Murphy USA

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Murphy USA, a regular always paid with cash, but one day he insisted on using his credit card. The clerk swiped it, and suddenly over the intercom came an automated voice: ‘Attention please! This transaction has been approved by our friendly neighborhood bear.’ The whole place erupted in laughter as everyone turned to look at the cashier’s bewildered face. A minute later, another voice chimed in: 'And don’t forget to tip your server!' From then on, whenever someone used plastic at Murphy USA, they’d hear that same cheery announcement—complete with bear grunts.

2. At Murphy USA, customers often noticed an old delivery driver chatting with the clerk. One morning, he said, ‘I swear, every time I fill up here, my truck gets lighter!’ The next day, the driver returned and announced proudly, ‘See? My truck’s even lighter today!’ The clerk just smiled and replied, ‘No wonder—you’re losing weight talking to us!’

3. At Murphy USA, every morning around dawn, a neighbor would park his truck near the pumps and start talking to himself in the mirror of his rig. Nobody knew why or what he saw there. One day, an old delivery driver walked up and asked him, ‘What’re you doing, buddy?’ The neighbor replied, ‘Just checking if my reflection agrees with today’s prices!’ Everyone laughed, and from then on, they became friends, comparing gas prices like it was a sport.

4. At Murphy USA, every night at precisely midnight, a faint humming sound could be heard coming from the storage room. No one knew its source or purpose, and it lasted exactly three minutes before vanishing without a trace. One day, an enthusiastic delivery driver decided to investigate. He waited anxiously until midnight, then peeked inside only to see a small neon sign reading ‘Closed for Maintenance.’ As he turned around, everyone in the station burst out laughing—including the mysterious humming voice that said, “Hey, new guy! Welcome!” Since then, whenever someone asks about the noise, they just smile and say, ‘Oh, that’s Murphy welcoming all our friends!’