NATSO and its industry allies requested a meeting with the New Jersey Department of Transportation, which is actively discouraging many of the state’s largest fuel retailers from participating in the […]
09-19-2024WattEV is taking a multi-pronged approach to help advance the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles, offering truck-as-a-service equipment and developing electric truck charging infrastructure. The company has received millions of dollars in grants to build out charging infrastructure and has joined NATSO to learn more about the industry. NATSO’s Christine Schoessler, chief operating officer, and Darren Schulte, vice president of membership, along with several NATSO travel center members, recently traveled to WattEV’s headquarters in California to connect with the company’s leadership.
09-10-2024Greg Priddy, a senior fellow for the Middle East at the Center for the National Interest, is an expert on political risk and global energy markets. He will also be a speaker at the Fast Forward Focus, NATSO and the NATSO Foundation’s fall meeting, October 29-30 at the Grand Hyatt DFW.
During an executive briefing, Priddy will share an outlook for petroleum supply, addressing key issues related to political instability, conflicts, and sanctions in major oil-producing regions that can disrupt supply chains and lead to uncertainty in the oil market.
Priddy’s work in energy started with him serving as a contractor for the U.S. Energy Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy from 1999 to 2006. His work centered on analysis of oil market disruption scenarios, including some of the U.S. government’s scenario planning after 9/11 and in the run-up to the Iraq War in 2003.
09-09-2024Equipment manufacturers are rolling out low and zero-emission solutions that will help reduce carbon emissions and are investing in several technologies to meet future regulatory and customer requirements.
“We believe three technologies are needed to reach net zero: Battery electric, fuel cell electric and the combustion engine running on renewable fuels,” said Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks. While speaking during ACT Expo, Alm said Volvo Trucks will only produce zero-emission trucks beginning in 2040.
09-04-2024Understanding the various types of fuels available is crucial for providing customers with the right choices and maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. The most common types of fuel include regular octane gasoline, premium gasoline, reformulated gasoline, Low Reid Vapor Pressure gasoline, E85, diesel, premium diesel, winter diesel, biodiesel and renewable diesel.
08-13-2024Fraud at the fuel pump is a concern for truck stop and travel plaza operators and their customers, but technology is helping mitigate risk, keep payments secure and prevent theft.
Gather eight ways to help fight fraud at the pump.
Fuel pumps are an essential part of travel center operations, and choosing the right equipment will help increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
The NATSO Foundation’s Travel Center and Truck Stop New Build Toolkit offers these factors to look at as you select the right pumps for your location.
08-08-2024NATSO’s President & CEO, Lisa Mullings, recently finished a 1,500-mile ride-along with Jennifer Evans, a Werner truck driver. Even though she’s spoken with many professional drivers over the years, spending […]
07-30-2024Commercial fuel buying is a complex process involving several pricing mechanisms, multiple fuel types, and various outside market factors that can affect supply and demand. At the same time, truck stop and travel center operators must closely monitor their budgets, fuel prices and inventory.
“One of the most important things to understand is how fuel is priced. There are several pricing mechanisms, including the spot market. In a traditional procurement perspective, that means I don’t necessarily have an agreed-to price,” Randy Grizzle, director of sales and marketing for TACenergy said. “I needed it today. I bought it today.” However, in commercial fueling, there are one of two indices that have spot in their name, which can create confusion, Grizzle said.
07-29-2024Fuel Retailers Applaud House Legislation to Extend the Biodiesel Tax Credit ALEXANDRIA, VA – NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National […]
07-23-2024More and more truck drivers are using apps to decide where to stop, and truck stop and travel plaza operators can use the apps to help drive business to their locations. During NATSO Connect, Stop Watch sat down with Chris Oliver, chief marketing officer for Trucker Path, to learn more about the Trucker Path app and the free features operators can use to promote their businesses.
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