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 […]
11-21-2023To help operators understand recent research on professional drivers and what it means for the industry, the NATSO Foundation created the Opportunities Abound at Travel Centers to Serve Professional Drivers and Grow Wallet Share Toolkit.
Christine Schoessler, COO of NATSO and Amy Toner, Executive Director of the NATSO Foundation, discuss the survey results on the foundation’s podcast.
10-17-2023Gather the key findings on how often professional drivers fuel, rest and shop at travel centers during their work week, what brings them inside and their expectations around wait times, employee interaction, and food and loyalty preferences.
09-28-2023Automation and digitization are changing nearly every industry, including truckstops, travel plazas and convenience stores. New technology is helping companies automate tasks and re-direct labor to responsibilities that directly benefit customers.
07-20-2023Food delivery surged during the pandemic, and several truckstop and travel plazas continue to have success with food delivery options.
05-01-2023NATSO’s Find and Dine kick-off reception brought together travel center owners and operators and industry suppliers while highlighting several food concepts.
03-09-2023Port Fuel Center in Port Wentworth, Georgia, is loaded with technology geared toward speed including augmented checkout counters, kiosk ordering and displays that monitor traffic at the port. The truckstop also offers parking for 80, ten diesel lanes, a CNG facility, a four-bay truck repair shop and a quick-serve food service option.
11-17-2022Supply 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 […]
10-28-2022A Pilot Flying J stop in Newark, New Jersey, will be the site of the launch of the RoboBurger vending machine. The RoboBurger equipment is a fully autonomous robotic burger […]
10-26-2022Stopping at the Racine Petro in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, is a treat for locals, travelers and professional drivers alike. The location features a variety of fun features, from outdoor swings to an Airstream that sits inside the location as a centerpiece.
09-22-2022NATSO today announced Ascent Hospitality Management, a development organization within the restaurant franchise sector, as NATSO’s newest Chairman’s Circle member—the highest membership level for industry suppliers.
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