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SEC Votes to Finalize ESG Disclosure Regulations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted on March 6 to finalize its climate disclosure regulations. The final rulemaking does not include a requirement for public companies to disclose so-called "scope 3" emissions, and requirements for companies to report "scope 1" and "scope 2" emissions have also been scaled back. More

Iowa 80 Celebrates 60 Years of Serving the Professional Driver

Delia Moon Meier, senior vice president of Iowa 80 Group, joined the NATSO Foundation's podcast to share about Iowa 80's impressive 60-year journey. More

Charge Ahead Partnership Files Comments on Pennsylvania PUC Proposed Electricity Rate Design

Charge Ahead Partnership (CAP), of which NATSO is a member, recently submitted recommendations to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, as the regulatory body develops policies for the sale of the electricity used in electric vehicle (EV) charging. More

NATSO Foundation Accepting Applications For Bill and Carolyn Moon 2024 Scholarship

By Amy Toner
February 27, 2024
NATSO Articles
Labor

The NATSO Foundation is now accepting Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship applications. Truckstop and travel center employees and their legal dependents can apply until May 17, 2024. More

NATSO Files Comments on Treasury's Hydrogen Production Credit Rulemaking

NATSO filed comments on Feb. 26 in response to the Treasury Department’s proposed rule governing the implementation of a new tax credit for clean hydrogen production. More

Growth in Freight Tonnage Impacts the Travel Center Industry

One trend with a big impact on the travel center industry is the growth in freight tonnage. The American Trucking Associations’ 2023-2034 Freight Forecast said total freight tonnage is rising and projected to grow 26.6% over the forecast period. “Look for an average annual increase of 2.0% per year from 2024 to 2034,” the report stated. More

A Look at Shortening Length of Hauls

The NATSO Foundation identified eight key trends expected to shape the truck stop and travel center industry in 2024. One trend with a big impact on the travel center industry is shorter lengths of haul. More

2024 Trend: Travel Center Face Increased Competition

Truck stop and travel center operators face competition from a wide range of industries, including traditional convenience stores that are now focusing on truck traffic, grocery stores and restaurants that are installing fuel pumps, and big-box stores that are adding quick-service food offerings. More

NATSO, Fuel Retailers Urge Senator Carper to Support Year-Round E15

2024 Trend: Travel Center Need to Adapt to Elevated Customer Expectations

Shoppers have more choices than ever regarding what to buy and where to shop, but more and more consumers are looking for an experience. Truck stops and travel centers can set themselves apart by being a 24/7 source of freshly made food, unique offerings, creative displays and a seamless shopping experience. More

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