Exhibit 10.1

TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA LLC

Summary of Director Compensation

Annual Retainer for Independent Directors:	$75,000
Share Grants for all Directors:	10,000 annually to be granted on the day of the first board meeting following the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (or, for Directors who are first elected or appointed at other times, on the day of the first board meeting attended)
Lead Independent Director	$17,500 per year
Chair of the Audit Committee:	$22,500 per year
Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee:	$12,500 per year
Chair of the Compensation Committee:	$12,500 per year
Board Liaison to the Gaming Compliance Committee	$12,500 per year

The Company generally reimburses all Directors for travel expenses incurred in connection with their duties as Directors and for out of pocket costs incurred in connection with their attending certain continuing education programs.