Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores has made Forbes magazine's list of America's largest private companies for the 10th consecutive year.

This year Love's was listed as No. 15, a jump from No. 25 last year. The rankings are based on 2008 revenues.

"We're proud to be an Oklahoma company that has grown a national footprint," said Tom Love, founder and CEO of Love's, which is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Okla., and has more than 200 locations in more than 30 states. "We have experienced significant and steady growth since our first Love's location, and we expect that to continue for years to come," he said.

Love's is celebrating its 45th year in business in 2009.