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Top 5 Reasons to Exhibit at The NATSO Show

October 24, 2012

Top 5 Reasons to Exhibit at The NATSO Show

Increase awareness of your brand/establish a presence in the travel plaza and truckstop industry at Tje NATSO Show.

EFS Acquires T-Chek Systems, Inc.

October 17, 2012

EFS Acquires T-Chek Systems, Inc.

Electronic Funds Source, LLC, (EFS) announced it has acquired T-Chek Systems, Inc. (T-Chek) for $302.5 million in cash.

FJ Management to Acquire Majority Interest in Maverik

October 8, 2012

FJ Management to Acquire Majority Interest in Maverik

FJ Management is acquiring a majority interest in Maverik Inc., a 250-store convenience retailer.

Fuel Prices Decline for the First Time in 12 Weeks

October 1, 2012

Fuel Prices Decline for the First Time in 12 Weeks

According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), last week diesel and gasoline fuel prices fell for the first time in 12 weeks.

Iowa 80 Truckstop to Add More Truck Parking

September 24, 2012

Iowa 80 Truckstop to Add More Truck Parking

Iowa 80 Truckstop recently broke ground on 110 truck parking spaces north of the truckstop.

PepsiCo President Joins Pilot Flying J as CEO

September 17, 2012

PepsiCo President Joins Pilot Flying J as CEO

John Compton, president of PepsiCo, will assume the role of chief executive officer of Pilot Flying J.

McLane-NATSO Foundation Index Reports Total Merchandise Purchases Down 1%

September 10, 2012

McLane-NATSO Foundation Index Reports Total Merchandise Purchases Down 1%

The McLane-NATSO Foundation Index is produced quarterly and offers NATSO members the opportunity to compare their weekly convenience store purchases with travel plazas and truckstops convenience stores served by McLane.

For-hire Truck Tonnage Index, July

August 27, 2012

For-hire Truck Tonnage Index, July

ATA said its seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage index was unchanged in July after increasing 1.1 percent in June.

White House Releases Unspent Transportation Funds

August 20, 2012

White House Releases Unspent Transportation Funds

The Obama administration announces a new "Use It or Lose It" program.

Love's Goes Cardless

August 6, 2012

Love's Goes Cardless

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores announced it has completed the first successful live customer transaction using RFID cardless fueling technology and Comdata’s financial processing software at its Pauls Valley, Okla. location.

Travel Channel Films at LEE HI Travel Plaza

August 6, 2012

Travel Channel Films at LEE HI Travel Plaza

The Travel Channel shot an episode for “Food Paradise” at Berky’s Restaurant at LEE HI Travel Plaza in Lexington, Va., on Saturday, Aug. 4.

Effectively Participate in the AMBER Alert Program

July 30, 2012

Effectively Participate in the AMBER Alert Program

The NCMEC and the NATSO Foundation have prepared a list of frequently asked questions.

Pilot Flying J to Acquire Maxum Petroleum

July 23, 2012

Pilot Flying J to Acquire Maxum Petroleum

Pilot Flying J, Metalmark Capital, Waud Capital Partners and Maxum Petroleum announced that Pilot Flying J will acquire a controlling interest in Maxum for cash and Pilot Flying J’s contribution of Western Petroleum into Maxum.

Quick Facts and Figures, Domestic Truck Tire Market

July 16, 2012

Quick Facts and Figures, Domestic Truck Tire Market

In its 2012 outlook, released in March, the Rubber Manufacturers Association predicted replacement truck tire shipments will be up 2 percent this year compared to last year, or 400,000 units.

The Average Truckstops Offers Food, Fuel and More

July 15, 2012

The Average Truckstops Offers Food, Fuel and More

In The Trucker’s Friend, de Vos lists 6,000 locations professional drivers can stop. “About 3,500 are just a convenience store with a pump. They are places that truckers fuel sometimes, but they don’t have any showers or parking,” he said.

TA Announces Return of UltraChef One Million Point Recipe Challenge

July 9, 2012

TA Announces Return of UltraChef One Million Point Recipe Challenge

Professional drivers can submit their favorite recipe to earn a shot at winning UltraONE rewards points and fame in TravelCenters of America's (TA) UltraChef One Million Point Recipe Challenge.

TravelCenters of America LLC  Opens Two New TA-branded Locations

July 2, 2012

TravelCenters of America LLC Opens Two New TA-branded Locations

TravelCenters of America LLC announced the opening of two new TA-branded locations.

Bosselman Boss Truck Shops Opens Its 37th Boss Shop

July 2, 2012

Bosselman Boss Truck Shops Opens Its 37th Boss Shop

Bosselman Boss Truck Shops opened its 37th Boss Shop.

Pilot Flying J Teams up with Truckers to Triathletes

July 2, 2012

Pilot Flying J Teams up with Truckers to Triathletes

Pilot Flying J has teamed up with Truckers to Triathletes to help professional drivers maintain healthy lifestyles.

Exhibit Space Available Now for The NATSO Show 2013

June 11, 2012

Exhibit Space Available Now for The NATSO Show 2013

Exhibit space for The NATSO Show 2013 is officially open.

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