The Iowa 80 Truckstop began as a small location with six diesel pumps and a 50-seat restaurant in Walcott, Iowa. Today, after 32 expansions and remodels, the truck stop is […]
Amy Toner
Amy Toner is the Executive Director of the NATSO Foundation. In this capacity, Toner spearheads the Foundation’s education, research and outreach activities. Toner serves as Editor of Stop Watch magazine, spearheads education and speaker selection for NATSO live events and hosts NATSO’s Podcast, The Truck Stops Here. She sets the knowledge strategy, education.
NATSO Foundation Accepting Applications For Bill and Carolyn Moon 2024 Scholarship
The NATSO Foundation is now accepting Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship applications. The scholarship provides much needed and deserved assistance to industry students planning for their post-secondary education and has […]
Travel Center New Year’s Resolutions With the NATSO Foundation
New Year’s resolutions often include goals that realign your focus and ideas that allow you to dream big. Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president, membership, joined the podcast to advise on […]
Eight Trends Shaping the Travel Center Industry in 2024: New NATSO Foundation Toolkit
Understanding consumer expectations and preferences has become critical to a retailer’s success in today’s operating environment. Successful businesses must stay ahead of the curve by identifying and adapting to emerging […]
NATSO Has a New Dynamic Logo
At the start of the year, NATSO announced a significant visual transformation with the introduction of a new logo and brand elements. These changes, a result of the dynamic shifts […]
Meet Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops, NATSO Connect 2024’s Title Sponsor
NATSO Connect 2024 Title Sponsor Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops provides sustainable green energy solutions to the transportation industry by fueling commercial trucking through a nationwide network of renewable truck […]
Five Ways to Contribute to the NATSO Foundation
Please consider giving to the NATSO Foundation. The foundation is completely autonomous and relies solely on donations and sponsorships. The NATSO Foundation is a federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and donations […]
Grow Wallet Share with the Right Food Offerings at Your Travel Center Video
Article created for the December digital issue of Food offerings are a key differentiator, setting truck stops and travel centers apart from the competition and enticing drivers inside. More importantly, sales […]
Sprint Mart’s Newest Location Creates a Welcoming Destination for Drivers
Article created for the December digital issue of Sprint Mart has opened a new, state-of-the-art location in Vance, Alabama—about 15 miles east of Tuscaloosa—creating a destination for professional drivers and locals […]
Sprint Mart’s New Travel Center Is Extra Special
Sprint Mart opened a new 16,000-square-foot travel center in Vance, Alabama this year. Herb Hargraves, Sprint Mart’s chief operating officer, joined Amy Toner, executive director of the NATSO Foundation, on […]
Grow Wallet Share With the Right Food Offerings at Your Travel Center
Food offerings are a key differentiator, setting truck stops and travel centers apart from the competition and enticing drivers inside. More importantly, sales in food or snacks are significant profit […]