Topics: Leadership & Strategy

Truckstops and Travel Plazas Work to Stand Out Amidst Increased Competition

Today’s travelers and professional drivers have more choices than ever along the interstate, and truckstop and travel plaza operators can grow and retain business by knowing who their customers are, understanding what they need and building in convenience. “Ten to 12 years ago, we started seeing more and more c-stores on the interstate, specifically chains. Then those locations transitioned to travel centers,” said Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president of membership. More

Looking Ahead 2023

Few things will shape the political landscape in 2023 more than the 2022 midterm elections. The New Year ushers in a new chapter for the Biden Administration. With Republicans edging out a slim control of the House of Representatives and Democrats holding the Senate, many expect a legislative logjam in 2023. Learn more about the issues facing the travel plaza industry in the coming year. More

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

Travelcenters of America Opens Georgia Stop

TravelCenters of America recently opened a new TA Express Travel Center near Statesboro, Georgia. More

Amy Toner Named Executive Director of the NATSO Foundation

The decision to move Amy to the foundation comes at a time when the foundation is poised for growth, Mullings continued. “The NATSO Foundation board and I are thrilled that Amy has stepped up to lead the organization. Amy is the right person to take on the ambitious program of work that the foundation board of directors has established.” More

Stay Involved in NATSO

In 2022, NATSO worked on your behalf. More

NATSO Presents at AHLA's 'No Room for Trafficking' Summit

By Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman
July 12, 2022
NATSO Articles
Truckstop Business
Leadership & Strategy
The Role of Truckstops in Combating Human Trafficking

NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings discussed the anti-human trafficking initiative built by the NATSO Foundation over the past decade at a "No Room for Trafficking Summit" held by the American Hotel and Lodging Association on July 11. More

Jack Cardwell Changed the Face of the Truckstop Industry, Encouraged Future Leaders

NATSO's magazine looks at the legacy of Jack Cardwell, truckstop industry pioneer. Cardwell is credited with developing one of the first truckstop chains and establishing the modern-day model for a truckstop. More

TravelCenters of America Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

Company founder Phil Saunders and Jon Pertchik, managing director and chief executive officer of TravelCenters of America, joined NATSO's podcast to share about Saunders' original vision and what the next 50 years will look like for TravelCenters of America Inc. More

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