Iowa DOT said it is seeking funds to help defray nearly $3.7 million in annual operation costs.
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Truckstop Merchandise Purchases Jump 3 Percent in Q1 2012
McLane/NATSO Foundation Index reports the average purchases per truckstop jumped to $15,600 from $15,100 per week compared with the same three-month period in 2011.
Refiners Sue EPA Over Mandate to Use Non-Existent Biofuels
AFPM and WSPA filed a lawsuit last week challenging the EPA.
Great Ideas in Action: Share Your Fourth of July Retail Display
Share your best Fourth of July retail display as part of NATSO’s new Great Ideas in Action.
Tax Extenders Package Update
NATSO and others have advocated an extension of the biodiesel blenders tax credit that expired last year.
EPA Should Ensure RIN Credit Validity, Inhofe Says
Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) sent a letter to the EPA) on June 12 calling on the agency to take additional steps to ensure the validity RINs.
May Card Spending ‘Healthy’
First Data Corp. reports that same-store consumer spending by credit, signature debit, PIN debit, EPT cards and checks at U.S. retail locations rose 7 percent year-over-year.
Target Responds to Growing Consumer Interest in Fresh Foods
Target will have remodeled 90 general merchandise stores by the end of June so they can feature a full selection of affordable fresh foods, the company said.
Register to Take Home Business Ideas from Europe to Improve Your Bottom Line
This year’s International Study Tour, Sept. 24 – 28, will visit Oslo, London and Paris.
Highway Bill Negotiations Stall
It appears that negotiations on the transportation reauthorization legislation are stalling.
Colorado Motor Carriers, Truckstops Partner with DOT on Safety Initiative
Many truckstops in Colorado will soon be equipped with a video system.