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March 12, 2019
NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA) today criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed regulations that would reform the market for Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs).
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February 28, 2019
NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings sent the following statement to LandLine, an online publication for truck drivers, after the publication attacked comments made by Mullings during a NATSO Connect panel discussion. LandLine did not attend NATSO Connect and did not seek comment or verification before publishing its blog.
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February 1, 2019
Employees are at the heart of every truckstop and travel plaza operation, but finding and keeping quality staff can be a time-consuming and challenging process. To help businesses succeed, NATSO has released its updated employee handbook. The Truckstop and Travel Plaza New Hire Orientation and Training Guidebook is designed to help operators maximize the human resources they need to run their travel plazas successfully.
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January 11, 2019
In recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman of the NATSO Foundation today urged the truckstop and travel plaza industry to continue fulfilling its commitment and responsibility to combat human trafficking, and reminded companies throughout the country of the various resources that the NATSO Foundation makes available to help in this effort.
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December 11, 2018
NATSO, representing America’s truckstops and travel plazas, was invited to testify before Congress today to discuss new legislation that would reform the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and transition the gasoline market to a high octane fuel performance standard.
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November 13, 2018
Attendees at NATSO Connect will get to take over Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during an exclusive party that is open only to ticketed attendees. The Opening Night Party at Disney is sponsored by CAT Scale and Phillips 66.
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November 1, 2018
NATSO announced today that John Eichberger, executive director at The Fuels Institute and noted Fuels Futurist, will provide a forward-looking analysis of diesel markets, as well as a deep-dive into issues surrounding diesel fuel quality and underground storage tank corrosion on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, during NATSO Connect 2019. Eichberger also will share his research and analysis regarding the future of U.S. automobile markets, including a grounded, realistic look at the future of electric vehicles. The keynote is sponsored by Chevron Lubricants.
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October 29, 2018
The NATSO Foundation today released a “Combating Human Trafficking” toolkit as a resource for members of the truckstop and travel center industry. The NATSO Foundation’s latest resource offers truckstops and travel centers a roadmap for implementing an anti-human trafficking education and awareness program at their individual locations. In releasing the toolkit, the NATSO Foundation also introduced a 50-state chart of human trafficking awareness poster laws. The chart is designed to help truckstops and travel centers understand how to comply with state laws on human trafficking awareness.
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October 23, 2018
NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, announced that it will host an educational workshop at NATSO Connect 2019, Feb. 10-13 in Orlando, Florida, titled “Renewable Fuels Master Class.” The workshop will help NATSO members implement profitable strategies related to alternative fuel supply options and fuel infrastructure.
The workshop will be co-hosted by NATSO’s Alternative Fuels Council, which NATSO started earlier this year to better enable its members to understand alternative fuel markets and incentives and incorporate those fuels into their fuel supply. The workshop in Orlando will focus on blending and selling renewable fuels such as biodiesel and ethanol.
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October 15, 2018
The NATSO Foundation is bringing a Fun Run to NATSO Connect 2019 to support the important work of the NATSO Foundation while also creating a fun networking event for truckstop and travel plaza operators as well as industry suppliers.
The community-building 5K run or walk will take place on Monday, Feb. 11, at 7 a.m., on the boardwalk outside the Disney Yacht & Beach Club in Orlando, Florida.
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October 1, 2018
NATSO Inc., the national association representing the travel plaza and truckstop industry, and the Alternative Fuels Council (NATSOAltFuels.com), today launched a new RIN Management Service designed to help fuel retailers that blend and sell renewable fuels to more efficiently participate in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program and manage their Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs).
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September 19, 2018
NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings issued a statement on the Visa, Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement.
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August 27, 2018
In today’s rapidly changing business and retail environment, connections and collaboration are crucial for identifying trends, seizing new opportunities and staying ahead of the curve. That is why NATSO has selected the theme “Connections for the Future” for its annual meeting, NATSO Connect 2019.
Early next year, hundreds of innovative truckstop operators and industry partners will come together at NATSO Connect, Feb. 10-13, at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club in Orlando, Fla.
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July 24, 2018
NATSO, the trade association representing the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas, issued the following statement in response to the draft infrastructure proposal put forth by Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The statement can be attributed to Lisa Mullings, President and CEO of NATSO.
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July 18, 2018
A travel center executive testifying on behalf of NATSO told the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the Agency needs a transparent process to guide its assessment of small refinery waiver requests to ensure that such exemptions don’t continue to undermine the law’s intent and decrease demand for biofuels.
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June 27, 2018
NATSO is excited to announce that ME Gaming has joined NATSO as a Chairman’s Circle member—the highest membership level for industry suppliers. ME Gaming, which was founded by Tim Jones in 1980, provides its customers with a consistent, near-passive revenue stream through video gaming terminals.
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June 26, 2018
NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, today praised the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Trump Administration for proposing renewable volume obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that will support continued growth in the advanced biofuels market.
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June 22, 2018
A travel center executive testifying on behalf of NATSO told a House panel that the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is successfully incentivizing travel centers to incorporate advanced biofuels such as biodiesel into their fuel supply, but also warned that the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent practice of exempting certain refiners from their renewable fuels obligations undermines the law’s intent and decreases demand for biofuels.
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June 18, 2018
NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings submitted the following to Overdrive Magazine in response to its June 5 article, "Could Commercialization Stem Rest Area Closures."
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June 12, 2018
NATSO Inc., the national association representing the travel plaza and truckstop industry, today launched a new business venture known as the Alternative Fuels Council (NATSOAltFuels.com) to help fuel retailers leverage the resources necessary to learn about and incorporate alternative fuels into their supply offerings.
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