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Final Week to Apply for Bill Moon Scholarship

April 22, 2013

Final Week to Apply for Bill Moon Scholarship

The NATSO Foundation is accepting applications for the 2013 Bill Moon Scholarship until next Wednesday, May 1. All truckstop and travel plaza owner/operators, their employees and their families are eligible.

Iowa 80 Kitchen, Johnson's Corner and Lee Hi Travel Plaza on Travel Channel's Show

March 25, 2013

Iowa 80 Kitchen, Johnson's Corner and Lee Hi Travel Plaza on Travel Channel's Show

Iowa 80 Kitchen, Johnson's Corner and Lee Hi Travel Plaza are scheduled to be featured on the Travel Channel's Show Food Paradise, being renamed Truck Stop Paradise, for this episode, on March 27. The episode will feature food at truckstops, and the film crew spoke with customers about their favorite dishes as well as why they keep coming back. The episode airs at 10 p.m. Eastern time.

Bill Moon Scholarship Awards Raised to $5,000

March 18, 2013

Bill Moon Scholarship Awards Raised to $5,000

The NATSO Foundation Bill Moon Scholarships have been increased to $5,000. Five $5,000 scholarships now will be awarded this year.

Connecting with Truckstop Customers

March 1, 2013

Connecting with Truckstop Customers

To better understand their customers, truckstop and travel plaza operators are relying on old-fashioned, face-to- face customer service while also embracing technology to initiate conversations and engage with a customer base that is constantly on the move.

NATSO Members Take to Capitol Hill

March 1, 2013

NATSO Members Take to Capitol Hill

In May, NATSO members from across the country will assemble on Capitol Hill and meet face-to-face with their lawmakers to discuss the key issues facing the truckstop and travel plaza industry and protect the businesses they’ve spent years building.

Bill Moon Scholarship Winners Value Connection to the Industry

November 1, 2012

Bill Moon Scholarship Winners Value Connection to the Industry

This year, nine hardworking students received scholarships from The NATSO Foundation.

Bill Moon Scholarship Application Process Open

October 15, 2012

Bill Moon Scholarship Application Process Open

The NATSO Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2013 Bill Moon Scholarship.

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.

Thank Drivers While Attracting New Customers

July 1, 2012

Thank Drivers While Attracting New Customers

Special driver appreciation events honor the 3.4 million professional truck drivers in the United States.

Final Week to Apply for 2012 Bill Moon Scholarship

April 9, 2012

Final Week to Apply for 2012 Bill Moon Scholarship

2012 Bill Moon Scholarship will be accepted until this Friday, April 13.

Get Social

March 1, 2012

Get Social

“It is a way to communicate back and forth with our customers and to get feedback on what is right or wrong,” said, Bob Reichelderfer, food service manager at Johnson’s Corner in Loveland, Colo.

January 1, 2012

What have you learned about selling DEF?

NATSO members who sell DEF talk about how it has affected their business, and what they have learned.

People Power

November 1, 2011

People Power

Trail’s Travel Center owes its success to a hard-working, friendly staff.

The Bus Stops Here, One Vehicle Brings Many

November 1, 2011

The Bus Stops Here, One Vehicle Brings Many

For Iowa 80 Truckstop, Walcott, Iowa, word-of-mouth marketing has been key. “Bus drivers talk to each other and they talk about the fact that we can accommodate large groups and we have a portico they can unload their bus under. Plus when buses drive by our location on another trip, they can see we have bus parking and other buses are stopped,” Heather DeBaillie, marketing manager for Iowa 80 Group, said.

Advance Planning Minimizes Truckstop Losses from Natural Disasters

July 1, 2011

Advance Planning Minimizes Truckstop Losses from Natural Disasters

Advance planning minimizes losses from natural disasters.

Truckstop Operators, Vendors Aid in Relief Efforts

June 1, 2011

Truckstop Operators, Vendors Aid in Relief Efforts

The deadly tornados that ravaged parts of the country earlier this year have devastated communities where NATSO members live and work, and truckstop operators and their industry suppliers have rallied to boost relief efforts.

Does your location use social media?

May 1, 2011

Does your location use social media?

It’s a great way to stay connected to the customer.

Three Things Your Customers Want From You for Christmas

December 15, 2010

Three Things Your Customers Want From You for Christmas

Adults and children alike draft up wish lists at Christmas, and those in the truckstop industry are no different.

Upgrades at Travel Plazas Mean Business Opportunities for Their Suppliers

October 15, 2010

Upgrades at Travel Plazas Mean Business Opportunities for Their Suppliers

Whether it is installing new equipment to meet government mandates or adding a fresh coat of paint to increase curb appeal, truckstops and travel plazas are always reinvesting in their businesses.

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