Technology Resources

06-05-2025 by Amy Toner Join Meet-and-Greet with Travel Center Technology Experts

On Thursday, June 12, join the NATSO Foundation and members of the Technology Steering Council for a virtual meet-and-greet. After hearing about each company, you will self-select a Zoom breakout room for a 15-minute demo on their company’s solutions.

The NATSO Foundation Technology Steering Council is a group of technology experts selected for their ability to lead the truck stop and travel center industry on technology issues.

06-05-2025

04-15-2025 by Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman AtoB Joins NATSO’s Chairman’s Circle to Drive Innovation in Fuel and Fleet Payment Solutions

04-15-2025

04-18-2024 by NATSO House Committee Holds Hearing on Draft Privacy Legislation

The House Energy and Commerce Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee held a hearing this week on the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), a new draft bill that would institute a federal […]

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04-18-2024

08-23-2023 by Mindy Long Technology is Helping Travel Centers Manage Challenges, Understand Customers and Prepare for the Future

The right systems enable real-time and automated inventory management while also helping retailers identify shifts in purchasing patterns, balance what consumers are buying with what is available in the supply chain, and optimize employees’ time.

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08-23-2023

07-25-2023 by Mindy Long Three Reasons Travel Centers are Turning to Digital Shelf Labels

Digital shelf labels, also called electronic shelf labels, are helping retailers streamline labor, manage promotions and optimize pricing. Here are three ways travel centers can benefit from digital shelf labels.

07-25-2023

07-14-2023 by NATSO More Consideration for Travel Center Operators Looking at Working with New Fintech Providers

New fintech startups can help truckstop and travel center operators grow gallons, and they may also help operators increase inside sales and cut costs.

Here are more considerations for travel center operators looking at working with new fintech providers inside sales growth, fees and customer satisfaction.

07-14-2023

02-27-2023 by Mindy Long Fintech Companies Offer Options for Drivers and Truckstop and Travel Plaza Operators

Today’s customers want choice in all things, from the products they buy to how they pay for them, and thousands of drivers and fleets are turning to alternative payment methods for fuel.

Several new fintech companies have entered the fuel payment arena, giving owners and operators access to discounts they haven’t had access to before.

02-27-2023

02-14-2023 by Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman Kodiak To Showcase Autonomous Truck at 2023 NATSO Connect in Dallas

NATSO announced today that Kodiak Robotics, a leading self-driving trucking company, will display an autonomous truck at the 2023 NATSO Connect show in Dallas. The event, which will take place March 7-10, will provide truckstop and travel center executives to see one of Kodiak’s autonomous trucks firsthand while learning about its innovative features.

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02-14-2023

01-30-2023 by Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman NATSO Connect Offers a Deep Dive on Innovative Retail Technology

To deliver the trends analysis the industry needs on technology, Friday, March 10, 2022, at NATSO Connect is dedicated to technology education, including the first ever Travel Center Technology Forum. NATSO Connect, NATSO’s annual convention, is scheduled to be held March 7-10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in the Dallas area.

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01-30-2023

12-08-2022 by Amy Toner AI-Driven Checkout-Free Technology

Smart travel center owners are building AI-driven checkout-free technology into their new builds and exploring retrofits. Krishna Motukuri, CEO and co-founder of Zippin, joined NATSO’s podcast to breakdown the technology from security to layout best practices to the future of AI.

12-08-2022

11-29-2022 by Amy Toner NATSO Foundation Offering Webinar on the Latest in Frictionless Checkout Technology

On Thursday, December 8th, 2022, the NATSO Foundation and Zippin are partnering to offer a webinar on leveraging checkout-free technology to appeal to today’s travelers at your travel center.

11-29-2022