Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is No. 25 on the 2008 Forbes’ Magazine list of the largest private companies, a significant jump from the company’s No. 42 position last year.

Love’s has consistently made the Forbes list since debuting at No. 446 in 2000.

“We’re proud to once again be among the companies on the Forbes list, and to have climbed up to No. 25,” said Tom Love, chairman and CEO of Love’s. “We have experienced significant and steady growth since our first Love’s location, and despite the current economic climate our company is financially strong.”