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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

Strategies to Combat Human Trafficking in 2024

The new year marks the perfect time to review your program to combat human trafficking. How can you grow your program in 2024? More

FHWA Publishes Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

By NATSO
January 2, 2024
NATSO Articles
Highway & Transportation
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on Dec. 19, 2023, published its long-awaited update of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The publication of the new MUTCD is the first update of the MUTCD since 2009, and more than 1,100 pages long. NATSO is currently examining the newest edition of the MUTCD and plans to update members once we have had time to digest the full manual. NATSO has urged FHWA to allow alternative fuel logos to be present on highway signs if, in addition to alternative fuel, the facility also provides foodservice and/or convenience stores, restrooms, and onsite employees who are able to contact law enforcement. More

A 2024 Outlook: What Lies Ahead

Few events will have a more profound influence on politics and policy in 2024 than the November Election. With less than a year until the 2024 General Election, the country remains just as politically divided as it did the last time the nation elected a President. Inflation, multiple foreign policy crises and feelings of dissatisfaction and pessimism for the future puts voters in a position where their focus is less on voting for their preferred nominee and more on voting against the candidate they fear will put the country on the wrong path. All of this will influence policies that affect the business community, including NATSO members. More

Five Ways to Contribute to the NATSO Foundation

Please consider these five ways to give to the NATSO Foundation. More

Grow Wallet Share with the Right Food Offerings at Your Travel Center Video

By Amy Toner
December 15, 2023
NATSO Articles
Food & Tobacco
Food
menu

Jessica Williams, founder and CEO of Food Forward Thinking, is an expert in menu planning for travel centers. She led a webinar, sharing her expertise on how to better capitalize on the untapped potential in food and beverage sales. More

Treasury Department Issues Proposed Rule on SAF Credit Modeling Requirements

Sprint Mart’s Newest Location Creates a Welcoming Destination for Drivers

Sprint Mart has opened a new, state-of-the-art location in Vance, Alabama. The site features a 16,000-square-foot property built in a V-shaped format. One side of the V houses a 150-seat restaurant, Sadie’s Diner, while the other half is a traditional Sprint Mart convenience store. “This is the biggest of the biggest that we've ever built before,” said Herb Hargraves, chief operating officer for Sprint Mart. More

Great Ideas in Action: Shelf Lights at Travel Centers Make Products Pop

The right lighting can enhance the in-store experience, boost sales and spur loyalty. Cameron Cloeter, founder and president of Lighting for Impact, has seen the addition of shelf lighting boost sales by anywhere from 3% to 40% because it entices customers to shop and draws their attention to the products. More

NATSO Discusses Industry Safety Initiatives at Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit

NATSO Foundation Chair Heather Debaillie of Iowa 80 Group and NATSO Vice President of Public Affairs Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman recently highlighted the many safety initiatives taking place within the truck stop and travel center industry at the recent Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit in Kansas City, MO. More

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