On Tuesday, May 16, NATSO members will meet with federal lawmakers.
NATSO Foundation
The NATSO Foundation is the research, education, and public outreach subsidiary of NATSO, Inc. The foundation is completely autonomous and relies solely on donations. The foundation’s work includes tools for truck stops and travel centers to future-proof their business, educational programs, safety initiatives, and scholarships through the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship.
NATSO Testifies at EPA Hearing on Greenhouse Gas Proposal for Light-Duty Vehicles
NATSO Manager of Government Affairs Thereza Cevidanes testified on May 9 before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency’s proposal for tailpipe emissions in light and medium duty vehicles. For light-duty vehicles, the proposal would create a new target of 82 grams of carbon dioxide per mile traveled in 2032. That’s down roughly half from the Administration’s existing target for 2026.
U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Swipe Fee Settlement
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the $5.6 billion swipe fee settlement deal as part of the long-running class-action lawsuit regarding interchange fees charged by […]
Panelists Delve into EV Charging and NEVI Grants at NATSO Connect 2023
The federal government has approved EV charging proposals in all 50 states, and grants under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program will be opening soon. Panelists discussed EV charging opportunities and challenges during NATSO Connect’s emerging alternative fuels keynote, Travel Center Roadmap to Navigating Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and NEVI Grants.
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.
NATSO Bringing Annual NATSO Connect Show to Texas in 2023
NATSO is excited to announce its annual in-person industry meeting next year, NATSO Connect, scheduled to take place March 7-10, 2023 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center.
New for this year’s conference are dedicated sections for vendors specializing in alternative fuels, technology, and innovation.
NATSO Urges EPA to Allow E-RINs to Spur EV Charging Investment
NATSO urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to permit owners of direct current (DC) fast chargers to generate Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) when the electricity is produced from eligible feedstocks […]
JUUL Granted Emergency Stay of FDA’s Marketing Denial Order
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on June 24 granted JUUL Labs Inc. an emergency administrative stay of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA’s) marketing denial order […]
NATSO Files Comments on SEC ESG Proposed Rule
NATSO urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to develop policies that make energy technologies with more desirable emission characteristics cost-competitive with other sources of energy. NATSO was joined by […]
Labor Department Launches Rulemaking on Independent Contractors
The Labor Department said it will start drafting a rule on determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor not covered by the federal law that governs […]
FMCSA Extends Hours-of-Service Waiver for Gasoline, Diesel Haulers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended its waiver for Hours-of-Service (HOS) restrictions for haulers of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethyl alcohol, and heating fuel including propane, natural gas, and heating oil until August 31, 2022. The May 27 announcement also explicitly added diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to the list of covered fuels.