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SCHEDULE 14A
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TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA LLC Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 28, 2015. Meeting Type: Annual For holders as of: February 11, 2015 Date: May 28, 2015 Time: 9:30 a.m., local time Location: TravelCenters of America LLC Two Newton Place 255 Washington Street, Suite 100 Newton, MA 02458 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. M83445-P60790 TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA LLC 24601 CENTER RIDGE ROAD WESTLAKE, OH 44145 Meeting Information NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet or by mail. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 


Vote in Person: Shareholders of record of the company as of February 11, 2015, or their duly authorized proxies are entitled to vote in person at the meeting. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. To obtain directions for the annual meeting, please call 617-796-8234. Authorize Your Proxy by Internet: To authorize a proxy to submit your vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. Authorize Your Proxy by Telephone or by Mail: You can authorize a proxy to submit your vote by telephone or by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card with instructions. Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before May 14, 2015, to facilitate timely delivery. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy for the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and for Shareholder Meetings in the Future: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. M83446-P60790 .XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX .XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX .XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement and Annual Report are available at www.proxyvote.com. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor.

 


Voting Items M83447-P60790 The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote FOR both Nominees for Director in Proposal 1. The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 4. 1. Election of Directors. Nominee (for Independent Director in Group II): Barbara D. Gilmore Nominee (for Managing Director in Group II): Thomas M. O'Brien 2. Approval of the adoption of the TravelCenters of America LLC 2015 Equity Compensation Plan. 4. Ratification of the appointment of McGladrey LLP as independent auditors to serve for the 2015 fiscal year. 3. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.

 


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