Topics: Truckstop Business

January Is Human Trafficking Awareness Month: The NATSO Foundation Looks Back at 10 Years Fighting Human Trafficking

With the start of Human Trafficking awareness month, Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman, vice president of public affairs for NATSO, joined the podcast to discuss the NATSO Foundation’s 10 years of work in this important area. More

Lean on NATSO to Grow Your Business and Relationships

As we head into 2023, I encourage you to lean on NATSO. We have a great staff that will work with you to improve your business and expand your relationships. I know it works because I’ve been doing it for years. More

AI-Driven Checkout-Free Technology

Smart travel center owners are building AI-driven checkout-free technology into their new builds and exploring retrofits. Krishna Motukuri, CEO and co-founder of Zippin, joined NATSO's podcast to breakdown the technology from security to layout best practices to the future of AI. More

NATSO Foundation Offering Webinar on the Latest in Frictionless Checkout Technology

On Thursday, December 8th, 2022, the NATSO Foundation and Zippin are partnering to offer a webinar on leveraging checkout-free technology to appeal to today's travelers at your travel center. More

Truckstops and Travel Centers Offer Fitness Centers, Healthy Options and Health Care for Drivers Members Only Join or Login

Professional drivers are taking a more proactive approach to health, and truckstops and travel plazas are adding more health and wellness features and products to help drivers take better care of themselves. “I think awareness is getting better in the driver community, and fleets are doing more with driver education,” said Kevin Kelly, head of hospitality for TravelCenters of America. “A healthy driver is a working driver and is a happy driver.” More

NATSO Bringing Annual NATSO Connect Show to Texas in 2023

NATSO is excited to announce its annual in-person industry meeting next year, NATSO Connect, scheduled to take place March 7-10, 2023 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. New for this year’s conference are dedicated sections for vendors specializing in alternative fuels, technology, and innovation. More

Fight Hackers at Your Travel Center with Cybersecurity Best Practices

By Amy Toner
November 9, 2022
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Federated Insurance
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“The Internet and all its accompanying risks are not going away any time soon. Do your business, your clients and your bottom line a favor by preparing for the risks before they cause serious damage,” said Nathan Oland, senior national account executive for Federated Insurance. Oland shared several practices truckstop and travel plaza operators can implement to help keep the risk of data breaches low. More

Automated Retail Creates Added Convenience for Customers Members Only Join or Login

Automated retail technology continues to improve and the pace of digital transformation is increasing. Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president of membership, said embracing new retail technologies can help operators increase efficiency, reduce errors, redeploy labor and enhance the customer experience. “It is costly, but if you’re blessed to have the resources, I would look at it,” he said. More

Truck Scales Provide a Service for Drivers and Revenue Stream for Travel Centers Members Only Join or Login

Truck scales are an essential tool for drivers and fleets, and they can provide a valuable revenue stream for truckstop and travel plaza operators. Adding a scale can bring in new customers and improve service to existing customers while also increasing exposure and revenue. More

Cybersecurity Risks Are Increasing for Retailers

By Mindy Long
November 2, 2022
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Truckstop Business
Technology
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Federated Insurance
Stop Watch
technology

All businesses should implement appropriate safeguards to help prevent a data breach that exposes sensitive information, disrupts operations and opens the door to lawsuits. More

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