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NATSO Has a New Dynamic Logo

Under the leadership of NATSO’s Vice President, Branding and Marketing, Andrew Evans, NATSO undertook a comprehensive visual refresh, including a modernized logo and brand colors. Evans joins the podcast to break down this important transformation for listeners. More

Manufacturers, Fleets Partner to Test Hydrogen in Class 8 Tractors

Hydrogen trucks offer long driving range and fast refueling, which can make them an attractive option for heavy-duty trucking operations. Manufacturers are working on Class 8 hydrogen tractors, and several are already testing the technology on the road. “Engine manufacturers and Class 8 manufacturers are looking at hydrogen and getting in the game,” said Randy Gard, chief operating officer of Bosselman Enterprises. More

CVR Energy Revives Push to Change RFS Regulations

CVR Energy’s Coffeyville Resources Refining and Marketing and Wynnewood Refining Company renewed a seven-year-old push to change the Renewable Fuel Standard, petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prohibit non-obligated parties from possessing and trading Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs). NATSO and others in the downstream community oppose CVR’s petition. More

House Expected to Consider Bipartisan Tax Package Next Week

The U.S. House of Representatives could consider the bipartisan tax package known as the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) as early as Jan. 29 amid growing momentum. The tax package advanced out of the House Ways and Means Committee Jan. 19, 2024, by a vote of 40-3 and subsequently was posted on the House floor schedule as an item that may be considered by the chamber in coming days. More

Meet Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops, NATSO Connect 2024's Title Sponsor

NATSO Connect 2024 Title Sponsor Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops provides sustainable green energy solutions to the transportation industry by fueling commercial trucking through a nationwide network of renewable truck stops and travel plazas. Shaun Lee, director of field operations at Cyclum Renewables, walked podcast listeners through their innovative business model. More

Increasing Your Travel Center's Speed-of-Service Can Attract Drivers and Increase Sales

“If we lay stores out to make the customer experience, the speed of service and the ability to buy something easy, we will see higher conversion rates,” said Darren Schulte, vice president of membership for NATSO. More

Connecting Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers and Travel Center POS Systems May Take Time

As the number of electric vehicles on the road increases, more and more truck stops and travel centers are adding or planning to add electric vehicle (EV) chargers. However, there are still several unknowns in terms of how chargers will ultimately connect to a location’s point-of-sale system. “It is sort of the wild, wild west,” said Brad McGuinness, senior vice president, point-of-sale solutions for PDI Technologies. “We’re at the precipice right now, and there is a lot of different charging equipment and there are no standards that I’ve seen to say how I interface from a charger to a POS.” More

Keep Food Offerings Interesting at Your Travel Center with an Innovation Calendar

Innovation plays an important role in driving sales of retailers’ core offerings, and keeping food offerings fresh and exciting can help make a location a destination and bring customers inside. Jessica Williams, CEO of Food Forward Thinking, recommends operators make a conscious effort to find new, creative offerings and roll them out throughout the year. "I have an innovation calendar for all the people I work with,” she said. More

Labor Department Issues Independent Contractor Final Rule

By Thereza Cevidanes
January 11, 2024
NATSO Articles
Labor

The Biden Administration has finalized regulations governing independent contractor classification. More

Mother-Daughter Duo Attend NATSO Connect for Ideas

The women have drawn on information from NATSO and attended NATSO Connect 2023. “One of the biggest takeaways is that people are so open and willing to share information. Coming here to the conference and meeting other truck stop and travel center owners has been amazing. There is so much sharing and the connecting,” Poe said. More

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