“This legislation does nothing more than grant state governments a monopoly directly on the interstate shoulder or median. The right-of-way location of the commercial rest areas gives the state a major advantage over the businesses at the exit,†said
06-22-2011 “Safety and security for America’s professional truck drivers is a top priority for the truckstop and travel plaza community,” said NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings. “NATSO members are committed to meeting their customers’ needs for safe parking and
05-16-2011 “It is deceptively easy to mistake this issue as a pro-business initiative, a move to privatize rest area services,†Mullings testified. “But this is not privatization. True privatization is transferring a service or function from the government to
03-29-2011 “From restaurants to high-end cafes, the consumer prefers a specialty coffee. For truckstops and travel plazas looking to enhance existing programs, or change their branding message, the Caribou brand offers a total coffee solution and branding opportun
02-17-2011 “Nothing could be more appropriate than co-locating The NATSO Show with the FRLA Social Media Marketing Summit,†said NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings. “Industry members can access game-changing business intelligence at The NATSO Show, and then
02-02-2011 “State budgets nationwide are stressed because of the economic downturn. But addressing those budget problems by adopting measures harmful to small town businesses and local communities is counterproductive and stands to create more problems in the long-t
08-25-2010 “It is vital that Congress reinstate the biodiesel tax credit to ensure a healthy biodiesel market for producers and consumers,†said NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings.
07-12-2010 “The truckstop and travel plaza industry is fully engaged in supporting U.S. environmental efforts. Fuel retailers want to continue making investments in biodiesel infrastructure and want to continue selling biodiesel to customers,†said NATSO Preside
04-12-2010 NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings hailed the decision, saying tolling I-80 would have caused trucks and motorists to find alternative routes to bypass the tolls, further weakening businesses along the Interstate that already are struggling against a w
04-07-2010 NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings welcomed NATSO’s newest member saying, “QuikQ’s decision to join NATSO is an important addition to the association.” She praised the company for its willingness to take a leadership role in NATSO as a Chairman’s Circl
02-25-2010 “Jim’s dedication to the travel plaza industry is obvious through his countless volunteer hours and the sheer enthusiasm he brings to the table. He wants to see everyone in the industry succeed and is willing to share all he knows,” said Scott Paulson, NA
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