Topics: Truckstop Business

11 Ways to Promote the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship to Your Employees

In 2024, the NATSO Foundation will award five, $5,000 scholarships to truck stop and travel center employees and/or their legal dependents. The scholarship program is an amazing employee benefit, and truckstops and travel plaza operators should encourage all of their employees to submit an application by the May 17, 2024, deadline. More

FRANdata Shares Research: How Truck Stops and Travel Centers Can Grow Their Business with Franchise Partners

Franchisors are in growth mode. With great foot traffic, ideal space, and an openness to partnering, truck stops and travel centers are a great fit. In this episode of "The Truck Stops Here," host Amy Toner invites guests Edith Wiseman, President, FRANData and Christina Niu, Director of Research from FranData to discuss their recent research project for NATSO. More

Equipment Providers Are Enhancing the Diesel Island Experience at Travel Centers

Professional drivers and truck stop and travel center operators share a common objective on the fuel island—to get the driver in and out as quickly as possible. Even minor improvements can enhance professional drivers' experience, speed up transactions and influence where they stop. More

Advice on Getting Customers Inside Your Travel Center to Buy

Travel centers are seeing increased competition from c- stores and non-retail companies that are catering to professional drivers, making it more important than ever for operators to get to know their customers, leverage their behavior and provide more to those who are already stopping. Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president of membership, and Christine Schoessler, NATSO’s chief operating officer, share opportunities for growing revenue. More

DAS’s New President Steve Birli on Travel Center Retail and His Role

DAS President Steve Birli sat down with the NATSO Foundation during NATSO Connect to discuss travel center retail, what the future looks like, and what he likes most about the industry. More

Automation and Digitization are Changing Nearly Every Industry Including Travel Centers

Automation and digitization are changing nearly every industry, including trucking and highway-based businesses that serve drivers. The Ernst & Young report Embracing the Automation Revolution in Trucking, which was prepared in collaboration with the NATSO Foundation, said a world in which automation becomes the norm in the trucking industry is already beginning to emerge. More

What Is In and What Is Out for Travel Center Design

A 2023 poll from NATSO members found that 63 percent are ‘likely’ to invest in a rebuild or remodel during the next 12 to 18 months. Enter Darren Schulte, vice president, membership, NATSO and Michael Lawshe, president, Paragon Solutions, to the podcast conversation to tell us what is IN and what it OUT for travel center design. More

RVers are Hitting the Road, Travel Centers are Ready

The recreational vehicle industry has been experiencing nearly 45 years of long-term growth but saw a spike in traffic due to the pandemic, creating an opportunity for travel centers to serve them. “RV customers are an untapped potential. Oftentimes, these customers are retirees with extra time and more disposable income. They purchase a large number of gallons and are an opportunity for additional general merchandise and food sales,” Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president, membership, said. More

Attract Customers, Give Direction with the Right Mix of Signs for Your Travel Center

Outdoor signage at truck stops and travel centers can enhance the customer experience, provide direction, convey essential information, and build the company's brand. More

NATSO Announces 2024 Board of Directors

NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, is proud to announce the installation of its new slate of officers following its 2024 spring Board of Directors meeting. More

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