In 1948, Fred Bosselman, a farmer and part-time truck driver, and his wife, Maxine, opened Bosselman & Eaton Truck Stop on U.S. Highway 30 in Grand Island with his brother Charles and brother-in-law Al Eaton and sister Charlotte Eaton. Over the years, this location developed a reputation for good food and good service. In 1965, Fred Bosselman built the Bosselman Truck Plaza at the intersection of the new Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 281 at Grand Island. Known at the time as the "Truck Stop of Tomorrow," this location became a landmark on I-80 and has successfully served the public for more than 40 years.

Over the years, the business became a family affair with the addition of Fred's sons, daughters and their spouses and expanded into many new ventures, supervised by Fred Bosselman's sons, Fred Bosselman Jr., Chuck Bosselman, and his grandson Charlie Bosselman.

In 2004, Bosselman Travel Centers partnered up with Pilot Travel Centers (the world's largest diesel retailer) at its travel centers as Pilot licensor facilities.

Fred Bosselman passed away at the age of 89 in his home in Grand Island on July 27, 2006. He was buried in the Grand Island Cemetery, across the street from the corporate office, and will always be able to keep an eye on his company.