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How Truckstops Can Help the Homeless

As businesses that cater to the traveling public and support local communities, truckstops and travel plazas are in a unique position to help those who may be experiencing homelessness. More

Three Ways to Spur Food Sales Shared at The NATSO Show

Food sales are becoming a bigger part of operators’ sales, particularly as other categories, such as tobacco, are dropping. When it comes to grab-and-go foods, today’s customers are looking for speed as well as service, and there are a number of ways truckstop and travel plaza operators provide both to customers. During The NATSO Show 2016, Ed Leddy a retail, food service and truckstop expert, took part in Snap Learning sessions on the show floor and shared his thoughts on ways operators can provide even more convenience to customers. More

Silver’s Travel Center Hits the Mark with a Re-Branding

When Silver’s Travel Center rebranded its c-store location by franchising with On The Run by Circle K, it brought a new atmosphere to the store and led to a 15 percent increase in sales. More

Is Your Website Driving Potential Truckstop Employees Away?

When we’re ordering a product or checking out a new hot spot, if the website isn’t up to par, we’re most likely going to bail. It’s not rocket science: Let us down in the first few quick clicks around a URL and it’ll be nearly impossible to win us back. The same goes for employees exploring new companies and opportunities. If your website lacks information, appeal, personality, and purpose, what do you think he or she will assume about the career paths there? Step back from your own website for a moment and let’s assess if it’s actually one that’s applicant-friendly, or if it’s doing your hiring efforts more harm than good. Here’s what you really need to attract top-notch employees to help your business grow: More

Count Down to Election Day

We're coming down the electoral home stretch (at last!). With Election Day less than one week away, it increasingly looks like Americans will elect Hillary Clinton to be the next President of the United States. It also appears that Democrats will win some seats in the House of Representatives, but not enough to regain a majority. The Senate races are where the real "action" will be on Election Night. Democrats need to pick up just four seats (assuming Mrs. Clinton wins the Presidency) to regain majority control of the upper congressional chamber. Although I plan to deliver a detailed post-election analysis and preview of the next Congress and Presidential Administration at The NATSO Show on Monday, January 23, 2017, I wanted to share some information now that you may find helpful. More

A Dozen Fast Facts About the Home of The NATSO Show 2017

When they aren’t walking the show floor or networking with fellow operators, attendees at The NATSO Show may want to take some time to explore Savannah, which is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the country. The city was founded in 1733 by General James Edward Oglethorpe, and it has been the site of significant historical events, movie sets and more. Here are 12 fast facts about Savannah. More

Truckstop Travels: Liberty Petroleum Focuses on the Details

Gerald Danniel, chief operating officer of Liberty Petroleum Distributors, has an eye for detail, and that level of attention shines through at the company’s many locations. More

Getting Your Truckstop Noticed on Google Maps

Adding photos to Google Maps is one way to shape the first impression your customers see when they search for your location specifically or simply a place to stop. More

Truckstops Travels: Eddie’s Travel Center Uses Promotions to Boost Sales and Engage Customers

Eddie’s Travel Center in Mascoutah, Illinois, has taken promotions to a new level. They do a phenomenal job of promoting products through their day-to-day marketing and also take advantage of seasonal opportunities. Even better, they’re focused on marketing the same message throughout the location. They start their promotions on the outside of the location and carry it through to the inside. More

Work Injury – Is Offering Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medication A Risk For Business?

Today Federated Insurance is sharing one of our “HR Questions of the Month” regarding employment-related practices liability issues. Question: An employee was stung by bees while working outside. The employee refused medical treatment, and the company submitted the workers’ compensation claim as first aid only. The employee was given the rest of the day off with pay, and offered modified duty until they felt ready to go back. The employee went back to work the next day with no problem. Could the company have recommended that the employee take an antihistamine? Since medical treatment was refused, all the company had available was OTC/first aid. More

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