (the "Real
Property Lease"). It is intended that this Lease be coterminous with the Real
Property Lease, and any termination of the Real Property Lease shall be deemed
to automatically effect a termination of this Equipment Lease.

     2. TERM. The initial term (the "Initial Term") of this Lease shall be for a
period of ten (10) years, commencing August 12, 2002 (the "Commencement Date")
and terminating on August 11, 2012, subject to extension or early termination
as herein provided. On the Commencement Date, Lessor shall deliver sole and
exclusive possession of the Equipment to Lessee.

     Lessor hereby grants to Lessee, in addition to the Initial Term, the option
to renew this Lease for two (2) additional terms of five (5) years each (each a
"Renewal Term"), subject to and on the same terms and conditions as herein
provided. Each Renewal Term shall be exercised at the election of Lessee by the
tender of written notice of Lessee's intention to extend this Lease not less
than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or the then
current Renewal Term, as applicable.

     Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, including
without limitation that the Commencement Date shall be subsequent to the
Effective Date of this Lease, it is the intention of Lessor and Lessee that this
Lease be effective between the parties as of the Effective Date and that as of
such date, that each of Lessor and Lessee have their respective rights and
obligations hereunder.

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     3. RENTAL. Lessee is obligated to pay the Rent to Lessor as defined and
provided for under the Real Property Lease in consideration for both the rights
thereunder granted with respect to the Real Property and the rights in and to
the Equipment herein granted. Accordingly, no rent is payable directly from
Lessee to Lessor under the terms of this Lease, it being understood and agreed
that the consideration for the lease herein and the agreements, covenants and
obligations undertaken by Lessor and Lessee hereunder is reflected in payment of
the Rent to Lessor under the terms of the Real Property Lease. Lessor hereby
warrants and represents to Lessee that Lessor and Quadland have entered into an
agreement as to the allocation of Rent to be paid under the Real Property Lease
as between the Real Property and the Equipment. Lessee shall not be liable for
any dispute as between Lessor and Quadland and will be deemed to have satisfied
its obligation to pay rent hereunder upon delivery of the Rent payable under the
Real Property Lease to Quadland.

     4. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS. Lessor warrants and represents that it
has title to the Equipment free of any liens and encumbrances, except as set
forth in Exhibit C attached hereto and made a part hereof (the "Equipment
Liens"), and that during the term of this Lease, provided no event of default
has occurred hereunder, Lessee's use of the Equipment shall not be interrupted
by Lessor or anyone claiming through or under Lessor. Lessor hereby warrants and
represents that (i) the Equipment is in working order and in good condition and
repair; (ii) the Equipment has been maintained in accordance with good business
practices and specifically in accordance with the terms of any guaranty or
warranty applicable thereto; (iii) Lessor has used the Equipment in the manner
in which it was intended to be used, consistent with all operating manuals and
procedures, and otherwise in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, statutes, codes and regulations ("Applicable Laws"); and (iv) the
Equipment is suitable and fit for use for the purposes herein leased and the use
intended with regards thereto by Lessee. Lessor further warrants and represents
that all manufacturer's, vendor's, or dealer's warranties and guarantees
applicable to the Equipment are described on Exhibit D attached hereto and made
a part hereof (the "Warranties") and that all such Warranties are in full force
and effect as of the Effective Date. Lessor authorizes Lessee to assert for
Lessor's account, during the term of this Lease, all of Lessor's rights under
any such Warranties. Lessor warrants and represents that any Equipment not in
proper working order as of the Commencement Date will be immediately repaired or
replaced at Lessor's expense. Specifically, Lessor warrants and represents that
that certain Lease Agreement #550460 dated as of May 11, 1999, by and between
Lessor and GE Capital Corporation (successor in interest to Heller Financial
Leasing, Inc.) (the "GE Capital Lease") with respect to certain equipment
described thereunder is in full force and effect and there have been no
amendments or modifications to the terms and provisions of said GE Capital
Lease. Lessor hereby warrants and represents that as of the date hereof no event
of default has occurred under the GE Capital Lease and no condition exists which
with the giving of notice, lapse of time or both or otherwise would constitute
such an event of default. Lessor warrants and represents that it will continue
to fulfill its obligations under the GE Capital Lease and that at the expiration
of the GE Capital Lease term on May 10, 2004, Lessor will immediately exercise
its purchase option under said GE Capital Lease. In the event an event of
default occurs under the GE Capital Lease as a result of Lessor's failure to
fulfill its obligations under the GE Capital Lease, Lessee shall have the right
to cure such default and offset such amounts against future rental installments
(as set forth in the Real Property Lease) as the same become due and at Lessee's
option, pursue any other remedy available to it at law or in equity.

     5. USE AND MAINTENANCE.

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     (a) During the term of this Lease, Lessee shall use the Equipment in the
conduct of Lessee's business and in compliance with all Applicable Laws.

     (b) Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (d) below Lessee, at its
expense, will repair and maintain the Equipment in the condition received from
Lessor, ordinary wear and tear and damage by casualty and condemnation excepted.

     (c) Lessor shall have the right at all reasonable times, subject to
providing reasonable prior written notice to Lessee, to inspect the Equipment.

     (d) In the event that during the term of this Lease the Equipment, or any
portion thereof, shall become obsolete, inoperable, unusable, unfit for use or
out of repair, and the repair in the opinion of Lessee is not consistent with
the best interest of Lessee's business, Lessee may relinquish such portion of
the Equipment to Lessor, making the same available to Lessor at the Real
Property. In such event Lessee shall give Lessor written notice of its intention
to replace such portion of the Equipment and thereafter Lessor shall have a
period of fifteen (15) days within which to remove the same from the Real
Property, at its sole cost and expense. In the event Lessor fails to reclaim and
remove the Equipment within such fifteen (15) day period, Lessor shall be deemed
to have abandoned the same and thereafter Lessee shall be free to dispose of
such Equipment as Lessee chooses without any obligation or liability to account
to Lessor therefore. In the event Lessee elects to replace such portion of the
Equipment or in any event install other items of personal property on or about
the Real Property for use in connection with Lessee's business thereon (the
"Lessee's Equipment"), Lessor, within five (5) days of the request therefor from
Lessee, will execute such affidavits, confirmations, agreements, financing
statements or other documents to disclaim any ownership or security interest in
Lessee's Equipment. Should Lessor fail or refuse to execute any such
confirmation, affidavit, agreement, financing statement or document with respect
to the Lessee's Equipment, following the request by Lessee, Lessee is hereby
appointed attorney in fact, and granted the power of attorney for Lessor, for
the purpose of executing the same.

     (e) Upon the expiration of the Initial Term and all applicable Renewal
Terms of this Lease, Lessee shall, subject to the provisions of subparagraph (d)
above, relinquish to Lessor the right to possession and use of the remaining
Equipment originally leased hereunder from to Lessor to Lessee, leaving the same
accessible to Lessor at the Real Property, such remaining Equipment to then be
in substantially the same condition as of the Effective Date, ordinary wear,
tear and obsolescence and damage by casualty and condemnation excepted. At any
time during the term of this Lease, and upon the expiration of the Initial Term
and all applicable Renewal Terms of this Lease, Lessee shall have the full right
and power to remove any of Lessee's Equipment from the Real Property.

     6.  PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS.

     (a) During the term of this Lease, Lessee shall pay, prior to delinquency,
all use, personal property and ad valorem taxes or assessments of any kind or
nature imposed upon the use and operation of the Equipment by any state or local
laws or any governmental taxing authority (collectively, the "Personal Property
Taxes").

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     (b) Lessee's obligation for Personal Property Taxes shall be equitably
adjusted and pro rated for any portion of the term of this Lease which does not
include an entire tax year.

     (c) Nothing herein contained shall require or be construed to require
Lessee to pay any inheritance, estate, succession, mortgage or transfer tax,
gift, franchise, withholding, income or profit tax, that is or may be imposed
upon Lessor, its successors or assigns, in connection with the Equipment, or
otherwise.

     (d) Immediately upon receipt of any tax bill, statement or assessment with
respect to Personal Property Taxes owing for the Equipment, Lessor shall furnish
to Lessee such tax bill, statement or assessment. Lessee shall furnish evidence
of the payment of the Personal Property Taxes to Lessor upon the request
therefore from Lessor.

     (e) Lessee hereby reserves the right to contest the amount of any Personal
Property Taxes in its name or in the name of Lessor, and Lessor hereby covenants
and agrees to cooperate with Lessee in all respects with regards thereto,
provided that Lessee provides a surety bond or other security reasonably
satisfactory to Lessor to protect the Lessor and the Equipment from the
enforcement of any lien against the Equipment for any such Personal Property
Taxes during the period of contest. Lessor and Lessee agree to cooperate fully
with each other in regards to any such tax contest and in the preparation of all
tax returns, renditions or reports.

     (f) Should Lessee fail to pay the Personal Property Taxes as provided in
this Section 6, Lessor shall provide Lessee written notice of such failure and
allow Lessee thirty (30) days from receipt of such notice to pay the same,
failing which Lessor, may at its option, pay such Personal Property Taxes, in
which event Lessee shall reimburse Lessor upon demand for the costs thereof,
together with interest at the rate of l2% per annum as additional rent hereunder
from the date of expenditure by Lessor until repayment by Lessee.

     7.  INSURANCE AND SUBROGATION.

     (a) Lessee hereby covenants and agrees during the term of this Lease, at
its sole expense, to keep the Equipment fully insured against damage caused by
fire and other risks and to maintain liability insurance with respect to the
operation of its business in the Real Property, in such amounts, with such
insurers and with such coverages as are consistent with the coverages maintained
by Lessee in the operation of Lessee's business and other truck stop facilities.
Lessee may maintain any insurance coverages required by the terms of this Lease
under a blanket policy covering other assets of Lessee.

     (b) During the term of this Lease, Lessee agrees that upon request from
Lessor that Lessee will furnish to Lessor copies of the policies or certificates
of insurance described in subparagraph (a) above, and with respect to each
renewal thereof, evidencing the payment of the premiums due in connection
therewith.

     (c) Each fire and liability insurance policy obtained and maintained by
either Lessor or Lessee with respect to the Equipment and the Real Property
shall contain appropriate clauses pursuant to which the insurance companies
issuing such policies (i) waive all rights of subrogation against Lessee or
Lessor, as applicable, with respect to losses payable under such policies and/or

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(ii) agree that such policies shall not be invalidated because the insured has
hereby waived any and all right of recovery against Lessee for losses covered by
such policies.

     (d) Lessor hereby waives any and all rights of recovery which it might
otherwise have against Lessee, its directors, officers, partners, servants,
agents, or employees, for any loss, injury, or damage to the extent the same
could be covered by Lessor's insurance, notwithstanding that such loss, injury,
or damage may result from the negligence or fault of Lessee, its directors,
partners, officers, servants, agents or employees. Lessee hereby waives any and
all right of recovery which it might otherwise have against Lessor, its
partners, officers, servants, agents, or employees, for any loss, injury, or
damage to the extent the same could be covered by insurance, notwithstanding
that such loss, injury or damage may result from the negligence or fault of
Lessor, its partners, officers, servants, agents, or employees.

     (e) Lessor hereby covenants and agrees during the term of this Lease to
carry and maintain commercial general liability insurance, including contractual
indemnification coverage, in an amount of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, combined single limit, for injury and loss of
life and property damage, which commercial general liability coverage shall
cover any and all occurrences arising prior to the Effective Date of this Lease,
regardless of when the claims with regards to such occurrences are asserted.
Lessor shall, upon request of Lessee, provide Lessee evidence of such insurance
and of the payment of the premiums therefore.

     8.  LOSS OR DESTRUCTION. Except as provided in Section 5 (d) above, in the
event that during the term of this Lease the Equipment, or any portion thereof,
is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged, upon receipt of the insurance proceeds
with respect thereto, Lessee shall, to the extent of the insurance proceeds,
cause such Equipment to be repaired or replaced with comparable items.

     9.  INDEMNITY. Lessee assumes liability for, and shall indemnify and hold
harmless Lessor, its agents and employees from, all liabilities, damages,
claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses and disbursements (including, but not
limited to, cost of suit, attorneys' fees and other legal expenses) of
whatsoever nature, imposed on, incurred by or asserted against Lessor in any way
relating to or arising out of Lessee's use or possession of the Equipment, or
from any action, omission or default under any of Lessee's undertakings in this
Lease, or in any other way related to the Equipment, except as may be occasioned
by the negligence, willful misconduct, or bad faith of Lessor, or the breach by
Lessor of any of its obligations under this Lease.

     10. ASSIGNMENT.

     (a) Lessee shall have the absolute right to assign Lessee's interest under
this Lease, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Lessor,
provided: (i) Lessee shall not then be in default in the performance and
observance of the terms and provisions of this Lease, and (ii) such transferee
shall assume all of the obligations of this Lease on the part of Lessee to be
performed.

     (b) Should Lessee make an assignment in accordance with the provisions of
subparagraph (a) above, Lessee shall not be released from any and all liability
under this Lease, except with the written consent of Lessor, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed.

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     11. NON-DISTURBANCE AGREEMENT(S). Upon the execution of this Lease, and as
a condition precedent to the obligation of Lessee to pay Rent under the terms
hereof and under the Real Property Lease, Lessor shall furnish to Lessee an
agreement of non-disturbance in form and substance acceptable in all respects to
Lessee and Lessor, executed by the holders of each Equipment Lien.

     12. DEFAULTS.

     (a) Lessee shall be deemed to be in default hereunder if: (i) Lessee fails
to pay the Rent due under the Real Estate Lease or any other charges due under
this Lease on or before the date on which the same are due, and such failure
continues for fifteen (15) days after written notice from Lessor or (ii) Lessee
fails to perform or observe any other term or condition contained in this Lease
within thirty (30) days after written notice from Lessor specifying such
default. In either of such events, Lessor may, immediately or at any time
thereafter and upon written notice to Lessee, as Lessor's sole and exclusive
remedy, terminate this Lease and repossess the Equipment, all without breach of
the peace.

     (b) In the event Lessor fails to perform or observe any term or condition
contained in this Lease or the Real Property Lease within thirty (30) days after
written notice from Lessee, Lessee may but shall not obligated to (i) cancel
this Lease upon written notice to Lessor, (ii) take any action appropriate under
the circumstances to preserve its possession and rights under this Lease, (iii)
perform any obligation or duty of the Lessor which the Lessor refuses or
neglects to perform, and in any such event, Lessee may notify Lessor of the cost
and expense thereof in which event Lessor shall, upon demand, immediately
reimburse Lessee for said cost and expense, and in the event Lessor fails to
reimburse Lessee within fifteen (15) days of the demand therefore, Lessee shall
be entitled to offset such amounts against future installments of Rent as the
same become due under the Real Property Lease and/or (iv) pursue any other
remedy available at law or in equity.

     (c) In the event the default of Lessor or Lessee cannot be cured within the
grace periods provided in subparagraphs (a) or (b) above, such default shall be
deemed to have been cured if the defaulting party shall have commenced
compliance within such grace period, and continues to prosecute the same with
due diligence.

     (d) In the event either party, at any time prior to termination of this
Lease institutes appropriate legal proceedings to contest the alleged default,
then the effect of any notice of default provided under subparagraph (a) above
shall be stayed during the pendency of the legal proceeding and no termination
shall occur nor may any other rights or remedies be exercised in reliance upon
or as a result of such notice, until such time as (i) a final, unappealable
order, award or judgment is entered in favor of Lessor and (ii) Lessee has been
granted thirty (30) days opportunity to cure the default, subject to the
provisions of subparagraph (c) above, subsequent to the date of entry of such
final order, award or judgment.

     13. MISCELLANEOUS.

     (a) Lessor may, at its option, in the event of Lessee's failure, omission
or inadequate compliance with any of its undertakings hereunder, make all
expenditures or do all other such acts and things necessary to fulfill and
satisfy Lessee's undertakings; and Lessee shall reimburse

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Lessor upon demand for the costs thereof, together with interest at the rate of
l2% per annum from the date of expenditure by Lessor until the date of
reimbursement by Lessee.

     (b) Notices hereunder shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested,
by facsimile transmission, or by overnight delivery service (e.g., Federal
Express) and addressed, as follows:

if to Lessee to:           Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.
                           6080 Surety Drive
                           El Paso, Texas 79905
                           Attn: Legal Department
                           Phone No. (915) 774-4711
                           Fax No. (915) 774-7366

if to Lessor and
Messrs. Yasechko to:       Tewel Corporation and
                           Quadland Corporation
                           7041 Truck World Blvd.
                           Hubbard, Ohio  44425
                           Attention: Edward Yascehko, President
                           Phone No. (330) 534-1160
                           Fax No. (330) 534-6058

with a copy to:            Ronald James Rice Co., LPA
                           48 West Liberty Street
                           Hubbard, Ohio 44425
                           Fax No. (330) 534-3933

or to such other address or addresses as either party may give to the other,
from time to time, by notice as herein provided. Notice shall be deemed given
two (2) days after deposit in the United States mail if sent certified mail,
next day delivery if by overnight courier service and upon telecopy confirmation
if by facsimile transmission. Notice of a change in the identity or address of
any person to whom notice of any type is to be given or payment of any monies is
to be made, shall be effective only thirty (30) days after receipt.

     (c) Any failure by either Lessor or Lessee to enforce any of the provisions
of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of any of Lessor's or Lessee's rights
or remedies.

     (d) This Lease is executed and delivered pursuant to the Acquisition
Agreement and is subject to the terms and conditions thereof. This Lease and the
Acquisition Agreement contain the entire agreement between the parties hereto as
to the subject matters hereof. No modifications, alterations, changes, waiver or
estoppel to this Lease or any of the terms hereof shall be valid or binding
unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized officer of the party to be
charged.

     (e) Upon the expiration or termination of this Lease, Lessee shall
surrender possession of the Equipment in substantially the same condition as of
the Effective Date, ordinary wear and tear, damage by fire, the elements, or
casualty, excepted, and subject however to the provisions of Section 5(d)
herein.

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     (f) All of Lessee's Equipment, trade fixtures, furniture, furnishings,
equipment and other personalty owned or installed by Lessee on or about the Real
Property before or during the term hereof shall remain Lessee's property, and
Lessee, at any time and from time to time, including but not limited to the
expiration or termination of this Lease, may, but shall not be obligated to
remove the same.

     (g) Should Lessee holdover after the expiration of the term, such holding
over shall be deemed a tenancy from month-to-month subject to the provisions,
conditions and covenants in this Lease and such tenancy may be terminated upon
one (1) month's notice in writing by either party to the other.

     (h) The various rights and remedies of Lessor and Lessee reserved herein
shall be deemed to be cumulative, and, unless otherwise expressed herein to the
contrary, no one of them shall be deemed to be exclusive of any of the other
rights, or remedies as are now permitted, or may be hereafter allowed either by
law or in equity.

     (i) The covenants, agreements and obligations herein contained, except as
herein otherwise specifically provided, shall extend to, bind and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective personal representatives,
heirs, successors, and assigns.

     (j) If any term or provision of this Lease shall, to any extent, be held
invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease shall not be affected
thereby, and each term and provision of this Lease shall continue to be valid
and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

     (k) Lessor and Quadland have jointly operated the Real Property and the
Equipment prior to the Effective Date of this Lease. While Quadland is the
record owner of the Real Property, the buildings, improvements and certain of
the personal property situated thereon, certain of the Equipment is owned by
Lessor. Quadland hereby consents to the transactions contemplated herein, and
does hereby lease all of its right, title and interest in and to the Equipment
to Lessee, subject to the terms of this Lease. By execution hereof Quadland
agrees to be bound by the provisions of this Lease, hereby makes each and every
covenant, representation and agreement made herein by Lessor to the extent of
its ownership interest in and to the Equipment and hereby assumes and agrees to
perform each and every obligation imposed upon the Lessor hereunder, to the
extent of its ownership of the Equipment.

     (l) Lessor, Quadland and Lessee agree to execute a Memorandum of this Lease
in the form of Exhibit E attached hereto and made a part hereof for recording in
the County Clerk's Records of Steuben County, Indiana, and in the Uniform
Commercial Code Record of Steuben County, Ohio and in the Ohio and Indiana
Secretary of State's Offices.

     (m) This Lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Indiana (other than the choice of law principles thereof).

     (n) (i) Whenever the words "Lessor" and "Lessee" appear herein, each shall
be applicable to one or more persons, as the case may be, the singular shall
include the plural, and the neuter to include the masculine and feminine, and if
there shall be more than one, the obligations hereunder shall be joint and
several.

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          (ii)  Wherever in this Lease reference is made to the "term hereof",
the same shall be deemed to read "as extended" so as to include the period of
extensions if Lessee shall exercise its option(s) to extend.

          (iii) The identity of the draftsperson of this Lease, be it Lessor or
Lessee, shall not affect the interpretation of this Lease.

          (iv)  The headings used for the various Articles herein contained are
for convenient references only, and are not intended to define, construe or in
any manner limit the contents of such Articles.

          (v)   This Lease may be executed in multiple counterpart copies, each
of which shall be deemed an original and all of which when taken together shall
constitute one in the same agreement.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have caused these presents to be
signed by their respective duly authorized officers, and their corporate seals
(if applicable) to be affixed hereto, as of the Effective Date.

                                      LESSOR:

                                      TEWEL CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation

                                      By:
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                                      Name:
                                           -------------------------------------
                                      Title:
                                            ------------------------------------

                                      QUADLAND CORPORATION, an Ohio corporation

                                      By:
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                                      Name:
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                                      Title:
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                                      ------------------------------------------
                                      EDWARD T. YASECHKO

                                      ------------------------------------------
                                      EDWARD J. YASECHKO

                                      LESSEE:

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                                      PETRO STOPPING CENTER, L.P., a
                                      Delaware limited partnership

                                      By:
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                                      Name:
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                                      Title:
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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.24

                                 LEASE AGREEMENT

                                     Between

                    QUADLAND CORPORATION, an Ohio corporation

                                    LANDLORD,

                                       and

          PETRO STOPPING CENTERS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership

                                     TENANT

                              Location of Premises:

                               7265 N. Baker Road
                        Fremont, Steuben County, Indiana

                             "Angola Travelers Mall"

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                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1    BASIC LEASE PROVISIONS AND EXHIBITS...............................   1

2    DEMISE AND TERM...................................................   2

3    IMPROVEMENTS......................................................   3

4    RENT..............................................................   3

5    REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS.................................   4

6    LANDLORD'S COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS.............................   4

7    LANDLORD'S WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS.........................   5

8    SUBORDINATION, ATTORNMENT, NON-DISTURBANCE AND ESTOPPEL LETTERS...   8

9    FORCE MAJEURE.....................................................   9

10   ALTERATIONS BY TENANT -- MECHANICS' LIENS.........................   9

11   MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OBLIGATIONS................................  10

12   UTILITIES.........................................................  10

13   OBSERVANCE OF LAWS, REGULATIONS, ETC..............................  10

14   ASSIGNMENT .......................................................  11

15   INSURANCE AND SUBROGATION.........................................  11

16   DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION............................................  12

17   CONDEMNATION......................................................  13

18   SIGNS.............................................................  14

19   DEFAULT...........................................................  14

20   MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS..........................................  15

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                                LEASE AGREEMENT

     AGREEMENT OF LEASE made effective as of the 12th day of August, 2002 (the
"Effective Date"), by and between QUADLAND CORPORATION, an Ohio corporation,
whose address is 7041 Truck World Blvd., Hubbard, Ohio 44425 (hereinafter
referred to as "Quadland"), EDWARD T. YASECHKO and EDWARD J. YASECHKO
(collectively, "Messrs. Yasechko" and together with Quadland, the "Landlord"),
whose address is c/o Quadland, 7041 Truck World Blvd., Hubbard, Ohio 44425 and
PETRO STOPPING CENTERS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, with offices at
6080 Surety Drive, El Paso, Texas 79905 (hereinafter referred to as "Tenant").

                                   WITNESSETH:

That Landlord, in consideration of the rents and covenants herein set forth,
hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord, the Premises
hereinafter described, upon the following terms and conditions:

                                    ARTICLE 1

                       BASIC LEASE PROVISIONS AND EXHIBITS

SECTION 1.01 BASIC LEASE PROVISIONS.

     (a)   Name and location of Premises: The Angola Travelers Mall, located at
7265 North Baker Road, Fremont, Steuben County, Indiana 46737-9609, situated on
the real property described on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof,
together with the buildings and all other improvements thereon.

     (b)   Premises: The Premises consist of the real property described on
Exhibit B, containing approximately 17.90 acres of land, more or less (the "Real
Property"), and all improvements and buildings situated thereon.

     (c)   Initial Term: Ten (10) years.

     (d)   Options to Extend Term: Two (2) renewal options of five (5) years
each (each a "Renewal Term"), subject to the provisions of Section 2.02 hereof.

     (e)   Rent: During the Term of this Lease, Rent shall be Five Hundred
Seventy Two Thousand One Hundred and No/Dollars ($572,100.00) per year, payable
in equal monthly installments of Forty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Five
and No/100 Dollars ($47,675.00).

SECTION 1.02: EXHIBITS

     The following Exhibits are attached hereto and made a part hereof:

     Exhibit A: Legal description of the Premises.

     Exhibit B: Memorandum of Lease.

     Exhibit C: Lender Estoppel and Non-Disturbance Agreement.

     Exhibit D: Permitted Liens, Encumbrances and Restrictions on the Premises.

     Exhibit E: Parties in Possession.

     Exhibit F: List of registered underground storage and other tanks.

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     Exhibit G: Permitted Exceptions.

                                    ARTICLE 2

                                 DEMISE AND TERM

SECTION 2.01: PREMISES.

     (a)   Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant leases from Landlord, the
Premises, including all of Landlord's right, title and interest in and to the
Real Property, the Buildings, and all other improvements thereon as shown on
Exhibit A, and including the underground storage and other tanks, the related
islands, pumps, dispensers and other equipment (the "USTs") described on Exhibit
F attached hereto and made a part hereof, together with all easements,
rights-of-way, rights of ingress and egress, and appurtenances thereto, and all
parking areas used or useful in connection therewith (collectively, the
"Premises").

     (b)   Upon Tenant paying Rent and performing all of the covenants and
conditions set forth herein, Landlord hereby covenants and agrees that Tenant
will peacefully and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises for the term
herein provided.

SECTION 2.02: COMMENCEMENT AND INITIAL TERM DATE. Possession of the Premises
shall be delivered to Tenant on or before August 12, 2002. The Initial Term of
this Lease shall commence on the date Tenant accepts Landlord's tender of
physical possession of the Premises (the "Commencement Date") and shall
terminate ten (10) years thereafter.

     Landlord hereby grants to Tenant, in addition to the Initial Term, the
option to renew this Lease for two (2) additional terms of five (5) years each
(each a "Renewal Term"), subject to and on the same terms and conditions as
herein provided. Each Renewal Term shall be exercised at the election of Tenant
by the tender of written notice of Tenant's intention to extend the this Lease
not less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or
the then current Renewal Term, as applicable.

SECTION 2.03: MEMORANDUM OF LEASE. Each of the parties hereto agrees to promptly
execute and record the Memorandum of Lease attached hereto as Exhibit B.

SECTION 2.04: EFFECTIVE DATE. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
herein, including without limitation that the Commencement Date shall be
subsequent to the Effective Date of this Lease, it is the intention of Landlord
and Tenant that this Lease be effective between the parties as of the Effective
Date and that as of such date, that each of Landlord and Tenant have their
respective rights and obligations hereunder.

SECTION 2.05: EQUIPMENT LEASE. Contemporaneously with the execution of this
Lease, Tewel Corporation ("Tewel") and Tenant have entered into that certain
Equipment Lease (the "Equipment Lease") providing for the lease by Landlord and
Tewel to Tenant of all furniture, fixtures, trade fixtures, equipment,
machinery, tools, and other personal property therein described (collectively,
the "Equipment") located on and used in connection with Premises. It is intended
that this Lease be coterminous with the Equipment Lease. Any termination of this
Real Property Lease shall automatically be deemed to effect a termination of the
Equipment Lease.

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                                    ARTICLE 3

                                  IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 3.01: QUALITY OF IMPROVEMENTS. As of the Commencement Date, the Premises
shall include the Real Property, the Buildings and all other improvements and
structures situated on the Real Property.

     Landlord hereby represents and warrants to Tenant that as of the
Commencement Date, the Buildings and other improvements are in operating
condition, order and repair, subject to ordinary wear and tear; that the HVAC,
plumbing, electrical, mechanical and other component systems of the Premises and
the Buildings are in operating condition, order and repair and capable of being
used in the business as presently being conducted without present need for
repair or replacement except in the ordinary course of business; that the
Buildings and other improvements have been maintained and repaired in accordance
with reasonable business practices, consistently applied and in accordance with
the terms of all warranties and guarantees; the zoning classification of the
Real Property is such that the Real Property may be used as it was used by
Landlord immediately prior to the Effective Date of this Lease; the Premises do
not, at the Commencement Date, violate in any material respect, any provisions
of any applicable building code, fire, health or safety regulation, or other
governmental ordinances, orders or regulations, and no condition exists as of
the Commencement Date with respect to the Premises which would prevent, or
require repair or modification thereof as a prerequisite to, Tenant using the
Premises in the ordinary conduct of a full facility truck/auto travel center
business, excluding conditions which require repair and maintenance in the
ordinary course.

SECTION 3.02: RENOVATION OF PREMISES. In order that the Premises conform with
certain standards and specifications of Tenant, Landlord has agreed to
contribute an amount equal to One Hundred and Fifty Thousand and no/100 Dollars
($150,000.00) toward renovation of the Premises (the "Tenant Allowance"). The
Tenant Allowance shall be allocated and disbursed as agreed between Landlord and
Tenant.

SECTION 3.03: CONSTRUCTION OF LUBE BUILDING. If Tenant requests, after
completion of the first year of the term of this Lease, Landlord has agreed
during the term of this Lease, at its sole cost and expense, to construct a lube
facility on the Premises to the specifications provided by Petro, to include the
pad, underground equipment and the building, at a cost not to exceed Nine
Hundred and Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($950,000.00). Following
completion of such construction and the acceptance thereof by Petro, the annual
Rent payable under this Lease shall be increased by an amount equal to 9% of
such actual construction costs, such increase to be payable in monthly
installments equal to 1/12 thereof as Rent under this Lease. Tenant shall be
responsible for the expense of above-ground equipment for the lube facility.
Landlord's obligation to construct the lube facility as herein contemplated
shall continue throughout the term of this Lease, provided that there are at
least nine (9) years (including renewal options) remaining under the term of
this Lease at the time Tenant requests such construction.

                                    ARTICLE 4

                                      RENT

     During the Initial Term of this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord at the
address herein provided, the Rent as set out in Section 1.01 (e) above, in equal
monthly installments in advance, commencing on the Commencement Date. Rent for
any partial month during any Lease Term shall be prorated.

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                                    ARTICLE 5

                        REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS

SECTION 5.01: TENANT'S OBLIGATION.

     (a)   During the term of this Lease, Tenant agrees to pay, before they
become delinquent, all real estate taxes, special assessments, and other
governmental charges ("Real Estate Taxes") which may be lawfully levied upon or
against the Premises described herein.

     (b)   Tenant's obligation for Real Estate Taxes shall be equitably adjusted
for any portion of the term of this Lease which does not include an entire tax
year.

     (c)   Nothing herein contained shall require or be construed to require
Tenant to pay any inheritance, estate, succession, mortgage or transfer tax,
gift, franchise, withholding, income or profit tax, that is or may be imposed
upon Landlord, its successors or assigns, in connection with the operation of
the Premises or otherwise.

     (d)   Immediately upon receipt of any tax bill, statement or assessment
with respect to the Real Estate Taxes owing in connection with the Premises,
Landlord shall furnish to Tenant such tax bill, statement or assessment. Tenant
shall furnish evidence of the payment of the Real Estate Taxes to Landlord upon
the request therefore from Lessor.

     (e)   Tenant hereby reserves the right to contest the amount of any Real
Estate Taxes in its name or in the name of Landlord, and Landlord hereby
covenants and agrees to cooperate with Tenant in all respects with regards
thereto, provided, that Tenant provide a surety bond or other security
reasonably satisfactory to Landlord to protect the Landlord and the Premises
from the enforcement of any lien against the Premises for any such Real Estate
Taxes during the period of contest. Landlord and Tenant agree to cooperate fully
with each other in regards to any such tax contest and in the preparation of all
tax returns, renditions or reports.

     (f)   Should Tenant fail to pay the Real Estate Taxes as provided in this
Article 5, Landlord shall provide Tenant written notice of such failure and
allow Tenant thirty (30) days from receipt of such notice to pay the same,
failing which Landlord, may at its option, pay such Real Estate Taxes, in which
event Tenant shall reimburse Landlord upon demand for the costs thereof,
together with interest at the rate of l2% per annum as additional rent hereunder
from the date of expenditure by Landlord until repayment by Tenant.

                                    ARTICLE 6

                      LANDLORD'S COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS

SECTION 6.01: LANDLORD'S COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS. Landlord hereby covenants
and agrees that, during the term hereof, Landlord shall not lease, or permit to
be leased, used or occupied any space within the Premises, including any of the
Buildings or the Real Property; that the lease of the Premises to Tenant is
exclusive of the right of possession of all other parties.

SECTION 6.02: OPERATION OF PREMISES.

     Landlord covenants and agrees that the sizes, location and arrangements of
the Buildings, improvements and parking areas (including traffic circulation and
flow patterns) existing as of the Effective Date will not be changed without
Tenant's written consent.

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                                    ARTICLE 7

                    LANDLORD'S WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS

SECTION 7.01: WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS. Landlord covenants, warrants, and
represents to Tenant that: (i) Landlord owns the Premises in fee simple, subject
to no encumbrances, liens, restrictions, or easements, except as may be
expressly stated in Exhibit D attached hereto and made a part hereof, and that
as of the Effective Date no person, firm, corporation or other entity has any
right to use, occupy or possess any portion of the Premises, or any option to
acquire an interest therein; (ii) except as described in Exhibit E attached
hereto, there are no parties in possession of any portion of the Premises as
lessees, licensees, tenants at sufferance or trespassers, other than
Landlord;(ii) Landlord, and no other person, firm, corporation or other entity,
has full and complete authority to execute this Lease, without the joinder or
approval of any other, and that Landlord is duly organized and validly existing
in accordance with the laws of the state of organization of Landlord and is
authorized to do business in the State of Ohio and Indiana; (iii) use of the
Premises for a full facility truck/auto travel center is not prohibited by or in
violation of any restrictions contained in any deed, lease, loan agreement, deed
of trust, mortgage or other instrument relating to the Premises or to which the
Premises are subject; (iv) to the best knowledge of Landlord, the design,
construction, operation, maintenance and use of the Premises, including without
limitation the parking areas, is in compliance with all restrictions applicable
thereto, and all federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, rules or
regulations, including without limitation all Environmental Laws (as hereafter
defined) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended ("Legal
Requirements"), and the number and size of parking spaces provided for the
Premises as shown on Exhibit A are, to the best knowledge of Landlord,
sufficient to satisfy all Legal Requirements; (v) that utility services and
adequate storm sewer and sanitary sewer facilities are lawfully available to the
Premises; (vi) Tenant may peacefully and quietly hold, occupy and enjoy the
Premises and the appurtenances thereto throughout the term of this Lease, and
Landlord shall do all things necessary to defend such right of Tenant; (vii)
Landlord will pay all real estate commissions, consulting fees and other charges
due with respect to this Lease, and Landlord agrees to defend, indemnify and
hold Tenant harmless from and against any and all costs, expense or liability
for any damages (including attorneys' fees and expenses), compensation,
commissions and charges claimed with respect to this Lease or the negotiation
thereof; (viii) there is legal access to the Premises through publicly dedicated
roadways or rights-of-way and to Landlord's knowledge there is no fact or
condition existing which would result or could result in the termination or
reduction of the current access to and from the Premises to existing highways
and roads; (ix) all licenses and permits necessary to operate the Premises as
the Angola Travelers Mall are in place and in full force and effect, no
violations are or have been reported in respect thereto and there is not pending
or threatened any proceeding looking towards the revocation or limitation of any
such licenses or permits; and (x) there are no special assessments or
contemplated improvements which would result in a special assessment affecting
the Premises, and all ad valorem real property and personal property taxes,
together with any penalties and interest due thereon have been paid in full
through the Effective Date; and (xi) to the knowledge of Landlord there are no
legal proceedings of any type or nature (including condemnation) pending or
threatened against the Premises which would adversely affect the Premises or the
use thereof by Tenant for the purposes intended.

SECTION 7.02: ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS.

     (a)   Other than the environmental matter described on Exhibit H attached
hereto and made a part hereof, Landlord covenants, represents and warrants to
Tenant that (i) the Premises, including specifically each of the Buildings, are
free of asbestos, polychlorinated biphonyls ("PCBs"), petroleum and
petroleum-based derivatives, urea formaldehyde and all other Hazardous Materials
(as hereafter defined); (ii) neither the Premises nor the Landlord are currently
in violation of or, subject to any existing, pending or, to the best knowledge
of Landlord, threatened, lawsuits, administrative actions, investigations or
inquiries by any governmental authority or any other person, or to any remedial
obligations arising out of the handling, treatment, storage, transportation,
disposal or the discharge into the environment of any Hazardous Materials; (iii)
there are no pending or, to the best knowledge of Landlord, threatened,
enforcement actions or no plans or documents, including, but not limited to,
contingency plans, closure and post-closure plans which impose environmental
obligations and no requirements whether by regulation, agreement or otherwise
legally binding, imposing financial or other obligations with respect to
environmental conditions or activities on or about the

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Premises; (iv) Landlord has no knowledge of any past or present spill, discharge
or other release of Hazardous Materials onto or from the Premises, no Hazardous
Materials Violation (as hereafter defined) exists with respect to the Premises
and neither Landlord nor the Premises are in violation of any Environmental Law;
(v) no building materials used to construct the Buildings and the other
improvements on the Premises contain any asbestos, or other Hazardous Materials;
(vi) currently the underground storage or other tanks (the USTs) listed on
Exhibit F attached hereto and made a part hereof are located in, about and under
the Premises; each of the USTs have been and currently are being operated in
strict compliance with Environmental Laws, have been maintained in a first class
manner, consistent with prudent business practices and, to the best knowledge of
Landlord, are in accordance with all Environmental Laws, have satisfactory tank
tightness evaluations based upon the assessment done on or about________________
and do not leak and have been modified, upgraded and replaced as required under
the standards to become applicable to USTs as of calendar year 2002 under
applicable Environmental Laws; and (vii) the soil and groundwater in, around,
and surrounding the Premises does not contain any pollutants or contaminants
associated with the presence of or releases from any underground tanks.

     The Indiana Department of Environmental Management ("IDEM") has determined
that a condition, event, circumstance, activity, practice, incident, action or
plan relating to the Premises prior to the Effective Date has occurred, which
under applicable Environmental Laws requires reclamation, removal or remediation
(the "Environmental Matter"). Landlord shall be liable for such conditions and
events and for the remediation and reclamation necessary in connection
therewith, and shall consult with Tenant as to the appropriate course of action
with respect thereto. Landlord has submitted to IDEM a Correction Action Plan
("CAP") with respect to the Environmental Matter, which CAP has been approved by
IDEM under FID #6869, LUST 200112163. Landlord hereby covenants and agrees, at
its sole cost and expense, to timely and diligently comply with all IDEM
requirements and complete the remediation with respect to the Environmental
Matter as contemplated by the CAP. In the event Landlord shall fail to timely
and fully comply with the CAP and each of IDEM's requirements with respect to
remediation of the Environmental Matter. Landlord hereby agrees that (1) Tenant
shall be entitled to (i) undertake or cause to be undertaken all removal,
remediation and reclamation thereof required, in the judgment of Tenant, under
applicable Environmental Laws, such removal, remediation and reclamation to be
pursuant to a plan therefor as Tenant shall determine to be appropriate, and
(ii) undertake or cause to be undertaken all such action as shall be required
under applicable Environmental Laws, in the judgment of Tenant, to achieve
compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws, and (2) Landlord shall be
liable for all costs and expenses incurred by Tenant in connection with such
removal, remediation, reclamation and compliance activities and Landlord shall
jointly and severally indemnify and hold Tenant harmless from any and all
losses, damages, claims, liabilities, causes of action, costs and expenses,
including attorney's fees, directly or indirectly resulting from, or relating to
or arising out of the existence of any such condition, event, circumstance,
activity, practice, incident, action or plan. The rights of Tenant under this
Section 7.02 are in addition to and without waiver of any other right or remedy
Tenant may otherwise have under this Lease or otherwise at law or in equity, and
all such rights and remedies shall be cumulative and not in lieu of one another.

     For purposes of this Lease, the following terms shall have the following
meanings:

     (i)   "Environmental Law" shall mean any federal, state or local statute,
           law, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, order, policy, decree or
           common law, enacted, promulgated or in effect on the date hereof (as
           hereinafter amended from time to time) or hereafter enacted or
           imposed, pertaining to health, safety, use or possession of Hazardous
           Materials (as herein defined), or environmental protection,
           restoration or reclamation, including, but not limited to, the
           Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
           of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C.' 9601, et seq.; the Hazardous
           Materials Transportation Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C.' 1801, et seq.
           the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended, 42
           U.S.C.' 6901, et @.,; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
           amended, 33 U.S.C.' 1201, et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42
           U.S.C.' 3808, et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended,
           15 U.S.C.' 2601, et seq.; the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C.'
           7401, et seq.; any statute, law, ordinance, code, rule, regulation,
           order,

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           policy, decree or common law of the State of Indiana constituting
           a "Environmental Law" as defined above.

     (ii)  "Hazardous Materials" shall mean any substance which at any time
           shall be listed as or meet the criteria of a "hazardous waste",
           "hazardous substance", "hazardous material", "pollutant",
           "contaminant", "toxic material", "toxic pollutant" or "toxic
           substance," or words of similar import, in any Environmental Law. The
           term "Hazardous Materials" shall also include, without limitation,
           (a) petroleum or petroleum products and fractions thereof, natural
           gas or natural gas products, radioactive materials, asbestos or
           asbestos containing materials in any form, urea formaldehyde foam
           insulation, radon gas and polychlorinated biphenyls ("PCBs") and
           transformers or other equipment that contain dielectric fluid
           containing PCBs; (b) any flammable, combustible, explosive,
           infectious, corrosive, reactive, caustic, irritant, carcinogenic,
           mutagenic or teratogenic substances or materials; or (c) any other
           chemical, material, waste or substance which is nay way regulated by
           any federal, state or local government authority, agency or
           instrumentality, including mixtures thereof with other materials, and
           including any regulated building materials such as asbestos and lead.

     (iii) "Hazardous Materials Contamination" shall mean the presence of
           one or more Hazardous Materials on the Premises which is not allowed
           by the Environmental Laws or which is not in compliance with the
           Environmental Laws, or any pollution, contamination, degradation,
           damage, impact or injury to the Environment, the Premises or the
           improvements thereon.

Except as provided below and as to any Hazardous Material, Hazardous Materials
Contamination or violations of Environmental Laws arising or existing prior to
the Effective Date of this Lease, Tenant shall indemnify, defend and save
harmless Landlord, the Landlord, its officers, directors, successors and assigns
(collectively, the "Landlord Parties") from and against any suits, actions,
legal or administrative proceedings, demands, claims, liabilities, fees, fines,
penalties, losses, injuries, damages, expenses or costs, including remediation
expenses, interest and attorneys' and consultants' fees (collectively, the
"Claims"), incurred or suffered by the Landlord Parties or any of them (i) that
arise out of any violation of an Environmental Law by Tenant from and after the
Commencement Date of the term of this Lease, the presence of any Hazardous
Materials on the Premises which originates from and after the Commencement Date
of the term of this Lease as a result of the operation of the Premises by
Tenant, or any Hazardous Materials Contamination on the Premises which
originates from and after the Commencement Date of the term of this Lease as a
result of the operation of the Premises by Tenant. This indemnification shall
survive termination or expiration of this Lease, and shall be effective
regardless of when the claims are made or by whomever asserted.

     (b)   Landlord shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Tenant, the
Tenant's officers, directors, partners, successors and assigns (collectively,
the "Tenant Parties") from and against any suits, actions, legal or
administrative proceedings, demands, claims, liabilities, fees, fines,
penalties, losses, injuries, damages, expenses or costs, including remediation
expenses, interest and attorneys' and consultants' fees (collectively, the
"Claims"), incurred or suffered by the Tenant Parties or any of them (1) for any
violation of any Environmental Law, the presence of any Hazardous Materials or
any Hazardous Materials Contamination on, in, or about the Premises existing
prior to the Effective Date or arising because of the existence of any such
condition prior to the Effective Date, or (ii) that otherwise arises from the
breach by Landlord or any Landlord Parties, or any of them, of any
representation, warranty or covenant in this Section 7.02 This indemnification
shall survive termination or expiration of this Lease, and shall be effective
regardless of when the claims are made or by whomever asserted.

     It is expressly understood and agreed that in the event any Tenant Party
suffers any Claims arising under this Section 7.02, Tenant shall have the right
to offset such Claims against installments of Rent to be paid hereunder as the
same come due.

     (c)   The indemnities of Tenant and Landlord set forth above are intended
to be supplemental to, and without affect on the indemnities set forth in the
Agreement among Landlord, Tewel, the shareholders of

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each, and Tenant, dated August 12, 2002 (the "Acquisition Agreement"),
providing for, among other things, the execution and delivery of this Lease.

SECTION 7.03: TITLE VERIFICATION. Prior to execution of this Lease, Landlord
agrees to furnish to Tenant a copy of a Commitment for Title Insurance covering
the Premises, dated no more than 30 days prior to the date of delivery and
issued by a title insurance company authorized to do business in the state in
which the Premises are located.

SECTION 7.04: VIOLATION OF LANDLORD'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. If there
shall be a material violation of any covenant, representation or warranty set
forth in the Acquisition Agreement or in Sections 7.01 or 7.02 or of Landlord's
obligations under Section 7.03, Tenant may refuse to accept Landlord's tender of
possession of the Premises, or, in the event Tenant has accepted Landlord's
tender of acceptance, Tenant may abate all Rent until the violation is cured,
and provided, further, that in the event the violation is not cured within sixty
(60) days after Tenant's notice to Landlord of the violation, Tenant at any time
thereafter may cancel this Lease without liability therefor, or Tenant, at it
sole election, may elect to cure or correct any defect rendering Landlord's
representation or warranty inaccurate or cure any breach thereof and offset the
costs and expenses incurred in connection with such curative action against
installments of Rent to come due hereunder.

                                    ARTICLE 8

                   SUBORDINATION, ATTORNMENT, NON-DISTURBANCE
                              AND ESTOPPEL LETTERS

SECTION 8.01: SUBORDINATION. This Lease, and the lien thereof, shall be
subordinated to the lien of any ground lease or mortgage or deed of trust
(irrespective of the execution or recordation date thereof), placed upon the
Premises upon delivery to Tenant by Landlord, ground lessor or mortgagee or
beneficiary of a fully executed Lender Estoppel and Non-Disturbance Agreement in
the form of Exhibit C attached hereto and made a part hereof.

SECTION 8.02: ATTORNMENT. In the event of (i) a transfer of Landlord's interest
in the Premises or (ii) any proceeding brought for the termination or
foreclosure of, or the exercise of the power of sale under any mortgage or deed
of trust affecting the Premises or any ground or underlying lease made by
Landlord, then and in any of such events, Tenant shall attorn to and recognize
the purchaser or the transferee of Landlord's interest as Landlord under this
Lease for the balance then remaining of the Lease term, or any extension
thereof, providing said purchaser or transferee shall agree to accept such
attornment and to undertake and be bound by all of the terms and conditions of
this Lease and such purchaser or transferee first shall execute a the form of
Lender Consent, Estoppel and Non-Disturbance Agreement attached hereto and made
a part hereof as Exhibit C.

SECTION 8.03: PRE-EXISTING MORTGAGE. Upon the execution of this Lease, if there
is a ground lease and/or deed of trust superior to this Lease, it shall be a
condition precedent to the Commencement Date that Landlord shall deliver to
Tenant the Lender Consent, Estoppel and Non-Disturbance Agreement attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit C, executed by said ground lessor
and/or beneficiary. Until Landlord furnishes such executed Agreement, all Rent
and other charges required hereunder shall abate.
SECTION 8.04: TENANT'S ESTOPPEL LETTER. Tenant agrees that, within thirty (30)
days after written request by Landlord from time to time, Tenant will provide to
Landlord, or its mortgagee, beneficiary or purchaser, providing it is at no cost
to Tenant, an estoppel letter certifying to the best of Tenant's knowledge
whether this Lease is in full force and effect, that this Lease has not been
amended or modified except as noted in the letter, the amount of annual rent
paid and the date to which rents have been paid.

SECTION 8.05: LANDLORD'S ESTOPPEL LETTER. Landlord agrees that, within thirty
(30) days of Tenant's written request from time to time, Landlord will provide
to Tenant, providing that it is at no cost to Landlord, an estoppel letter
certifying to the best of Landlord's knowledge, whether this Lease is in full
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and effect, whether this Lease has been amended or modified, the amount of
annual rent paid by Tenant and the date to which rents have been paid.

                                    ARTICLE 9

                                  FORCE MAJEURE

     If Landlord or Tenant shall, as a result of any force majeure, fail to
timely perform any obligation to be performed under this Lease, then such
failure shall be excused and shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Lease by
the party in question, and the time allotted said party to so perform its
obligation shall be extended by a period equal to the time such delay continues.
The affected party's performance shall be diligently commenced and carried to
completion when the force majeure ends. As used herein, force majeure shall mean
strikes, lockouts or labor disputes, inability to obtain labor or materials (or
reasonable substitutes therefor) or acts of God, enemy or hostile governmental
action, civil commotion, or fire or other similar casualty or cause.

                                   ARTICLE 10

                    ALTERATIONS BY TENANT -- MECHANICS' LIENS

SECTION 10.01: ALTERATIONS. Tenant shall have the right to make any and all
repairs and alterations to the Premises, including without limitation the Tenant
Improvements described in Exhibit E; provided, however, that Tenant shall not
make any other alterations which affect the structural integrity of the Premises
without obtaining Landlord's prior written consent, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed.

SECTION 10.02: TENANT'S WORK. Any alterations made by Tenant pursuant to Section
10.01 shall be done at Tenant's sole cost and expense, and performed in a
workmanlike manner. Tenant shall comply with all laws, regulations and
ordinances applicable to the performance of the work. Landlord and Tenant agree
that Tenant shall not have any obligation at the end of the term hereof to
remove the alterations nor to restore the Premises to its original condition;
provided however, that Tenant shall at all times retain title to any
improvements, alterations or improvements made to the Premises which are in the
nature of Tenant's trade fixtures, personal property and equipment, and upon the
expiration of the Lease term, Tenant shall be entitled to remove the same from
the Premises, provided that Tenant leave the Premises generally, in working
condition, and repair any damage occasioned by the removal of such improvements,
alterations, trade fixtures, personal property and equipment of Tenant, ordinary
wear and tear and damage by casualty or condemnation excepted.

SECTION 10.03: LANDLORD'S ALTERATIONS. Landlord agrees that it will make no
changes, alterations or additions to the Premises, including the Building and
improvements thereon, nor take any action which reduces the parking areas or
which alters in any way the access to such parking areas or to the Premises from
that which exists as of the Effective Date, without the prior written consent of
Tenant.

SECTION 10.04: MECHANIC'S LIENS. Tenant will pay or cause to be paid all charges
for all of Tenant's Work and for all other work done by Tenant on or about the
Premises during the term of this Lease and will not suffer or permit any
mechanic's, materialmen's, or similar liens for labor and materials furnished to
the Premises during the term of the Lease by or on the account of Tenant. If any
such lien shall be filed, Tenant will either pay the same or procure the
discharge thereof by giving security or in such other manner as may be required
or permitted by applicable law within thirty (30) days of the filing thereof.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall have the right, at its sole cost and
expense, in its name or in the name of the Landlord, or both, to contest any
such lien, provided the Tenant shall provide a bond or other security sufficient
to protect Landlord's interest in the Premises. Tenant shall indemnify Landlord
against, and save Landlord harmless from any and all losses, damages, claims,
liabilities, judgments, interests, costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees arising
out of the filing of any such lien. Nothing herein contained, however, shall be
deemed to require Tenant to pay or discharge any liens or mortgages of any
nature or character

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which may be placed upon the Premises by the affirmative act or omission of
Landlord or any contractor of Landlord, or any other third party unrelated to
and not performing services for Tenant.

                                   ARTICLE 11

                       MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OBLIGATIONS

     Tenant agrees that during the term of this Lease Tenant will, at its cost
and expense, keep and maintain in good order, condition and repair the interior
and exterior of the Premises, but in all cases excluding ordinary wear and tear
and damage by fire, the elements, casualty or condemnation.

                                   ARTICLE 12

                                    UTILITIES

SECTION 12.01: ELECTRICITY, GAS, WATER AND SEWER. Electricity, gas, water and
sewer will be available to the Premises and shall be metered in Tenant's name.
Tenant will make all utility payments directly to the public utility company
based upon Tenant's metered usage.

SECTION 12.02: INTERRUPTION OF UTILITY SERVICE. Landlord shall not be liable in
the event utility service to the Premises is interrupted by fire, riot,
accident, strikes or any other similar cause beyond Landlord's control, except
as may be occasioned by Landlord's negligence, bad faith and willful misconduct,
and Landlord agrees to cooperate in the prompt restoration of any such
interrupted service.

                                   ARTICLE 13

                      OBSERVANCE OF LAWS, REGULATIONS, ETC.

SECTION 13.01: TENANT'S OBLIGATIONS. Tenant agrees to observe and comply, at its
sole cost and expense, with all laws, regulations and ordinances of all
governmental authorities now or hereafter in force applicable to the conduct of
its operations upon the Premises, but Landlord agrees that, at its sole cost and
expense, it will make any and all necessary structural repairs, structural
alterations, structural additions and structural replacements, or requiring
excavation, which may be required to achieve such compliance.

SECTION 13.02: LANDLORD'S OBLIGATION. Except for Tenant's obligations under
Section 13.01, Landlord agrees to observe and comply, at its sole cost and
expense, with all laws, regulations and ordinances of all governmental
authorities now or hereafter in force relating to the Premises and this Lease.
Specifically, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Landlord
hereby covenants and agrees to make all applications, filings and renewal
requests as may be necessary to maintain the USTs in compliance with all
applicable laws, including Environmental Laws, provided however that Tenant
shall pay or reimburse to Landlord any filing or license renewal fee in
connection therewith.
                                   ARTICLE 14

                                   ASSIGNMENT

SECTION 14.01: RELATED PARTY: SALE OF BUSINESS. Tenant shall have the absolute
right to assign Tenant's interest under the Lease, in whole or in part, or
sublease any interest in and to the Premises, provided: (i) Tenant shall not
then be in default in the performance and observance of the terms and provisions
of this Lease, and (ii) such transferee shall assume all of the obligations of
this Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed.

SECTION 14.02: RELEASE OF LIABILITY. Should Tenant make an assignment or enter
into a sublease in accordance with the provisions of Section 14.01 above, Tenant
shall not be released from any and all liability

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under this Lease, without obtaining the prior written consent of Landlord, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

SECTION 14.03: LEASEHOLD MORTGAGES. Tenant may execute and deliver one or more
mortgages, deeds of trust or other leasehold security agreements ("Leasehold
Mortgages") without consent of Landlord, in favor of any lender to Tenant (a
"Leasehold Lender"). Landlord agrees to provide to any such Leasehold Lender
notice of an event of default hereunder and provide such Leasehold Lender the
same opportunity to cure such default as Tenant is herein provided. Upon
request, Landlord agrees to acknowledge its consent to such Leasehold Mortgage
in writing to such Leasehold Lender. Further, Landlord hereby agrees to
subordinate in favor of any such Leasehold Lender, all liens and security
interests it may have in any of Tenant's trade fixtures, equipment or personal
property located within the Premises, and in connection therewith, upon request,
to execute a subordination agreement with regards thereto, in such form as may
be reasonably acceptable to Landlord and Lender.

                                   ARTICLE 15

                            INSURANCE AND SUBROGATION

     (A)   During the term of this Lease, Tenant hereby covenants and agrees, at
its sole expense, to keep the Premises fully insured against damage caused by
fire and other risks and to maintain liability insurance with respect to the
operation of its business in the Premises in such amounts, with such insurers
and with such coverages as are consistent with the coverages maintained by
Tenant in the operation of Tenant's business and other truck stop facilities.
Tenant may maintain any insurance coverages required by the terms of this Lease
under a blanket policy covering other assets of Lessee.

     (B)   During the term of this Lease, Tenant agrees that upon request from
Landlord that Tenant will furnish to Landlord copies of the policies or
certificates of insurance described in subparagraph (a) above, and with respect
to each renewal thereof, evidencing the payment of the premiums due in
connection therewith.

     (C)   Each fire and liability insurance policy obtained and maintained by
either Landlord or Tenant with respect to the Premises shall contain appropriate
clauses pursuant to which the insurance companies issuing such policies (i)
waive all rights of subrogation against Landlord and Tenant, as applicable, with
respect to losses payable under such policies and/or (ii) agree that such
policies shall not be invalidated because the insured has hereby waived any and
all right of recovery against Tenant for losses covered by such policies.

     (D)   Landlord hereby waives any and all rights of recovery which it might
otherwise have against Tenant, its directors, officers, partners, servants,
agents, or employees, for any loss, injury, or damage to the extent the same
could be covered by Landlord's insurance, notwithstanding that such loss,
injury, or damage may result from the negligence or fault of Tenant, its
directors, officers, partners, servants, agents or employees. Tenant hereby
waives any and all right of recovery which it might otherwise have against
Landlord, its partners, officers, servants, agents, or employees, for any loss,
injury, or damage to the extent the same could be covered by insurance,
notwithstanding that such loss, injury or damage may result from the negligence
or fault of Landlord, its partners, officers, servants, agents, or employees.

     (E)   Landlord hereby covenants and agrees during the term of this Lease to
carry and maintain commercial general liability insurance, including contractual
indemnification coverage, in an amount of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, combined single limit, for injury and loss of
life and property damage, which commercial general liability coverage shall
cover any and all occurrences arising prior to the Effective Date of this Lease,
regardless of when the claims with regards to such occurrences are asserted.
Landlord shall, upon request of Tenant, provide Tenant evidence of such
insurance and of the payment of the premiums therefore.

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                                   ARTICLE 16

                             DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION

SECTION 16.01: DAMAGE TO PREMISES

     (a)   In the event, at any time after the execution of this Lease, the
Premises or any part thereof shall be damaged or destroyed by fire, riot, war,
explosion, the elements or any other cause or casualty, then, except as provided
in subparagraph (b) below, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect
and Landlord, at its sole cost and expense, shall promptly commence and
diligently pursue the restoration of the same to its condition existing prior to
the damage or destruction without consideration for wear and tear.

     (b)   If any such damage or destruction shall occur during the last year of
the term hereof, or in the event the repair and rebuilding of the Premises, the
Buildings and the improvements cannot be reasonably completed within sixty (60)
days, then Tenant shall have the option to terminate this Lease as of the date
of the casualty, by tendering written notice of such election to Landlord within
thirty (30) days following such casualty. If at any time during the term of this
Lease Tenant's improvements are damaged to the extent of more than one-third
(1/3) of the replacement cost thereof, Tenant shall have the right in addition
to its other rights and remedies to terminate this Lease upon tendering written
notice of such election to Landlord within thirty (30) days from the date of
such damage. Rent and other charges shall be prorated, as of the termination
date.

     In the event Tenant does not elect to terminate this Lease as provided
herein, Landlord shall repair and restore the Premises as herein required.

SECTION 16.02: RESTORATION WORK. All restoration work required to be performed
by Landlord under this Article 16 shall be done by a contractor acceptable to
Landlord and Tenant, and shall be done in a first class manner, using only new
materials, and in accordance with all applicable laws. Landlord shall submit to
Tenant the plans and the timetable for completion of the restoration work within
thirty (30) days of the date of the damage, casualty or destruction, and Tenant
shall have thirty (30) days within which to approve or make modifications to the
same. Landlord shall commence such restoration work within fifteen (15) days
following the approval by Tenant and thereafter shall diligently pursue such
restoration work to completion. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein,
in the event Landlord fails to complete the restoration work in accordance with
the agreed upon plans and construction timetable, Tenant may upon written notice
to Landlord terminate this Lease, effective as of the date of such casualty,
destruction or damage, in which event the Rent and other charges hereunder shall
be prorated as of the date of such casualty, destruction or damage.

                                   ARTICLE 17

                                  CONDEMNATION

SECTION 17.01: ENTIRE OR PARTIAL TAKING OF THE PREMISES. Should the entire
Premises be taken by any public authority by the exercise of any right of
eminent domain or in condemnation proceedings, or by transfer under a reasonable
threat of condemnation, the term hereof shall cease and terminate as of the
earlier of the date when possession is taken by or title vests in the condemning
authority ("Taking Date"). Except as provided in Section 17.02, should only a
part of the Premises be taken by or transferred to any public authority, then
the term hereof shall cease and terminate only as to the part taken on the
Taking Date. Rent, and any other charges due hereunder, shall be paid only to
the Taking Date. In the event of a partial taking or transfer, a pro rata
abatement of rent and any other charges due hereunder shall be effected as of
the Taking Date for the balance of the term of the Lease.

SECTION 17.02: PARTIAL TAKING AND TERMINATION. In the event of a partial taking
or transfer, as provided in Section 17.01, if: (i) the remaining portion of the
Premises is of such reduced shape or area as to,

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in Tenant's sole opinion, restrict the use, possession or operation of the
Premises; or (ii) the part taken or transferred represents more than twenty-five
percent (25%) of the gross leasable area of the Premises; or (iii) the part
taken or transferred includes the whole or part of the parking area so as to
reduce the area for parking below the greater of either the ratio of five and
five tenths (5.5) parking spaces for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of
gross leasable area or the ratio required by law, and Landlord is unable, within
thirty (30) days of the Taking Date, to substitute an area equally reasonably
accessible to the Premises to increase the parking area to comply with said
ratios, then, and in any of such events, Tenant reserves the right to terminate
this Lease, at Tenant's sole and reasonable discretion, without liability
therefor, at any time after the Taking Date, by thirty (30) days written notice
to Landlord, and upon such termination date, this Lease shall cease and
terminate.

SECTION 17.03: PARTIAL TAKING -- NO TERMINATION. If this Lease is not terminated
by Tenant pursuant to Section 17.02, it shall continue in force as to the
remaining portion of the Premises. Commencing on the Taking Date and continuing
for the remainder of the term of this Lease, or for the duration of the taking
or transfer, if less than the entire remaining term, Rent shall abate and all
other charges shall be reduced in proportion to the area of the Premises so
taken. Landlord agrees to promptly commence and thereafter diligently pursue
repairs, restoration and all improvements necessary to make the remaining
portion of the Premises constitute a complete architectural unit containing like
facilities as previously furnished. Should Landlord fail for any reason
whatsoever, within or beyond Landlord's control (including any force majeure) to
diligently pursue and to complete said repairs, restoration and all other
improvements as herein stated on or before one hundred eighty (180) days
subsequent to the Taking Date, then Tenant shall have the right at any time to
cancel this Lease upon ten (10) days written notice to Landlord.

SECTION 17.04: LANDLORD'S AND TENANT'S AWARD. Tenant shall be entitled to submit
a claim for and to receive an allowance or award for loss of business or
depreciation to, damage to or cost of removal of, or for value of trade
fixtures, leasehold improvements, furniture and other personal property
belonging to Tenant, and any other loss, damage, or claim allowed by law.

                                   ARTICLE 18

                                      SIGNS

     Tenant hereby is granted the right, in conformity with the requirements of
applicable law, to erect such signs in, on, or about the Premises as Tenant may
desire. Landlord, upon request, agrees to execute any necessary consents or
applications which may be required by law to permit the erection of signs.
Tenant may remove, replace, or alter all sign(s) at any time and from time to
time, provided that Tenant shall repair any material damage resulting therefrom.

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                                   ARTICLE 19

                                     DEFAULT

SECTION 19.01: TENANT'S DEFAULTS. Tenant shall be deemed to be in default
hereunder if: (a) Tenant fails to pay the Rent or other charges on or before the
date on which the same become due and payable to Landlord under and in
accordance with the terms of this Lease, and such failure continues for fifteen
(15) days after written notice from Landlord thereof; or (b) Tenant fails to
perform or observe any other term or condition contained in this Lease within
thirty (30) days after written notice from Landlord thereof. In any of such
events, Landlord may, immediately or at any time thereafter, and without demand
or notice, enter into and upon the Premises, or any part thereof, and repossess
the same, and expel Tenant and those claiming through or under Tenant and remove
Tenant's effects, all without force or breach of the peace, and without
prejudice to any remedies which might otherwise be permitted for default under
this Lease, and upon entry as aforesaid, Landlord may either (a) terminate this
Lease in which event Landlord shall be entitled to recover from Tenant the
unpaid rent which has been earned at the time of termination, plus the amount by
which the unpaid rent which would have been earned for the balance of the term
exceeds the amount such rental loss that the Lessee proves could have been
reasonably avoided, plus any other amount necessary to compensate Landlord for
all the determent approximately caused by Tenant's failure to perform its
obligations under this Lease; or (b) without terminating this Lease, make such
alterations and relet the Premises or any part thereof for such term or terms
and at such rental or rentals and upon such other terms and conditions as
Landlord in its sole discretion my deem advisable, and all rentals received by
Landlord from such reletting shall be applied to the payment of any indebtedness
other than rent due hereunder from Tenant to Landlord, second, to the payment of
any cost or expense of such reletting, and third, to the payment of rent due and
unpaid hereunder, and being understood that if such rentals received from such
reletting during any month be less than that to be paid during that month by
Tenant hereunder, Tenant shall pay any such deficiency to Landlord, the same
calculated and paid monthly notwithstanding any such reletting without
termination, Landlord may at any time thereafter elect to terminate this Lease
for such prior material default or breach.

SECTION 19.02: LANDLORD'S DEFAULT. In the event Landlord fails to perform or
observe any term or condition contained in this Lease or the Equipment Lease
within thirty (30) days after notice from Tenant, or in such time as may be
otherwise provided herein, Tenant may but shall not obligated to (a) cancel this
Lease upon written notice to Landlord, (b) take any action appropriate under the
circumstances to preserve its possession and rights under this Lease, (c)
perform any obligation or duty of the Landlord which the Landlord refuses or
neglects to perform, and in any such event, Tenant may notify Landlord of the
cost and expense thereof in which event Landlord shall, upon demand, immediately
reimburse Tenant for said cost and expense, and in the event Landlord fails to
reimburse Tenant within fifteen (15) days of the demand therefore, Tenant shall
be entitled to offset such amounts against future installments of Rent as the
same become due and at Tenant's option, and/or (d) pursue any other remedy
available at law or in equity.

SECTION 19.03: CURE OR STAY OF DEFAULT

     (a)   In the event the default of Landlord or Tenant cannot be cured within
the grace periods provided in Section 19.01 or 19.02, such default shall be
deemed to have been cured if the defaulting party shall have commenced
compliance within such grace period, and continues to prosecute the same with
due diligence.

     (b)   In the event either party, at any time prior to termination of this
Lease institutes appropriate legal proceedings to contest the alleged default,
then the effect of any notice of default provided under Section 19.01 shall be
stayed during the pendency of the legal proceeding and no termination shall
occur nor may any other rights or remedies be exercised in reliance upon or as a
result of such notice, until such time as (i) a final, unappealable order, award
or judgment is entered in favor of Landlord and (ii) Tenant has been granted
thirty (30) days opportunity to cure the default, subject to Section 19.03(a),
subsequent to the date of entry of such final order, award or judgment.

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                                   ARTICLE 20

                            MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SECTION 20.01: NOTICES. Notices hereunder shall be by certified mail, return
receipt requested, by facsimile transmission, or by overnight delivery service
(e.g., Federal Express) and addressed, as follows:

if to Tenant to:                    Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.
                                    6080 Surety Drive
                                    El Paso, Texas 79905
                                    Attn: Legal Department
                                    Phone No. (915) 774-4711
                                    Telecopy No. (915) 774-7366

if to Landlord and
Messrs. Yasechko:                   Quadland Corporation
                                    7041 Truck World Blvd.
                                    Hubbard, Ohio  44425
                                    Attention: Edward Yascehko, President
                                    Phone No. (330) 534-1160
                                    Telecopy No. (330) 534-6058

with a copy to:              Ronald James Rice Co., LPA
                                    48 West Liberty Street
                                    Hubbard, Ohio 44425
                                    Telecopy No. (330) 534-3933

or to such other address or addresses as either party may give to the other,
from time to time, by notice as herein provided. Notice shall be deemed given
two (2) days after deposit in the United States mail if sent certified mail,
next day delivery if by overnight courier service and upon telecopy confirmation
if by facsimile transmission. Notice of a change in the identity or address of
any person to whom notice of any type is to be given or payment of any monies is
to be made, shall be effective only thirty (30) days after receipt.

SECTION 20.02: WAIVER. Any failure by either Landlord or Tenant to enforce any
of the provisions of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of any of
Landlord's or Tenant's rights or remedies.

SECTION 20.03: CHANGES-MODIFICATIONS. This Lease is executed and delivered
pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement and is subject to the term and conditions
thereof. This Lease and the Acquisition Agreement contain the entire agreement
between the parties hereto as to the subject matters hereof. No modifications,
alterations, changes, waiver or estoppel to this Lease or any of the terms
hereof shall be valid or binding unless in writing and signed by a duly
authorized officer of the party to be charged.

SECTION 20.04: END OF TERM. Upon the expiration or termination of this Lease,
Tenant shall surrender possession of the Premises in general working order and
condition, except for wear and tear, damage by fire, the elements, or casualty,
and except for such damages or conditions not solely and directly caused by the
gross negligence of Tenant.

SECTION 20.05: TENANT'S PROPERTY. All trade fixtures, furniture, furnishings,
equipment and other personalty owned or installed by Tenant before or during the
term hereof shall remain Tenant's property, and Tenant, at any time and from
time to time, including but not limited to the expiration or termination of this
Lease, may, but shall not be obligated to remove same.

SECTION 20.06: HOLDOVER. Should Tenant holdover after the expiration of the
term, such holding over shall be deemed a tenancy from month-to-month subject to
the provisions, conditions and covenants in this

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Lease contained, and such tenancy may be terminated upon one (1) month's notice
in writing by either party to the other.

SECTION 20.07: RIGHTS AND REMEDIES. The various rights and remedies of Landlord
and Tenant reserved herein shall be deemed to be cumulative, and, unless
otherwise expressed herein to the contrary, no one of them shall be deemed to be
exclusive of any of the other rights, or remedies as are now permitted, or may
be hereafter allowed either by law or in equity.

SECTION 20.08: SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. The covenants, agreements and obligations
herein contained, except as herein otherwise specifically provided, shall extend
to, bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
personal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns.

SECTION 20.09: INVALIDITY OF ANY PROVISIONS. If any term or provision of this
Lease shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of
this Lease shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this
Lease shall continue to be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted
by law.

SECTION 20.10: JOINDER OF TEWEL. Landlord and Tewel have jointly operated the
Premises prior to the Effective Date of this Lease. While Landlord is the owner
of the Real Property and the Buildings, certain of the improvements and
Equipment are owned by Tewel. Tewel hereby consents to the transactions
contemplated herein, and does hereby lease all of its right, title and interest
in and to the Premises to Tenant, subject to the terms of this Lease. By
execution hereof Tewel agrees to be bound by the provisions of this Lease,
hereby makes each and every covenant, representation and agreement made herein
by Landlord to the extent of its ownership interest in and to the Premises and
hereby assumes and agrees to perform each and every obligation imposed upon the
Landlord hereunder, to the extent of its ownership of the Premises.

SECTION 20.11: CHOICE OF LAW. This Lease shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana (other than the choice of law
principles thereof).

SECTION 20.12: MISCELLANEOUS.

     (a)   Whenever the words "Landlord" and "Tenant" appear herein, each shall
be applicable to one or more persons, as the case may be, the singular shall
include the plural, and the neuter to include the masculine and feminine, and if
there shall be more than one, the obligations hereunder shall be joint and
several.

     (b)   Wherever in this Lease reference is made to the "term hereof", the
same shall be deemed to read "as extended" so as to include the period of
extensions if Tenant shall exercise its option(s) to extend.

     (c)   The parties hereto agree that the law of the state in which the
Premises are located will apply to any interpretation of any of the covenants
and provisions of this Lease. The identity of the draftsperson of this Lease, be
it Landlord or Tenant, shall not affect the interpretation of this Lease.

     (d)   The headings used for the various Articles herein contained are for
convenient references only, and are not intended to define, construe or in any
manner limit the contents of such Articles.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have caused these presents to be
signed by their respective duly authorized officers, and their corporate seals
to be affixed hereto, the day, month and year first above stated.

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                                    LANDLORD:

                                    QUADLAND CORPORATION, an Ohio corporation

                                    By:
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                    Name:
                                         ---------------------------------------
                                    Title:
                                          --------------------------------------

                                    TEWEL CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation

                                    By:
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                    Name:
                                         ---------------------------------------
                                    Title:
                                          --------------------------------------

                                    --------------------------------------------
                                             EDWARD J. YASECHKO

                                    --------------------------------------------
                                             EDWARD T. YASECHKO

                                    TENANT:

                                    PETRO STOPPING CENTERS, L.P., a
                                    Delaware limited partnership

                                    By:
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                    Name:
                                         ---------------------------------------
                                    Title:
                                          --------------------------------------

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