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Alternative Fuels Outlook With the North American Council for Freight Efficiency

What is the future of autonomous trucking? Has any alternative fuel pulled ahead of another in the heavy-duty space? Mike Roeth, executive director of NACFE and Ginger Laidlaw, vice president of NATSO's Alternative Fuels Council, take a deep dive these alternative fuels questions on NATSO's podcast. More

Automated Retail Creates Added Convenience for Customers Members Only Join or Login

Automated retail technology continues to improve and the pace of digital transformation is increasing. Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president of membership, said embracing new retail technologies can help operators increase efficiency, reduce errors, redeploy labor and enhance the customer experience. “It is costly, but if you’re blessed to have the resources, I would look at it,” he said. More

Truck Scales Provide a Service for Drivers and Revenue Stream for Travel Centers Members Only Join or Login

Truck scales are an essential tool for drivers and fleets, and they can provide a valuable revenue stream for truckstop and travel plaza operators. Adding a scale can bring in new customers and improve service to existing customers while also increasing exposure and revenue. More

What the Fleet of the Future Could Mean for Truckstops and Travel Centers Members Only Join or Login

New technologies, advancements in autonomy and advanced fueling options are bringing change to the trucking industry. Stop Watch, NATSO's magazine, examines what it means for the truckstop and travel center industry. More

Cybersecurity Risks Are Increasing for Retailers

By Mindy Long
November 2, 2022
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All businesses should implement appropriate safeguards to help prevent a data breach that exposes sensitive information, disrupts operations and opens the door to lawsuits. More

Casey’s Grows Its Fleet Fuel Card Offerings [Podcast]

Tony Spuzello, director, commercial fuels, Casey’s General Stores Inc. joined NATSO's podcast to share what they are doing to revamp and boost their commercial payment acceptance. More

Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: Q & A with Chartwell Law

As the use of marijuana increases, employers are faced with several questions about establishing drug use policies that keep employees and customers safe. NATSO allied member Chartwell Law sponsored a Focus Group during NATSO Connect 2022 in Orlando, Florida, where they answered truckstop and travel center medical marijuana questions. To share their expertise with Stop Watch readers, Stop Watch sat down with Robert Baker and Thomas Gallagher with Chartwell Law to learn more about crafting drug-related employment policies. More

10 Creative Solutions Travel Centers are Using to Overcome Inventory Challenges Members Only Join or Login

Supply chain issues and labor challenges continue, making it harder for truckstop and travel plaza operators to ensure they have the right products in the right place at the right time and pushing inventory management to the forefront. Operators have embraced several strategies to keep shelves stocked, including building safety stock, finding non-traditional suppliers and shifting SKUs. More

Current Funding Opportunities for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure: NATSO Member Resource Members Only Join or Login

There are several funding opportunities that can help operators offset the costs of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. We're providing the latest funding opportunities for the nation's alternative fuels infrastructure exclusively to NATSO members! More

Truckstop and Travel Center Takeaways on the ACT Expo 2022 From NATSO [Podcast]

NATSO staff attended the ACT Expo 2022 this year to gather intel on emerging alternative fuel trends sure to impact the truckstop and travel center industry. More

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