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# NATSO

Represents the truckstop and travel center industry, advancing the success of truckstop and travel centers through education and public policy advocacy.

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- [Travel Center Parking Lot Ideas](https://www.natso.com/travel-center-parking-lot-ideas/) - Travel center parking lots should be safe, offer driver comforts, and even make money with additions such as kiosks and cell towers.
- [Six Travel Center Considerations for Partnering with a QSR](https://www.natso.com/six-travel-center-considerations-for-partnering-with-a-qsr/) - The ideal mix of food service offerings often includes multiple programs, but what should travel centers consider when partnering with a QSR?
- [President Directs Federal Action on Vehicle Repair](https://www.natso.com/president-directs-federal-action-on-vehicle-repair/) - President Trump on June 29 signed a Presidential Memoranda directing federal action to protect Americans’ right to repair their own vehicles and expand access to aftermarket parts, without being accused of circumventing emissions controls. The Memoranda aims to lower living costs for Americans by ensuring they can fix their own vehicles. The memorandum directs the
- [Four More Key Findings on Driver Buying Behavior at Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/four-more-key-findings-on-driver-buying-behavior-at-travel-centers/) - More than a one-third of drivers prefer to redeem loyalty program points for free showers, followed by in-store discounts and merchandise discounts.
- [The NATSO Foundation Seeks Vendors for 2027 Food and Beverage Steering Council](https://www.natso.com/the-natso-foundation-seeks-vendors-for-2027-food-and-beverage-steering-council/) - Food is a critical part of truck stops and travel centers’ offerings, and it continually helps locations stand out from the competition. The NATSO Foundation's 2027 Food and Beverage Steering Council is bringing together experts to share their insights and knowledge to help steer the industry in this important profit center. “QSRs, beverage companies, wholesale supply chains—these companies all have a wealth of knowledge to guide travel center operators on their food offerings,” said Amy Toner, executive director of the NATSO Foundation. “The NATSO Foundation Food and Beverage Steering Council ensures travel centers remain relevant amidst evolving consumer food, buying, and travel habits.”
- [Five Key Findings on Driver Buying Behavior at Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/five-key-findings-on-driver-buying-behavior-at-travel-centers/) - The NATSO Foundation has released its 2026 Annual Professional Driver Buying Behavior at Travel Centers Survey Toolkit, giving truck stop and travel center operators new insights into the factors shaping where professional drivers choose to stop, their wants and needs, and what makes them return to a location. The survey revealed that truck stops and travel centers are competing not only on location and fuel price, but also on the overall stopping experience. Operators focusing on efficiency, safety, cleanliness and value have incredible opportunities to attract customers, increase loyalty and convert customer traffic into sales. Key findings include: Very few drivers plan their stops far in advance, making awareness and visibility critical to attracting customers. Most drivers—42%—said they plan their fuel stops the same day. The top factors drivers consider when choosing a truck stop are fuel prices, plenty of parking and easy access to the interstate...
- [NATSO Foundation Releases 2026 Professional Driver Buying Behavior Toolkit](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-releases-2026-professional-driver-buying-behavior-toolkit/) - The NATSO Foundation has released its Professional Driver Buying Behavior at Travel Centers Survey, giving travel centers insights into professional drivers.
- [Call for Speakers: Share Your Expertise at NATSO Connect 2027](https://www.natso.com/call-for-speakers-share-your-expertise-at-natso-connect-2027/) - Speaker abstract submissions are now open for NATSO Connect 2027.
- [NATSO Welcomes T Lines as a Chairman’s Circle Member](https://www.natso.com/natso-welcomes-t-lines-as-a-chairmans-circle-member/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: June 9, 2026 ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, is pleased to welcome T Lines as a new Chairman’s Circle member. Through this strategic partnership, NATSO members can access T Lines’ turnkey design, manufacturing, installation solutions and innovations to enhance the guest experience and accelerate retail growth. “Our
- [NATSO, SIGMA Urge Treasury Department to Finalize Rule for “Section 45Z” as Congress Intended](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-urge-treasury-department-to-finalize-rule-for-section-45z-as-congress-intended/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: June 8, 2026 ALEXANDRIA, VA. — NATSO, representing the nation’s truck stops and travel centers, andSIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, praised President Trump and his Administration for restoring “technology neutrality” to the ‘Section 45Z’ Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, establishing one of the most effective
- [NATSO Welcomes EVgo as a Chairman’s Circle Member](https://www.natso.com/natso-welcomes-evgo-as-a-chairmans-circle-member/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: June 2, 2026 ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, today announced that EVgo has joined NATSO as a Chairman’s Circle member. EVgo is one of the nation’s leading public fast charging providers. With more than 1,200 fast charging stations across 47 states, EVgo strategically deploys localized and
- [Technology Can Help Prevent Fuel Loss and Theft](https://www.natso.com/technology-can-help-prevent-fuel-loss-and-theft-and-streamline-bulk-fuel-purchases/) - For travel centers, every fuel gallon counts, and technology can help them prevent accidental losses as well as outright theft.
- [NATSO, SIGMA Urge Treasury in Testimony to Ensure ‘45Z’ Final Rule Benefits Consumers](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-urge-treasury-in-testimony-to-ensure-45z-final-rule-benefits-consumers/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: May 27, 2026 ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers urged the U.S. Treasury Department to Finalize a Rule on the ‘Section 45Z’ Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit that requires transparency on biofuel transactions, helping to lower diesel prices and support American consumers.
- [NATSO Briefs House Law Enforcement Subcommittee on Human Trafficking](https://www.natso.com/natso-briefs-house-law-enforcement-subcommittee-on-human-trafficking/) - NATSO Vice President of Public Affairs Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman briefed the House Subcommittee on Law Enforcement May 13 about the industry's longstanding program of work to counter human trafficking. Wlazlowski Neuman discussed NATSO's partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigations, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Truckers Against Traffic and
- [Grow Wallet Share with the Right Food Offerings at Your Travel Center Video](https://www.natso.com/grow-wallet-share-with-the-right-food-offerings-at-your-travel-center-video/) - Article created for the December digital issue of 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 drivers. A new study from NATSO Services found untapped potential for growing food and beverage sales from drivers
- [Food Offerings Are a Key Differentiator for Travel Centers in 2024](https://www.natso.com/food-offerings-are-a-key-differentiator-for-travel-centers-in-2024/) - Article created for the digital issue of Excerpt from Eight Trends Shaping the Truck Stop and Travel Center Industry in 2024 Toolkit from the NATSO Foundation Understanding consumer expectations and preferences has become critical to a retailer’s success in today’s operating environment. Successful businesses must stay ahead of the curve by identifying and adapting to emerging trends, whether in
- [Naf Naf Grill and Love's: Why this Partnership is a Recipe for Success](https://www.natso.com/naf-naf-grill-and-loves-why-this-partnership-is-a-recipe-for-success/) - Naf Naf Grill is a fast-casual Middle Eastern concept that’s on a mission to bring the best flavors of the Middle East to the masses in a simple, affordable, fast-casual setting. With a flexible layout, minimal SKUs and a category of food that appeals to both professional drivers and four-wheel customers, Naf Naf Grill
- [Travel Center Trend: Offering Food Faster](https://www.natso.com/travel-center-trend-offering-food-faster/) - Class 8 truck drivers are looking for convenient food offerings that don’t require a wait.
- [Grow Wallet Share With the Right Food Offerings at Your Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/grow-wallet-share-with-the-right-food-offerings-at-your-travel-center/) - 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 drivers. A new study from NATSO Services found untapped potential for growing food and beverage sales from drivers who are already stopping. Most drivers taking
- [How to Innovate in Food Service: Lessons from Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/how-to-innovate-in-food-service-lessons-from-travel-centers/) - For truck stop and travel centers, food service innovation can help draw in customers, reduce friction and improve margins.
- [NATSO Comments on FMCSA Truck Parking RFI](https://www.natso.com/natso-comments-on-fmcsa-trucking-parking-rfi/) - NATSO urged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to include a holistic evaluation of the market dynamics that drive private sector truck parking investments as the agency seeks to quantify the benefits of truck parking capacity expansion. NATSO in public comments urged the agency to ensure its upcoming truck parking cost-benefit analysis identifies location-specific
- [How Modern Remote Fuel System Monitoring Drives Speed, Compliance, and Profitability](https://www.natso.com/how-modern-remote-fuel-system-monitoring-drives-speed-compliance-and-profitability/) - Register to join NATSO's webinar on How Modern Remote Fuel System Monitoring Drives Speed, Compliance, and Profitability on May 14.
- [Analysis Confirms Commercial Rest Areas Limit Truck Parking Capacity](https://www.natso.com/analysis-confirms-commercial-rest-areas-limit-truck-parking-capacity/) - A new report issued today by NATSO, the national association representing the truckstop and travel plaza industry, finds 69 percent more commercial truck parking spaces per mile along interstate highways where the private sector caters to the needs of the
- [Fuel Retailers Applaud Legislation to Extend Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-applaud-legislation-to-extend-biodiesel-blenders-tax-credit/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: April 27, 2026 ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) commended Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio) for introducing the bipartisan “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2026.” The “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2026” would
- [NATSO Urges Parity for Hydrogen Truck Vehicle Weight Limits](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-parity-for-hydrogen-truck-vehicle-weight-limits/) - NATSO and a diverse coalition of stakeholders advancing the adoption of hydrogen across the supply chain urged Congress to ensure that all alternative fuel technologies, including hydrogen, are treated equally with respect to federal vehicle weight limitations as a part of surface transportation reauthorization. In a letter sent to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee,
- [AI’s Growing Role in Truck Stop Operations](https://www.natso.com/ais-growing-role-in-truck-stop-operations/) - As AI use advances rapidly, it will become increasingly important for travel centers to understand the technology and its impact on the industry.
- [New Study Demonstrates Biodiesel Tax Credit’s Benefits for Consumers](https://www.natso.com/new-study-demonstrates-biodiesel-tax-credits-benefits-for-consumers/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA — A new independent study commissioned by NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) finds that the Section ‘40A’ Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit (BTC) delivers significantly more value across the entire biofuel supply chain than its replacement, the ‘Section
- [Trucking’s Long Slump Gives Way to a Painful, But Promising Recovery](https://www.natso.com/truckings-long-slump-gives-way-to-a-painful-but-promising-recovery/) - Shared at NATSO Connect - All of the freight and economic factors show that a slow, grinding reset of the trucking industry is underway.
- [Create Reasons for the Four-Wheel Customer to Come Inside Your Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/creating-reasons-for-the-four-wheel-customer-to-come-inside-your-travel-center/) - While speaking during NATSO Connect 2026, Frank Beard said travel center operators need to shift their focus from convenience to emotional value.
- [NATSO Submits Comments on IRS Proposed Regulations for 'Section 45Z' Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/natso-submits-comments-on-irs-proposed-regulations-for-section-45z-clean-fuel-production-tax-credit/) - NATSO, along with its industry allies, on April 6, 2026, submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Treasury outlining changes to the proposed regulations for the 'Section 45Z' Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit that would minimize the '45Z' Credit’s structural deficiencies and maximize benefits for consumers in the form of lower retail fuel prices. NATSO
- [Fuel Retailers: “Price that consumers pay at the pump should serve as regulatory North Star of Biofuel Policy”](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-price-that-consumers-pay-at-the-pump-should-serve-as-regulatory-north-star-of-biofuel-policy/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), filed public comments with the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service on the proposed rule for the “Section 45Z” Clean Fuel Production Credit. The following statement can be attributed to
- [Fuel Retailers Praise Ambitious Renewable Volume Obligations](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-praise-ambitious-renewable-volume-obligations-urge-congress-to-quickly-enact-biofuel-tax-incentives/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) praised the Environmental Protection Agency and the Trump Administration for issuing ambitious Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard and simultaneously urged Congress to quickly enact biofuel tax incentives that can help
- [NATSO Urges Congress to Immediately Reinstate Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-congress-to-immediately-reinstate-biodiesel-blenders-tax-credit/) - NATSO and a coalition of fuel retailers, distributors, trucking fleets and consumers, urged Congress to immediately reinstate the Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit under Section 40A of the Internal Revenue Code, saying it represents one of the fastest and most direct tools available to provide meaningful relief to consumers and businesses amid rising fuel prices and
- [The Right Travel Center Signs Boosts Sales and Improves the Customer Experience](https://www.natso.com/the-right-travel-center-signs-boosts-sales-and-improves-the-customer-experience/) - Highway signs are often the first signage that comes to mind for truck stops and travel centers, but they are just one part of the equation.
- [NATSO Names Randy Gard Chair of Government Affairs Committee](https://www.natso.com/natso-names-randy-gard-chair-of-government-affairs-committee/) - ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NATSO, representing America’s travel centers, truck stops and off-highway fuel retailers, named Randy Gard – Chief Operations Officer with Bosselman Enterprises of Grand Island, Neb. – as Chair of NATSO’s Government Affairs Committee. NATSO’s Government Affairs Committee is an expert-led group of industry executives that helps identify and advise the association’s strategic
- [NATSO Announces 2026 Board of Directors](https://www.natso.com/natso-announces-2026-board-of-directors/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. -- NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, is proud to announce the installation of its new slate of officers following its spring 2026 Board of Directors meeting. Matt Mildenberger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mittens Travel Center, Oakley Kansas TA, was affirmed as the 2026 Chairman of the Board of Directors
- [NATSO Calls for Measured Approach to Buy America Modifications](https://www.natso.com/natso-calls-for-measured-approach-to-buy-america-modifications/) - NATSO urged the U.S. Department of Transportation to take a measured approach to the domestic content requirements for electric vehicle chargers used in Federal aid highway projects, arguing that rapidly escalating the threshold of the Buy America framework will inject uncertainty into private investments, risking projects already in progress. NATSO and its industry allies urged
- [Fuel Retailers Call on Congress to Restore Biodiesel Tax Credit to Help Reduce Retail Fuel Prices](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-call-on-congress-to-restore-biodiesel-tax-credit-to-help-reduce-retail-fuel-prices/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA — Ahead of the Senate Agriculture Committee March 10 hearing examining the need to increase domestic production and consumption of U.S. agricultural products, fuel retailers reminded lawmakers that the transition away from the Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit to the ‘45Z’ Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit is stifling demand for renewable fuels made from corn and
- [NATSO Urges Congress to Address Key Industry Provisions in Farm Bill](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-congress-to-address-key-saf-snap-provisions-in-farm-bill/) - The House Agriculture Committee voted 34-17 on March 5 to advance H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 — also known as the farm bill — to the House floor for a full vote. The 800-page, multiyear bill authorizes programs of significant consequence to NATSO’s members and the consumers they serve. It
- [NATSO Addresses National Coalition on Truck Parking](https://www.natso.com/natso-addresses-national-coalition-on-truck-parking/) - The Federal Highway Administration on March 4, 2026, held its annual meeting of the National Coalition on Truck Parking. During the meeting, NATSO Vice President of Public Affairs Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman urged U.S. DOT to work with the private sector to expand the nation’s truck parking capacity and refrain from pursuing solutions that would harm
- [Senators Introduce Legislation to Improve Roadside Safety](https://www.natso.com/senators-introduce-legislation-to-improve-roadside-safety/) - Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Deb Fischer (R-NE.) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at improving highway safety with respect to vehicle roadside crashes and work zones. The “Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Deaths Act of 2026” would require the U.S. Department of Transportation in conjunction with other relevant agencies to create two working groups to collect
- [Updated Freight Plan Guidance Formalizes Truck Parking Requirements](https://www.natso.com/updated-freight-plan-guidance-formalizes-truck-parking-requirements/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation issued federal guidance formalizing truck parking as a required element within state multimodal freight plans. For years, freight plan guidance encouraged states to evaluate truck parking availability. New guidance that goes into effect February 24 requires states to conduct a comprehensive assessment of truck parking or lose National Highway Freight
- [NATSO Provides Input on U.S. DOT Transportation Research and Development Strategic Plan](https://www.natso.com/natso-provides-input-on-u-s-dot-transportation-research-and-development-strategic-plan/) - NATSO on Feb. 12, 2026, urged the U.S. Department of Transportation to direct resources toward researching and developing policies that promote a reliable, efficient and well capitalized surface transportation system supported by private sector investment and consumer driven innovation. NATSO submitted its comments in response to the Agency’s Request for Information seeking industry input on
- [NATSO Supports Exclusion of EVs from CAFE Standards](https://www.natso.com/natso-supports-exclusion-of-evs-from-cafe-standards/) - NATSO supported the exclusion of battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards in comments filed February 4 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA on December 5, 2025, proposed new CAFE standards for Model Years 2022-2031 for passenger cars and light trucks that would recalibrate
- [House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Advances REPAIR Act](https://www.natso.com/house-energy-and-commerce-subcommittee-advances-repair-act/) - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade on Feb. 10, 2026, held a markup of legislation to advance and strengthen motor vehicle safety, including H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act. The Subcommittee advanced the bipartisan REPAIR Act, introduced by Congressman Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) by
- [2026 Fiscal Appropriations Includes Dedicated Truck Parking Funds](https://www.natso.com/appropriations-package-includes-dedicated-truck-parking-funds/) - The partial government shutdown ended February 3, 2026, after President Trump signed five of the remaining FY2026 appropriations bills plus a two-week extension of Homeland Security funding. This means that most of the government is now funded through September 30. The House on February 3 passed the five-bill package (Defense, Labor-HHS, THUD, Financial Services and
- [NATSO, Coalition Urge Narrow Focus for E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council](https://www.natso.com/natso-coalition-urge-e15-focus-for-rural-domestic-energy-council/) - NATSO and a broad coalition of industry organizations representing retailers, ethanol producers, farmers and refiners urged the newly formed E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council to focus exclusively on E15 and to build off of the "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act" (H.R. 1346) in order to meet its expedited deadline for a legislative proposal
- [Fuel Retailers Press for Simpler Tax Policy Before Biofuels Collapse:  “Time to Bring Back Biofuel Policies that Address Affordability”](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-press-for-simpler-tax-policy-before-biofuels-collapse-time-to-bring-back-biofuel-policies-that-address-affordability/) - NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) expressed serious concern with the “Section 45Z” Clean Fuel Production Credit. The U.S. Treasury Department was tasked with writing guidelines that would create a viable regulatory framework for ‘45Z’ and bolster the flailing U.S. biofuels
- [House Sends Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations to Senate](https://www.natso.com/house-sends-appropriations-bills-to-senate/) - The House of Representatives this week passed a package of appropriations bills that now head to the Senate ahead of the Jan. 30 deadline for avoiding a government funding lapse. With passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, Congress has advanced all 12 appropriations measures for Fiscal Year 2026, including Defense; Labor, Health and Human
- [NATSO Joins Business Groups Urging Treasury to Purge CTA Data](https://www.natso.com/natso-joins-business-groups-urging-treasury-to-purge-cta-data/) - NATSO on January 20, 2026, joined more than 100 trade associations in a letter urging the U.S. Department of Treasury to purge the Corporate Transparency Act database of beneficial ownership information (BOI) submitted by domestic businesses that are no longer required to report. Congress in 2021 enacted into law the CTA, which established a new
- [Labor Department Sends Independent Contractor Rule to White House](https://www.natso.com/labor-department-send-independent-contractor-rule-to-white-house/) - The U.S. Department of Labor sent its proposed rule to update the independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act to the White House Office of Management and Budget. The OMB review marks the final step before a proposed rule is issued to the public, although no official date has been announced. NATSO will
- [NATSO Urges Energy and Commerce to Include Commercial Trucks in REPAIR Act](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-energy-and-commerce-to-include-commercial-trucks-in-repair-act/) - The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade conducted a legislative hearing January 13 on a variety of bills, including the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (REPAIR Act, H.R. 1566). NATSO supports the REPAIR Act, legislation that would provide independent repair shops with fair access to diagnostic, telematic, and
- [Lawmakers Reintroduce Credit Card Competition Act Following President’s Endorsement](https://www.natso.com/lawmakers-reintroduce-credit-card-competition-act-following-presidents-endorsement/) - Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Representatives Lance Gooden (R-TX-05) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18) reintroduced the Credit Card Competition Act in the Senate and House after President Donald Trump endorsed the bipartisan legislation that would allow retailers the option to route transactions away from the dominant Visa and Mastercard networks. President Trump
- [FHWA Unveils Jason's Law Truck Parking Survey ](https://www.natso.com/fhwa-unveils-jasons-law-truck-parking-survey/) - The Federal Highway Administration on January 9, 2026, opened its 2026 Congressionally mandated survey of truck parking capacity as required under the Jason’s Law provision of the 2012 highway authorization law known as MAP-21. Jason’s Law required the U.S. Department of Transportation to assess the volume of truck parking in each state and develop a
- [Point-of-Sale Technology Unlocks New Opportunities for Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/point-of-sale-technology-unlocks-new-opportunities-for-travel-centers/) - For truck stops, upgrading or updating their point-of-sale (POS) systems is the first step toward tapping into new technology opportunities.
- [NATSO Supports Legislation to Enhance, Extend Work Opportunity Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/natso-supports-legislation-to-enhance-extend-work-opportunity-tax-credit/) - NATSO joined with a broad coalition representing thousands of businesses nationwide in supporting S. 3265/H.R. 6231, the Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act. Introduced by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA.) and Margaret Wood Hassan (D-N.H.) and Representatives Lloyd Smucker (R-PA.) and Steven Horsford (D-N.V.), S. 3265/H.R. 6231 would extend the expiration date of
- [Fuel Retailers, Biodiesel Producers and Home Heating Industry Support Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit Legislation](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-biodiesel-producers-and-home-heating-industry-support-biodiesel-blenders-tax-credit-legislation/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, the national association representing America’s travel plazas and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) and Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) today applauded Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) for introducing the “Consumer Relief and Opportunities for Producers Act”
- [AI Can Drive Efficiency, Profitability and Customer Loyalty](https://www.natso.com/ai-can-drive-efficiency-profitability-and-customer-loyalty/) - While AI’s influence is still emerging, there are several use cases that can benefit truck stop and treavel center operators.
- [Treasury Sends ‘45Z’ Proposal to White House for Review](https://www.natso.com/treasury-sends-45z-proposal-to-white-house-for-review/) - The U.S. Department of Treasury sent its proposed regulation governing implementation of the ‘45Z’ Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit to the White House Office of Management and Budget on Dec. 18 for review. This marks the final step before the agency releases its proposal for public comment. NATSO will meet with OMB in coming days;
- [Fuel Retailers’ Statement on Joint Industry Letter to President Trump Asking Support for Year-Round E15](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-statement-on-joint-industry-letter-to-president-trump-asking-support-for-year-round-e15/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing travel plazas and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) issued the following statement Dec. 4, 2025, on the joint industry letter asking President Trump to support the year-round sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15). The letter was signed by
- [TA and Relay Payments Partner Launch Fraud-Free Digital Fuel Payments  ](https://www.natso.com/ta-and-relay-payments-partner-launch-fraud-free-digital-fuel-payments/)
- [Competing in the Diesel Boom: How Travel Centers Can Thrive Amid Increasing Lane Capacity](https://www.natso.com/competing-in-the-diesel-boom-how-travel-centers-can-thrive-amid-increasing-lane-capacity/) - Register to join Peter Rasmussen, CEO of Convenience and Energy Advisors, and the NATSO Foundation for a webinar on Dec 11, 2025, on Competing in the Diesel Boom.
- [NATSO Urges President to Support Policies That Ensure Stable, Efficient Fuels Marketplace](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-president-to-support-policies-that-ensure-stable-efficient-fuels-marketplace/) - NATSO on Dec. 4 joined organizations representing oil refiners, ethanol producers, fuel marketers and convenience store retailers in asking President Trump to support long-term legislative policies that would help ensure a stable, efficient fuels marketplace. In a letter to President Donald Trump, NATSO and industry stakeholders representing the entire fuel supply chain asked the President
- [NATSO Comments on Proposed Rule on Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards for SNAP](https://www.natso.com/natso-comments-on-proposed-rule-on-updated-staple-food-stocking-standards-for-snap/) - NATSO on November 24 submitted comments on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service Proposed Rule on updated staple food stocking standards for retailers in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. NATSO supports the Administration’s goal of expanding healthy food options for individuals participating in SNAP. However, the Proposed Rule’s narrow grains and dairy
- [Mobile Payments Reshape the Competitive Landscape for Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/mobile-payments-reshape-the-competitive-landscape-for-travel-centers/) - Traditionally, professional drivers haven’t had as many options to pay at the pump, but that is changing as new payment platforms gain traction.
- [Hemp Provision Included in Shutdown Package Will Impact Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/hemp-provision-included-in-shutdown-package-will-impact-travel-centers/) - The U.S. House of Representatives voted 222-209 late November 12 to advance a short-term continuing resolution that included full-year appropriations bills for Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, and the Legislative Branch appropriations, and a one-year extension of the Farm Bill. Of importance to NATSO members, a last-minute provision that restricts hemp-derived cannabinoid products was added to the
- [Merchants Coalition: "Reject Visa, Mastercard Proposed Settlement"](https://www.natso.com/merchants-urge-court-to-reject-visa-mastercard-proposed-settlement/) - Visa and Mastercard proposed a new settlement in the decades-long antitrust battle between the card networks and merchants regarding interchange fees. This marks the card networks' third proposed settlement, the last of which was denied by a U.S. District Court Judge in 2024 for not protecting retailers. Among its provisions, the settlement proposed on Nov.
- [Technology is Transforming the Way Truck Stops and Travel Centers Operate](https://www.natso.com/technology-is-transforming-the-way-truck-stops-and-travel-centers-operate/) - NATSO Foundation’s 2025 Technology Steering Council members shared their insights into what technology is disrupting the industry during Fast Forward Focus.
- [NATSO Foundation Offers New Technology Roadmap](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-offers-new-technology-roadmap/) - The NATSO Foundation has created a Technology Roadmap to help truck stop and travel center operators stay current on the technology landscape.
- [NATSO Urges EPA to Deny SRE Petitions in Supplemental RVO Comments](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-epa-to-deny-sre-petitions-in-supplemental-rvo-comments/) - NATSO and its industry allies on October 31 urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deny all small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions arguing that granting SREs will undermine domestic biofuel production by introducing uncertainty into fuel markets, depressing values for the tradable credits known as Renewable Identification Numbers (RINS), and discouraging new biofuel investments. In
- [NATSO Joins Work Zone Safety Coalition](https://www.natso.com/natso-joins-work-zone-safety-coalition/) - NATSO this week joined a newly formed Work Zone Safety Coalition - a broad group of infrastructure stakeholders collectively promoting a federal focus on roadside safety in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. Members include civil engineers; traffic safety representatives; general contractors; the asphalt, paving and cement industries; road builders, as well as sign and guardrail
- [Congressman Rouzer Introduces the Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act](https://www.natso.com/congressman-rouzer-introduces-the-non-domiciled-cdl-integrity-act/) - Rep. David Rouzer (R-N.C.) on Oct. 8 introduced the Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act (H.R. 5688), legislation that seeks to revise how commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) are issued to individuals residing outside the United States. The measure is designed to ensure that only applicants with lawful immigration status and appropriate eligibility are permitted to obtain or renew
- [Preventing Losses Inside and Out of Your Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/preventing-losses-inside-and-out-of-your-travel-center/) - From merchandise shrinkage and employee theft to fuel fraud and wet stock loss, threats come from all directions and truck stop operators have to be proactive both inside the store and out at the pumps.
- [NATSO Urges USDA to Standardize and Delay USDA Restriction Waivers](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-usda-to-standardize-and-delay-usda-restriction-waivers/) - NATSO joined with industry stakeholders in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address multiple current operational and compliance challenges faced by retailers that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Specifically, NATSO asked USDA to delay and standardize USDA restriction waivers to ensure predictability, clarity and fairness so that all SNAP-authorized stores
- [This October Round Up for the NATSO Foundation](https://www.natso.com/this-october-round-up-for-the-natso-foundation/) - This October to turn spare change into a force for good by participating in the NATSO Foundation's new Round Up for the NATSO Foundation campaign.
- [NATSO Urges Congressional Action to Prevent Penny Crisis](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-congressional-action-to-prevent-penny-crisis/) - NATSO joined with a coalition of trade associations representing thousands of businesses across Main Streets nationwide in urging leaders of key Congressional House and Senate banking committees to take swift action to address a looming penny shortage. In a letter to Leaders of the House Committee on Financial Services and the Senate Committee on Banking,
- [Keeping Travel Center Property and Buildings Maintained](https://www.natso.com/keeping-travel-center-property-and-buildings-maintained/) - Keeping travel center's properties and buildings well-maintained plays a crucial role in safety, efficiency, and the overall guest experience.
- [NATSO Testifies on RFS Supplemental Rule](https://www.natso.com/natso-testifies-on-rfs-supplemental-rule/) - NATSO testified on October 1 before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) to revise the proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027 to account for small refinery exemptions in blending requirements. NATSO urged EPA to deny all Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) and
- [U.S. DOT Soliciting Nominations for Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking](https://www.natso.com/u-s-dot-soliciting-nominations-for-advisory-committee-on-human-trafficking/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation is soliciting nominations for its Congressionally mandated Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT). ACHT is tasked with making triennial recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on countering human trafficking the transportation sector. The deadline for nominations for Committee members must be received on or before October 14, 2025. The ACHT
- [EPA Proposes RFS Supplemental Rule](https://www.natso.com/epa-proposes-rfs-supplemental-rule/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) to revise the proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027 to account for small refinery exemptions in blending requirements. The SNPRM considers how SREs for compliance years 2023 – 2025 will be accounted for when establishing
- [Creating a Safe Fueling Experience](https://www.natso.com/creating-a-safe-fueling-experience/) - By focusing on employee training, regular maintenance, and safety technologies, travel centers can significantly reduce risks and provide a safe environment.
- [NATSO Opens Registration for NATSO Connect 2026](https://www.natso.com/natso-opens-registration-for-natso-connect-2026/) - NATSO announced that registration is now open for NATSO Connect 2026, scheduled to take place February 24–26, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM.
- [Building a Safety Culture at Your Travel Center Starts with Training](https://www.natso.com/building-a-safety-culture-at-your-travel-center-starts-with-training/) - The NATSO Foundation explores cultivating a safety culture at your truckstop using structured, role-specific training programs ,
- [Creating Controls Around Cash at Your Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/creating-controls-around-cash-at-your-travel-center/) - To protect both assets and personnel, truck stops and travel centers must implement effective cash handling practices.
- [NATSO Outlines Highway Reauthorization Priorities for U.S. DOT](https://www.natso.com/natso-outlines-highway-reauthorization-priorities-for-u-s-dot/) - NATSO outlined its policy priorities for the U.S. Transportation Department in response to an agency Request for Information soliciting stakeholder input on the upcoming Highway Transportation Reauthorization. Current surface transportation law is set to expire in September 2026. Lawmakers aim to introduce legislative text later this year. Among its priorities, NATSO urged U.S. DOT to
- [NATSO Urges Congress to Prohibit State-Levied SNAP Processing Fees](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-congress-to-prohibit-state-levied-snap-processing-fees/) - NATSO joined with organizations representing more than 250,000 retailers in calling on Congress to prohibit processing fees from being levied for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) electronic benefit transfer (EBT) transactions. In a letter sent to the Chairman and Ranking Members of the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees, NATSO urged lawmakers to enact the
- [Fuel Retailers Oppose Legislation Threatening Private Investment in EV Charging](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-oppose-legislation-threatening-private-investment-in-ev-charging/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing truck stops, travel centers and off-highway fuel retailers, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) voiced strong opposition to the RECHARGE Act, introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), which threatens private investment in electric vehicle charging stations by amending the longstanding federal law prohibiting
- [How to Participate in the NATSO Foundation's Partnership with Wreaths Across America](https://www.natso.com/how-to-participate-in-the-natso-foundations-partnership-with-wreaths-across-america/) - To support the NATSO Foundation in reaching its goal, travel centers can participate by soliciting Wreaths Across America sponsorships through December 2, 2025.
- [Fuel Retailers Urge U.S. DOT to Prioritize Consumer Experience in NEVI Final Guidance](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-urge-u-s-dot-to-prioritize-consumer-experience-in-nevi-final-guidance/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), applaud the U.S. Transportation Department for resolving many existing challenges under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant program, and urge the agency to further strengthen Final NEVI Guidance to ensure a
- [NATSO Foundation Awards 2025 Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarships](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-awards-2025-bill-and-carolyn-moon-scholarships/) - The NATSO Foundation awards two $5,000 educational scholarships through the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship.
- [NATSO Urges Energy and Commerce to Include REPAIR Act in Transportation Reauthorization](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-energy-and-commerce-to-include-repair-act-in-transportation-reauthorization/) - NATSO and more than 20 industry associations representing automotive care and after-market suppliers urged the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to include the provisions of H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, authored by Committee Vice Chair Neal Dunn, in transportation reauthorization. Congressman Dunn in February 2025 reintroduced
- [Nisqually Markets is Nimble, Serving the Community with Food](https://www.natso.com/nisqually-markets-is-nimble-serving-the-community-with-food/) - Listen in as Nisqually Markets' Sam Roark walks NATSO Foundation podcast listeners through everything that makes Nisqually Markets so special.
- [U.S. DOT Releases NEVI Interim Final Guidance](https://www.natso.com/u-s-dot-releases-nevi-interim-final-guidance/) - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on August 11 released Interim Final Guidance on the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, which was paused earlier this year. The Interim Final Guidance adopts a more flexible, consumer-oriented approach to implementing the NEVI program and marks a constructive step toward addressing ongoing challenges associated with deploying EV
- [NATSO and SIGMA Applaud DOT for Issuing Interim NEVI Final Guidance](https://www.natso.com/natso-and-sigma-applaud-dot-for-issuing-interim-nevi-final-guidance/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. -- NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for issuing interim final guidance governing implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant program for alternative fuel infrastructure. The new guidance will help
- [Fuel Retailers Applaud Trump Administration’s Efforts to Put Renewable Fuel Standard ‘Back on Track’](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-applaud-trump-administrations-efforts-to-put-renewable-fuel-standard-back-on-track/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), commended the Trump Administration for its considerable effort to implement timely rulemakings to reorient the Renewable Fuel Standard and put it ‘back on track.’ The Environmental Protection Agency’s 2026 and 2027 proposed
- [Senator Merkley Introduces RECHARGE Act](https://www.natso.com/senator-merkley-introduce-recharge-act/) - Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) on August 8 re-introduced the RECHARGE Act, which threatens private investment in electric vehicle charging stations by amending the longstanding federal law prohibiting automotive services at rest areas. NATSO, and a coalition that includes thousands of of businesses that operate at Interstate exit interchanges and local and county governments, strongly opposes
- [NATSO Members Invited to Colorado Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar](https://www.natso.com/natso-members-invited-to-colorado-human-trafficking-awareness-seminar/) - Truck stops and travel centers are invited to attend a human trafficking awareness event Sept. 23, 2025, in Greeley, Colorado. The event, scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Aims Community College, brings together members of the business community and law enforcement and government agencies to discuss regional trends and shared
- [Senate Appropriators Push for Updated NEVI Guidance](https://www.natso.com/senate-appropriators-push-for-updated-nevi-guidance/) - The Senate's fiscal 2026 funding bill for transportation programs would force the Department of Transportation to finish updating guidance for the $5 billion electric vehicle charger program that the White House suspended earlier this year. The bill, which was approved 27-1, would direct DOT to issue updated draft guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
- [Franchising Offers Strategic Growth Opportunities for Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/franchising-offers-strategic-growth-opportunities-for-travel-centers/) - Well-known quick-service brands are powerful tools truck stop and travel plaza operators can use to attract customers and drive traffic inside and boost sales throughout the location.
- [Travel Center See Increase in Technology at the Backcourt Pump](https://www.natso.com/travel-center-see-increase-in-technology-at-the-backcourt-pump/) - Professional drivers are demanding increased efficiency at the fuel pump as well as more payment options,.
- [House Appropriations Advances HUD, Transportation Spending Bill](https://www.natso.com/house-appropriations-advances-hud-transportation-spending-bill/) - The House Appropriations Committee voted 35-28 to advance its spending bill that would make appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The bill lowers annual appropriations but raises obligation limitations for DOT compared to fiscal 2025 and would redirect $4.4 billion
- [Secretary Duffy Hosts Transportation Roundtable, Testifies Before House Transportation Committee](https://www.natso.com/secretary-duffy-testifies-before-house-transportation-committee/) - Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy testified July 16 before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, marking the Secretary’s first appearance before the panel and kicking off several days of Congressional and DOT conversations about Surface Transportation Reauthorization. Secretary Duffy hosted a surface transportation “kick off” event at U.S. Department of Transportation July 17 as the
- [NATSO Mourns Lamar Perlis](https://www.natso.com/natso-mourns-lamar-perlis/) - Longtime NATSO member and former NATSO Hall of Fame recipient Lamar Perlis passed away July 8, 2025, at the age of 100. Lamar, and his wife Jackie, are considered one of the husband and wife teams who built the truck stop industry. Former White House press secretary Ron Ziegler, who also served as president of
- [Private Fleets are Gaining Market Share](https://www.natso.com/private-fleets-are-gaining-market-share/) - Private fleet has surged, and drivers for private fleets often have different needs than long-haul drivers at for-hire, over-the-road fleets.
- [Travel Center Industry Sees Growth Through Acquisitions](https://www.natso.com/travel-center-industry-sees-growth-through-acquisitions/) - The travel center industry has seen an increase in growth through the acquisition of existing sites.
- [Fuel Retailers Applaud Passage of Budget Reconciliation](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-applaud-passage-of-budget-reconciliation/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers issued the following statement praising Congress for passing its reconciliation bill, a sweeping tax reform package that will drive growth, investment, and job creation within the fuel retail and travel center industries. The following statement can be attributed to
- [NATSO Testifies on EPA’s Proposed 2026 and 2027 Renewable Volume Obligations](https://www.natso.com/natso-testifies-on-epas-proposed-2026-and-2027-renewable-volume-obligations/) - NATSO testified before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) July 8 that fuel retailers view the proposed 2026 and 2027 renewable volume obligations (RVOS) as a positive signal for biofuel investments but cautioned against creating winners and losers, which could lead to unintended market consequences. EPA in June 2025 issued its proposed renewable volume obligations for 2026 and
- [Truck Washes Are Picking Up at Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/truck-washes-are-picking-up-at-travel-centers/) - Class 8 truck registrations are trending upward, creating more opportunities for truck and trailer washes at truck stops and travel centers.
- [NATSO Foundation Partners with Wreaths Across America](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-partners-with-wreaths-across-america/) - This year, the NATSO Foundation is partnering with the nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) in the nationwide Truckloads of Remembrance initiative.
- [NATSO NAMES MAX MCBRAYER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER](https://www.natso.com/natso-names-max-mcbrayer-chief-executive-officer/) - Former RaceTrac, Inc. CEO Appointed President of NATSO and NATSO Foundation ALEXANDRIA, VA. — NATSO, representing the nation’s truck stops, travel centers, and off-highway fuel retailers, announced that Max McBrayer Jr., former CEO of RaceTrac, Inc. has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of NATSO and President of the NATSO Foundation effective July 1.
- [NATSO, Fuels and Freight Groups Praise Senate for Equalizing Tax Treatment of Biofuels](https://www.natso.com/natso-fuels-and-freight-groups-praise-senate-for-equalizing-tax-treatment-of-biofuels/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, American Trucking Associations (ATA), Association of American Railroads (AAR), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), National Energy & Fuels Institute, Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR), and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, commended the Senate Finance Committee for its tax reform package that would establish equal
- [All American Truckers Paradise is Not Your Average Truck Stop](https://www.natso.com/all-american-truckers-paradise-is-not-your-average-truck-stop/) - Dean Ash, CEO of All American Trucker’s Paradise, joined the NATSO Foundation’s podcast to discuss the truck stop's plethora of unique amenities.
- [The NATSO Foundation Seeks Applications for Newly Created Food and Beverage Steering Council](https://www.natso.com/the-natso-foundation-seeks-applications-for-newly-created-food-and-beverage-steering-council/) - The NATSO Foundation's Food and Beverage Steering Council is bringing together experts to share their insights and knowledge to help steer the industry on food.
- [Travel Centers See Increased Competition to Feed Professional Drivers](https://www.natso.com/travel-centers-see-increased-competition-to-feed-professional-drivers/) - It is easier than ever for professional drivers to park their tractor-trailer then head off-property for food, which means competition for drivers’ dollars is increasing.
- [Travel Center Product Mixes are Changing](https://www.natso.com/travel-center-product-mixes-are-changing/) - Shifts in drivers’ needs along with changes in consumer behavior are reshaping the product mix at truck stops, with some products sets expanding while others are on the decline.
- [Join Us at Fast Forward Focus 2025](https://www.natso.com/join-us-at-fast-forward-focus-2025/) - The NATSO Foundation’s leadership event, Fast Forward Focus, will be held Oct. 29 – 30, 2025, at the InterContinental Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport.
- [EPA Proposes 2026 and 2027 Renewable Volume Obligations](https://www.natso.com/epa-proposes-2026-and-2027-renewable-volume-obligations/) - NATSO will provide a more in-depth analysis in the coming days and will file comments on the proposal ahead of the deadline on August 8, 2025. EPA will also hold a virtual public hearing on July 8, 2025, for the Proposed Rule. *EPA originally established a cellulosic biofuel volume requirement of 1.09 billion gallons for
- [House Lawmakers Urge FMCSA to Adopt Preemptive HOS Regulatory Relief Policy](https://www.natso.com/house-lawmakers-urge-fmcsa-to-adopt-hos-regulatory-relief-policy/) - Congressman Bost (R-IL) and Congressman Mike Collins (R-GA), along with 31 House lawmakers, on June 10, 2025, requested that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implement a preemptive and proactive policy for hours of service (HOS) exemptions to enhance disaster preparedness and recovery efforts. The request, detailed in a letter to FMCSA Executive Director
- [Join Meet-and-Greet with Travel Center Technology Experts](https://www.natso.com/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.
- [Travel Centers See Increased Focus on Forecourt Diesel](https://www.natso.com/travel-centers-see-increased-focus-on-forecourt-diesel/) - Shifts in freight patterns, an increase in light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles, and higher levels of RV traffic are driving an increase in forecourt diesel sales.
- [NATSO Foundation Releases Top Microtrends Shaping the Truck Stop and Travel Center Industry in 2025 Report](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-top-microtrends-shaping-the-truck-stop-and-travel-center-industry-in-2025-report/) - Staying ahead of industry trends—especially microtrends—enables travel centers to seize new opportunities, adapt to market dynamics and meet customer needs proactively. The NATSO Foundation created the Top Microtrends Shaping the Truck Stop and Travel Center Industry in 2025 Report to provide actionable insights to help operators maintain a competitive edge. The report is available for download for $250. The Top Microtrends Shaping the Truck Stop and Travel Center Industry in 2025 Report was created with generous support from CAT Scale.
- [Travel Center Leaders Discuss the Future of Fuels at ACT Expo](https://www.natso.com/travel-center-leaders-discuss-the-future-of-fuels-at-act-expo/) - Debi Boffa, CEO of TravelCenters of America and Pilot Company's William Zobel discussed the future of fuels at ACT Expo.
- [NATSO Set to Kick Off Washington Fly-In](https://www.natso.com/natso-set-to-kick-off-washington-fly-in/) - NATSO on Monday, May 19 kicks off its annual Washington-Fly In, where truck stops and travel centers travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with Federal lawmakers. NATSO members will spend May 20 on Capitol Hill urging Congress to: Extend the recently expired Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit, which has worked successfully to lower prices for consumers;
- [Valor Oil’s Hop Shops Draw Customers in with a Unique Attraction](https://www.natso.com/valor-oils-hop-shops-draw-customers-in-with-a-unique-attraction/) - Kentucky-based Valor Oil operates 15 Hop Shop convenience stores and is in the process of building its first truck stop from the ground up.
- [The NATSO Foundation Partners with Wreaths Across America’s Truckloads of Remembrance](https://www.natso.com/the-natso-foundation-partners-with-wreaths-across-americas-truckloads-of-remembrance/) - The NATSO Foundation is proud to announce its participation in the Truckloads of Remembrance in partnership with the nonprofit Wreaths Across America.
- [OnCue is Expanding its Travel Center Footprint](https://www.natso.com/oncue-is-expanding-its-travel-center-footprint/) - With our larger-format stores, including the newest travel center, OnCue is increasingly catering to professional drivers.
- [Legislation Introduced to Extend Biodiesel Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/bipartisan-legislation-introduced-to-extend-biodiesel-tax-credit/) - A group of lawmakers on May 1, 2025, introduced the "Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2025," which would extend the "40A" biodiesel blender's tax credit and the second-generation biofuel production credit through the end of 2026. Taxpayers would be able to choose between claiming the Biodiesel Tax Credit or the '45Z' Clean Fuel Production
- [NATSO Submits Highway Reauthorization Policy Priorities](https://www.natso.com/natso-submits-priorities-to-transportation-and-infrastructure-portal/) - NATSO on April 30, 2025, submitted its policy priorities to the Highways and Transit Subcommittee portal that was opened earlier this month to collect stakeholder input on the next Highway Reauthorization. Current surface transportation law expires in Sept. 2026, and the Subcommittee has set an ambitious target or marking up legislative text this fall. At
- [EPA Grants Waivers Allowing Nationwide Summertime E15 Sales](https://www.natso.com/epa-grants-waivers-allowing-nationwide-summertime-e15-sales/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two actions that together will permit gasoline containing up to 15 percent ethanol (E15) to be sold in all markets throughout the summer driving season and avoid disparate fuel specifications from state to state. EPA’s first action was to issue an emergency waiver permitting E15 to be sold in
- [Technology to Detect and Prevent Loss for Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/technology-to-detect-and-prevent-loss-for-travel-centers/) - Members of the NATSO Foundation’s Technology Steering Council shared solutions and strategies to combat theft during NATSO Connect 2025.
- [Right to Repair Introduced in Senate](https://www.natso.com/right-to-repair-introduced-in-senate/) - The REPAIR Act was introduced in the Senate, marking a step forward toward giving independent repair providers access to the tools, data, and technology needed.
- [Haskel Thompson & Associates Joins NATSO Chairman’s Circle Providing Executive Search Solutions](https://www.natso.com/haskel-thompson-associates-joins-natso-chairmans-circle-providing-executive-search-solutions/)
- [Midwestern Governors Request Waiver Addressing RVP Requirements](https://www.natso.com/midwestern-governors-request-waiver-addressing-rvp-requirements/) - Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin sent a letter April 16, 2025, to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting an emergency supply waiver allowing the sale of gasoline blended with up to ten percent ethanol (E10) that exceeds the states’ applicable Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standard by 1-PSI. Should EPA grant the
- [Final Weeks to Apply for Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship, Deadline May 1](https://www.natso.com/final-weeks-to-apply-for-bill-and-carolyn-moon-scholarship-deadline-may-1/) - Truck stop and travel center employees and their legal dependents can apply for the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship until May 1, 2025.
- [Great Ideas for Attracting and Retaining Travel Center Customers](https://www.natso.com/great-ideas-for-attracting-and-retaining-travel-center-customers/) - A NATSO Connect panel, moderated by NATSO Foundation Executive Director Amy Toner, shared on travel center merchandising, food service, and operations.
- [AtoB Joins NATSO’s Chairman’s Circle to Drive Innovation in Fuel and Fleet Payment Solutions](https://www.natso.com/atob-joins-natsos-chairmans-circle-to-drive-innovation-in-fuel-and-fleet-payment-solutions/)
- [NATSO Connect Keynote Examines Ethanol Opportunities](https://www.natso.com/natso-connect-keynote-examines-ethanol-opportunities/) - Growth Energy led a panel discussion on the benefits of offering ethanol during NATSO Connect 2025.
- [The NATSO Foundation Thanks Heather DeBaillie for Her Committed Service](https://www.natso.com/the-natso-foundation-thanks-heather-debaille-for-her-committed-service/) - Heather DeBaille, CAT Scale Co., recently received an award for her three-year tenure as chairperson of the NATSO Foundation.
- [OPIS Shares on Tariffs, Refining Trends, and the Future of Fuel Markets at NATSO Connect](https://www.natso.com/opis-shares-on-tariffs-refining-trends-and-the-future-of-fuel-markets-at-natso-connect/) - Denton Cinquegrana, chief oil analyst at OPIS, offered a keynote address during NATSO Connect 2025 and shared his insights into how tariffs, geopolitical events, and refining trends could shape the energy landscape in the coming years. “Gasoline and diesel margins continue to remain on firm footing. I do not expect this to change,” he explained.
- [Fuel Retailers Caution USDA Against Improper Application of Climate Agriculture Regulations](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-caution-usda-against-improper-application-of-climate-agriculture-regulations/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. — NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers on Wednesday submitted comments in response to a proposed Agriculture Department (USDA) regulation that would establish metrics for quantifying emissions associated with production of biofuel feedstock crops. NATSO and SIGMA in a letter to USDA cautioned against applying
- [NATSO’s 2025 Chairman Encourages Operators to Embrace Change](https://www.natso.com/natsos-2025-chairman-encourages-operators-to-embrace-change/) - While speaking during NATSO Connect, Kwik Trip's Joe Zietlow shared lessons from the book Who Moved My Cheese? about change.
- [NATSO Honors Industry Veteran Marsha Bird During NATSO Connect 2025](https://www.natso.com/natso-honors-industry-veteran-marsha-bird-during-natso-connect-2025/) - During NATSO Connect, NATSO celebrated the career and accomplishments of Marsha Bird, who is retiring after spending 35 years in the truck stopindustry.
- [Fuel Retailers, Trucking Fleets and Home Heating Industry Urge Congress to Extend the ‘Section 40A’ Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-trucking-fleets-and-home-heating-industry-urge-congress-to-extend-the-section-40a-biodiesel-blenders-tax-credit/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing America’s truck stops and travel centers, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, American Trucking Associations (ATA), the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), Energy Marketers of America (EMA), the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) and the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) urged Congress to extend the
- [NATSO GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ADOPTS 2025 POLICY PRIORITIES](https://www.natso.com/natso-government-affairs-committee-adopts-2025-policy-priorities/) - ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The NATSO Government Affairs Committee formally adopted its priority legislative and regulatory issues for 2025 at its February meeting held during NATSO Connect in Las Vegas, Nevada. NATSO’s core legislative priorities this year will focus on continuing its thought-leadership around highway and freight policies, while engaging in a strategic assessment of biofuel
- [Thoughtful Truck Stop Design Enhances Customer Satisfaction and Boosts Loyalty](https://www.natso.com/thoughtful-truck-stop-design-enhances-customer-satisfaction-and-boosts-loyalty/) - Austin Burns, president and CEO of Paragon Solutions, highlighted six key areas operators can focus on to improve customers’ experience during NATSO Connect.
- [Lawmakers Re-Introduce REPAIR Act](https://www.natso.com/lawmakers-re-introduce-repair-act/) - Congressman Neal Dunn on February 25 reintroduced the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act or the “REPAIR Act,” (H.R. 1566) in the 119th Congress. The bill is largely similar to the version Congressman Dunn filed during the last legislative session, with a few noteworthy changes. NATSO supports the REPAIR Act, which would
- [AMBEST Donates $5,000 to Support the NATSO Foundation’s Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship Program](https://www.natso.com/ambest-donates-5000-to-support-the-natso-foundations-bill-and-carolyn-moon-scholarship-program/) - AMBEST has generously donated $5,000 to support the NATSO Foundation’s Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship program.
- [NATSO Outlines Reauthorization Priorities for House Transportation Committee](https://www.natso.com/natso-outlines-reauthorization-priorities-for-house-transportation-committee/) - The House Transportation Committee recently hosted a roundtable on surface transportation reauthorization priorities and invited input from industry stakeholders, including NATSO. Current surface transportation law, known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) expires in 2026, and the committee is in the early stages of drafting a bill, with a goal of passing it
- [Important Information to Add to the Fuel Pump](https://www.natso.com/important-information-to-add-to-the-fuel-pump/) - Professional drivers fueling up are just steps away from the store, making the pump a powerful tool to introduce new convenience offerings, boost foot traffic and improve the driver experience.
- [NATSO Members Invited to First Human Trafficking Seminar of 2025](https://www.natso.com/natso-members-invited-to-first-human-trafficking-seminar-of-2025/) - NATSO members are invited to Truckers Against Trafficking’s first regional meeting of 2025 on March 25 in Atlanta, Georgia. The half-day human trafficking awareness event brings together members of the transportation and hospitality industries with law enforcement and state agencies to discuss human trafficking trends in the region and engagement strategies to help combat this
- [Meet the Changing Needs of Professional Drivers at Your Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/meet-the-changing-needs-of-professional-drivers-at-your-travel-center/) - The demographics of truck drivers are evolving, which is altering the needs of drivers on the road. Travel centers need to adapt to ensure long-term success.
- [Manufacturers Move Forward with Autonomous Trucking Technology](https://www.natso.com/manufacturers-move-forward-with-autonomous-trucking-technology/) - Equipment manufacturers are vmoving the trucking industry closer to the deployment of fully autonomous driverless solutions.
- [Professional Drivers are Cooking in the Cab](https://www.natso.com/professional-drivers-are-cooking-in-the-cab/) - A study by NATSO Services on professional drivers found that a significant percentage of drivers are preparing meals in their trucks regularly.
- [NATSO, SIGMA Congratulate Lee Zeldin on Confirmation as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-congratulate-lee-zeldin-on-confirmation-as-administrator-of-the-environmental-protection-agency/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. — NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, issued the following statement on the confirmation of former Congressman Lee Zeldin to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump Administration. “NATSO and SIGMA and their respective Boards of Directors congratulate Mr. Lee Zeldin
- [NATSO CONGRATULATES 20TH U.S. SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION SEAN DUFFY](https://www.natso.com/natso-congratulates-20th-u-s-secretary-of-transportation-sean-duffy/) - ALEXANDRIA, Va. – NATSO, representing the nation’s truck stops and travel centers, today issued the following statement on the confirmation of former Republican Congressman Sean Duffy as the 20th U.S. Secretary of Transportation. “NATSO congratulates Mr. Sean Duffy on his confirmation as Secretary of Transportation and looks forward to working with him on a broad
- [NATSO Forms Executive Search Committee to Select President and CEO](https://www.natso.com/natso-forms-executive-search-committee-to-select-president-and-ceo/) - The NATSO Board of Directors is beginning the search for a new President and CEO to lead the association. NATSO has formed an Executive Search Committee tasked with recommending a CEO candidate to the Board of Directors by July 2025. Reflecting NATSO’s broad membership, the Executive Search Committee is comprised of independent, regional and chain
- [Love's Travel Stops Donates $47,000 to the NATSO Foundation](https://www.natso.com/loves-travel-stops-donates-47000-to-the-natso-foundation/) - The NATSO Foundation announced that Love’s Travel Stops generously donated $47,000 to advance the NATSO Foundation’s program of work.
- [Alltown Fresh Sets Itself Apart with its Food Offerings](https://www.natso.com/alltown-fresh-sets-itself-apart-with-its-food-offerings/) - The NATSO Foundation sat down with Mark Cosenza, senior VP of Global Partners, to learn more about Alltown Fresh, a Global Partners brand.
- [NATSO, SIGMA, NACS, ATA, TCA Statement on IRS, Treasury Preliminary Proposed Rule for Implementation of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-nacs-ata-tca-statement-on-irs-treasury-preliminary-proposed-rule-for-implementation-of-the-clean-fuel-production-tax-credit/) - ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) today expressed strong concern with the Department of Treasury's preliminary proposed rule implementing the Clean Fuel Production tax credit, also known
- [Fuel Retailers, Coalition Applaud Senate Bill to Extend the Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-coalition-applaud-senate-bill-to-extend-the-biodiesel-blenders-tax-credit/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. – NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, the American Trucking Associations (ATA), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), SABR: representing every link in the biodiesel value chain, and the National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) commended Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chuck
- [Looking Ahead: NATSO Policy Priorities in 2025](https://www.natso.com/looking-ahead-natso-policy-priorities-in-2025/) - When Donald Trump is inaugurated on January 20, the Republican Party will have a federal government trifecta for the first time since the 115th Congress in 2017. Having retained its majority in the House with a very small margin, Republicans will kick off the 119th Congress with a five-seat majority in the U.S. House
- [NATSO Names Darren Boyd Schulte Interim Chief Executive Officer](https://www.natso.com/natso-names-darren-boyd-schulte-interim-chief-executive-officer/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. — NATSO, representing the nation’s truck stops, travel centers, and off-highway fuel retailers, announced Darren Boyd Schulte has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), overseeing all business operations for the association. He follows Lisa Mullings, who served as CEO for 20 years before announcing plans to step down and pursue other opportunities.
- [Tiger Truck Stop Offers Up Southern Hospitality and a Taste of Louisiana](https://www.natso.com/tiger-truck-stop-offers-up-southern-hospitality-and-a-taste-of-louisiana/) - Tiger Truck Stop—the last stop on I-10 before heading into the Louisiana capital of Baton Rouge—is as welcoming as the rich Louisiana culture.
- [Please Donate to the NATSO Foundation](https://www.natso.com/please-donate-to-the-natso-foundation/) - Please consider giving to the NATSO Foundation by making a year-end contribution.
- [NATSO Responds to Mixed Reports Regarding Timing of Guidance For Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/natso-responds-to-mixed-reports-regarding-timing-of-guidance-for-clean-fuel-production-tax-credit/) - Mixed reports emerged the week of Dec. 2, 2024, about whether the Biden Administration plans to issue guidance for implementing the Clean Fuel Production tax credit before year end. Reuters cited three unnamed sources when reporting that the Biden Administration would not finalize the highly anticipated guidelines before the term ends in January. The Treasury
- [NATSO, SIGMA Statement on Reports that IRS, Treasury Department Are Not Expected to Issue Guidance on Implementation of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit in 2024](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-statement-on-reports-that-irs-treasury-department-are-not-expected-to-issue-guidance-on-implementation-of-the-clean-fuel-production-tax-credit-in-2024/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. — NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, issued the following statement in response to published reports that the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service are unlikely to issue guidance governing implementation of the Clean Fuel Production tax credit, also known as 45Z, by year end.
- [Surprise and Delight Your Travel Center Customers this Holiday Season](https://www.natso.com/surprise-and-delight-your-travel-center-customers-this-holiday-season/) - The holiday season brings additional opportunities to boost sales, and travel centers should surprise customers with unexpected products.
- [The NATSO Foundation Introduces New Hybrid Networking Event at NATSO Connect](https://www.natso.com/the-natso-foundation-introduces-new-hybrid-networking-event-at-natso-connect/) - The NATSO Foundation is excited to announce a unique hybrid educational and networking event during NATSO Connect titled Top Industry Issues Roundtables.
- [Use Artificial Intelligence to Improve Travel Center Operations](https://www.natso.com/use-artificial-intelligence-to-improve-travel-center-operations/) - Truck stops and travel centers are using AI to help manage their inventory, determine their product mix and help create planograms.
- [NATSO, SIGMA Urge Congress to Harness Momentum to Extend $1 Per Gallon Biodiesel Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-urge-congress-to-harness-momentum-to-extend-1-per-gallon-biodiesel-tax-credit/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. — NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, today urged Congress to harness growing momentum for the extension of a series of expiring tax credits during the Lame Duck session, including the $1 per gallon biodiesel blenders’ tax credit. The associations, which represent nearly 80 percent of
- [Fuel Retailers Join Energy, Transportation and Agriculture Coalition Urging Congress to Enact Short-Term Tax Package](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-join-energy-transportation-and-agriculture-coalition-urging-congress-to-enact-short-term-tax-package/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA — NATSO, representing America’s truck stops and travel centers, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) joined 37 organizations representing a broad spectrum of energy and transportation providers, consumers and agriculture in urging Congress to enact a short-term tax package to ensure energy and agriculture market stability
- [NATSO Statement on the Nomination of Sean Duffy for Secretary of Transportation](https://www.natso.com/natso-statement-on-the-nomination-of-sean-duffy-for-secretary-of-transportation/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. — NATSO, representing the nation’s truck stops and travel centers, issued the following statement on the nomination of former Congressman Sean Duffy to serve as the Secretary of Transportation. “NATSO and its Boards of Directors congratulate Mr. Sean Duffy on his nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation. The new Administration and
- [LV Petroleum is Experiencing Rapid Growth](https://www.natso.com/lv-petroleum-is-experiencing-rapid-growth/) - As of October 2024, LV Petroleum has 22 travel centers, 43 quick-service restaurants, 40 convenience stores and nearly 2,000 employees.
- [CKE Restaurants Joins NATSO's Prestigious Chairman's Circle](https://www.natso.com/cke-restaurants-joins-natsos-prestigious-chairmans-circle/) - CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, has become the latest member of NATSO’s Chairman’s Circle.
- [The NATSO Foundation Seeks Applications for Newly Created Technology Steering Council](https://www.natso.com/the-natso-foundation-seeks-applications-for-newly-created-technology-steering-council/) - The NATSO Foundation's Technology Steering Council brings together technology experts to share their trends knowledge to help steer the industry.
- [NATSO, SIGMA Statement on the Selection of Lee Zeldin to Lead EPA](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-statement-on-the-selection-of-lee-zeldin-to-lead-epa/) - NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, issued the following statement on the selection of former Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “NATSO and SIGMA and their respective Boards of Directors congratulate Lee Zeldin on being chosen to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- [NATSO Foundation Creates 11 Ways to Improve Net Operating Costs Toolkit](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-creates-11-ways-to-improve-net-operating-costs-toolkit/) - The NATSO Foundation created the 11 Ways to Improve Net Operating Costs Toolkit to help travel center operators improve their net operating costs.
- [Fuel Retailers' Guide to Ethanol Blending](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-guide-to-ethanol-blending/) - Alternative Fuels Council's Ginger Laidlaw and Growth Energy's Andrew Falco offer their take on what to consider if you're considering offering ethanol blends.
- [Travel Centers Strike a Balance Between Loss Prevention and Customer Convenience](https://www.natso.com/travel-centers-strike-a-balance-between-loss-prevention-and-customer-convenience/) - Maintaining a balance between loss prevention and the customer experience is essential for businesses, especially at travel centers where speed is a priority.
- [Drivers Want Well-Lit, Easy-to-Access Sites to Boost Safety](https://www.natso.com/drivers-want-well-lit-easy-to-access-sites-to-boost-safety/) - Here are 10 tips to improve safety in a truck stop or travel center parking lot.
- [NATSO Announces Appointment of Gary Hoogeveen, President of Pilot Energy, to Its Board of Directors](https://www.natso.com/natso-announces-appointment-of-gary-hoogeveen-president-of-pilot-energy-to-its-board-of-directors/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. — NATSO, representing the nation’s truck stops and travel centers, today announced that Gary Hoogeveen, President of Pilot Energy, has been appointed to the association’s Board of Directors. Following the appointment of Hoogeveen, the Board will consist of 19 Directors. “We are pleased to welcome Gary Hoogeveen to our Board of Directors,” said NATSO
- [Fuel Retailers Applaud Dear Colleague Letter Urging Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-applaud-dear-colleague-letter-urging-biodiesel-tax-credit-extension/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA – NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), today applauded Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio) for leading a Dear Colleague letter urging all Members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor H.R. 9060, legislation that would extend the biodiesel blenders’
- [The Numerous Benefits of Remote Forecourt Monitoring Technology](https://www.natso.com/the-numerous-benefits-of-remote-forecourt-monitoring-technology/) - Sponsored Content by Warren Rogers In today’s fuel forecourts, many things can go wrong, often without your knowledge. Or, at the very least, without your immediate knowledge. In most cases, a quick reaction could have been taken and lowered your eventual loss, fine, or repair cost. Fuel leaks, theft, meter drift, clogged fuel filters, broken
- [Driver Demographics Continue to Diversify](https://www.natso.com/driver-demographics-continue-to-diversify/) - The demographics among professional drivers continue to shift, and knowing who is behind the wheel can help travel centers plan.
- [Partnering for Success: A Q&A with WattEV’s CEO](https://www.natso.com/partnering-for-success-a-qa-with-wattevs-ceo/) - The NATSO Foundation sat down with Salim Youssefzadeh, CEO of WattEV to learn more about the company and his vision.
- [UK Travel Plaza and Truck Stop's Unique Travel Center Experience](https://www.natso.com/uk-travel-plaza-and-truck-stops-unique-travel-center-experience/) - Sohail Butt, Principal and CFO of University Korner, and his partners are building a cutting-edge truck stop on the I-80 corridor of Pennsylvania.
- [DOJ Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Visa Alleging for Monopolizing Debit Payments](https://www.natso.com/doj-files-antitrust-lawsuit-against-visa-alleging-for-monopolizing-debit-payments/) - The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Visa for alleged monopolization of debit network markets. The complaint, filed earlier this week, alleges that Visa illegally maintains a monopoly over debit network markets by preventing competition and blocking new technology companies from entering the market, in a direct violation of the
- [NATSO Foundation Brings 5k Fundraiser to NATSO Connect 2025](https://www.natso.com/foundation-brings-5k-fundraiser-to-natso-connect-2025/) - The NATSO Foundation is bringing a 5k back to NATSO Connect 2025 as the yearly fundraiser. The NATSO Foundation 5k Fundraiser will be Thursday, February 27.
- [Viva Las Vegas! NATSO Opens Registration for NATSO Connect 2025](https://www.natso.com/viva-las-vegas-natso-opens-registration-for-natso-connect-2025/) - ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – NATSO, the trade association representing America's travel centers and truck stops, today announced registration is open for NATSO Connect 2025, scheduled to be held February 26-28, 2025, at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, NV. This highly anticipated event is set to bring together key players in the industry, offering unmatched opportunities for networking,
- [NATSO Kicks Off Demo Days with Sbarro](https://www.natso.com/natso-kicks-off-demo-days-with-sbarro/) - NATSO is thrilled to kick off its Demo Days series with Sbarro, bringing together a leading name in quick-service pizza and the booming travel center industry. Demo Days offers vendors the perfect platform to engage directly with travel center owners and decision-makers, showcasing their products in a highly targeted and impactful way. This partnership will
- [NATSO Urges N.J. Transportation Department to Revise NEVI Proposal](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-n-j-transportation-department-to-revise-nevi-proposal/) - 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 National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. New Jersey is set to distribute $104 million in federal funds to expand the state’s existing EV charging infrastructure.
- [Join Us at Fast Forward Focus 2024](https://www.natso.com/join-us-fast-forward-focus-2024/) - NATSO and the NATSO Foundation's leadership event, Fast Forward Focus, will be held Oct. 29 - 30, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt DFW in Dallas, Texas.
- [Greenlane is Looking for Partners in its Electric Vehicle and Hydrogen Fueling Network](https://www.natso.com/greenlane-is-looking-for-partners-in-its-electric-vehicle-and-hydrogen-fueling-network/) - Greenlane is planning to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
- [On the Road with NATSO: A 1500-Mile Journey with a Professional Truck Driver](https://www.natso.com/on-the-road-with-natso-a-1500-mile-journey-with-a-professional-truck-driver/) - The Truck Stops Here's podcast episode features a discussion with NATSO President & CEO Lisa Mullings on her week-long ride-along with a professional driver.
- [NATSO CEO Lisa Mullings Discusses Electrification With Transportation Stakeholders](https://www.natso.com/natso-ceo-lisa-mullings-discusses-electrification-with-transportation-stakeholders/) - NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings underscored industry calls for public policy that encourages private sector investment in electric vehicle charging for both heavy-duty trucks and passenger cars during a meeting of the Road Gang in Washington, D.C. Sept. 12. Specifically, Mullings highlighted NATSO’s support for maintaining the prohibition on commercial services at state-operated rest
- [Meet Greg Priddy, Featured Speaker at Fast Forward Focus](https://www.natso.com/meet-greg-priddy-featured-speaker-at-fast-forward-focus/) - Greg 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.
- [Geopolitical Risks Create Unknowns for Global Energy](https://www.natso.com/geopolitical-risks-create-unknowns-for-global-energy/) - The fuel industry relies on a global market, making it vulnerable to geopolitical risks that can impact the availability, pricing, and distribution of fuel.
- [Multifaceted Factors Influencing Fuel Costs](https://www.natso.com/multifaceted-factors-influencing-fuel-costs/) - The NATSO Foundation pulled together a macro-level look at the complex interplay of global, national and local factors that contribute to fuel prices.
- [NATSO Staff Visits WattEV to Share Insights and Learn About the Company](https://www.natso.com/natso-staff-visits-wattev-to-share-insights-and-learn-about-the-company/) - NATSO’s Christine Schoessler, COO, and Darren Schulte, NATSO VP, traveled to WattEV's headquarters in California to connect with the company's leadership.
- [Advisory Committee Advances Final Human Trafficking Report to Transportation Secretary](https://www.natso.com/advisory-committee-advances-final-human-trafficking-report-to-transportation-secretary/) - The Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT) formally voted to adopt its latest human trafficking report, advancing it to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, during the committee’s final public meeting Sept 6, 2024. The report, titled “Preventing and Addressing Human Trafficking in the Transportation Sector,” must be submitted to Congress by November 2024.
- [RaceTrac Celebrates Professional Drivers Throughout September](https://www.natso.com/racetrac-celebrates-professional-drivers-throughout-september/) - RaceTrac recently announced its plans to celebrate drivers throughout September in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
- [Bowlin Travel Centers Boasts Hospitality and Unique Finds](https://www.natso.com/bowlin-travel-centers-boasts-hospitality-and-unique-finds/) - Valkyrie Musara, COO and executive vice president of Bowlin Travel Centers, joins the podcast to share Bowlin's fascinating history, merchandising strategy, and how they create an immersive "treasure hunt" experience that keeps customers exploring their stores.
- [RaceTrac is Making Major Moves](https://www.natso.com/racetrac-is-making-major-moves/) - Nick LaFalce, RaceTrac’s marketing manager sat down with Amy Toner and Darren Schulte to share more about how RaceTrac is expanding its reach.
- [OEMs Invest in Alternative Fueling Solutions, Including Diesel Engines](https://www.natso.com/oems-invest-in-alternative-fueling-solutions-including-diesel-engines/) - Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are investing in several technologies to meet future regulatory and customer requirements.
- [Cargo Thefts are Expected to Increase Over Labor Day](https://www.natso.com/cargo-thefts-are-expected-to-increase-over-labor-day/) - There are several ways travel centers can help improve safety for their employees and customers and reduce the risk of cargo theft at their locations.
- [Travel Center Technology Improving](https://www.natso.com/travel-center-technology-improving/) - The technology used in the travel center industry is accelerating exponentially, leaving operators to sift through the options to determine which solutions will drive profitability.
- [Five Ideas to Future-Proof with Food](https://www.natso.com/five-ideas-to-future-proof-with-food/)
- [Dial Into Loyalty for Professional Drivers](https://www.natso.com/dial-into-loyalty-for-professional-drivers/) - Peter Rasmussen joins the NATSO Foundation's podcast to share the key components of loyalty programs including how to tailor rewards for professional drivers.
- [Travel Center Construction Due Diligence](https://www.natso.com/travel-center-construction-due-diligence/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine. Due diligence is the groundwork to every successful travel center construction project and investing 12-24 months to complete the necessary research to ensure projects are feasible pays dividends when it is time to build. RJP Consulting Group’s Robert Peppelman, CEO, Mark Devlin, division manager, and Val
- [Clean Freight Coalition Testifies at EPA Hearing on Advanced Clean Fleets Rule](https://www.natso.com/clean-freight-coalition-testifies-at-epa-hearing-on-advanced-clean-fleets-rule/) - The Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), of which NATSO is a member, urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deny California’s request for a Clean Air Act waiver to implement the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Rule during an August 14 public hearing. CFC Executive Director Jim Mullen said California’s failure to understand and properly analyze
- [Looking for a New Apparel & Accessories Supplier?](https://www.natso.com/looking-for-a-new-apparel-accessories-supplier/) - Here is a list of Apparel & Accessories suppliers that have shown their dedication to the travel plaza industry by supporting NATSO as allied members. Support allied partners that support you.
- [Looking for a Consumer Electronics Supplier for Your Truckstop or Travel Center?](https://www.natso.com/looking-for-a-consumer-electronics-supplier-for-your-truckstop-or-travel-center/) - Here is a list of suppliers in Consumer Electronics that have proven their dedication to the truckstop and travel center industry by joining NATSO as allied members. Support allied partners that support you.
- [Need a New Supplier of DEF Products and Services for Your Truckstop or Travel Center?](https://www.natso.com/need-a-new-supplier-of-def-products-and-services-for-your-truckstop-or-travel-center/) - Here is a list of suppliers of DEF Products and Services that have shown their commitment to the truckstop and travel center industry by joining NATSO as allied members. Support allied partners that support you.
- [Need a New Equipment & Supplies Vendor for Your Truckstop or Travel Center?](https://www.natso.com/need-a-new-equipment-supplies-vendor-for-your-truckstop-or-travel-center/) - Here is a list of Equipment & Supplies vendors that have shown their commitment to the Truckstop and Travel Center industry by partnering with NATSO as allied members. Support allied partners that support you.
- [Need a New Gifts & Novelties Supplier for Your Truckstop or Travel Center?](https://www.natso.com/need-a-new-gifts-novelties-supplier-for-your-truckstop-or-travel-center/) - Here is a list of Gifts & Novelties suppliers that have shown their commitment to the truckstop and travel center industry by joining NATSO as allied members. Support allied partners that support you.
- [U.S. DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking Reviews Draft Report](https://www.natso.com/u-s-dot-advisory-committee-on-human-trafficking-reviews-draft-report/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT) held a public hearing on August 14, 2024, to review its draft report, “Preventing and Addressing Human Trafficking in the Transportation Sector.” The advisory committee, which kicked off its first meeting in October 2023, was recharted under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and
- [Fuel Retailers Oppose Rest Area Bill That Would Shelve Private Investment in EV Charging](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-oppose-rest-area-bill-that-would-shelve-private-investment-in-ev-charging/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA – NATSO, representing truck stops, travel centers and off-highway fuel retailers, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) today announced their opposition to the RECHARGE Act (S.4989), introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), which threatens to halt private investment
- [The Hidden Profit Killer: How Out-of-Stocks Erode Your Travel Center's Bottom Line](https://www.natso.com/the-hidden-profit-killer-how-out-of-stocks-erode-your-travel-centers-bottom-line/) - Out-of-stocks are silent profit killers, gnawing away at your bottom line in ways you might not even realize.
- [Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship 2024 Winners](https://www.natso.com/bill-and-carolyn-moon-scholarship-2024-winners/) - The NATSO Foundation announces it has awarded $25,000 in scholarships to five students with ties to the truck stop and travel center industry.
- [Guide to Different Types of Fuel](https://www.natso.com/guide-to-different-types-of-fuel/) - The most common types of fuel include diesel, gasoline, reformulated gasoline, E85, diesel winter diesel, biodiesel and renewable diesel.
- [Selecting Your Travel Center Fueling Equipment](https://www.natso.com/selecting-your-travel-center-fueling-equipment/) - The NATSO Foundation's Travel Center and Truck Stop New Build Toolkit offers these factors to look at as you select the right fuel pumps for your location.
- [Fighting Fraud at the Fuel Pump](https://www.natso.com/fighting-fraud-at-the-fuel-pump/) - Fraud at the fuel pump is a concern for travel centers and their customers, but technology is helping mitigate risk, keep payments secure and prevent theft.
- [Resources for Buying Diesel with Confidence](https://www.natso.com/resources-for-buying-diesel-with-confidence/) - Commercial fuel buying is a complex process. Gather several resources for truck stops and travel centers to better buy fuel.
- [Do More with Less on Your Travel Center Signs](https://www.natso.com/do-more-with-less-on-your-travel-center-signs/) - Travel center signs should be clutter-free and have striking visuals that include pictures of foods, products, and free sample offers.
- [Associations Urge Treasury Department to Publish Comprehensive Guidance for Clean Fuel Production Credit](https://www.natso.com/associations-urge-treasury-department-to-publish-comprehensive-guidance-for-clean-fuel/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. -- NATSO, representing travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), American Trucking Associations and Truckload Carriers Association urged the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to publish comprehensive guidance for the new 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit that minimizes inflationary
- [Building the Travel Center of the Future](https://www.natso.com/building-the-travel-center-of-the-future/) - Polly Flinn, founder and principal of Flinnstone Strategies, is an industry expert in creating customer- focused, convenience formats that make their numbers. Travel centers have the opportunity to increase wallet share by creating a compelling and consistent brand experience to grow traffic, loyalty, sales and profit. In this NATSO Connect 2024 keynote, Flinn shares new insights into the future of travel center retail, offering her expertise on customer segments, brand experience and retail offers. Watch a video of her presentation.
- [NATSO Foundation Creates a Fuel Buying for Truck Stops and Travel Centers Toolkit](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-creates-a-fuel-buying-for-truck-stops-and-travel-centers-toolkit/) - Buying fuel is a complicated process, and determining the best approach helps operators increase profitability while minimizing risks. The NATSO Foundation has created this toolkit to give operators a broad understanding of available fuel types, including renewable fuel, and spot purchasing vs. index-based purchasing while also offering insights into choosing branded vs. unbranded fuel and building supplier relationships. The toolkit was created in collaboration with TAC Energy.
- [Industry Urges Congress to Advance Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act](https://www.natso.com/industry-urges-congress-to-advance-truck-parking-safety-improvement-act/) - NATSO and a coalition of industry associations urged Congress to schedule a vote on H.R. 2367, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. H.R. 2367 was reported out of committee in May 2023 by a vote of 60-4 but has stalled since then. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem
- [Two Women and a Truck: NATSO CEO Ride Along](https://www.natso.com/two-women-and-a-truck-natso-ceo-ride-along/) - NATSO'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 this time with Jennifer in her truck helped educate her on the life of a driver. View her experience below.
- [More on the Trends and Opportunities Shaping the Travel Center Industry](https://www.natso.com/more-on-the-trends-and-opportunities-shaping-the-travel-center-industry/) - Darren Schulte, NATSO VP, identifies trends, industry threats, and new opportunities for the travel center industry on the NATSO Foundation's podcast.
- [Travel Center Industry Threats and Opportunities](https://www.natso.com/travel-center-industry-threats-and-opportunities/) - On the NATSO Foundation's podcast, Darren Schulte, NATSO VP, puts on his futurist hat to help guide the travel center industry.
- [Five Answers to Biodiesel Questions from Food and Fuel Study Tour Expert](https://www.natso.com/five-answers-to-biodiesel-questions-from-food-and-fuel-study-tour-expert/) - Operators are turning to biodiesel to grow their business and increase margins, but the fuel often comes with questions. During a recent webinar, Grow Your Business with Biodiesel Blended Fuel, Jon Scharingson, executive director, sales and marketing for Renewable Energy Group, and David Fialkov, vice president of government relations at NATSO, shared their insight into the financial, performance and environmental benefits of biodiesel and provided answers to operators who are investigating biodiesel.
- [Watch a HAAS Alert Demonstration](https://www.natso.com/watch-a-haas-alert-demonstration/) - The NATSO Foundation & HAAS Alert have a partnership to enhance the safety of roadside service technicians. Watch a recording of a demonstration on HAAS Alert.
- [Customer Experience for Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/customer-experience-for-travel-centers/) - In this podcast episode, Amy Toner, NATSO Foundation ED, discussed the importance of customer experience with Matt Sargent, NexChapter VP.
- [Fuel Retailers Applaud House Legislation to Extend the Biodiesel Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-applaud-house-legislation-to-extend-the-biodiesel-tax-credit/) - Fuel 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 Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), commended a bipartisan group of lawmakers for introducing the “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2024,” which would extend the
- [Employee Benefits for Today's Travel Center Employee](https://www.natso.com/employee-benefits-for-todays-travel-center-employee/) - Truck stop and travel center operators can increase retention with these improved benefits.
- [How to Attract and Retain Travel Center Employees](https://www.natso.com/how-to-attract-and-retain-travel-center-employees/) - Travel centers that cast a wide net when recruiting will increase the likelihood of finding quality candidates and attract a diverse group of employees.
- [Thriving Franchises Create Travel Center Opportunities](https://www.natso.com/thriving-franchises-create-travel-center-opportunities/) - Franchise growth is expected to continue outpacing the growth of the broader economy, that growth presents opportunities for truck stops and travel centers.
- [Win Customers and Sell Your Location With These Seven Food Photography Tips](https://www.natso.com/win-customers-and-sell-your-location-with-these-seven-food-photography-tips/) - In today’s operating environment, it is more important than ever to reach your customers online and market your food options to a broad audience. With food delivery, take out and curbside pickup, customers are deciding what to order while browsing online. What’s more, the majority of U.S. adult internet users head to the web to learn about a company before they make a purchase or visit a business. Photos of delicious and appetizing dishes posted online can sell your location and make someone choose you over your competitor.
- [Increase Customer Frequency, Drive Transactions and Boost Loyalty with Mobile App- and Web-Based Ordering](https://www.natso.com/increase-customer-frequency-drive-transactions-and-boost-loyalty-with-mobile-app-and-web-based-ordering/) - When Northland Properties, which operates Denny’s restaurants in Canada, launched its web ordering platform with Smooth Commerce, it saw a significant growth in revenue within 30 days. “We were very pleased with the amount of lift we saw during such a short time,” said Manoj Jasra, chief digital officer and chief marketing officer for the company.
- [The Digital Disruption: E-commerce Trends, Threats and Opportunities for the Truckstop Industry](https://www.natso.com/the-digital-disruption-e-commerce-trends-threats-and-opportunities-for-the-truckstop-industry/) - E-commerce is disrupting the traditional retail world, growing six times faster than bricks-and-mortar retail and accounting for almost 10 percent of consumer spending. At the same time, the e-commerce landscape is changing customers’ expectations and creating a culture of convenience. More and more retailers are offering one-hour, same-day or next-day deliveries and investing in omni-channel
- [7 Tools to Help Find, Hire and Keep Travel Center Employees](https://www.natso.com/7-tools-to-help-find-hire-and-keep-travel-center-employees/) - In the current competitive labor environment, attracting and retaining talent has become paramount, and modern workforce solutions are helping business recruit, hire and onboard employees faster. There are also a range of tools employers can tap into to improve employees’ experiences, enhance culture and increase retention.
- [Truckstop and Travel Center Employee Retention [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/truckstop-and-travel-center-employee-retention-podcast/) - Eliot Duarte, author of NATSO's Truckstop and Travel Center Employee Retention Guide, shares his retention expertise on this episode of NATSO's podcast. Drawing on his 23 years in the truckstop industry, Duarte provides listeners with ideas to improve employee retention.
- [Fuel Buying for Travel Centers with Experts from TACenergy](https://www.natso.com/fuel-buying-for-travel-centers-with-experts-from-tacenergy/) - TACenergy's Randy Grizzle joined the NATSO Foundation’s podcast to cover best practices in fuel buying to help travel centers navigate the complex fuel market.
- [Get More Exposure with Trucker Apps](https://www.natso.com/get-more-exposure-with-trucker-apps/) - NATSO sat down with Trucker Path's Chris Oliver to learn more about the free features travel centers can use to promote their businesses.
- [Travel Center Backcourt Experiences Exceed Expectations](https://www.natso.com/travel-center-backcourt-experiences-exceed-expectations/) - Travel centers have two fueling areas—the forecourt where passenger vehicles, RVs and even box trucks fuel—and the backcourt where professional drivers fuel.
- [Demand for Hydrogen Ramps Up as OEMs Make Progress on Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Vehicles](https://www.natso.com/demand-for-hydrogen-ramps-up-as-oems-make-progress-on-heavy-duty-hydrogen-vehicles/) - New hydrogen-fueled vehicle designs from OEMs are expected to dramatically increase demand for hydrogen, according to speakers at ACT Expo 2024.
- [8 Travel Center Operational Ideas to Plan Ahead, Keep Running and Tackle Loss During Hurricane Season](https://www.natso.com/8-travel-center-operational-ideas-to-plan-ahead-keep-running-and-tackle-loss-during-hurricane-season/) - Gather best practices for keeping customers and employees safe at your travel center during hurricane season.
- [Building a Travel Center? Fuel Offerings 101](https://www.natso.com/building-a-travel-center-fuel-offerings-101/) - The truck stop and travel center industry is fuel agnostic and strives to offer whatever fuels its customers demand. Diesel fuel remains the primary fuel used within the trucking industry, especially for long-haul over- the-road freight movement. However, the industry is currently evolving to meet demand for new fueling technologies, such as electric vehicle charging stations, and preparing to meet future fueling needs. For those new to the industry, gather information on the fuels you may want to consider from the NATSO Foundation's New Build Toolkit.
- [Hurricane Resources for Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/hurricane-resources-for-travel-centers/) - With hurricane season upon us, the NATSO Foundation is sharing resources to assist travel centers in preparing for and recovering from a storm.
- [NATSO, WERNER® Collaborate on CEO Ride-Along](https://www.natso.com/natso-werner-collaborate-on-ceo-ride-along/) - NATSO and Werner Enterprises, Inc. kicked off a CEO ride-along as part of a safety collaboration between the travel center industry and professional drivers.
- [TravelCenters of America Using Microgrids to Aid in the Transition to EV Charging](https://www.natso.com/travelcenters-of-america-using-microgrids-to-aid-in-the-transition-to-ev-charging/) - TravelCenters of America Inc. plans to add electric charging stalls and plans to use microgrids in some areas to support power needs.
- [Links to Critical Resources for Hurricane Season](https://www.natso.com/links-to-critical-resources-for-hurrican-season/) - With hurricane season upon us, here are links and resources to assist truck stops and travel centers in preparing for and recovering from the storm.
- [Sample Travel Center Hurricane Operational Checklist](https://www.natso.com/sample-travel-center-hurricane-operational-checklist/) - This sample checklist can be used keep customers and employees safe at your travel center when disaster strikes.
- [Plan Ahead at Your Truckstop for Natural Disasters to Keep Operations Running](https://www.natso.com/plan-ahead-at-your-truckstop-for-natural-disasters-to-keep-operations-running/) - Natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes or tornadoes, can interrupt business operations and leave truckstop and travel plaza operators faced with difficult decisions.
- [Pilot is Moving Forward with EV Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure](https://www.natso.com/pilot-is-moving-forward-with-ev-charging-and-hydrogen-fueling-infrastructure/) - Pilot will provide whatever fuel customers want to buy. “Demand is king. What people are demanding and what our customers want is the intersection where we want to play,” said CEO Adam Wright.
- [Fuel Retailers Urge Lawmakers to Oppose Inflation Reduction Act of 2022](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-urge-lawmakers-to-oppose-inflation-reduction-act-of-2022/) - NATSO and SIGMA strongly urge lawmakers to oppose the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 unless it provides tax parity between the biodiesel tax credit (BTC) and newly proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit.
- [NLRB Proposes to Expand Definition of Joint Employment](https://www.natso.com/nlrb-proposes-to-expand-definition-of-joint-employment/) - The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Sept. 6, 2022, issued a proposal to revise its joint employer standard, which took effect in 2020 under the Trump Administration.
- [U.S. DOT Hosts Truck Parking Coalition Meeting](https://www.natso.com/u-s-dot-hosts-truck-parking-coalition-meeting/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation hosted its meeting of the National Coalition on Truck Parking Sept. 30 to share resources for state departments of transportation seeking to expand their truck parking capacity and generate awareness about their ability to use federal infrastructure dollars for truck parking projects.
- [Renewable Diesel Fuel Creates Opportunities for Truckstop and Travel Plaza Operators](https://www.natso.com/renewable-diesel-fuel-creates-opportunities-for-truckstop-and-travel-plaza-operators/) - Use of renewable diesel—a clean fuel option that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and meets the same specifications as petroleum diesel—is increasing. Renewable diesel can be used as a drop-in fuel, blended with petroleum diesel and blended with biodiesel in various amounts. As a drop-in fuel there are little to no modifications needed to fueling equipment or storage or the diesel engine. “Most West Coast retailers are using or looking to use renewable diesel at their locations because it’s a drop in. There aren’t modifications needed on the fueling side or the engine side. You don’t have to blend it,” said Ginger Laidlaw, vice president of the Alternative Fuels Council.
- [Operators Adjust Business Practices to Address Labor Challenges](https://www.natso.com/operators-adjust-business-practices-to-address-labor-challenges/) - Employers, including truckstops and travel centers, across the country continue to struggle with labor challenges and don’t expect it to ease anytime soon. Given all the challenges and outlook for the future, operators are starting to make changes for today and the future. Schulte said many retailers are turning to low- and high-tech innovative solutions. “Maybe they give a discount on gasoline to their employees, help them with childcare, or look at changes in their schedules,” Darren Schulte, vice president of membership for NATSO said, adding that many operators are embracing technology to help re-deploy labor.
- [NATSO Joins Energy, Ag Coalition in Urging Congress to Allow E-15 Year-Round](https://www.natso.com/natso-joins-energy-ag-coalition-in-urging-congress-to-allow-e-15-year-round/) - NATSO joined a broad coalition of energy and agriculture organizations in calling on Congress to quickly adopt legislation that would resolve inconsistent fuel volatility regulations. Specifically, the groups expressed support for legislation that would result in equal regulatory treatment for all gasoline blends containing 10 percent ethanol (E10) or more, including gasoline with 15 percent ethanol (E15). Such legislation
- [EPA Proposes 2023, 2024, and 2025 Renewable Volume Obligations](https://www.natso.com/epa-proposes-2023-2024-and-2025-renewable-volume-obligations/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Dec. 1 issued its proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2023, 2024, and 2025 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). EPA has proposed to require 20.82 billion gallons of renewable fuel in 2023. Under the RFS, EPA has full statutory authority to determine the annual volume requirements for all years
- [Manchin, Schumer Announce Deal on Inflation Reduction Act, Which Harms Industry](https://www.natso.com/manchin-schumer-announce-deal-on-inflation-reduction-act-which-harms-industry/) - Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with President Biden, on July 27 announced a deal on a $740 billion reconciliation bill. The more than 700-page bill includes a broad energy tax title that will rework existing biofuel and alternative fuel incentive structures for the next several years, as well as health and tax components. The Senate intends to vote on the legislation next week, with the House likely soon thereafter.
- [New Report Finds Competitive Market Key to Expanding EV Charging Network](https://www.natso.com/new-report-finds-competitive-market-key-to-expanding-ev-charging-network/) - Electric vehicle charging stations will better serve EV drivers if lawmakers and regulators enable a level playing field for competitive providers, according to a new report, “Serving Customers Best: The Benefits of Competitive Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.” The 52-page report, compiled by Electric Advisors Consulting and sponsored by the National Association of Convenience Stores, addresses
- [State Governors Declare States of of Emergency for Hurricane Hilary](https://www.natso.com/state-governors-declare-states-of-of-emergency-for-hurricane-hilary/) - The governors of California and Nevada declared states of emergency in response to Tropical Storm Hilary. The California declaration applies to Fresno, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Tulare, and Ventura counties. The Nevada declaration applies to the entire state. These declarations trigger the temporary suspension of certain Federal safety regulations, including Hours of Service,
- [RaceTrac Celebrates Opening of EV Charging Station in Oxford, Alabama](https://www.natso.com/racetrac-celebrates-opening-of-ev-charging-station-in-oxford-alabama/) - RaceTrac opened its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the country Oct. 10, 2023, at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Oxford, Alabama. More than two dozen representatives from local and state governments were in attendance, along with partners and leaders in the electrified transportation industry. The 180-kW, Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) boasts two CCS ports with
- [Key Architecture and Design Considerations for a Travel Center New Build](https://www.natso.com/key-architecture-and-design-considerations-for-a-travel-center-new-build/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine Truck stops and travel centers feature multiple profit centers and amenities; plus, customers want to get in and out quickly. Travel centers are like five or six stores in one. In addition to the convenience store side, they have expanded food services, trucker services and oftentimes
- [Automation and Digitization are Changing Nearly Every Industry Including Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/automation-and-digitization-are-changing-nearly-every-industry-including-travel-centers/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s Excerpt from Eight Trends Shaping the Truck Stop and Travel Center Industry in 2024 Toolkit from the NATSO Foundation Automation and digitization are changing nearly every industry, including trucking and highway-based businesses that serve drivers. The Ernst & Young report Embracing the Automation Revolution in Trucking, which was prepared collaboration
- [Q&A: Learn More About Hydrogen with NACFE’s Director of Emerging Technologies](https://www.natso.com/qa-learn-more-about-hydrogen-with-nacfes-director-of-emerging-technologies/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s Hydrogen is entering the market as a promising energy source for long-haul trucking, but it remains in the beginning stages. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has conducted several in-depth reports on hydrogen and is closely following the role the fuel will play in trucking. The
- [Key Phases for Planning a Truck Stop or Travel Center New Build](https://www.natso.com/key-phases-for-planning-a-truck-stop-or-travel-center-new-build/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine A 2023 poll from NATSO members found that 63 percent are ‘likely’ to invest in a rebuild or remodel during the next 12 to 18 months. To help NATSO member travel center operators develop new locations, the NATSO Foundation has articles like this one, created a toolkit and
- [Planning a Travel Center New Build: Use Design to Increase Energy Efficiency](https://www.natso.com/planning-a-travel-center-new-build-use-design-to-increase-energy-efficiency/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine Businesses that are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, have to keep the lights on around the clock and maintain a comfortable temperature for customers, which means you’re constantly pulling energy from the grid. When embarking on a new travel center build, you
- [Guidelines for Creating a Travel Center Loyalty Program That Cultivates Customer Engagement and Grows Sales](https://www.natso.com/guidelines-for-creating-a-travel-center-loyalty-program-that-cultivates-customer-engagement-and-grows-sales/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine Harman Aulakh, vice president of marketing for Onvo, which operates 39 locations in Pennsylvania and New York, has focused on cultivating customer loyalty with an engaging loyalty program. “The crux of it has been providing offers and opportunities to engage and connect with the Onvo brand,”
- [Design and Element Advice for Creating a Convenience Store in a Truck Stop](https://www.natso.com/design-and-element-advice-for-creating-a-convenience-store-in-a-truck-stop/) - On the surface, a convenience store within a truck stop or travel center may look similar to those in your neighborhood, but the differences run deep. The types of customers stopping at the locations vary, as do the reasons they visit and what they plan to purchase. As a result, there has to be a wider variety of products, amenities and services at a travel center than at a convenience store. “In general, travel centers’ categories don’t see the same type of sales in each category that a c-store may,” said Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president of membership.
- [NATSO Connect’s Tank Talks Highlight Innovative Products and Solutions](https://www.natso.com/natso-connects-tank-talks-highlights-innovative-products-and-solutions/) - Innovation is a necessity for survival and growth in business, especially as markets become more competitive and customers’ needs and preferences change. Finding new innovative solutions and products can help businesses differentiate themselves from competitors, attract new customers and retain existing ones. During NATSO Connect’s Tank Talks, five industry providers shared their products and ideas during quick, five-minute presentations modeled after a popular TV show. A panel of judges and the audience voted on the products or services they thought would improve the travel center wallet share. As we gear up for another Tank Talk session in Las Vegas, take a look back at 2024’s winners with us.
- [Eight Trends Shaping the Travel Center Industry in 2024: New NATSO Foundation Toolkit](https://www.natso.com/eight-trends-shaping-the-travel-center-industry-in-2024-new-natso-foundation-toolkit/) - Understanding consumer expectations and preferences has become critical to a retailer’s success in today’s operating environment. Successful businesses must stay ahead of the curve by identifying and adapting to emerging trends, whether in consumer behavior, drivers’ needs or industry practices. The NATSO Foundation identified eight key trends expected to shape the truck stop and travel
- [Clean and Smart: The Future of Truck Stop Bathrooms with Washie](https://www.natso.com/clean-and-smart-the-future-of-truck-stop-bathrooms-with-washie/) - Rob Poleki, CEO and Co-Founder of Washie, joined the NATSO Foundation’s podcast to discuss his innovative company, which is behind the world’s first smart, sanitizing toilet seat for public restrooms. NATSO Services annually studies professional drivers’ stopping and buying behavior at truck stops and travel centers. In 2023, the research found that drivers’ top factor in deciding whether to come inside from the fuel island or the parking lot was the cleanliness of restrooms and showers. Given the impact of cleanliness on a truck stop’s success and that Washie’s booth was causing quite the buzz at NATSO Connect, we knew we needed to have Poleki on the podcast.
- [Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on FDA Enforcement of Illegal E-Cigarettes](https://www.natso.com/senate-judiciary-committee-holds-hearing-on-fda-enforcement-of-illegal-e-cigarettes/) - The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing this week on enhancing the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) enforcement against illegal e-cigarettes. The hearing focused specifically on FDA actions to combat e-cigarette use by minors. Ahead of the hearing, FDA announced it has launched a new task force on the issue with the Department of Justice and
- [NATSO, SIGMA Member Love’s Travel Stops Urges Congress to Support Private Investment in Alternative Fuels](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-member-loves-travel-stops-urges-congress-to-support-private-investment-in-alternative-fuels/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The right policy framework and incentive structure will advance the market for alternative fuels, including electricity, while lowering carbon emissions for transportation energy, a representative of the truck stop, travel plaza and fuel retailing industry testified today before the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Kim Okafor, General Manager of Zero Emission
- [TravelCenters of America and NATSO Foundation Work to Enhance Safety for Roadside Service Technicians](https://www.natso.com/travelcenters-of-america-and-natso-foundation-work-to-enhance-safety-for-roadside-service-technicians/) - HAAS Alert Now Installed on all TA Truck Service Roadside Vehicles TravelCenters of America (TA), in conjunction with the NATSO Foundation, is pleased to announce a new initiative implemented to significantly enhance the safety of TA’s Emergency Roadside Assistance technicians who repair commercial vehicles along the Interstate Highway System. All TA Truck Service Emergency Roadside
- [Fuel Retailers Urge Federal Highway Administration to Better Harmonize State Application Standards Under the NEVI Grant Program](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-urge-federal-highway-administration-to-better-harmonize-state-application-standards-under-the-nevi-grant-program/) - NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) urged the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to better harmonize state application standards under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant program to ensure that consumers’ charging experiences are consistent from state to state. The retail
- [Fuel Retailers Applaud EPA Action Allowing Summer Sales of E15](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-applaud-epa-action-allowing-summer-sales-of-e15/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. -- NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, commended the Biden Administration for permitting summertime sales of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15) to ensure optimal fuel availability for consumers during the busy summer driving season. Allowing E15 to be sold during the peak driving season will
- [The Biodiesel Tax Credit is Set to Expire: What You Can Do](https://www.natso.com/the-biodiesel-tax-credit-is-set-to-expire-what-you-can-do/) - At this point, if Congress does nothing, the Biodiesel Tax Credit will end, and it will be replaced by something that does not incentivize our industry to invest in lower-carbon liquid fuels for over-the-road transportation. David Fialkov, NATSO’s Executive Vice President of Government Affairs, explains what you can do to extend the Biodiesel Tax Credit.
- [11 Ways to Promote the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship to Your Employees](https://www.natso.com/11-ways-to-promote-the-bill-and-carolyn-moon-scholarship-to-your-employees/) - Each year the NATSO Foundation’s Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship program distributes thousands of dollars to students to pursue their educational goals. In 2024, the foundation will award five, $5,000 scholarships to truck stop and travel center employees and/or their legal dependents. The scholarship program is an amazing employee benefit, and truckstops and travel plaza operators should
- [Tailpipe Emissions Update and the Cost of Electrifying Heavy-Duty Trucks](https://www.natso.com/tailpipe-emissions-update-and-the-cost-of-electrifying-heavy-duty-trucks/) - Vice President, Public Affairs, Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman, gives a quick update on tailpipe emissions for heavy-duty trucks and a recent study from Roland Berger for the Clean Freight Coalition that puts the cost of electrification of heavy-duty trucks at nearly $1 trillion. Read the press release for the Roland Berger report and view it in
- [Key Considerations in Selecting a Site for a New Travel Center Build](https://www.natso.com/key-considerations-in-selecting-a-site-for-a-new-travel-center-build/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine There is a lot to consider when embarking on a new build, starting with the location. Selecting the best site for a truck stop requires careful consideration of various factors. You’ll want to look at: Accessibility, Local demographics, The potential workforce in the area, The amount
- [NATSO's Day on Capitol Hill 2024: Building Relationships and Advocating for the Travel Center Industry](https://www.natso.com/natsos-day-on-capitol-hill-2024-building-relationships-and-advocating-for-the-travel-center-industry/) - In this episode, LeeAnn Goheen, NATSO's senior director of government affairs, joins the podcast to discuss NATSO's Day on Capitol Hill, which will be held May 20 -22, 2024. They discuss the agenda and how travel center operators can get involved. Goheen emphasizes the importance of building relationships with representatives and advocating for industry needs. They
- [Stunning Skylight and More at Space Age Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/stunning-skylight-and-more-at-space-age-travel-center/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine This past year I enjoyed visiting the Space Age Travel Center in Castle Rock, Washington. SPACE AGE FUEL IS A FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS CREATED IN 1982. Harold and Jim Pliska, father and son, have more than 60 years of petroleum experience between them. Space Age operates 21
- [Five Tips to Tap Into Workamper Travelers to Boost Your Travel Center Staff](https://www.natso.com/five-tips-to-tap-into-workamper-travelers-to-boost-your-travel-center-staff/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation's magazine Ericka Schapekahm, director of human resources at Heinz Corp., is always looking for new talent to join the teams at Coffee Cup Fuel Stops. Workamper connects Rvers looking for temporary work with employers needing help.This year, she will be adding an employee she found through Workamper—a
- [Ideas to Prevent Unsafe Emergency Roadside Repairs](https://www.natso.com/ideas-to-prevent-unsafe-emergency-roadside-repairs/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation's magazine Annually, NATSO gathers insight from professional drivers to help the nation’s truck stop and travel center operators better understand fleets. The annual survey gathered ideas on the steps they take to keep drivers safe on the road. Respondents could provide open-ended answers, and many cited preventative maintenance and pre- and
- [Chairman's Circle Member, Federated Insurance, Hosting Active Shooter/Workplace Safety Webinar](https://www.natso.com/chairmans-circle-member-federated-insurance-hosting-active-shooter-workplace-safety-webinar/) - Details: Thu, May 16 2 PM – 2:30 PM Register here. Discover effective strategies for managing workplace violence incidents, specifically in the context of an active shooter scenario. Explore the concept of "sheltering in place" as a response to prolonged workplace violence or natural disasters. Highlights: Strategies for Workplace Violence Survival Essential Tools for Survival Preparedness
- [Make Sure Your Travel Center’s Loyalty Program Meets Professional Drivers’ Needs](https://www.natso.com/make-sure-your-travel-centers-loyalty-program-meets-professional-drivers-needs/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine Loyalty programs are an essential part of a truck stop or travel center’s customer engagement and marketing strategy. They enhance drivers’ experiences, reward them for their purchases, spur sales and shape buying decisions. While drivers benefit from loyalty programs, truck stop and travel plaza operators should
- [HAAS Alert and the NATSO Foundation are Offering a Demonstration on Safety Cloud®](https://www.natso.com/haas-alert-and-the-natso-foundation-are-offering-a-demonstration-on-safety-cloud/) - The NATSO Foundation and HAAS Alert, the leading innovator behind the digital alerting service and connected vehicle platform, Safety Cloud®, have a strategic partnership to significantly enhance the safety of roadside service technicians who support and repair commercial vehicles when they need to be serviced along the Interstate Highway System. Register for May 2 Webinar.HAAS Alert and the NATSO
- [Seven Great Ideas Shared from Travel Centers at NATSO Connect 2024](https://www.natso.com/seven-great-ideas-shared-from-travel-centers-at-natso-connect-2024/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine The popular Great Ideas! Workshop returned to NATSO Connect 2024 with truck stop and travel center operators coming together to share ideas and learn from their fellow operators. A great idea makes things better, and attendees shared their solutions for improving operations. The Great Ideas! Workshop was
- [Ten Recruitment and Retention Ideas from the NAG Conference Every Travel Center Needs](https://www.natso.com/ten-recruitment-and-retention-ideas-from-the-nag-conference-every-travel-center-needs/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 NAG Conference in Tampa, Florida as their guest. There were several great sessions, including a knock-out panel on Labor Management: Refining Retention and Development Strategies. Mel Kleiman, founder of Humetrics, moderated the panel, which also included
- [Rohlwing Tips to Improve Roadside Repair Safety](https://www.natso.com/rohlwing-tips-to-improve-roadside-repair-safety/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine The safety of technicians providing roadside repairs is critical, and the NATSO Foundation continues to release information to boost safety awareness and best practices that can help save lives. The NATSO Foundation met with Kevin Rohlwing, senior vice president of training for the Tire Industry Association,
- [FirstElement Fuel Launches Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Fueling Station](https://www.natso.com/firstelement-fuel-launches-heavy-duty-hydrogen-fueling-station/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine FirstElement Fuel has created what it calls the world’s first fast-fueling hydrogen fueling station. The facility, located at the Port of Oakland, will serve commercial trucks and the motoring public. The station, which operates under the True Zero brand, is capable of filling 200 trucks a day in
- [Two Ideas to Make it Easy for Professional Drivers to Park and Get Food at Your Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/two-ideas-to-make-it-easy-for-professional-drivers-to-park-and-get-food-at-your-travel-center/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine Adding convenience for drivers can help boost sales and grow wallet share, and two NATSO members shared simple yet effective strategies they are using to leverage their customers' behaviors, drive revenue growth and build loyalty. Dale Elks at DAS Companies, Inc. and Sean Momin from Pat’s
- [Final Week to Apply for Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship, Deadline May 17](https://www.natso.com/final-week-to-apply-for-bill-and-carolyn-moon-scholarship-deadline-may-17/) - This is the final week to submit a Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship application. Truckstop and travel center employees and their legal dependents can apply until May 17, 2024. Employees and their legal dependents who have applied or enrolled to an accredited trade school, college or university are eligible. Five $5,000 scholarships will be awarded this year. Access
- [FirstElement Fuel Launches Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Fueling Station: How, Where and More](https://www.natso.com/firstelement-fuel-launches-heavy-duty-hydrogen-fueling-station-how-where-and-more/) - FirstElement Fuel has created what it calls the world’s first fast-fueling hydrogen fueling station. The station is capable of filling 200 trucks a day in just 10 minutes each using proprietary pump technology that enables the rapid fueling times. Frequent NATSO Foundation writer Mindy Long, owner of Mindy Long Freelance LLC, recently attended a FirstElement Fuel
- [Summer Traffic is Heating Up: What Merchandise Does Your Travel Center Need](https://www.natso.com/summer-traffic-is-heating-up-what-merchandise-does-your-travel-center-need/) - Every summer families and RVers hit the road for summer vacations, looking to fuel quickly and get back on their way. Smart truck stop and travel centers will have something travelers need. Whether it is plush toys for kids, fresh food to stock the fridge, or RVer items such as toilet treatment, truck stops and
- [Dare to Be Different: Victron Energy Stands Out with Customized Locations](https://www.natso.com/dare-to-be-different-victron-energy-stands-out-with-customized-locations/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine Differentiation can be the key to gaining a competitive advantage, and Victron Energy has gone all in on standing out. “My dad liked to call Victron Energy the custom home builders of convenience stores," said Mohamed Sharaf, who handles the company's business development. "We want to
- [More Best Practices on Shop Repair](https://www.natso.com/more-best-practices-on-shop-repair/) - In the September/October issue of Stop Watch, we featured operators’ best practices on shop repair. Information continued to come in after we went to press, so we’re adding to the story with this online-only peek into service center best practices from AMBEST.
- [NATSO Foundation Launches New Toolkit on Top Truck Repair and Truck Washes Questions](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-launches-new-toolkit-on-top-truck-repair-and-truck-washes-questions/) - Truck repair and truck washes can be valuable profit centers that also meet professional drivers’ critical needs, but there are several key factors business owners must consider before expanding into the maintenance and truck wash business. To help operators answer this question and more, the NATSO Foundation worked with industry experts to answer frequently asked questions about these two profit centers in the newly launched 18 FAQs on Shop Repair & Truck Washes Toolkit.
- [Gain Valuable Insights Into New Builds or Remodels During NATSO Connect’s New Workshop](https://www.natso.com/gain-valuable-insights-into-new-builds-or-remodels-during-natso-connects-new-workshop/) - Constructing a new build or launching a remodel is a significant undertaking, and planning begins long before the ground breaks. Truck stops and travel centers are complex facilities that require considerable market research, competitive analysis, and infrastructure development. NATSO Connect 2024, Feb. 18-22 in Orlando, Florida, will feature a Travel Center New Builds and Remodels
- [Clothing Best Practices to Help Keep Travel Center Employees Safe Indoors and Out](https://www.natso.com/clothing-best-practices-to-help-keep-travel-center-employees-safe-indoors-and-out/) - Travel center employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace, and the right clothing, equipment and training can help keep employees safe, whether they are working inside or outside of the building. The right tools are especially important in some situations, such as a roadside repair, that bring more risk to workers. Gather several ideas.
- [NATSO Discusses Industry Safety Initiatives at Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit](https://www.natso.com/natso-discusses-industry-safety-initiatives-at-midwest-commercial-vehicle-safety-summit/) - NATSO Foundation Chair Heather Debaillie of Iowa 80 Group and NATSO Vice President of Public Affairs Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman recently highlighted the many safety initiatives taking place within the truck stop and travel center industry at the recent Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit in Kansas City, MO. Debaillie and Wlazlowski Neuman discussed truck parking, the industry’s
- [Information To Keep Roadside Service Technicians Safe From the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance](https://www.natso.com/information-to-keep-roadside-service-technicians-safe-from-the-commercial-vehicle-safety-alliance/) - Servicing vehicles on the side of the road is often inevitable, and the safety of roadside service technicians is a top priority for the NATSO Foundation. Jake Elovirta, director of compliance and enforcement programs for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), joined NATSO's podcast to share strategies that can protect technicians.
- [NATSO Foundation and the Tire Industry Association Create a Roadside Safety Showcase at NATSO Connect](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-and-the-tire-industry-association-create-a-roadside-safety-showcase-at-natso-connect/) - Safety is a top priority for travel center technicians providing truck repair, whether it is in a shop or on the roadside, and the NATSO Foundation has taken a multi-pronged approach to addressing critical issues involving truck repair providers. As part of its efforts, the foundation transformed its booth at NATSO Connect, March 7-10, into a Roadside Safety Showcase.
- [Survivor Fund: Providing Financial Support to Families of Roadside Operators Who Lose Their Lives](https://www.natso.com/survivor-fund-providing-financial-support-to-families-of-roadside-operators-who-lose-their-lives/) - In 2005, the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum established its Survivor Fund to provide immediate financial support to roadside operators' families who lost their lives. Jeffrey Godwin, vice president, International Towing Museum, joined the podcast to share about the program.
- [NATSO Foundation Partners With HAAS Alert to Enhance Roadside Safety for Roadside Service Technicians](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-partners-with-haas-alert-to-enhance-roadside-safety-for-roadside-service-technicians/) - HAAS Alert and the NATSO Foundation team up to revolutionize road safety for mobile mechanics and roadside assistance providers servicing commercial vehicles across the nation.
- [NATSO Foundation and HAAS Alert Partner to Improve Roadside Safety for Roadside Service Technicians](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-and-haas-alert-partner-to-improve-roadside-safety-for-roadside-service-technicians/) - The NATSO Foundation has formed a strategic partnership with HAAS Alert, the leading innovator behind the digital alerting service and connected vehicle platform, Safety Cloud®. Tom Parbs, the Senior Director of Sales for HAAS Alert, joined the podcast to share about HAAS Alert.
- [Four Best Practices for Keeping Roadside Technicians Safe](https://www.natso.com/four-best-practices-for-keeping-roadside-technicians-safe/) - Jake Elovirta, director of compliance and enforcement programs for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, shared four areas to keep roadside service technicians safe on The Truck Stops Here podcast.
- [Ideas for Preventing Unsafe Emergency Roadside Repairs from Professional Drivers](https://www.natso.com/ideas-for-preventing-unsafe-emergency-roadside-repairs-from-professional-drivers/) - Article created for the digital issue of NATSO surveyed professional drivers to learn more about how they make maintenance decisions and the steps they take to keep drivers safe on the road. As part of the survey, respondents could provide open-ended answers, and many cited preventative maintenance and pre- and post-trip inspections as top priorities. Tire management
- [NATSO Unveils Dynamic New Logo in Response to Industry Evolution](https://www.natso.com/natso-unveils-dynamic-new-logo-in-response-to-industry-evolution/) - NATSO is excited to announce a significant visual transformation with the introduction of its new logo and brand elements. These changes, a result of the dynamic shifts in the industry landscape, are part of NATSO's ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its members. Transportation is in a state of continual flux, marked by
- [What Is In and What Is Out for Travel Center Design](https://www.natso.com/what-is-in-and-what-is-out-for-travel-center-design/) - A 2023 poll from NATSO members found that 63 percent are ‘likely’ to invest in a rebuild or remodel during the next 12 to 18 months. Enter Darren Schulte, vice president, membership, NATSO and Michael Lawshe, president, Paragon Solutions, to the podcast conversation to tell us what is IN and what it OUT for travel center design.
- [Iowa 80 Celebrates 60 Years of Serving the Professional Driver](https://www.natso.com/iowa-80-celebrates-60-years-of-serving-the-professional-driver/) - The Iowa 80 Truckstop began as a small location with six diesel pumps and a 50-seat restaurant in Walcott, Iowa. Today, after 32 expansions and remodels, the truck stop is overseen by the second generation of the Moon Family, who have dedicated their lives to providing a home away from home for the thousands of
- [Meet Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops, NATSO Connect 2024's Title Sponsor](https://www.natso.com/meet-cyclum-renewables-llc-truck-stops-natso-connect-2024s-title-sponsor/) - NATSO Connect 2024 Title Sponsor Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops provides sustainable green energy solutions to the transportation industry by fueling commercial trucking through a nationwide network of renewable truck stops and travel plazas. Their truck stops are sustainably designed, focused on enhanced customer experience, and can dispense multiple renewable fuels. Shaun Lee, director of
- [Opportunity for Private Investment in EV Charging in Georgia](https://www.natso.com/opportunity-for-private-investment-in-ev-charging-in-georgia/) - In 2023, Georgia passed Senate Bill 146, concluding two years of collaboration with lawmakers and other stakeholders on policies that will provide Georgia electric vehicle (EV) drivers with the public fast charging services they desire. Through the passage of SB 146 Georgia became a leader in facilitating a faster, and more cost-effective buildout of the
- [Sprint Mart’s Newest Location Creates a Welcoming Destination for Drivers](https://www.natso.com/sprint-marts-newest-location-creates-a-welcoming-destination-for-drivers/) - Article created for the December digital issue of Sprint Mart has opened a new, state-of-the-art location in Vance, Alabama—about 15 miles east of Tuscaloosa—creating a destination for professional drivers and locals alike. The site features a 16,000-square-foot property built in a V-shaped format. One side of the V houses a 150-seat restaurant, Sadie’s Diner, while the
- [EPA Issues Heavy-Duty Greenhouse Gas Phase 3 Standards](https://www.natso.com/epa-issues-heavy-duty-greenhouse-gas-phase-3-standards/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 29 issued its Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Rule for Heavy-Duty Trucks. Under the Final Rule, 30 percent of heavy-duty trucks must be zero emission by 2032, along with 40 percent of short-haul day-cab trucks. EPA issued the Final Rule just days after publishing its Final Greenhouse Gas Regulations and Standards
- [Sprint Mart’s New Travel Center Is Extra Special](https://www.natso.com/sprint-marts-new-travel-center-is-extra-special/) - Sprint Mart opened a new 16,000-square-foot travel center in Vance, Alabama this year. Herb Hargraves, Sprint Mart's chief operating officer, joined Amy Toner, executive director of the NATSO Foundation, on the podcast to share the great things happening at the new Sprint Mart. It boasts a 150-seat diner, a huge bakery, its proprietary grab-and-go fried
- [20 Million Americans are Planning a RV Holiday Vacation: Take Advantage of the Traffic at Your Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/20-million-americans-are-planning-a-rv-holiday-vacation-take-advantage-of-the-traffic-at-your-travel-center/) - Article created for the December digital issue of The 2023 holiday season is expected to be one the busiest on record, with 122 million people planning to travel between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Of those travelers, 20 million are planning to go RVing this holiday season, a 30% increase over 2022, according to the
- [Seven Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer This Season at Your Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/seven-ways-to-spread-holiday-cheer-this-season-at-your-travel-center/) - Article created for the December digital issue of The National Retail Federation forecasts that holiday spending will reach record levels during November and December, increasing between 3% and 4% over 2022’s spending. Truck stop and travel center operators can tap into the trend to help capture additional sales as 2023 comes to a close while also
- [Digital Innovation at Retail With Digit7](https://www.natso.com/digital-innovation-at-retail-with-digit7/) - In this sponsored episode with Digit7 CEO Chithrai Mani, we explore the digital retail innovations available from Digit7. Discover how autonomous checkout at stores can increase sales and loyalty and how AI technology makes the shopping experience interactive. Learn about computer vision, next-generation frictionless self-checkout machines and even drone inventory. Tune in to hear from
- [Get the Scoop on NATSO Connect 2024](https://www.natso.com/get-the-scoop-on-natso-connect-2024/) - NATSO Connect 2024 is scheduled to be held at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Orlando, Florida. NATSO Connect takes place from February 18 to 22, bringing together industry professionals, experts, and innovators for an unparalleled networking and learning experience. Pamela Hayes, vice president, business development at NATSO, and Andrew Evans, vice president, marketing
- [House Committee Holds Hearing on Draft Privacy Legislation](https://www.natso.com/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 data privacy standard. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) announced the draft legislation
- [EPA Grants Waiver Allowing Nationwide Summertime E15 Sales](https://www.natso.com/epa-grants-waiver-allowing-nationwide-summertime-e15-sales/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it will grant emergency waivers allowing the sale of gasoline containing up to 15 percent ethanol (E15) during the summer 2024 driving season. EPA cited “extreme and unusual fuel supply circumstances” in its decision to justify granting the temporary waiver for this summer. EPA’s emergency fuel waiver will
- [FRANdata Shares Research: How Truck Stops and Travel Centers Can Grow Their Business with Franchise Partners](https://www.natso.com/frandata-shares-research-how-truck-stops-and-travel-centers-can-grow-their-business-with-franchise-partners/) - Franchisors are in growth mode. With great foot traffic, ideal space, and an openness to partnering, truck stops and travel centers are a great fit. In this episode of "The Truck Stops Here," host Amy Toner invites guests Edith Wiseman, President, FRANData and Christina Niu, Director of Research from FranData to discuss their recent research
- [Equipment Providers Are Enhancing the Diesel Island Experience at Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/equipment-providers-are-enhancing-the-diesel-island-experience-at-travel-centers/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine The fuel island is a necessary stop for professional truck drivers, and even minor improvements can enhance their experience, speed up transactions and influence where they stop. Speeding Transaction Times Professional drivers and truck stop and travel center operators share a common objective on the fuel
- [Truck Stops, Fuel Marketers Respond to Heavy-Duty Greenhouse Gas Rule](https://www.natso.com/truck-stops-fuel-marketers-respond-to-heavy-duty-greenhouse-gas-rule/) - NATSO, representing America’s travel plazas and truck stops, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s Heavy-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Regulations and Standards Final. “We appreciate that the Biden Administration is working toward a more pragmatic approach to reducing carbon emissions from heavy-duty vehicles. Our industry shares
- [Advice on Getting Customers Inside Your Travel Center to Buy](https://www.natso.com/advice-on-getting-customers-inside-your-travel-center-to-buy/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s Travel centers are seeing increased competition from c- stores and non-retail companies that are catering to professional drivers, making it more important than ever for operators to get to know their customers, leverage their behavior and provide more to those who are already stopping. “We have to
- [DAS’s New President Steve Birli on Travel Center Retail and His Role](https://www.natso.com/dass-new-president-steve-birli-on-travel-center-retail-and-his-role/) - Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s Nearly 40 years ago, Steve Birli joined DAS Companies as a warehouse associate. Today, he is the president. Throughout his career, he has held several roles at the company, most recently as vice president of sales. “I’ve basically done everything. There were 12 of us then and
- [Labor Department Publishes Final Overtime Rule](https://www.natso.com/labor-department-publishes-final-overtime-rule/) - The Labor Department on Apr. 23 published a final rule updating the regulations for the overtime “white collar” salary exemption. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, certain employees are exempted from overtime pay requirements if they are salaried, make more than a certain amount per year, and work in a “bona fide executive, administrative, or
- [EPA Finalizes Rule for Lowering Carbon Emissions From Light-Duty Cars and Trucks](https://www.natso.com/epa-finalizes-rule-for-lowering-carbon-emissions-from-light-duty-cars-and-trucks/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 20, 2024, finalized its Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Regulations and Standards Final Rule, phasing in more stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and trucks between 2027-2032. Under the Clean Air Act, EPA is required to establish emissions standards for criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases for light- and medium-duty vehicles.
- [FTC Votes to Ban Non-Compete Agreements](https://www.natso.com/ftc-votes-to-ban-non-compete-agreements/) - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 on Apr. 23 to approve a ban on new noncompete agreements for all workers. The ban includes a small carve-out that will allow existing noncompetes for senior executives, who are defined as workers in a "policy-making position" that earn over $151,164 annually, to remain in place. Existing noncompetes for
- [Fuel Retailers Respond to Administration’s Final Rule for Lowering Carbon Emissions From Light-Duty Vehicles](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-respond-to-administrations-final-rule-for-lowering-carbon-emissions-from-light-duty-vehicles/) - Alexandria, VA. -- NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Regulations and Standards Final Rule. “We share the Administration’s objective of lowering transportation emissions and appreciate
- [Lawmakers, FDA Continue to Warn Consumers About Products Containing Tianeptine](https://www.natso.com/lawmakers-fda-continue-to-warn-consumers-about-products-containing-tianeptine/) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued multiple warnings telling consumers not to use or purchase products from the supplement brand Neptune's Fix or any other products containing the ingredient tianeptine. Neptune Resources LLC, the maker of Neptune’s Fix products, agreed to a voluntary nationwide recall of all Neptune’s Fix products last month in response to the
- [NATSO, Clean Freight Coalition Unveil New Report Detailing $1 Trillion Cost to Electrify Commercial Fleet](https://www.natso.com/natso-clean-freight-coalition-unveil-new-report-detailing-1-trillion-cost-to-electrify-commercial-fleet/) - The Clean Freight Coalition, of which NATSO is a member, unveiled a new report March 19 that pegs the cost of electrifying the commercial truck fleet at $1 trillion. A study conducted by Roland Berger for the CFC found that preparing today's commercial vehicle fleet for electrification would require the commercial vehicle industry to invest
- [RVers are Hitting the Road, Travel Centers are Ready](https://www.natso.com/rvers-are-hitting-the-road-travel-centers-are-ready/) - Article created for the digital issue of Excerpt from Eight Trends Shaping the Truck Stop and Travel Center Industry in 2024 Toolkit from the NATSO Foundation The recreational vehicle industry has been experiencing nearly 45 years of long-term growth but saw a spike in traffic due to the pandemic, creating an opportunity for travel centers to serve them. As
- [Attract Customers, Give Direction with the Right Mix of Signs for Your Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/attract-customers-give-direction-with-the-right-mix-of-signs-for-your-travel-center/) - Article created for the digital issue of Outdoor signage at truck stops and travel centers can enhance the customer experience, provide direction, convey essential information, and build the company's brand. “As customers come onsite, what do they see and how does it make them feel? The big thing is to develop a master plan and create
- [Joint Employer Standard Struck Down as Independent Contractor Rule Takes Effect](https://www.natso.com/joint-employer-standard-struck-down-as-independent-contractor-rule-takes-effect/) - A federal judge has struck down the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) rulemaking that broadened the legal test for determining how a “joint employer” is defined under the law. The Court determined that the Biden Administration’s final regulation, released late last year, is unlawfully broad. Following the Court’s decision, the current standard set by the
- [NATSO Announces 2024 Board of Directors](https://www.natso.com/natso-announces-2024-board-of-directors/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. -- NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, is proud to announce the installation of its new slate of officers following its 2024 spring Board of Directors meeting. Joe Zietlow, Industry and Trade Association Manager for Kwik Trip Inc., was appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Zietlow succeeds Jim
- [Biden Administration Unveils Strategy for Locating Heavy-Duty EV Charging Stations](https://www.natso.com/biden-administration-unveils-strategy-for-locating-heavy-duty-ev-charging-stations/) - The Biden Administration on March 12 released its National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, a plan for the deployment of heavy-duty electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along freight corridors. The Administration is expected as soon as next week to release EPA’s final heavy-duty vehicle emission standards. The National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy was developed by
- [NATSO, SIGMA Statement on National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-statement-on-national-zero-emission-freight-corridor-strategy/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. -- NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America’s leading fuel marketers, issued the following statement today in response to the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, which aims to align investments and deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle infrastructure along national freight corridors. The
- [NATSO Member Love’s Testifies on Electrification Policy](https://www.natso.com/natso-member-loves-testifies-on-electrification-policy/) - The House Highways and Transit Subcommittee on April 30 held a three-hour hearing examining electrification policy. The Subcommittee, which invited NATSO to testify, focused on the Biden Administration’s policies to increase the number of electric vehicles on the nation’s roads. Representing NATSO was Kim Okafor, General Manager for Zero Emissions at Love’s Travel Stops
- [Professional Driver Demographics are Shifting](https://www.natso.com/professional-driver-demographics-are-shifting/) - Article created for the digital issue of Excerpt from Eight Trends Shaping the Truck Stop and Travel Center Industry in 2024 Toolkit from the NATSO Foundation Understanding consumer expectations and preferences has become critical to a retailer’s success in today’s operating environment. Successful businesses must stay ahead of the curve by identifying and adapting to emerging trends, whether in
- [NATSO Foundation Creates a Travel Center and Truck Stop New Build Toolkit](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-creates-a-travel-center-and-truck-stop-new-build-toolkit/) - The truck stop and travel center industry is unique, which means travel centers need unique guidance when planning a new build. The NATSO Foundation created this toolkit to help travel center operators develop new locations. The toolkit includes valuable information from NATSO staff and industry experts, as well as NATSO members who have generously shared their ideas
- [IRS Releases Additional Guidance on Aviation Fuel](https://www.natso.com/irs-releases-additional-guidance-on-aviation-fuel/) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Apr. 30 released additional guidance governing the implementation of the Section 40B blenders’ tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The credit, which was enacted as a part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, provides a per-gallon credit for SAF up to $1.75 in 2023 and 2024. The
- [Fuel Retailers Urge EPA to Issue Summertime Waiver for E15](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-urge-epa-to-issue-summertime-waiver-for-e15/) - ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) today urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to authorize the summer sale of gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol, or E15, to ensure lower fuel costs
- [SEC Votes to Finalize ESG Disclosure Regulations](https://www.natso.com/sec-votes-to-finalize-esg-disclosure-regulations/) - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted along party lines on March 6 to finalize its climate disclosure regulations. The final rulemaking does not include a requirement for public companies to disclose so-called "scope 3" emissions, and requirements for companies to report "scope 1" and "scope 2" emissions have also been scaled back. So-called “scope 1” emissions
- [Coalition Urges EPA to Reject Petition That Would Raise Gas Prices and Undermine RFS](https://www.natso.com/coalition-urges-epa-to-reject-petition-that-would-raise-gas-prices-and-undermine-rfs/) - A coalition representing farmers, ethanol producers, fuel retailers and fuel distribution companies today urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reject a recent petition by CVR Energy to alter the Renewable Fuel Standard’s credit trading program. CVR Energy’s petition is a counterproductive proposal that would undermine the RFS and ultimately lead to higher prices for
- [Travel Centers Invited to Tucson, Ariz., Anti-Trafficking Meeting](https://www.natso.com/travel-centers-invited-to-tucson-ariz-anti-trafficking-meeting/) - The NATSO Foundation in coordination with Truckers Against Trafficking will host a regional meeting in Tucson, Arizona, May 21 aimed at coordinating ways to fight human trafficking. Truck stop, travel center and convenience store managers and owners in the area are invited to join this meeting, which will bring together trucking, bus, transit and travel center
- [Charge Ahead Partnership Files Comments on Pennsylvania PUC Proposed Electricity Rate Design](https://www.natso.com/charge-ahead-partnership-files-comments-on-pennsylvania-puc-proposed-electricity-rate-design/) - Charge Ahead Partnership (CAP), of which NATSO is a member, recently submitted recommendations to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, as the regulatory body develops policies for the sale of the electricity used in electric vehicle (EV) charging. CAP, which includes national associations like NATSO and more than 270 other organizations and businesses, advocates for policies
- [NATSO Foundation Accepting Applications For Bill and Carolyn Moon 2024 Scholarship](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-accepting-applications-for-bill-and-carolyn-moon-2024-scholarship/) - The NATSO Foundation is now accepting Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship applications. The scholarship provides much needed and deserved assistance to industry students planning for their post-secondary education and has awarded over $250,000 in scholarships. Each spring, the NATSO Foundation releases the scholarship application, and applicants are judged by an independent review with selections based
- [NATSO Files Comments on Treasury's Hydrogen Production Credit Rulemaking](https://www.natso.com/natso-files-comments-on-treasurys-hydrogen-production-credit-rulemaking/) - NATSO filed comments on Feb. 26 in response to the Treasury Department’s proposed rule governing the implementation of a new tax credit for clean hydrogen production. The credit, often referred to by its section in the tax code “45V”, was enacted in 2022 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. NATSO argued in the comments
- [Growth in Freight Tonnage Impacts the Travel Center Industry](https://www.natso.com/growth-in-freight-tonnage-impacts-the-travel-center-industry/) - Article created for the digital issue of Excerpt from Eight Trends Shaping the Truck Stop and Travel Center Industry in 2024 Toolkit from the NATSO Foundation Understanding consumer expectations and preferences has become critical to a retailer’s success in today’s operating environment. Successful businesses must stay ahead of the curve by identifying and adapting to emerging trends, whether in
- [A Look at Shortening Length of Hauls](https://www.natso.com/a-look-at-shortening-length-of-hauls/) - Article created for the digital issue of Excerpt from Eight Trends Shaping the Truck Stop and Travel Center Industry in 2024 Toolkit from the NATSO Foundation Understanding consumer expectations and preferences has become critical to a retailer’s success in today’s operating environment. Successful businesses must stay ahead of the curve by identifying and adapting to emerging trends, whether in
- [2024 Trend: Travel Center Face Increased Competition](https://www.natso.com/2024-trend-travel-center-face-increased-competition/) - Article created for the digital issue of Excerpt from Eight Trends Shaping the Truck Stop and Travel Center Industry in 2024 Toolkit from the NATSO Foundation Truck stop and travel center operators face competition from a wide range of industries, including traditional convenience stores that are now focusing on truck traffic, grocery stores and restaurants that are installing fuel
- [NATSO, Fuel Retailers Urge Senator Carper to Support Year-Round E15](https://www.natso.com/natso-fuel-retailers-urge-senator-carper-to-support-year-round-e15/) - NATSO and its industry allies on February 13 urged Senator Carper of Delaware to back year-round sales of E15. In a letter sent to Sen. Carper, NATSO said E15 allows for more environmentally friendly fuel to be sold at a lower cost to consumers and that Senator Carper represents the primary roadblock to the sale of
- [2024 Trend: Travel Center Need to Adapt to Elevated Customer Expectations](https://www.natso.com/2024-trend-travel-center-need-to-adapt-to-elevated-customer-expectations/) - Article created for the digital issue of Excerpt from Eight Trends Shaping the Truck Stop and Travel Center Industry in 2024 Toolkit from the NATSO Foundation Shoppers have more choices than ever regarding what to buy and where to shop, but more and more consumers are looking for an experience. Truck stops and travel centers can set themselves apart
- [Travel Center New Year’s Resolutions With the NATSO Foundation](https://www.natso.com/travel-center-new-years-resolutions-with-the-natso-foundation/) - New Year’s resolutions often include goals that realign your focus and ideas that allow you to dream big. Darren Schulte, NATSO's vice president, membership, joined the podcast to advise on what should be on every truck stop and travel center operator's back-to-basic goals list. He also shared resolutions ideas on food offerings and technology and
- [IRS Issues Guidance on EV Charging Infrastructure Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/irs-issues-guidance-on-ev-charging-infrastructure-tax-credit/) - The IRS recently issued initial guidance on geographic eligibility for the Section 30C Alternative Fuel Tax Credit, which companies have historically utilized for all EV charging station investment and deployment. The only federal tax credit for charging infrastructure, “30C” was enhanced in the Inflation Reduction Act. Previously, a business could only claim the 30% credit once per
- [NATSO Welcomes Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops as Chairman’s Circle Member](https://www.natso.com/natso-welcomes-cyclum-renewables-llc-truck-stops-as-chairmans-circle-member/) - NATSO, representing America’s truck stops and travel centers, today announced that Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops, a national developer with a new brand and design concept for Renewable Truck Stops with Transitional Fuels, has joined NATSO as a Chairman's Circle member. Chairman’s Circle membership represents the highest membership level for industry suppliers. As a Chairman's
- [NATSO Has a New Dynamic Logo](https://www.natso.com/natso-has-a-new-dynamic-logo/) - At the start of the year, NATSO announced a significant visual transformation with the introduction of a new logo and brand elements. These changes, a result of the dynamic shifts in the industry landscape, are part of NATSO's ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its members. Under the leadership of NATSO’s Vice President,
- [Fuel Retailers Urge Minnesota, Iowa Transportation Departments to Revise NEVI RFPs](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-urge-minnesota-iowa-transportation-departments-to-revise-nevi-rfps/) - NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores, today urged the Minnesota and the Iowa Departments of Transportation to revise their National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program rules and remove limitations on annual profits generated by grant recipients that will discourage private sector participation.
- [Manufacturers, Fleets Partner to Test Hydrogen in Class 8 Tractors](https://www.natso.com/manufacturers-fleets-partner-to-test-hydrogen-in-class-8-tractors/) - Article created for the January digital issue of Hydrogen trucks offer long driving range and fast refueling, which can make them an attractive option for heavy-duty trucking operations. Manufacturers are working on Class 8 hydrogen tractors, and several are already testing the technology on the road. “Engine manufacturers and Class 8 manufacturers are looking at hydrogen and getting
- [CVR Energy Revives Push to Change RFS Regulations](https://www.natso.com/cvr-energy-revives-push-to-change-rfs-regulations/) - CVR Energy’s Coffeyville Resources Refining and Marketing and Wynnewood Refining Company renewed a seven-year-old push to change the Renewable Fuel Standard, petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prohibit non-obligated parties from possessing and trading Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs). NATSO and others in the downstream community oppose CVR’s petition. The petition is widely recognized to
- [House Expected to Consider Bipartisan Tax Package Next Week](https://www.natso.com/house-expected-to-consider-bipartisan-tax-package-next-week/) - The U.S. House of Representatives could consider the bipartisan tax package known as the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) as early as Jan. 29 amid growing momentum. The tax package advanced out of the House Ways and Means Committee Jan. 19, 2024, by a vote of 40-3 and
- [Increasing Your Travel Center's Speed-of-Service Can Attract Drivers and Increase Sales](https://www.natso.com/increasing-your-travel-centers-speed-of-service-can-attract-drivers-and-increase-sales/) - Article created for the January digital issue of Professional drivers are pressed for time, and their need for speed is impacting their buying decisions. From the moment a customer walks in the store, they’re making purchasing decisions, and 81% of drivers told NATSO that they’d gone inside a travel center but left without purchasing food or
- [Get the Latest Information on Fuel Island Technology at NATSO Connect 2024 ](https://www.natso.com/get-the-latest-information-on-fuel-island-technology-at-natso-connect-2024/) - Fuel islands are vital to the customer experience at truck stops and travel centers. Technology can enhance service, create operational advantages, and improve sales. As part of NATSO Connect, Feb. 18-22 in Orlando, Florida, technology thought leaders and operators will meet in the Technology at the Fuel Island Tech Forum to discuss their top technology
- [Connecting Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers and Travel Center POS Systems May Take Time](https://www.natso.com/connecting-electric-vehicle-ev-chargers-and-travel-center-pos-systems-may-take-time/) - Article created for the January digital issue of As the number of electric vehicles on the road increases, more and more truck stops and travel centers are adding or planning to add electric vehicle (EV) chargers. However, there are still several unknowns in terms of how chargers will ultimately connect to a location’s point-of-sale system. “It is
- [Keep Food Offerings Interesting at Your Travel Center with an Innovation Calendar](https://www.natso.com/keep-food-offerings-interesting-at-your-travel-center-with-an-innovation-calendar/) - Article created for the January digital issue of Innovation plays an important role in driving sales of retailers’ core offerings, and keeping food offerings fresh and exciting can help make a location a destination and bring customers inside. Jessica Williams, CEO of Food Forward Thinking, recommends travel center operators make a conscious effort to find new,
- [Labor Department Issues Independent Contractor Final Rule](https://www.natso.com/labor-department-issues-independent-contractor-final-rule/) - The Biden Administration’s Department of Labor (DOL) has finalized a rulemaking that revises the criteria for how workers are classified as independent contractors. The final rule, which was issued on January 9, largely mirrors the proposed rule and requires companies to weigh a variety of economic factors to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent
- [Mother-Daughter Duo Attend NATSO Connect for Ideas](https://www.natso.com/mother-daughter-duo-attend-natso-connect-for-ideas/) - NATSO member Charlene Poe found her way to the truckstop and travel plaza industry while researching a business idea on opening a car care clinic and connecting it to a casual dining offering. Prior to NATSO Connect 2023, Poe and her daughters were in the pre-development phase, researching sites and learning everything they can about the
- [Strategies to Combat Human Trafficking in 2024](https://www.natso.com/strategies-to-combat-human-trafficking-in-2024/)
- [FHWA Publishes Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices](https://www.natso.com/fhwa-publishes-manual-on-uniform-traffic-control-devices/) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on Dec. 19, 2023, published its long-awaited update of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The publication of the new MUTCD is the first update of the MUTCD since 2009, and more than 1,100 pages long. NATSO has urged FHWA to allow alternative fuel logos to be present on highway
- [A 2024 Outlook: What Lies Ahead](https://www.natso.com/a-2024-outlook-what-lies-ahead/) - Few events will have a more profound influence on politics and policy in 2024 than the November Election. With less than a year until the 2024 General Election, the country remains just as politically divided as it did the last time the nation elected a President. Inflation, multiple foreign policy crises and feelings of dissatisfaction and
- [Five Ways to Contribute to the NATSO Foundation](https://www.natso.com/five-ways-to-contribute-to-the-natso-foundation/) - Please consider giving to the NATSO Foundation. The foundation is completely autonomous and relies solely on donations and sponsorships. The NATSO Foundation is a federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and donations to the NATSO Foundation can potentially be claimed as a deduction on your federal taxes. Donations can be made by corporations or individuals. I hope
- [NATSO Statement on Department of Treasury Guidance for Implementation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/natso-statement-on-department-of-treasury-guidance-for-implementation-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel-tax-credit/) - ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 15, 2023 – NATSO and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers issued the following statement today in response to the Department of the Treasury's guidance document governing the implementation of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blenders' tax credit. The following statement can be attributed to David Fialkov, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for NATSO and SIGMA.
- [Treasury Department Issues Proposed Rule on SAF Credit Modeling Requirements](https://www.natso.com/treasury-department-issues-proposed-rule-on-saf-credit-modeling-requirements/) - The Department of Treasury on Friday issued a guidance document governing the implementation of the new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blenders’ tax credit. Treasury has proposed to allow a new version of the Argonne GREET model, along with a model used under the Renewable Fuel Standard, to be used to calculate the value of the credit. Treasury
- [NATSO, SIGMA APPLAUD NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE GRANT RECIPIENTS](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-applaud-national-electric-vehicle-grant-recipients/) - Pilot Travel Centers Marks First in U.S. to Activate EV Charging Stations Through NEVI Program ALEXANDRIA, VA -- NATSO, representing travel centers and truck stops, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, today applauded Pilot Travel Centers for being the first refueling location in the United States to activate electric vehicle charging stations through the National
- [Great Ideas in Action: Shelf Lights at Travel Centers Make Products Pop](https://www.natso.com/great-ideas-in-action-shelf-lights-at-travel-centers-make-products-pop/) - Article created for the December digital issue of The right lighting can enhance the in-store experience, boost sales and spur loyalty. Cameron Cloeter, founder and president of Lighting for Impact, has seen the addition of shelf lighting increase sales by anywhere from 3% to 40% because it entices customers to shop and draws their attention to
- [NATSO Foundation Announces Exciting Fundraising Events at NATSO Connect 2024](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-announces-exciting-fundraising-events-at-natso-connect-2024/) - The NATSO Foundation is proud to announce two exciting fundraising events that will take place during the upcoming NATSO Connect 2024 conference in Orlando, Florida. Designed to bring the travel center and truck stop industry together to support the Foundation's important work and promote a sense of community, these events offer a fun way to
- [NATSO Connect Unveils Stellar Lineup of Speakers for its Upcoming Conference in Orlando, FL](https://www.natso.com/natso-connect-unveils-stellar-lineup-of-speakers-for-its-upcoming-conference-in-orlando-fl/) - NATSO, the leading national trade association representing America's travel centers and truck stops, announced its first round of distinguished speakers for the upcoming NATSO Connect conference, which will be held from February 18 to February 22, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. NATSO Connect is renowned for bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders in the travel
- [NATSO Foundation's 2023 Fast Forward Focus](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundations-2023-fast-forward-focus/) - Last month, truck stop and travel leaders and industry vendors attended the NATSO Foundation's leadership event, Fast Forward Focus. NATSO's Fast Forward Focus was designed to help highway fuel retailers gain insight into how trends are likely to affect their operating environment. At NATSO, it is always the interaction among outstanding peers around the room that
- [NATSO Connect Education Highlights Strategies to Increase Wallet Share and Boost Profitability](https://www.natso.com/natso-connect-education-highlights-strategies-to-increase-wallet-share-and-boost-profitability/) - Growing wallet share is essential for truck stops and travel centers to thrive in today's competitive market. It drives revenue growth, fosters customer loyalty, and helps businesses establish a strong foothold in the market. Day two of NATSO Connect, Feb. 18-22, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, will feature an educational line-up focused on growing wallet share.
- [NATSO, SIGMA Urge Energy Department to Adopt Market-Oriented, Technology Neutral Approach to Transportation Decarbonization](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-urge-energy-department-to-adopt-market-oriented-technology-neutral-approach-to-transportation-decarbonization/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. -- NATSO, representing travel centers and truck stops, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, urged the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to adopt a market-oriented, technology-neutral approach to transportation decarbonization. Any policies to scale production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) should carefully consider the economy-wide ramifications of prioritizing nascent fuel technologies above longstanding
- [House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Advances the REPAIR Act](https://www.natso.com/house-energy-and-commerce-subcommittee-advances-the-repair-act/) - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Data, Innovation and Commerce advanced the REPAIR Act, H.R. 906, by voice vote on Nov. 2. During the markup, lawmakers offered a series of amendments seeking to exclude commercial vehicles from the bill as well as strengthen language on cyber security, data privacy and intellectual property ownership. Ultimately all
- [NATSO Connect Education Offers Insights on Growing Wallet Share and the Evolving Fuel Landscape](https://www.natso.com/natso-connect-education-offers-insights-on-growing-wallet-share-and-the-evolving-fuel-landscape/) - Alexandria, Va. — NATSO Connect 2024, scheduled to be held Feb. 18-22 at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club in Orlando, Florida, will bring hundreds of senior-level truck stop operators, industry suppliers, and innovative thought leaders under one roof for dedicated educational sessions, interactive workshops, and cooperative conversations. The education selected by the NATSO Foundation this year
- [Compilation of COVID-19 Related Restrictions by State](https://www.natso.com/compilation-of-covid-19-related-restrictions-by-state/) - NATSO has compiled foodservice and other restrictions across the country into one convenient resource that will be updated daily. Click here to review restrictions state-by-state.
- [Ernst and Young Opening COVID-19 Webinar to NATSO Members](https://www.natso.com/ernst-and-young-opening-covid-19-webinar-to-natso-members/) - NATSO partner Ernst and Young has agreed to open up its upcoming webinar, Leading Through Uncertainty and Complexity, to NATSO members. Scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 11 a.m. EST, the webinar is designed to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on your people and your business.
- [Keep Your Business Running: Ideas for You to Consider During the Coronavirus Pandemic](https://www.natso.com/keep-your-business-running-ideas-for-you-to-consider-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/) - Let your customers know everything you’re doing to keep them safe. Use e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, your website, and posted messages at your locations to communicate that their health and the health of your employees is your #1 priority. Here’s an example. Seattle fine-dining restaurant Canlis is adding delivery options and operating a “drive-through”: “We’re shutting down our
- [Are Truckstops Considered “Essential” Businesses?](https://www.natso.com/are-truckstops-considered-essential-businesses/) - The Department of Homeland Security has issued Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure workforce. This document specifically lists truckstop employees as essential. The document states “that employees supporting or enabling transportation functions, including truck drivers, bus drivers, dispatchers, maintenance and repair technicians, warehouse workers, truck stop and rest area workers, and workers that maintain and
- [Where Can I Find Information About State And Local Ordinances And Orders?](https://www.natso.com/where-can-i-find-information-about-state-and-local-ordinances-and-orders/) - States continue to issue statewide "stay at home," "shelter in place," or other lockdown-type orders. At the current time, all of these pertinent state orders permit truckstops, travel centers, and convenience stores to remain open and operational. NATSO fully expects future state orders will also permit truckstops, travel centers and convenience stores to remain open
- [What Resources Can I Use with My Local Officials To Help Ease Capacity Restrictions At My Truckstop?](https://www.natso.com/what-resources-can-i-use-with-my-local-officials-to-help-ease-capacity-restrictions-at-my-truckstop/) - NATSO is providing members with a letter template for your employees to complete and carry with them, explaining that they are expressly included in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers during the COVID-19 Response. These documents can be shared with local enforcement officials in the event
- [Where Can I Find Cleaning, Sanitation And Other Supplies for My Truckstop?](https://www.natso.com/where-can-i-find-cleaning-sanitation-and-other-supplies-for-my-truckstop/) - The Centers for Disease Control offers guidance for cleaning and disinfecting community facilities with suspected or confirmed Coronavirus exposure. Those guidelines include an Environmental Protection Agency list of approved disinfectants. NATSO members also are encouraged to contact the following companies for assistance in finding products that contain the chemicals listed on the CDC’s website: DAS
- [What Are the New Federal Leave Requirements That Will Affect Me?](https://www.natso.com/what-are-the-new-federal-leave-requirements-that-will-affect-me/) - We put together this 1-page chart to help you learn about new federal employee leave requirements that take effect on Apr. 1. The Department of Labor also released its first round of guidance on March 24, 2020 on the new law, including a Fact Sheet for Employees, a Fact Sheet for Employers and a Questions and Answers document. Download a pdf of
- [What Happens When an Employee Gets Sick?](https://www.natso.com/what-happens-when-an-employee-gets-sick/) - One of my employees calls in sick. May I ask the employee specific questions about his/her symptoms? As of March 21, 2020, the answer to this question is “Yes.” You may ask employees if they are experiencing any symptoms of the pandemic virus. For COVID-19, these symptoms include: fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, and/or
- [NATSO Analysis: The Cares Act, Phase III Stimulus Package](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-the-cares-act-phase-iii-stimulus-package/) - The Senate approved 96-0 the approximately $2 trillion "Phase III" stimulus bill known as the CARES Act. The House is expected to pass the bill by today after which the President is expected to sign the measure. This summary focuses on those issues of most concern to the travel center industry.
- [NATSO Analysis: Paycheck Protection Program Interim Final Rules (PPP)](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-paycheck-protection-program-interim-final-rules-ppp/) - The Small Business Administration on May 22 released interim final rules related to the Paycheck Protection Program. The rules outline procedures for borrowers to calculate costs eligible for loan forgiveness in the PPP, how the SBA will review individual loans for forgiveness, and details of the loan forgiveness process for lenders. The interim final rules stipulate that:
- [House Passes $3 Trillion Coronavirus Spending Package](https://www.natso.com/house-passes-3-trillion-coronavirus-spending-package/)
- [NATSO Analysis: House Transportation Committee Draft Reauthorization Legislation](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-house-transportation-committee-draft-reauthorization-legislation/)
- [NATSO Update: GOP Stimulus Proposal](https://www.natso.com/natso-update-gop-stimulus-proposal/)
- [NATSO 2020 ELECTION PREVIEW: What NATSO’s Government Affairs Team Will Be Watching](https://www.natso.com/natso-2020-election-preview-what-natsos-government-affairs-team-will-be-watching/)
- [NATSO Analysis: Current Election State of Play](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-current-election-state-of-play/) - Today at 3:30 EST, NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings and the rest of NATSO's Government Affairs Team will host a Zoom conference call to provide an in-depth recap / analysis of the election results and its implications for the travel center industry and NATSO's advocacy strategy. Several states have yet to be called, but NATSO
- [NATSO Analysis: EPA Expected to Grant Small Refinery Waivers](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-epa-expected-to-grant-small-refinery-waivers/)
- [Biden Administration Pivots to Infrastructure](https://www.natso.com/biden-administration-pivots-to-infrastructure/)
- [NATSO Analysis: President Biden to Unveil Infrastructure Package Today](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-president-biden-to-unveil-infrastructure-package-today/) - President Biden today will outline his Administration's massive new infrastructure package in a speech in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Although additional details will come out in the coming days, the White House has released a 25 page fact sheet on the proposal's substance. The proposal will be an eight-year, $2 trillion-plus spending bill with a 15-year mechanism to pay
- [April 16/17 Deadline for EMV Switch for Fuel Pumps Approaching](https://www.natso.com/april-16-17-deadline-for-emv-switch-for-fuel-pumps-approaching/)
- [Dodge City Petro Travel Center Collaborates with Vendors to Grow Their Business](https://www.natso.com/dodge-city-petro-travel-center-collaborates-with-vendors-to-grow-their-business/) - Keith Wade, vice president of operations with Dodge City Petro Travel Center, embarked on a 10,000-squarefoot reset at the Hanceville, Alabama location. Wade worked with Tony Pendleton, Lynco, and Joey Osteen, DAS, on the project. He shared a picture with NATSO, and we had to reach out to learn more. Wade said Dodge City Petro
- [7 Ways Truckstops and Travel Plazas Get Creative to Capture Grab-and-Go and Self-Serve Food Sales](https://www.natso.com/7-ways-truckstops-and-travel-plazas-get-creative-to-capture-grab-and-go-and-self-serve-food-sales/) - COVID-19 has changed restaurant and food sales, and companies had to quickly adjust. Those offering self-serve food options have had to pivot in many areas of the country depending on state and local ordinances. “The key thing, if you’re not able to do self-serve, is to re-think how you get food out there. There are
- [NATSO Analysis: Key Vote Set for Infrastructure](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-key-vote-set-for-infrastructure/)
- [NATSO Analysis: COVID Vaccine Mandate Implications for Travel Plazas and Truckstops](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-covid-vaccine-mandate-implications-for-travel-plazas-and-truckstops/) - On Nov. 4, the Biden Administration issued its highly anticipated and controversial rule requiring vaccinations for employees of companies with 100 or more employees. The rule appears to exempt commercial truck drivers, including fuel haulers, from the vaccine mandate. The rule preempts existing state laws and executive orders that directly or indirectly conflict with the rule (i.e., those
- [NATSO Analysis: Deep Dive Into Reconciliation Status](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-deep-dive-into-reconciliation-status/) - The budget reconciliation process is being led exclusively by Democrats and can be passed with only Democratic votes. Because of the tight margins in both the House and Senate and the diversity of perspectives within the Democratic Party between progressives and moderates, it will be a challenge for Democratic leadership to finalize legislation that enough lawmakers are comfortable
- [NATSO Analysis: An In-Depth Comparison of House vs. Senate Approaches to Energy Taxes](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-an-in-depth-comparison-of-house-vs-senate-approaches-to-energy-taxes/)
- [NATSO Analysis: Build Back Better](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-build-back-better/) - House Democrats late last week released revised text of the partisan, Democrat-only "Build Back Better Act." The text is largely a stripped-down version of the $3.5 trillion package Democrats unveiled in September, with new revenue offsets reflecting Senator Kyrsten Sinema's (D-AZ) opposition to tax rate increases. The legislation remains inextricably linked to a separate, bipartisan
- [NATSO Analysis: What to Consider Before OSHA Issues a Vaccine Mandate](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-what-to-consider-before-osha-issues-a-vaccine-mandate/) - OSHA is expected to finalize its vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 employees as soon as this week. NATSO anticipates a 40 to 75 day window between when the rule is published and when it will begin to be enforced. The mandate for government contractors takes effect on Dec. 8, which is approximately two-and-a-half months
- [NATSO Update: COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard](https://www.natso.com/natso-update-covid-19-emergency-temporary-standard/) - Since the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay on OSHA's vaccine mandate, the case was transferred to the 6th Circuit. For the time being, the rule remains on hold. The Biden Administration is asking the 6th Circuit to set aside the 5th Circuit's stay, and allow the vaccine requirement. In the meantime, OSHA has suspended
- [NATSO Analysis: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act/) - The House on Nov. 5 approved the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, sending the bill to President Biden for his signature and clearing the way for a multi-year extension of highway programs and approximately $550 billion in new spending on highway and other projects. Combined with routine infrastructure spending through reauthorizing existing highway programs,
- [NATSO Analysis: What Lies Ahead for Build Back Better](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-what-lies-ahead-for-build-back-better/) - The White House and Congressional leaders are in the process of "resetting" talks on the $1.75 trillion "Build Back Better" spending bill, paring down or cutting social spending items to appeal to U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and other Democrats, while retaining many of the climate provisions. There is some disagreement among Democrats over whether
- [Appeals Court Removes OSHA ETS Stay; Travel Centers Should Prepare to Comply](https://www.natso.com/appeals-court-removes-osha-ets-stay-travel-centers-should-prepare-to-comply/) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit on Dec. 17 dissolved the 5th Circuit’s stay of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (“OSHA’s”) Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”), which imposes a “vaccine or test” requirement for private employers. Within two hours, the case was appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court with a request that the
- [Supply Chain Strains are Expected to Last into 2022](https://www.natso.com/supply-chain-strains-are-expected-to-last-into-2022/) - Supply chain challenges plagued the country throughout 2021 and 2022 due to consumer demand increases, labor shortages, containers in the wrong places and port inefficiencies. “It is still questionable in terms of what relief we will see and when,” said John Langley, a professor at Penn State University and founder of the Annual Third-Party Logistics Study.
- [How to Build America’s EV Charging Network](https://www.natso.com/how-to-build-americas-ev-charging-network/) - The bipartisan $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed into law in November 2021, carved out $7.5 billion to expand the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network. From that pot of money, $5 billion will be distributed to the states via the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) funding formula. FHWA will distribute the remaining
- [Electric Vehicles: Changing How Reporters Cover Fuel](https://www.natso.com/electric-vehicles-changing-how-reporters-cover-fuel/) - The Biden Administration’s heightened focus on electric vehicles (EVs) and its goal of establishing a nationwide network of EV charging stations has triggered a surge in media coverage about this emerging technology. The barrage of media interest has exposed a void in both national and local coverage of an issue that ranks as a top
- [How Much Money is Available for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) EV Charging Grants?](https://www.natso.com/how-much-money-is-available-for-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-iija-ev-charging-grants/) - The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides $7.5 billion to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure via the National Electric Vehicle Formula Program and the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program. This money will be distributed via state transportation departments (DOTs). U.S. DOT released guidance to help state DOTs develop plans for distributing $5 billion
- [Contact Your State DOT Regarding Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) EV Charging Funding](https://www.natso.com/contact-your-state-dot-regarding-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-iija-ev-charging-funding/) - State departments of transportation are in charge of distributing Electric Vehicle Charging Funding under the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). State DOTs have a short window to develop their "EV charging plans" that will outline their respectives approaches to distributing those funds. It is critical to have a seat at the table as your
- [Contact Your Public Service Commission](https://www.natso.com/contact-your-public-service-commission/) - NATSO members should consider sending a letter to their state public ultilities commission encouraging them to develop new rate structures that minimize demand charges as required under the federal infrastructure law. NATSO has provided this document as a template to help guide individual letters. We encourage NATSO members to request follow-up meetings with their state public ulilities commissions.
- [Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) EV Charging Grants: Who is Eligible and How Much Money Do Fuel Retailers Need to Contribute?](https://www.natso.com/infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-iija-ev-charging-grants-who-is-eligible-and-how-much-money-do-fuel-retailers-need-to-contribute/) - Who is Eligible? While grant recipients may include state governments, states are encouraged to contract with private companies, such as fuel retailers, to own and operate charging stations. The initial grant distribution will prioritize funding for EV charging infrastructure at off-highway and off-Interstate locations that install, at minimum, four 150kW DC fast chargers. How Much
- [Participate in the National Highway Charging Collaborative](https://www.natso.com/participate-in-the-national-highway-charging-collaborative/) - ChargePoint and NATSO in 2020 announced a landmark partnership to create a National Highway Charging Collaborative to extend electric vehicle charging to every corner of the nation. The Collaborative aims to deploy charging at more than 4,000 travel plazas and fuel stops that serve highway travelers and rural communities. In its first year, the public-private
- [NATSO Analysis: SEC Climate Disclosure Rule](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-sec-climate-disclosure-rule/)
- [Draft Model Legislation](https://www.natso.com/draft-model-legislation/) - NATSO has drafted model legislation for NATSO members to share with their state lawmakers. Although legislative needs differ in each state, this model bill serves as a template that would establish a policy framework to encourage private sector investment in electric vehicle charging equipment. Download NATSO’s draft Model Legislation here. Reach out to LeeAnn Goheen, NATSO’s director, government affairs, at lgoheen@natso.com or
- [Status of a Budget Reconciliation Proposal and What the 2022 Appropriations Bill Means for NATSO Priorities](https://www.natso.com/status-of-a-budget-reconciliation-proposal-and-what-the-2022-appropriations-bill-means-for-natso-priorities/)
- [Join the ChargeAhead Partnership](https://www.natso.com/join-the-chargeahead-partnership/) - At NATSO, we are committed to ensuring that as states hash out the details for their statewide plans, NATSO members have a seat at the table. That’s why NATSO recently joined the Charge Ahead Partnership, a coalition of individuals and businesses united in the idea that the best way to expand the electric vehicle charging
- [Has the Business Case for EV Charging Improved?](https://www.natso.com/has-the-business-case-for-ev-charging-improved/) - U.S. DOT did not explicitly instruct states to deploy funds in a way that develops a competitive market for DC fast charging. It is therefore incumbent upon fuel retailers to urge state DOTs to structure projects in a “make-ready” model that allows utilities to invest in the grid and distribution enhancements necessary to “feed” charging stations while
- [10 Creative Solutions Travel Centers are Using to Overcome Inventory Challenges](https://www.natso.com/10-creative-solutions-travel-centers-are-using-to-overcome-inventory-challenges/) - Supply 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 time and pushing inventory management to the forefront. Operators have embraced several strategies to keep shelves stocked, including building safety stock, finding non-traditional suppliers and
- [What the Fleet of the Future Could Mean for Truckstops and Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/what-the-fleet-of-the-future-could-mean-for-truckstops-and-travel-centers/) - New technologies, advancements in autonomy and advanced fueling options are bringing change to the trucking industry. Alternative fuels and autonomy will play a critical role in the fleets of the future, but transitioning to more efficient and technologically advanced vehicles will bring challenges to the industry. In a keynote moderated by Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman, NATSO’s
- [Pilot Company to Launch Site For Roboburger Vending](https://www.natso.com/pilot-company-to-launch-site-for-roboburger-vending/) - A 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 chef in a vending machine. The machine grills, toasts, adds condiments and puts together a burger in four minutes. Read more about the partnership here.
- [Automated Retail Creates Added Convenience for Customers](https://www.natso.com/automated-retail-creates-added-convenience-for-customers/) - Automated retail is the process of using technology to sell goods and services in a fast and efficient way with low to zero human interaction. Examples of automated reail include vending machines, service kiosks, retail apps and self-checkout. As automation technology continues to mature, it can create a competitive advantage, with consumers responding positively to
- [Current Funding Opportunities for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure: NATSO Member Resource](https://www.natso.com/current-funding-opportunities-for-alternative-fuels-infrastructure-natso-member-resource/) - There are several funding opportunities that can help truckstop and travel center operators offset the costs of alternative fuels investments. Listing of Current Funding Opportunities for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure for NATSO Members Only New! NATSO members can now utilize a new NATSO members only resource for alternative fuels infrasturue funding. At the link below, NATSO members can
- [Truck Scales Provide a Service for Drivers and Revenue Stream for Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/truck-scales-provide-a-service-for-drivers-and-revenue-stream-for-travel-centers/) - Truck scales are an essential tool for drivers and fleets, and they can provide a valuable revenue stream for truckstop and travel plaza operators. Adding a scale can bring in new customers and improve service to existing customers while also increasing exposure and revenue. “If drivers are looking to weigh their loads, they are also
- [Travelcenters of America Opens Georgia Stop](https://www.natso.com/travelcenters-of-america-opens-georgia-stop/) - TravelCenters of America recently opened a new TA Express Travel Center near Statesboro, Georgia. The stop, which was built on a 19-acre plot along Interstate 16, features gasoline and diesel filling stations, private showers, a Burger King restaurant and a three-bay truck service center. Development Authority of Bulloch County CEO Benjy Thompson commented on the
- [Truckstops and Travel Centers Offer Fitness Centers, Healthy Options and Health Care for Drivers](https://www.natso.com/truckstops-and-travel-centers-offer-fitness-centers-healthy-options-and-health-care-for-drivers/) - Professional drivers are taking a more proactive approach to health, and truckstops and travel plazas are adding more health and wellness features and products to help drivers take better care of themselves. “I think awareness is getting better in the driver community, and fleets are doing more with driver education,” said Kevin Kelly, head of
- [Three More Ideas for Safety at Your Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/three-more-ideas-for-safety-at-your-travel-center/) - Last week we looked at Clothing Best Practices to Help Keep Travel Center Employees Safe Indoors and Out, here are a few more ideas for focusing on overall safety. Training in De-Escalation. Mary Eriksen, risk manager for Sapp. Bros. told Stop Watch magazine that Sapp Bros. is focusing on security within the location. “We’ve had a few incidents where
- [Is Hydrogen Emerging as One Of The Most Viable, Long-Term Alternative Fuels For the Long-Haul Trucking Industry?](https://www.natso.com/is-hydrogen-emerging-as-one-of-the-most-viable-long-term-alternative-fuels-for-the-long-haul-trucking-industry/) - Article created for the October digital issue of The use of alternative fuels in the trucking industry continues to increase, and truckstops and travel centers have a critical role in their distribution. Operators are preparing for the future and getting ready to meet their customers’ needs no matter what is powering their vehicles. "I do think
- [House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee to Mark Up the REPAIR Act](https://www.natso.com/house-energy-and-commerce-subcommittee-to-mark-up-the-repair-act/) - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) announced that the subcommittee will markup 16 bills on Nov. 2, including H.R. 906, the REPAIR Act.
- [Mid-Continent Hydrogen Hub Submits Application for Funds to Build Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure](https://www.natso.com/mid-continent-hydrogen-hub-submits-application-for-funds-to-build-hydrogen-fueling-infrastructure/) - NATSO member Randy Gard, chief operating officer for Bosselman Enterprises, is an active member of the Mid-Continent Clean Hydrogen Hub, which includes Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri, and has been an active part of the Hub’s site selection process. He shared with Stop Watch magazine about the Mid-Continent Clean Hydrogen Hub.
- [Technology and Data Needed for Travel Centers to Thrive with PDI Technologies](https://www.natso.com/technology-and-data-needed-for-travel-centers-to-thrive-with-pdi-technologies/) - Bethany Allee, head of marketing and education at PDI Technologies, joined the NATSO Foundation's podcast to talk about convenience and fuel technology. Together with NATSO Foundation Executive Director Amy Toner, they explore inventory technology, automation, loyalty and much more.
- [NATSO to Serve on U.S. DOT Human Trafficking Advisory Committee](https://www.natso.com/natso-to-serve-on-u-s-dot-human-trafficking-advisory-committee/) - The Department of Transportation recently announced that it has re-chartered its Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking as required under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
- [Key Findings in New Study of Professional Driver Behavior at Truck Stops and Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/key-findings-in-new-study-of-professional-driver-behavior-at-truck-stops-and-travel-centers/) - Gather 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.
- [NATSO Announces Venue and Program for NATSO Connect 2024 in Orlando](https://www.natso.com/natso-announces-venue-and-program-for-natso-connect-2024-in-orlando/) - NATSO Announces Venue and Program for NATSO Connect 2024 in Orlando
- [NATSO Urges House Leadership to Prioritize Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-house-leadership-to-prioritize-truck-parking-safety-improvement-act/) - NATSO and 23 diverse organizations encouraged Speaker McCarthy and Democratic Leader Jeffries to prioritize consideration of H.R. 2367, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, on the House floor this fall. In a letter sent Sept. 11, 2023, organizations representing truck drivers and fleets, retailers, shippers, motor carriers, safety advocates, law enforcement agencies, motorists, private truck stop operators,
- [Transportation Coalition Urges Treasury to Uphold Congressional Intent for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit Modeling Requirements](https://www.natso.com/transportation-coalition-urges-treasury-to-uphold-congressional-intent-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-credit-modeling-requirements/) - NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA; America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and a diverse coalition representing fuel retailers, distributors, and consumers of advanced renewable fuels, urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Treasury to uphold Congressional intent and subject sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to more stringent lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions modeling requirements under the 40B and 45Z tax credits enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
- [Congressman Bost Visits TA to Highlight Role of Truckstops in Providing Truck Parking](https://www.natso.com/congressman-bost-visits-ta-to-highlight-role-of-truckstops-in-providing-truck-parking/) - Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) today will be conducting a “Take Your Congressman to Work Day” at a TravelCenters of America (TA) truck stop in Mt. Vernon, Ill., followed by media availability to highlight the important role that truckstops play in providing safe parking for commercial drivers. Rep. Bost will be joined by representatives from bp,
- [Clean Freight Coalition Meets with DOE-DOT Joint Office, Lawmakers on Heavy-Duty Charging Infrastructure](https://www.natso.com/clean-freight-coalition-meets-with-doe-dot-joint-office-lawmakers-on-heavy-duty-charging-infrastructure/) - Representatives from the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), of which NATSO is a member, met with officials from the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) July 26 to discuss the challenges and opportunities of transitioning the nation's commercial truck fleet to low- and zero-emission vehicles. Sapp Bros. Chief Executive Officer Andy Richard attended the meetings on behalf of NATSO.
- [Get to Know NATSO Member Isaiah Britt of Donna’s Truck Stop](https://www.natso.com/get-to-know-natso-member-isaiah-britt-of-donnas-truck-stop/) - Isaiah Britt’s job title at Donna’s Truck Stop is merchandising manager, but he is a bit of a jack-of-all-trades at the Marysville, Washington, location. “I also am the stock maintenance supervisor. I run the tills. I do fuel inspections, and I have an underground storage tank license, so I service the dispensers once a month. I also run security,” he said.
- [Trucking Trends and Their Impact on Truckstops](https://www.natso.com/trucking-trends-and-their-impact-on-truckstops/) - Earlier in the year, Darren Schulte, vice president, membership at NATSO and Amy Toner, executive director of the NATSO Foundation, presented on trucking trends on truckstops at M-PACT. Schulte and Toner brought their trends information to the podcast.
- [Three Reasons Travel Centers are Turning to Digital Shelf Labels](https://www.natso.com/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.
- [Travel Center Critical Considerations for Your Next Point-of-Sale (POS) Investment](https://www.natso.com/travel-center-critical-considerations-for-your-next-point-of-sale-pos-investment/) - Different technology boasts different features, and there are several factors travel center operators should consider when determining which point-of-sale (POS) system to use.
- [Lean on NATSO to Grow Your Business and Relationships](https://www.natso.com/lean-on-natso-to-grow-your-business-and-relationships/) - As we head into 2023, I encourage you to lean on NATSO. We have a great staff that will work with you to improve your business and expand your relationships. I know it works because I’ve been doing it for years.
- [Technology is Helping Travel Centers Manage Challenges, Understand Customers and Prepare for the Future](https://www.natso.com/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.
- [Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Kitchen Innovation are Automating Tasks and Maximizing Labor for Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/robotics-artificial-intelligence-and-kitchen-innovation-are-automating-tasks-and-maximizing-labor-for-travel-centers/) - Automation 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.
- [Clean Freight Coalition Applauds Lawmakers for Urging EPA to Revise Proposed GHG Rule for Heavy Trucks](https://www.natso.com/clean-freight-coalition-applauds-lawmakers-for-urging-epa-to-revise-proposed-ghg-rule-for-heavy-trucks/) - The Clean Freight Coalition, of which NATSO is a member, on July 19 applauded 30 lawmakers who signed a bipartisan letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to revise its proposed rule for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles.
- [House Judiciary Subcommittee to Host Hearing on Right to Repair Issues](https://www.natso.com/house-judiciary-subcommittee-to-host-hearing-on-right-to-repair-issues/) - Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) has scheduled a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing for July 18 on the need for a federal law that will protect the right to repair vehicles. Currently, there are two bills in Congress that target the issue of right to repair: The REPAIR Act and the SMART Act, which was introduced by
- [Biofuel, Farm, Fuel Marketer Groups Urge Fairness in Tailpipe Emissions Standards](https://www.natso.com/biofuel-farm-fuel-marketer-groups-urge-fairness-in-tailpipe-emissions-standards/) - America’s farmers, fuel marketers and retailers, and renewable fuel producers on July 5 called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to adopt a market-oriented, technology-neutral approach to transportation decarbonization in its upcoming final tailpipe emissions standards for 2027-2032 light- and medium-duty vehicles. In a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, seven national associations representing the full spectrum of
- [RaceTrac Hosts Transportation Committee Chairman at Store Support Center in Atlanta](https://www.natso.com/racetrac-hosts-transportation-committee-chairman-at-store-support-center-in-atlanta/) - RaceTrac and Metroplex (MXE) employees meet with Chairman Graves. (From left to right: Doug Smith, Executive Director of Commercial, MXE; Virginia Stephens, Executive Director of MXE Accounting; Brian Moran, Director of Government Affairs, RaceTrac, Inc.; Rushi Patel, Manager of Diversified Energy, MXE; Chairman Graves; AJ Siccardi, President of MXE; Joseph Akers, Chief Legal Officer, RaceTrac, Inc.; Joseph Benson, Diversified Energy Analyst, MXE.)
- [NATSO, SIGMA STATEMENT ON EPA’s 2023, 2024 and 2025 Renewable Volume Obligations](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-statement-on-epas-2023-2024-and-2025-renewable-volume-obligations/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. -- NATSO, representing America’s travel plazas and truck stops, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023, 2024 and 2025 Renewable Volume Obligations. The following statement can be attributed to David Fialkov, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for NATSO and SIGMA. “This
- [National Fire Code Association Rejects Proposed Changes to EV Charging Code](https://www.natso.com/national-fire-code-association-rejects-proposed-changes-to-ev-charging-code/) - The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) last week voted against proposed standards that would have effectively prohibited many small-format retail fuel outlets from offering electric vehicle (EV) charging at their locations. The proposed additions to the fire code would have required an arbitrary, significant amount of space between any chargers and fuel pumps or property
- [JJ’s Travel Plaza Focuses on its Employees and Community](https://www.natso.com/jjs-travel-plaza-focuses-on-its-employees-and-community/) - Today, the company operates JJ’s Travel Plaza along with seven convenience stores. As a family-run business, family members are involved in the day-to-day operations. “The team members see us out in the stores and our hands-on involvement in what's going on and not just ruling for the boardroom, so to speak,” Nick Stanley, vice president of back of the house for JJ’s Travel Plaza said.
- [NATSO, SIGMA, NACS Urge EPA to Adopt Technology Neutral Approach to Greenhouse Gas Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-nacs-urge-epa-to-adopt-technology-neutral-approach-to-greenhouse-gas-standards-for-heavy-duty-trucks/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. – NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) today urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise its proposed greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty trucks and adopt a market-oriented, technology-neutral approach to transportation decarbonization. Rather than adopting a single
- [More Consideration for Travel Center Operators Looking at  Working with New Fintech Providers](https://www.natso.com/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.
- [NATSO, Coalition File Amicus in Rhode Island Tolling Case](https://www.natso.com/natso-coalition-file-amicus-in-rhode-island-tolling-case/) - NATSO, and a coalition of state trucking associations, fleets and other highway users, told the First Circuit that Rhode Island’s truck tolling program unconstitutionally interfered with interstate commerce, targeted commercial trucks and therefore the state should not be allowed to reassess its bridge tolls.
- [What Innovative Retail Technology Should Travel Centers Embrace Now?](https://www.natso.com/what-innovative-retail-technology-should-travel-centers-embrace-now/) - Peter Rasmussen, CEO and Founder, Convenience and Energy Advisors, and Christine Schoessler, NATSO's COO, take a deep dive into travel center technology, offering both insights on what technologies to adapt and concrete tactics to make them a reality.
- [NATSO, SIGMA Urge OMB, EPA to Revise E-RIN Program and Increase Blending Mandate for Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-urge-omb-epa-to-revise-e-rin-program-and-increase-blending-mandate-for-biodiesel-renewable-diesel/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. -- NATSO, representing truckstops and travel centers, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, recently urged the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase the blending mandate for biodiesel and renewable diesel under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The associations, representing more than 80 percent of
- [Supreme Court Holds Unions Cannot Destroy Employer Property Without Consequences](https://www.natso.com/supreme-court-holds-unions-cannot-destroy-employer-property-without-consequences/) - The Supreme Court on June 1, 2023, issued its decision in Glacier Northwest, holding that unions cannot intentionally destroy employer property without consequences. In the nearly unanimous decision, the Court held that the National Labor Relations Act does not preempt state tort law, meaning companies can seek damages for the intentional destruction of their property even during labor
- [Ideas to Reduce Shrink at Your Travel Center as Retail Theft Increases](https://www.natso.com/ideas-to-reduce-shrink-at-your-travel-center-as-retail-theft-increases/) - Isaiah Britt, merchandising manager for Donna’s Truck Stop in Marysville, Washington, said shrink of even small items can add up to big losses. “If you’re stealing $100 from me, that has a bigger impact than if you’re stealing from Walmart,” he said.
- [House Transportation Committee Advances Truck Parking Legislation](https://www.natso.com/house-transportation-committee-advances-truck-parking-legislation/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 23, 2023, passed an amended version of the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act by a vote of 60-4.
- [Draw on Actionable Data to Improve Operations at Your Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/draw-on-actionable-data-to-improve-operations-at-your-travel-center/) - Information is a pool in which truckstop and travel plaza operators can either sink or swim, and when used correctly, information can provide valuable insights to improve operations.
- [A Look at JJ’s Travel Plaza, Family Owned and Operated Since 1980](https://www.natso.com/a-look-at-jjs-travel-plaza-family-owned-and-operated-since-1980/) - Nick Stanley, vice president of JJ’s, joined the podcast to talk about the family-owned and operated convenience store and travel plaza JJ's, which is headquartered in Huntington, Indiana.
- [NATSO Kicks Off Annual Day on Capitol Hill 2023](https://www.natso.com/natso-kicks-off-annual-day-on-capitol-hill-2023/) - On Tuesday, May 16, NATSO members will meet with federal lawmakers.
- [U.S. DOT Updates Rural EV Charging Toolkit](https://www.natso.com/u-s-dot-updates-rural-ev-charging-toolkit/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released an update to the Rural Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Toolkit, titled Charging Forward: A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Rural Electric Mobility Infrastructure. First published in February 2022, the Rural EV Infrastructure Toolkit is designed to help rural stakeholders scope, plan, and fund EV charging infrastructure. It includes new
- [Texas Joins Growing List of States Ensuring Free Market for Electric Vehicle Charging](https://www.natso.com/texas-joins-growing-list-of-states-ensuring-free-market-for-electric-vehicle-charging/) - Texas joined Georgia and Louisiana in passing legislation that will ensure a viable market for the private sector to profitably invest in electric vehicle charging stations. Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 1002 on Friday, May 19, which lays the groundwork for a competitive electric vehicle charging marketplace by limiting public utilities from using ratepayer
- [NATSO Testifies at EPA Hearing on Greenhouse Gas Proposal for Heavy-Duty Vehicles](https://www.natso.com/natso-testifies-at-epa-hearing-on-greenhouse-gas-proposal-for-heavy-duty-vehicles/) - NATSO Manager of Government Affairs Thereza Cevidanes testifed on May 3 before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the best course of action in the near term for decarbonizing heavy-duty trucks is to put forth thoughtful tailpipe emission standards in conjunction with strong incentives for renewable liquid fuels. Specifically, Cevidanes testified that the Administration should raise the mandate
- [NATSO Testifies at EPA Hearing on Greenhouse Gas Proposal for Light-Duty Vehicles](https://www.natso.com/natso-testifies-at-epa-hearing-on-greenhouse-gas-proposal-for-light-duty-vehicles/) - NATSO Manager of Government Affairs Thereza Cevidanes testified on May 9 before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposal for tailpipe emissions in light and medium duty vehicles. For light-duty vehicles, the proposal would create a new target of 82 grams of carbon dioxide per mile traveled in 2032. That’s down roughly half from the Administration’s existing target for 2026.
- [Georgia Governor Signs Law Laying Groundwork for Competitive EV Charging Network](https://www.natso.com/georgia-governor-signs-law-laying-groundwork-for-competitive-ev-charging-network/) - Marking a major victory for NATSO and Charge Ahead Partnership members who need market reforms to profitably invest in electric vehicle charging, Georgia on May 2 laid the groundwork for a free and competitive electric vehicle charging marketplace in the state. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed SB 146 into law, limiting public utilities from using ratepayer funds
- [NATSO Members Invited to Electric Vehicle Charging Virtual Conference](https://www.natso.com/natso-members-invited-to-electric-vehicle-charging-virtual-conference/) - NATSO member Raina Shoemaker, co-owner of Shoemaker’s Travel Center in Lincoln, Neb., is scheduled to speak at the Electric Vehicle Charging 101 Virtual Conference on Friday, June 30.
- [Fuel Retailers Commend Waiver for E15 Summertime Sales](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-commend-waiver-for-e15-summertime-sales/) - NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, commended the Biden Administration for permitting summertime sales of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15) to ensure optimal fuel availability for consumers during the busy summer driving season.
- [Fuel Retailers Respond to Administration’s Proposal On Lowering Carbon Emissions and Private Sector Investment in EV Charging](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-respond-to-administrations-proposal-on-lowering-carbon-emissions-and-private-sector-investment-in-ev-charging/) - NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, encouraged the Biden Administration to work with the nation’s fuel retailers to implement policies that will encourage private sector investment in alternative fuels.
- [Travel Center Ideas to Improve Professional Drivers’ Experience at the Pump](https://www.natso.com/travel-center-ideas-to-improve-professional-drivers-experience-at-the-pump/) - Professional drivers’ experience at fuel pump can turn either them into loyal customers or send them running to the competition. There are several elements truckstop and travel plaza operators should consider when thinking through the driver experience, including how well equipment works, ways to speed the fueling experience and how to use the pumps to boost inside sales.
- [Fuel Retailers Urge EPA to Authorize Summer Sales of E15](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-urge-epa-to-authorize-summer-sales-of-e15/) - NATSO, representing truckstops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to authorize the summertime sale of gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol (E15).
- [Community, Loyalty and Great Food at Cubby's](https://www.natso.com/community-loyalty-and-great-food-at-cubbys/) - The NATSO Foundation's podcast snagged Delone Wilson, president at Cubby's Inc. at NATSO Connect to learn about Cubby's Inc. Cubby’s Inc. has been the operator of convenience stores in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota since 1979. Wilson shared about Cubby's work in the community, its world-famous food and their Bear Bucks loyalty program.
- [NATSO Commends Lawmakers for Re-Introducing Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act](https://www.natso.com/natso-commends-lawmakers-for-re-introducing-truck-parking-safety-improvement-act/) - The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act recognizes the important role that travel centers and truckstops play in serving America’s long-haul truck drivers by prioritizing grant applications that demonstrate consultation with private providers of truck parking as well as a demonstrated shortage of commercial vehicle parking.
- [Bipartisan Lawmakers Re-Introduce Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act](https://www.natso.com/bipartisan-lawmakers-re-introduce-truck-parking-safety-improvement-act/) - U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) and Angie Craig (D-Minn.) on March 29 re-introduced the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, which would designate $755 million over three years to expand truck parking capacity. The bills would designate $175,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; $260,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
- [What's New in the Truckstop and Travel Center World](https://www.natso.com/whats-new-in-the-truckstop-and-travel-center-world/) - Darren Schulte, vice president, membership at NATSO, joins The Truck Stops Here podcast to share what he has been seeing and hearing in the truckstop and travel center world.
- [NATSO’s Day on Capitol Hill Returns May 15-17 at the Watergate Hotel](https://www.natso.com/natsos-day-on-capitol-hill-returns-may-15-17-at-the-watergate-hotel/) - NATSO’s Day on Capitol Hill, the annual gathering when industry leaders meet with their lawmakers to discuss issues affecting the travel center and truckstop industry, is scheduled to be held May 15-17 at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C.
- [NATSO Testifies on Gubernatorial E-15 Waiver Request](https://www.natso.com/natso-testifies-on-gubernatorial-e-15-waiver-request/) - NATSO Executive Vice President of Government Affairs David Fialkov testified before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that while the fuel retailing industry supports the year-round sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol, questions remain that the agency must answer for industry to ensure the best path forward.
- [U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Swipe Fee Settlement](https://www.natso.com/u-s-court-of-appeals-upholds-swipe-fee-settlement/) - The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the $5.6 billion swipe fee settlement deal as part of the long-running class-action lawsuit regarding interchange fees charged by Visa and Mastercard. Plaintiffs of the In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, including NATSO, argued that credit card processors violated
- [NATSO Connect Explores What Innovative Retail Technology Truckstops Should Embrace Now](https://www.natso.com/natso-connect-explores-what-innovative-retail-technology-truckstops-should-embrace-now/) - Professional drivers and four-wheel travelers are looking for speed and convenience, and operators said they are using technology to get customers in and out fast. Operators shared their experiences during the keynote panel discussion, Don’t Get Left Behind: What Innovative Retail Technology Should Embrace Now at NATSO Connect in Dallas, Texas.
- [NATSO Welcomes RJP Consulting Group as Chairman’s Circle Member](https://www.natso.com/natso-welcomes-rjp-consulting-group-as-chairmans-circle-member/) - NATSO, representing travel centers and truckstops, proudly announces that RJP Consulting Group, a provider of construction management consulting services to the convenience store and travel plaza industry, has joined the ranks of NATSO’s Chairman’s Circle Membership, the highest membership level for industry suppliers.
- [Operators Gain New Insights During NATSO Connect Retail Tour](https://www.natso.com/operators-gain-new-insights-during-natso-connect-retail-tour/) - Touring best-in-class retail locations and seeing great ideas in action can provide inspiration to truckstop and travel plaza operators, and NATSO’s retail tour gave operators an up-close look at several Dallas-area locations.
- [Travel Centers Came Together during NATSO Connect’s Great Ideas! Workshop](https://www.natso.com/travel-centers-came-together-during-natso-connects-great-ideas-workshop/) - Truckstop and travel plaza operators came together during NATSO’s popular Great Ideas! Workshop for idea sharing and a fireside chat with Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s Corp. and a former politician from Georgia, and Dale Elks, general manager of Oasis Travel Center. During the session Stuckey and Elks shared insights into creating a unique brand-building experience, using social media to increase your customer base and strategies for reducing employee turnover.
- [Operators Come Together at NATSO Connect’s Find and Dine Reception](https://www.natso.com/operators-come-together-at-natso-connects-find-and-dine-reception/) - NATSO’s Find and Dine kick-off reception brought together travel center owners and operators and industry suppliers while highlighting several food concepts.
- [NATSO Connect 2023 Gets Underway in Dallas](https://www.natso.com/natso-connect-2023-gets-underway-in-dallas/) - Hundreds of senior level truckstop and travel plaza operators, essential suppliers and industry thought leaders are coming together starting today in the Dallas metro area for NATSO Connect 2023. More than 16,000 locations representing $65 billion in buying power take part in the event, which features exclusive learning opportunities, executive briefings from industry experts, hand-selected vendors and peer-to-peer discussions designed to help operators grow their businesses.
- [Fintech Companies Offer Options for Drivers and Truckstop and Travel Plaza Operators](https://www.natso.com/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.
- [Truckstops and Travel Plazas  Work to  Stand Out Amidst Increased Competition](https://www.natso.com/truckstops-and-travel-plazas-work-to-stand-out-amidst-increased-competition/) - Today’s travelers and professional drivers have more choices than ever along the interstate, and truckstop and travel plaza operators can grow and retain business by knowing who their customers are, understanding what they need and building in convenience. “Ten to 12 years ago, we started seeing more and more c-stores on the interstate, specifically chains. Then those locations transitioned to travel centers,” said Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president of membership.
- [Kodiak To Showcase Autonomous Truck at 2023 NATSO Connect in Dallas](https://www.natso.com/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.
- [Stay Involved in NATSO](https://www.natso.com/stay-involved-in-natso/) - In 2022, NATSO worked on your behalf.
- [NATSO Foundation Toolkit Digs into Driver & Fleet Purchasing Preferences](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-toolkit-digs-into-driver-fleet-purchasing-preferences/) - To help the nation’s truckstop and travel plaza operators better understand fleets, drivers and their needs, NATSO Services and the NATSO Foundation launched a comprehensive survey among company drivers, leased drivers, independent owner/operators and fleet owners/ managers and used the results to create the Professional Driver Buying Behavior at Travel Centers Toolkit. The toolkit covers several critical areas, including fueling payment options and factors influencing drivers’ fueling decisions.
- [EPA Misses Significant Opportunity to Encourage EV Charging Station Investment](https://www.natso.com/epa-misses-significant-opportunity-to-encourage-ev-charging-station-investment/) - NATSO, representing America’s truckstops and travel centers, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) will file comments today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Renewable Fuel Standard rule raising concerns that the proposal risks squandering a significant opportunity to spur investments in EV charging stations. EPA proposed that automakers, rather than owners of public direct current (DC) fast chargers, should have the ability to generate electricity Renewable Identification Numbers (e-RINs).
- [NATSO Responds to Illinois SAF Credit](https://www.natso.com/natso-responds-to-illinois-saf-credit/) - NATSO said Illinois’s new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel bought or used in the state starting June 1 is a bad policy that will increase costs and increase emissions by incentivizing SAF over biodiesel. In a late interview with OPIS Feb. 6, 2023, NATSO said it “makes no sense” that the airline industry is
- [NATSO Connect Sessions to Focus Full Day of Education on Emerging Alternative Fuels](https://www.natso.com/natso-connect-sessions-to-focus-full-day-of-education-on-emerging-alternative-fuels/) - New this year for NATSO Connect, the NATSO Foundation is offering a day of education dedicated to emerging alternative fuels. The expo hall also will feature a dedicated section for vendors specializing in alternative fuels.
- [Trends Watch: Consumer Interest in Electric Vehicles](https://www.natso.com/trends-watch-consumer-interest-in-electric-vehicles/) - In response to a NATSO member inquiry, Stop Watch magazine researched the current state of consumer interest in electric vehicles. A survey by Consumer Reports found that more than one-third of Americans would “definitely” or “seriously” consider buying or leasing an electric-only vehicle if they were to buy a vehicle today. The Consumer Reports’ survey ran Jan. 27 to Feb. 18, 2022, when the national average price for gasoline ranged from $3.34 to $3.52 per gallon. The price of gas has surged later in the year.
- [NATSO Connect Offers a Deep Dive on Innovative Retail Technology](https://www.natso.com/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.
- [NATSO Testifies at EPA Hearing on the Renewable Fuel Standard](https://www.natso.com/natso-testifies-at-epa-hearing-on-the-renewable-fuel-standard/) - LeeAnn Goheen, NATSO’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, testified on Jan. 10, 2023, at an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hearing examining the agency's proposed renewable volume obligations for 2034, 2024, and 2025 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
- [California to Limit Power Company Ownership of EV Charging Stations](https://www.natso.com/california-to-limit-power-company-ownership-of-ev-charging-stations/) - The California Public Utilities Commission is abandoning plans to allow electric vehicle charging infrastructure funds to go to investor-owned utilities under a new prorgram and is instead establishing an EV charging rebate program for third-party entities. The California PUC said that utility ownership of EV charging infrastructure has been cumbersome and expensive, and as such
- [Looking Ahead 2023](https://www.natso.com/looking-ahead-2023/) - Few things will shape the political landscape in 2023 more than the 2022 midterm elections. The New Year ushers in a new chapter for the Biden Administration. With Republicans edging out a slim control of the House of Representatives and Democrats holding the Senate, many expect a legislative logjam in 2023. Learn more about the issues facing the travel plaza industry in the coming year.
- [NATSO, SIGMA Statement on Biden Administration's Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-statement-on-biden-administrations-blueprint-for-transportation-decarbonization/) - NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, issued the following statement Jan. 10, 2023, in response to the Biden Administration's "U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization," which outlines the Administration's framework for cutting transportation emissions.
- [AI-Driven Checkout-Free Technology](https://www.natso.com/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.
- [NATSO Submits Comments on NLRB Joint Employer Proposal](https://www.natso.com/natso-submits-comments-on-nlrb-joint-employer-proposal/) - NATSO submitted comments on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proposal to revise its joint employer standard, which took effect in 2020 under the Trump Administration. The joint employer standard is used to determine when two or more employers share responsibility for the essential terms and conditions of employment over a group of employees. Joint
- [January Is Human Trafficking Awareness Month: The NATSO Foundation Looks Back at 10 Years Fighting Human Trafficking](https://www.natso.com/january-is-human-trafficking-awareness-month-the-natso-foundation-looks-back-at-10-years-fighting-human-trafficking/) - With the start of Human Trafficking awareness month, Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman, vice president of public affairs for NATSO, joined the podcast to discuss the NATSO Foundation’s 10 years of work in this important area.
- [NATSO Statement on Rail Labor Negotiations and Fuel Supply](https://www.natso.com/natso-statement-on-rail-labor-negotiations-and-fuel-supply/) - NATSO issued the following statement with regard to the ongoing rail labor negotiations and their potential impact on the nation’s fuel supply. The following statement can be attributed to Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman, NATSO’s Vice President of Public Affairs.
- [NATSO Foundation Offering Webinar on the Latest in Frictionless Checkout Technology](https://www.natso.com/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.
- [NATSO Issues Statement on Diesel Supply](https://www.natso.com/natso-issues-statement-on-diesel-supply/) - NATSO issued the following statement on Nov. 8, 2022, in response to inquiries regarding the current diesel supply. The following statement can be attributed to David Fialkov, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for NATSO. “Diesel supply is tight and diesel inventories are low. This is a structural problem, but the market is adjusting to get
- [NATSO Bringing Annual NATSO Connect Show to Texas in 2023](https://www.natso.com/natso-bringing-annual-natso-connect-show-to-texas-in-2023/) - NATSO is excited to announce its annual in-person industry meeting next year, NATSO Connect, scheduled to take place March 7-10, 2023 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. New for this year’s conference are dedicated sections for vendors specializing in alternative fuels, technology, and innovation.
- [Alternative Fuels Outlook With the North American Council for Freight Efficiency](https://www.natso.com/alternative-fuels-outlook-with-the-north-american-council-for-freight-efficiency/) - What is the future of autonomous trucking? Has any alternative fuel pulled ahead of another in the heavy-duty space? Mike Roeth, executive director of NACFE and Ginger Laidlaw, vice president of NATSO's Alternative Fuels Council, take a deep dive these alternative fuels questions on NATSO's podcast.
- [Meet Andrew Evans, NATSO's New Vice President, Marketing and Branding on NATSO's Podcast](https://www.natso.com/meet-andrew-evans-natsos-new-vice-president-marketing-and-branding-on-natsos-podcast/) - Evans is a branding powerhouse with more than 15 years of experience developing strategies for global, billion-dollar brands like KONE and The University of Iowa. "I love everything marketing," Evans shared.
- [Some Truckstop And Travel Centers Continue To Have Success With Food Delivery Options](https://www.natso.com/some-truckstop-and-travel-centers-continue-to-have-success-with-food-delivery-options/) - Food delivery surged during the pandemic, and several truckstop and travel plazas continue to have success with food delivery options.
- [13 Tips and Tricks for Attracting and Retaining Staff for Your Travel Center(s)](https://www.natso.com/13-tips-and-tricks-for-attracting-and-retaining-staff-for-your-travel-centers/) - NATSO’s HR Sharegroup meets regularly to discuss tips for attracting, training and retaining employees. Learn more than a dozen tips and proven tactics from group participants.
- [Casey’s Grows Its Fleet Fuel Card Offerings​ [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/caseys-grows-its-fleet-fuel-card-offerings-podcast/) - Tony Spuzello, director, commercial fuels, Casey’s General Stores Inc. joined NATSO's podcast to share what they are doing to revamp and boost their commercial payment acceptance.
- [Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: Q & A with Chartwell Law](https://www.natso.com/medical-marijuana-in-the-workplace-q-a-with-chartwell-law/) - As the use of marijuana increases, employers are faced with several questions about establishing drug use policies that keep employees and customers safe. NATSO allied member Chartwell Law sponsored a Focus Group during NATSO Connect 2022 in Orlando, Florida, where they answered truckstop and travel center medical marijuana questions. To share their expertise with Stop Watch readers, Stop Watch sat down with Robert Baker and Thomas Gallagher with Chartwell Law to learn more about crafting drug-related employment policies.
- [Cybersecurity Risks Are Increasing for Retailers](https://www.natso.com/cybersecurity-risks-are-increasing-for-retailers/) - All businesses should implement appropriate safeguards to help prevent a data breach that exposes sensitive information, disrupts operations and opens the door to lawsuits.
- [Fight Hackers at Your Travel Center with Cybersecurity Best Practices](https://www.natso.com/fight-hackers-at-your-travel-center-with-cybersecurity-best-practices/) - “The Internet and all its accompanying risks are not going away any time soon. Do your business, your clients and your bottom line a favor by preparing for the risks before they cause serious damage,” said Nathan Oland, senior national account executive for Federated Insurance. Oland shared several practices truckstop and travel plaza operators can implement to help keep the risk of data breaches low.
- [FastForwardFocus 2022 Delved into Macro and Micro Trends to Help Business Owners Prepare for the Future](https://www.natso.com/fastforwardfocus-2022-delved-into-macro-and-micro-trends-to-help-business-owners-prepare-for-the-future/) - Highway-based fuel retailers came together for NATSO’s FastForwardFocus 2022, an executive-level event designed to provide insights into how trends shaping the future of truckstops and travel plazas, June 7-8 in Nashville, Tenn.
- [Truckstop and Travel Center Takeaways on the ACT Expo 2022 From NATSO  [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/truckstop-and-travel-center-takeaways-on-the-act-expo-2022-from-natso-podcast/) - NATSO staff attended the ACT Expo 2022 this year to gather intel on emerging alternative fuel trends sure to impact the truckstop and travel center industry.
- [FMCSA COVID-19 HOS Emergency Declaration Expires](https://www.natso.com/fmcsa-covid-19-hos-emergency-declaration-expires/) - The Federal Hours-of-Service (HOS) exemptions related to COVID-19 originally issued in March of 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic expired at midnight Oct. 15.
- [Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentives and Equipment Analysis for Travel Centers: NATSO Webinar](https://www.natso.com/electric-vehicle-charging-station-incentives-and-equipment-analysis-for-travel-centers-natso-webinar/) - On Thursday, October 20, 2022, the NATSO Foundation and NATSO’s Chairman’s Circle Member Blink Charging partnered to offer a webinar on electric vehicle charging station incentives and equipment. Watch a recording of the webinar.
- [NATSO STATEMENT ON U.S. EPA PLANS TO MAKE EVS ELIGIBLE FOR RENEWABLE FUEL CREDITS](https://www.natso.com/natso-statement-on-u-s-epa-plans-to-make-evs-eligible-for-renewable-fuel-credits/) - NATSO issued the following statement responding to reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to make electric vehicles eligible for renewable fuel credits known as e-RINs under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
- [Labor Department Issues Independent Contractor Proposed Rule](https://www.natso.com/labor-department-issues-independent-contractor-proposed-rule/) - The Department of Labor on Oct. 11 issued a proposed rule that would expand the definition of who is an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- [Amy Toner Named Executive Director of the NATSO Foundation](https://www.natso.com/amy-toner-named-executive-director-of-the-natso-foundation/) - The decision to move Amy to the foundation comes at a time when the foundation is poised for growth, Mullings continued. “The NATSO Foundation board and I are thrilled that Amy has stepped up to lead the organization. Amy is the right person to take on the ambitious program of work that the foundation board of directors has established.”
- [The NATSO Foundation Awards $25,000 in Scholarships Continuing a Long-Standing Tradition](https://www.natso.com/the-natso-foundation-awards-25000-in-scholarships-continuing-a-long-standing-tradition/) - The NATSO Foundation has awarded $25,000 in scholarships through the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship program to five students with ties to the truckstop and travel plaza industry.
- [Biden Administration Announces 50 State EV Deployment Plans](https://www.natso.com/biden-administration-announces-50-state-ev-deployment-plans/) - More than $7.5 billion will be distributed to state transportation departments to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure along alternative fuel corridors.
- [Federal Court Blocks Rhode Island Toll Scheme; Victory for NATSO Members](https://www.natso.com/federal-court-blocks-rhode-island-toll-scheme-victory-for-natso-members/) - Marking a major victory for NATSO members in the longstanding fight against tolling existing Interstate highways, a Federal judge ruled that Rhode Island’s truck-only tolling system known as “RhodeWorks” is unconstitutional and ordered the state to stop charging tolls on tractor trailers within 48 hours.
- [House Subcommittees Hold Hearings on Right to Repair](https://www.natso.com/house-subcommittees-hold-hearings-on-right-to-repair/) - Two House Subcommittees recently held hearings aimed at reigniting discussions over whether manufacturers should be allowed to place restrictions on their parts, software or tools that limit third-party mechanics and consumers from repairing their own equipment.
- [NATSO Statement on Administration's SAF Challenge](https://www.natso.com/natso-statement-on-administrations-saf-challenge/) - NATSO issued the following statement in response to the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy’s Sept. 23, 2022, plan outlining the government’s strategy for scaling sustainable aviation fuels production across the United States. The following quote can be attributed to NATSO’s Executive Vice President of Government Affairs David Fialkov: “Renewable aviation fuel is more expensive
- [NATSO Kicks Off Day on Capitol Hill 2022](https://www.natso.com/natso-kicks-off-day-on-capitol-hill-2022/) - The truckstop and travel plaza industry kicks off its annual Day on Capitol Hill event this week to urge Congress to address the need for sound, technology-neutral energy policy.
- [Charge Ahead Partnership Statement on Administration's EV Charging Announcements](https://www.natso.com/charge-ahead-partnership-statement-on-administrations-ev-charging-announcements/) - Grants and partnership opportunities mark an important step to kickstart the market for EV charging but do not replace the need to further refine existing energy policy.
- [Charge Ahead Partnership Congratulates Executive Director of Joint Energy, Transportation Office](https://www.natso.com/charge-ahead-partnership-congratulates-executive-director-of-joint-energy-transportation-office/) - The U.S. Departments of Energy (DOE) and Transportation (DOT) announced the appointment of Gabe Klein, the former commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation and director of the Washington, D.C., District Department of Transportation, to lead the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, which was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As executive director, Klein
- [U.S. DOT to Host National Coalition on Truck Parking Meeting Sept. 30](https://www.natso.com/u-s-dot-to-host-national-coalition-on-truck-parking-meeting-sept-30/) - The National Coalition on Truck Parking, of which NATSO is a core stakeholder, is scheduled to host its annual meeting on Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. EST. NATSO members are encouraged to participate in this event, which will include U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as well as representatives from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- [Anti-Tolling Coalition Opposes Oregon Tolling](https://www.natso.com/anti-tolling-coalition-opposes-oregon-tolling/) - The Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates (ATFI), of which NATSO is a founding member, renewed its call for the Oregon Transportation Commission to abandon plans to toll Interstates 205 and 5. In comments submitted August 30, 2022, to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), ATFI said that current draft policy is “heavy on presumed benefits of tolling
- [Fuel Retailers Urge U.S. DOT to Encourage Private Investment in EV Charging Stations](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-urge-u-s-dot-to-encourage-private-investment-in-ev-charging-stations/) - NATSO, representing truckstops and travel centers, along with SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), urged the U.S. Department of Transportation to incentivize the nation’s existing refueling locations to incorporate EV charging into their suite of fueling options as it implements the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula grant program.
- [NATSO Welcomes Ascent Hospitality Management as Newest Chairman’s Circle Member](https://www.natso.com/natso-welcomes-ascent-hospitality-management-as-newest-chairmans-circle-member/) - NATSO 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.
- [What is Needed for the Growth of the Nation’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network?](https://www.natso.com/what-is-needed-for-the-growth-of-the-nations-electric-vehicle-charging-network/) - Jay Smith, executive director of the Charge Ahead Partnership, and Tiffany Wlazlowksi Neuman, vice president, public affairs at NATSO, join NATSO's podcast to discuss the changes needed in energy policy so that the truckstop and travel center industry can implement EV charging stations and sell electricity in a way that is profitable.
- [Fresh Products, Best Value and Best Service at Lone Star Markets [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/fresh-products-best-value-and-best-service-at-lone-star-markets-podcast/) - As second-generation operators, Hasan Zakaria, CEO, Sugarland Petroleum and Ahmed Zakaria, vice president, Sugarland Petroleum, were already experts on the industry basics. With Lone Star Markets, they wanted to push the envelope of innovation to stand out on a crowded corner.
- [NATSO STATEMENT ON STATE ASSOCIATION CALLS FOR U.S. DOT TO FLEXIBLY ADMINISTER EV CHARGING MILEAGE REQUIREMENT](https://www.natso.com/natso-statement-on-state-association-calls-for-u-s-dot-to-flexibly-administer-ev-charging-mileage-requirement/) - NATSO, representing truckstops and travel plazas, issued the following statement on the letter sent from state fuel and convenience associations to the Western Governors Association regarding the need for U.S. DOT to flexibly administer its EV charging mileage requirement. The statement can be attributed to NATSO’s Vice President of Public Affairs Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman: “Travel
- [NATSO Submits Comments on National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program](https://www.natso.com/natso-submits-comments-on-national-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-formula-program/) - NATSO filed comments on Aug. 22 on the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to set proposed minimum standards and requirements for projects funded under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
- [NATSO Files Comments with FDA on Menthol Cigarette and Flavored Cigar Ban Proposals](https://www.natso.com/natso-files-comments-with-fda-on-menthol-cigarette-and-flavored-cigar-ban-proposals/) - NATSO submitted comments on Aug. 2 on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed tobacco product standards for menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars that, if finalized as proposed, would ban those products. NATSO expressed concern that prohibiting menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars will increase the illicit trade of these tobacco products and negatively impact
- [Statement on Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022](https://www.natso.com/statement-on-passage-of-the-inflation-reduction-act-of-2022/) - NATSO issued the following statement regarding passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
- [U.S. DOT Re-establishes Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking](https://www.natso.com/u-s-dot-re-establishes-advisory-committee-on-human-trafficking/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking nominations for membership in the Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT), which provides advice and recommendations on the intersection of human trafficking and transportation.
- [Help Shape the Future of Our Industry](https://www.natso.com/help-shape-the-future-of-our-industry/) - All of these create challenges for our travel center businesses, and our customers, that we are all tackling daily. Fortunately, we can handle this!
- [Everything Travel Centers Need To Know About Convenience Services [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/everything-travel-centers-need-to-know-about-convenience-services-podcast/) - NAMA is the association representing the $31 billion U.S. convenience services industry. Marc Whitener, Chairman of NAMA Board of Directors and CEO of Refreshment Solutions, joined the podcast to get listeners up to speed on what they need to know in this important technology space.
- [House T&I Committee Advances Truck Parking Bill](https://www.natso.com/house-ti-committee-advances-truck-parking-bill/) - The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on July 20 advanced H.R. 2187, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. Introduced by Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) and Angie Craig (D-Minn.), the measure authorizes $755 million in grants through 2026 for state and local governments to construct commercial truck parking. The measure would allocate $175,000,000 for fiscal
- [Biodiesel Blending With Broco Energy](https://www.natso.com/biodiesel-blending-with-broco-energy/) - Kristopher Ellis, contracting officer for Broco Energy, joined the podcast to share his insights into biodiesel blending. Ellis along with Ginger Laidlaw, vice president, NATSO's Alternative Fuels Council, discussed biodiesel misconceptions, how using biodiesel has impacted Broco Energy's operations and more.
- [NATSO Continues its Long-Standing Relationship with Westrock Coffee, Formerly S&D Coffee & Tea](https://www.natso.com/natso-continues-its-long-standing-relationship-with-westrock-coffee-formerly-sd-coffee-tea/) - “S&D Coffee has been a terrific partner for NATSO, and we are happy to have continued support from Westrock Coffee. Truckstops and travel plazas must offer good, quality coffee and are also expanding into cold brews, custom blends, and teas to appeal to a wide variety of customers. We are fortunate to have the expertise of Westrock,” said Pamela Hayes, vice president of business development for NATSO.
- [Transportation Secretary Highlights EV Charging Coordination With Truckstops](https://www.natso.com/transportation-secretary-highlights-ev-charging-coordination-with-truckstops/) - Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on July 19 underscored the ongoing coordination between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the truckstop industry to expand the nation's electric vehicle charging network and encourage drivers to purchase electric vehicles.
- [Pennsylvania Court Blocks Bridge Tolls](https://www.natso.com/pennsylvania-court-blocks-bridge-tolls/) - Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court permanently blocked Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll nine major state bridges, marking a victory for NATSO and the grassroots coalition that has been fighting tolling efforts within the state.
- [NATSO Urges EPA to Allow E-RINs to Spur EV Charging Investment](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-epa-to-allow-e-rins-to-spur-ev-charging-investment/) - NATSO urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to permit owners of direct current (DC) fast chargers to generate Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) when the electricity is produced from eligible feedstocks (e-RINs) to spur investments in electric vehicle charging stations. In a recent letter to EPA, NATSO said that permitting e-RINs would meaningfully enhance the potential
- [NATSO Offering Webinar on Alternative Fuels Incentives Funding](https://www.natso.com/natso-offering-webinar-on-alternative-fuels-incentives-funding/) - On Thursday, July 21, 2022, NATSO, the Alternative Fuels Council and Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA) are partnering to offer a webinar on alternative fuels incentives.
- [U.S. DOT Announces New Round of Alternative Fuel Corridors](https://www.natso.com/u-s-dot-announces-new-round-of-alternative-fuel-corridors/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on July 7 announced its sixth round of Alternative Fuel Corridors, including 250 new designations. Alternative fuel corridor designations are now found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. NATSO has worked with FHWA since the alternative fuel corridors program began in 2016 to ensure that
- [Louisiana Legislature Drives EV Charging Policy Forward](https://www.natso.com/louisiana-legislature-drives-ev-charging-policy-forward/) - Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards recently signed SB 460, directing the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) to create an electric vehicle (EV) charging rate structure that promotes market competition. Sponsored by Sen. Rick Ward (R- Baton Rouge), SB 460 specifically directs the LPSC to consider ways to encourage transparent pricing and more stable electricity costs with
- [NATSO Presents at AHLA's 'No Room for Trafficking' Summit](https://www.natso.com/natso-presents-at-ahlas-no-room-for-trafficking-summit/) - NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings discussed the anti-human trafficking initiative built by the NATSO Foundation over the past decade at a "No Room for Trafficking Summit" held by the American Hotel and Lodging Association on July 11.
- [TravelCenters of America Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary](https://www.natso.com/travelcenters-of-america-celebrates-its-50th-anniversary/) - Company founder Phil Saunders and Jon Pertchik, managing director and chief executive officer of TravelCenters of America, joined NATSO's podcast to share about Saunders' original vision and what the next 50 years will look like for TravelCenters of America Inc.
- [Jack Cardwell Changed the Face of the Truckstop Industry, Encouraged Future Leaders](https://www.natso.com/jack-cardwell-changed-the-face-of-the-truckstop-industry-encouraged-future-leaders/) - NATSO's magazine looks at the legacy of Jack Cardwell, truckstop industry pioneer. Cardwell is credited with developing one of the first truckstop chains and establishing the modern-day model for a truckstop.
- [Solar Panels Can Help Travel Center Operators Cut Energy Costs [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/solar-panels-can-help-travel-center-operators-cut-energy-costs-podcast/) - Power Shingle joined NATSO's podcast to walk listeners through the how, why and where of installing solar panels.
- [Get Active with NATSO and the NATSO Foundation on NATSO’s Council of Experts](https://www.natso.com/get-active-with-natso-and-the-natso-foundation-on-natsos-council-of-experts/) - Designed for today’s busy executive, the Council of Experts allows volunteers to opt-in to short-term opportunities as they arise throughout the year, selecting those that are the best match for their schedules and expertise.
- [Sales of Light-Duty Electric Vehicles and Hybrids Increase](https://www.natso.com/sales-of-light-duty-electric-vehicles-and-hybrids-increase/) - In the fourth quarter of 2021, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles collectively accounted for 11 percent of light-duty vehicle sales in the United States, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
- [FDA Bans Sale of JUUL Products Effective Immediately](https://www.natso.com/fda-bans-sale-of-juul-products-effective-immediately/) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 24 issued marketing denial orders to JUUL Labs Inc. for all their products currently marketed in the United States, effectively banning the sale of JUUL products. Effective immediately, NATSO members and all retailers must remove JUUL products from their shelves and stop selling these products or
- [Alternative Fuels Council Offering Webinar on Biodiesel Blending](https://www.natso.com/alternative-fuels-council-offering-webinar-on-biodiesel-blending/) - On Thursday, June 30, 2022, the Alternative Fuels Council is offering a webinar on what economic benefits are available and what steps to take to determine what profit margins could be gained by blending biodiesel.
- [JUUL Granted Emergency Stay of FDA's Marketing Denial Order](https://www.natso.com/juul-granted-emergency-stay-of-fdas-marketing-denial-order/) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on June 24 granted JUUL Labs Inc. an emergency administrative stay of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA’s) marketing denial order (MDO) of all JUUL products. Retailers can continue to sell JUUL products while the company challenges the FDA’s MDO. FDA on June 23 issued an MDO to
- [NATSO Files Comments on SEC ESG Proposed Rule](https://www.natso.com/natso-files-comments-on-sec-esg-proposed-rule/) - NATSO urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to develop policies that make energy technologies with more desirable emission characteristics cost-competitive with other sources of energy. NATSO was joined by SIGMA in filing comments in response to the SEC’s Proposed Rule requiring public companies to disclose the risks from climate change that are reasonably likely
- [Lawmakers Urge Funding for Truck Parking](https://www.natso.com/lawmakers-urge-funding-for-truck-parking/) - The Chairman and the Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee urged Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to award infrastructure funding to projects that expand parking for commercial vehicles.
- [FDA Extends Comment Deadline on Proposed Menthol, Cigar Rules](https://www.natso.com/fda-extends-comment-deadline-on-proposed-menthol-cigar-rules/) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended the comment period to 90 days on proposed product standards to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and prohibit all characterizing flavors (other than tobacco) in cigars. Comments are now due August 2, 2022. The Agency issued the proposals in April and at that time said
- [EPA Issues 2022, 2021 and 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations](https://www.natso.com/epa-issues-2022-2021-and-2020-renewable-volume-obligations/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today issued its final renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2022, 2021 and 2020 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The agency separately denied 69 petitions for small refinery exemptions (SREs) from 33 small refineries.
- [Labor Department Launches Rulemaking on Independent Contractors](https://www.natso.com/labor-department-launches-rulemaking-on-independent-contractors/) - The Labor Department said it will start drafting a rule on determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor not covered by the federal law that governs minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits. Of importance to NATSO members, the Wage and Hour Division will hold a public forum June 24 to hear from
- [FHWA Issues Proposed Rulemaking on Electric Vehicle Charging Standards](https://www.natso.com/fhwa-issues-proposed-rulemaking-on-electric-vehicle-charging-standards/) - The Federal Highway Administration on June 9, 2022, issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to set proposed minimum standards and requirements for projects funded under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
- [Fuel Retailers Oppose S. 4217](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-oppose-s-4217/) - NATSO urged the Senate Commerce Committee in a May 25 letter to oppose new gas price gouging legislation unless it is substantially changed to ensure it will help, not hurt, efforts to address rising fuel prices. NATSO opposes gouging and market manipulation, which harms the American public and the retail fueling industry as a whole. But such unlawful activities are exceedingly rare and neither gouging nor market manipulation is a characteristic or driving force of the retail market prices.
- [Funding, Grants Help Improve ROI on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/funding-grants-help-improve-roi-on-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-for-travel-centers/) - Investing in electric vehicle charging equipment can be capital intensive, but funding opportunities, such as rebates and grants, make equipment and installation more affordable and help truckstop and travel plaza operators enter the EV charging space. “Right now, the clean transportation funding opportunities are about $3 billion per year,” said Joe Annotti, senior vice president and partner for GNA.
- [FMCSA Extends Hours-of-Service Waiver for Gasoline, Diesel Haulers](https://www.natso.com/fmcsa-extends-hours-of-service-waiver-for-gasoline-diesel-haulers/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended its waiver for Hours-of-Service (HOS) restrictions for haulers of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethyl alcohol, and heating fuel including propane, natural gas, and heating oil until August 31, 2022. The May 27 announcement also explicitly added diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to the list of covered fuels.
- [Pennsylvania Judge Temporarily Halts Bridge Tolls](https://www.natso.com/pennsylvania-judge-temporarily-halts-bridge-tolls/) - A Pennsylvania judge on May 18 issued a temporary injunction, halting the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s plans to toll nine Interstate bridges.
- [Coalition Launches to Expand Private Investment in America’s EV Charging Network](https://www.natso.com/coalition-launches-to-expand-private-investment-in-americas-ev-charging-network/) - More than 100 businesses, organizations and individuals this morning formally announced the formation of Charge Ahead Partnership, a national coalition dedicated to advancing common sense, market-based policies that will accelerate the development of the nation’s electric vehicle charging network. NATSO is a member of the Charge Ahead Partnership.
- [Blending Renewable Fuels with NATSO's Alternative Fuels Council [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/blending-renewable-fuels-with-natsos-alternative-fuels-council-podcast/) - Listen to learn about blending renewable fuels, some of the incentives involved and the services and tools that the Alternative Fuels Council offers.
- [Anti-Tolling Coalition Files Comments in Pennsylvania Bridge Environmental Assessment](https://www.natso.com/anti-tolling-coalition-files-comments-in-pennsylvania-bridge-environmental-assessment/) - The Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates (ATFI), of which NATSO is a founding member, on May 17 filed public comments regarding the Environmental Assessment for two bridge tolling projects in Pennsylvania. PennDOT has proposed implementing tolls on bridges in nine counties that carry Interstates 78, 79, 80, 81, 83 and 95. PennDOT is currently accepting comments
- [Solar, Lighting Solutions Help Travel Center Operators Cut Energy Costs](https://www.natso.com/solar-lighting-solutions-help-travel-center-operators-cut-energy-costs/) - With rising costs and more stringent building codes, managing energy savings has become more important than ever and can help truckstop and travel center operators remain competitive. Plus, in many states, there are grants, subsidies and rebates available to make energy-saving solutions affordable.
- [Excited For the Future of Our Travel Center Industry](https://www.natso.com/excited-for-the-future-of-our-travel-center-industry/) - Many of us were able to meet face-to-face in Florida, and we were all able to learn and build on each other’s ideas while taking away critical information from industry thought leaders and suppliers.
- [NATSO, Fuel Retailers Oppose H.R. 7688](https://www.natso.com/natso-fuel-retailers-oppose-h-r-7688/) - NATSO, along with other industry trade groups, sent a letter May 16 to Capitol Hill opposing H.R. 7688 and urging lawmakers to consider all of the market conditions that affect the price of fuel before enacting such legislation. The fuel retail industry opposes price gouging, which harms the industry as a whole. The price of
- [Automated Retail: What Is It and How Will It Impact Truckstops? [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/automated-retail-what-is-it-and-how-will-it-impact-truckstops-podcast/) - Automated retail is the process of using technology to sell goods and services in a fast and efficient way with low to zero human interaction. In this episode of NATSO's podcast, Darren Schulte, NATSO's vice president, membership, delivers his take on automated retail for truckstops, offering specific ideas on where it will work and not work.
- [FMCSA Waives HOS Restrictions for Gasoline, Diesel Haulers](https://www.natso.com/fmcsa-waives-hos-restrictions-for-gasoline-diesel-haulers/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has waived Hours of Service restrictions for haulers of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethyl alcohol, and heating fuel including propane, natural gas, and heating oil.
- [House to Vote on Price Gouging Legislation](https://www.natso.com/house-to-vote-on-price-gouging-legislation/) - The House of Representatives this week is expected to vote on legislation that is designed to combat price gouging specifically in the market for motor fuels. The legislation appears to be far more about politics than substance, and is unlikely to make it through the Senate and become law. The legislation was designed by policymakers
- [FDA Proposes Menthol Cigarette Ban](https://www.natso.com/fda-proposes-menthol-cigarette-ban/) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 28 released two proposed tobacco product standards that would ban menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and ban all characterizing flavors, including menthol, in cigars. The move followed the Agency’s January announcement that it planned to issue proposed rules on two tobacco product standards. The White House
- [Refresh Travel Plaza Offers EV Charging and New Indian Quick-Serve Concept in Madera, California [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/refresh-travel-plaza-offers-ev-charging-and-new-indian-quick-serve-concept-in-madera-california-podcast/) - Simran Grewal and Arjun Khosa joined the podcast to share about the Refresh Travel Plazas, from its innovative food program to professional driver amenities.
- [Meet Matt Mildenberger, Mitten Inc.'s President/CEO, and New NATSO Board Member [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/meet-matt-mildenberger-mitten-inc-s-president-ceo-and-new-natso-board-member-podcast/) - As President/CEO, Matt Mildenberger took Mitten Inc. from a $20 million to a $80 million operation with 140 employees. In this episode of The Trucks Stops Here, new NATSO Board member Mildenberger shares his leadership philosophy, walking listeners through what is important to him in leading Mitten's.
- [Contact Your State DOT on EV Charging Plans](https://www.natso.com/contact-your-state-dot-on-ev-charging-plans/) - State transportation departments have until August 1 to submit their proposals to the U.S. Department of Transportation for how they will utilize their share of the $7.5 billion in federal funds for electric vehicle charging allocated under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). NATSO members interested in investing in EV charging stations should engage now with state policymakers and regulators on what these plans should look like to ensure a competitive marketplace for EV charging.
- [EPA Issues Waiver for E15 Sales](https://www.natso.com/epa-issues-waiver-for-e15-sales/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline, gasoline that uses a 15 percent ethanol blend, to be sold during the summer driving season, effective May 1. NATSO urged EPA to exercise its waiver authority under the Clean Air Act to authorize the year-round sale of E15 arguing it would lower the cost of fuel while also enhancing America’s energy security and improving the emissions characteristics of gasoline.
- [NATSO Foundation Invites Travel Plazas to Anti-Human Trafficking Event in New Mexico](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-invites-travel-plazas-to-anti-human-trafficking-event-in-new-mexico/) - The NATSO Foundation is inviting truckstops and travel plazas to an anti-human trafficking coalition meeting in Carlsbad, New Mexico, on May 24.
- [Fuel Retail Industry Commends Year-Round E15 Sales](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retail-industry-commends-year-round-e15-sales/) - NATSO commended the Biden Administration for permitting year-round sales of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15). The industry cautioned, however, that ongoing impediments related to infrastructure compatibility could limit market penetration of higher blends of ethanol being sold in the United States.
- [NATSO Mourns Bobby Berkstresser](https://www.natso.com/natso-mourns-bobby-berkstresser/) - NATSO expressed its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Bobby Berkstresser, who died April 14.
- [Labor Department Promotes Trucking Action Plan](https://www.natso.com/labor-department-promotes-trucking-action-plan/) - As part of the Biden Administration’s over-arching initiative to expand jobs within the trucking industry, the Department of Labor is hosting a “Day of Action” April 28. The Labor Department is asking motor carriers, driver training schools and other industry stakeholders to commit to actions that promote safe training and work environments.
- [EPA Overturns Small Refinery Exemptions](https://www.natso.com/epa-overturns-small-refinery-exemptions/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) overturned 31 small refinery exemptions SREs that were granted by the Trump Administration in August 2019. The effect of those 31 exemptions was to reduce the 2018 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirements by 1.43 billion gallons while increasing the supply of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), causing the prices for credits to drop significantly.
- [DOT Issues Fuel Economy ("CAFE") Standards](https://www.natso.com/dot-issues-fuel-economy-cafe-standards/) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently released final tailpipe pollution standards that will require average fuel efficiency of new cars and light trucks to reach 49 miles per gallon in less than four years.
- [Administration Permits E15 Sales Year-Round](https://www.natso.com/administration-permits-e15-sales-year-round/) - The Biden Administration announced this morning that it is taking executive action to permit E15 to be sold year-round in all parts of the country this summer.
- [NATSO Provides House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Information on Gas Prices](https://www.natso.com/natso-provides-house-energy-and-commerce-subcommittee-information-on-gas-prices/) - NATSO submitted a letter on April 5 to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations offering information on the retail fuels industry, including how fuel is priced. The Subcommittee is convening a hearing on April 6 to examine rising gas prices and executives from a variety of oil and gas companies will
- [NATSO Urges FHWA to Enforce Commercialization Ban](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-fhwa-to-enforce-commercialization-ban/) - NATSO urged the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in a Mar. 31 letter to formally withdraw its 2020 non-enforcement directive allowing food trucks to operate at rest areas within the Interstate Highway System (IHS) right-of-way and instead enforce the rest area commercialization ban as is required by law. The non-enforcement directive, NATSO explained, results in foodservice
- [White House Unveils 2023 Federal Budget](https://www.natso.com/white-house-unveils-2023-federal-budget/) - The White House on March 28, 2022, released its 2023 budget proposal. This document represents the Administration's aspirational but not always attainable policy positions. Nevertheless, the proposed budgets always offer a useful window into an Administration's thinking.
- [President Talks About His Trucking Action Plan at White House Event](https://www.natso.com/president-talks-about-his-trucking-action-plan-at-white-house-event/) - NATSO president & CEO Lisa Mullings joined trucking industry executives and professional drivers at the event on the South Lawn of the White House, where three trucks served as a backdrop for Biden, as well as Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and a professional driver who also spoke at the event.
- [Engage Today on Your State's EV Charging Plans](https://www.natso.com/engage-today-on-your-states-ev-charging-plans/) - With that goal in mind, NATSO has launched its newest online resource: “EV Charging Funding Opportunities.”
- [NATSO Urges Treasury to Address Coin Circulation Problems](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-treasury-to-address-coin-circulation-problems/) - In a letter addressed to Secretary Yellen, NATSO urged the Department of the Treasury to “raise public awareness of this coin circulation slowdown and the need to get coin moving in the economy.”
- [Lawmakers Introduce Right to Repair Legislation](https://www.natso.com/lawmakers-introduce-right-to-repair-legislation/) - Lawmakers in both the House and Senate have recently introduced legislation that seeks to level the playing field for independent repair providers, including for motor vehicle repair shops.
- [Fleets of the Future will Include Alternative Fuels, Automation](https://www.natso.com/fleets-of-the-future-will-include-alternative-fuels-automation/) - At NATSO Connect 2022, a panel of speakers shared their insights during a “Fleets of the Future” Keynote address.
- [New Checkout Technology Increases Speed, Boost Service](https://www.natso.com/new-checkout-technology-increases-speed-boost-service/) - During the NATSO Connect keynote on “Checkout Technology: How Your Customers Want to Checkout Has Changed,” Greg Buzek, IHL Group, moderated a panel discussion on the future of checkout technology.
- [NATSO Urges EPA to Issue E15 Waiver](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-epa-to-issue-e15-waiver/) - NATSO urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a Mar. 9 letter to exercise its waiver authority under the Clean Air Act to authorize the year-round sale of gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol, or E15. Issuing the waiver, NATSO argued, would lower the cost of fuel while also enhancing America’s energy security
- [Advocacy Remains Crucial as the Industry Navigates Upcoming Elections, EVs and More](https://www.natso.com/advocacy-remains-crucial-as-the-industry-navigates-upcoming-elections-evs-and-more/) - NATSO’s top legislative priorities in 2022 will focus on the changing landscape for fuels, including implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s $5 billion for state Departments of Transportation to build out a national electric vehicle charging network.
- [Diesel Fuel Demand Projected to Grow by 2050](https://www.natso.com/diesel-fuel-demand-projected-to-grow-by-2050/) - Personal use of fuels is declining, but overall fuel demand remains strong, with diesel demand in the heavy-duty and transportation segment projected to increase 1 percent a year through 2050, according to ExxonMobil.
- [Trucking Industry Remains Strong Despite a Slowing Economy](https://www.natso.com/trucking-industry-remains-strong-despite-a-slowing-economy/) - U.S. economic activity is beginning to slow, but trucking freight will remain strong throughout the year, and driver wages will continue to increase.
- [Biden Administration Unveils $5 Billion in EV Charging Funds Under Infrastructure Law](https://www.natso.com/biden-administration-unveils-5-billion-in-ev-charging-funds-under-infrastructure-law/) - The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy on Feb. 10 announced nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program established by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to build out a national electric vehicle charging network. The program will provide nearly $5 billion over five years
- [NATSO Connect 2022 Kicks Off in Orlando](https://www.natso.com/natso-connect-2022-kicks-off-in-orlando/) - NATSO kicks off NATSO Connect in Orlando, Fla., tomorrow with hundreds of the nation’s truckstops, travel plazas, fuel retailers and their industry partners gathering here for three days of professional connection, networking and education.
- [NATSO’s President and Board Chairman Welcome Members to NATSO Connect](https://www.natso.com/natsos-president-and-board-chairman-welcome-members-to-natso-connect/) - NATSO Chairman Bob Bolduc and NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings welcomed members of the truckstop and travel plaza industry at NATSO Connect 2022.
- [NATSO Encourages EPA to Use the RFS to Meet Climate Goals](https://www.natso.com/natso-encourages-epa-to-use-the-rfs-to-meet-climate-goals/) - Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) over the next three years represents an opportunity for the Biden Administration to prompt tangible, immediate carbon reductions in transportation energy, NATSO said in comments filed Feb. 4 with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NATSO filed comments in response to EPA’s proposal to modify the 2020 renewable volume obligations (RVOs)
- [NATSO, SIGMA Statement on the Biden Administration's Announcement of $5 Billion for Electric Vehicle Charging](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-statement-on-the-biden-administrations-announcement-of-5-billion-for-electric-vehicle-charging/) - Alexandria, Va. — NATSO, representing America’s truckstops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, issued the following statement today in response to the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy’s announcement that $5 billion will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program established by the Infrastructure
- [Fuel Retailers Best Suited to Eliminate EV Range Anxiety](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-best-suited-to-eliminate-ev-range-anxiety/) - NATSO on Jan. 28 said harnessing the existing nationwide network of established refueling locations is the fastest, most cost-effective way to eliminate EV range anxiety in comments filed with the Biden Administration. Responding to a request for information from the Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, NATSO urged U.S. DOT to work with consumer behaviors rather than against them as electric vehicle drivers will expect a seamless and predictable fueling experience not unlike what drivers of gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles experience today. The comments were filed to inform the development of guidance for state DOTs as they deploy funds from the National Electric Vehicle Formula Program and the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program enacted under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
- [Truckstops, Fuel Retailers Best Suited to Eliminate EV Range Anxiety](https://www.natso.com/truckstops-fuel-retailers-best-suited-to-eliminate-ev-range-anxiety/) - Harnessing the existing nationwide network of fuel retail locations is the fastest, most cost-effective way to eliminate EV range anxiety, said NATSO, representing America’s truckstops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, in comments filed with the Biden Administration. NATSO and SIGMA, which collectively represent more than 80 percent of fuel retailers in
- [NATSO Chairman to Serve on Pride Board of Directors](https://www.natso.com/natso-chairman-to-serve-on-pride-board-of-directors/) - Robert "Bob" Bolduc, who currently serves as NATSO Chairman of the Board, will serve on the Pride Board of Directors.
- [Grant Opportunities Available for Electric Vehicle Charging](https://www.natso.com/grant-opportunities-available-for-electric-vehicle-charging/) - The bipartisan Infrastructure investment and Jobs Acts enacted in late 2021 includes two different grant programs for electric vehicle charging and other alternative fuel infrastructure (natural gas, hydrogen and propane). Most of the $7.5 billion available is expected to go toward EV charging stations. Any business interested in learning more about these grant opportunities should contact its state department of transportation as soon as possible to express interest and get a sense of how the department intends to distribute the grant dollars.
- [Understanding Level 1, Level 2 and DC Fast-Charging Equipment](https://www.natso.com/understanding-level-1-level-2-and-dc-fast-charging-equipment/) - There are three types of chargers: Level 1, Level 2 and DC Fast Charging.
- [NATSO Mourns Industry Icon Jack Cardwell](https://www.natso.com/natso-mourns-industry-icon-jack-cardwell/) - A legend in the truckstop industry, Cardwell is credited with developing one of the first truck stop chains and establishing what serves to this day as the modern-day model for a truck stop.
- [Interest in Alternative Fuels Among Trucking Fleets Continues to Increase](https://www.natso.com/interest-in-alternative-fuels-among-trucking-fleets-continues-to-increase/) - Interest in alternative fuels among the public and fleets has continued to increase.
- [Member Profile: Big Boy's Truckstop has Built a Legacy on Southern Hospitality and Customer Service](https://www.natso.com/member-profile-big-boys-truckstop-has-built-a-legacy-on-southern-hospitality-and-customer-service/) - For 30 years, Big Boy’s Truck- stop has provided hospitality to professional drivers and local customers in Kenly, North Carolina. Located off I-95 in Kenly, Big Boy’s uses its Southern hospitality to make everyone feel welcome.
- [Picking the Right Pavement](https://www.natso.com/picking-the-right-pavement/) - Pavement is a significant expense, and there are a lot of factors operators need to consider when determining which products to use.
- [Foundation Update: The Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship Moves Five Students Closer to their Degrees](https://www.natso.com/foundation-update-the-bill-and-carolyn-moon-scholarship-moves-five-students-closer-to-their-degrees/) - In 2021, five hardworking students received scholarships from The NATSO Foundation’s Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship, which is awarded to industry employees and their children based on academic merit, financial need, community activities and a short essay.
- [Small, Meaningful Actions Help Operators Increase Efficiency and Sustainability](https://www.natso.com/small-meaningful-actions-help-operators-increase-efficiency-and-sustainability/) - Increasing sustainability can have a wide range of benefits, from cutting costs to building a brand. Although there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, operators can take several small steps to go green. Stop Watch sat down with Mike Lawshe, founder of Paragon Solutions, to discuss ways truckstops and travel plazas can be more environmentally sustainable.
- [Infrastructure Bill Provides EV Charging Funding Opportunities for Truckstop and Travel Plaza Operators](https://www.natso.com/infrastructure-bill-provides-ev-charging-funding-opportunities-for-truckstop-and-travel-plaza-operators/) - Lawmakers are taking steps to advance electric vehicle technology, and the recently passed bipartisan infrastructure bill has allotted funds to install EV charging infrastructure. The new legislation directs state and local governments that receive money from the Department of Transportation to partner with industry stake-holders, including truckstop and travel plaza operators.
- [CAT Scale Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Truck Giveaway and Other Prizes](https://www.natso.com/cat-scale-celebrates-45th-anniversary-with-truck-giveaway-and-other-prizes/) - The Walcott, Iowa-based company is thanking its customers by giving away a new Ford Raptor pickup truck and thousands of other prizes as part of its Weigh to Win® Sweepstakes.
- [New Refresh Travel Plaza Location Offers EV Charging and New Indian Quick-Serve Concept](https://www.natso.com/new-refresh-travel-plaza-location-offers-ev-charging-and-new-indian-quick-serve-concept/) - The location, in Madera, California, was designed to meet the changing needs of the trucking industry and the country.
- [NATSO Files Comments on OSHA Vaccine and Testing Mandate](https://www.natso.com/natso-files-comments-on-osha-vaccine-and-testing-mandate/) - NATSO filed comments on Jan. 19 with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in response to its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring businesses with more than 100 employees to require their workers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. Although the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay of the ETS
- [NATSO Testifies on EPA’s Proposed RVOs for 2020, 2021, and 2022](https://www.natso.com/natso-testifies-on-epas-proposed-rvos-for-2020-2021-and-2022/) - NATSO told the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Jan. 4 that Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “is the government's best opportunity to improve diesel fuel’s carbon footprint in the coming years.” Testifying at an EPA virtual hearing, LeeAnn Goheen, NATSO’s Director of Government Affairs, applauded EPA for “the growth trajectory around the biomass-based diesel and total
- [FMCSA Proposes Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program for Commercial Drivers under 21](https://www.natso.com/fmcsa-proposes-safe-driver-apprenticeship-pilot-program-for-commercial-drivers-under-21/) - FMCSA released a notice on Jan. 14 that establishes the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program, which NATSO supports.
- [NATSO Analysis: Supreme Court Blocks Vaccine and Test Rule](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-supreme-court-blocks-vaccine-and-test-rule/) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 13, 2022, blocked the Biden Administration from enforcing a "vaccine or testing" mandate for all employers with at least one hundred employees. Technically the Court's decision temporarily stays the rule pending the outcome of a decision on the merits by the Sixth Circuit and any subsequent petition for review of that decision to the Supreme Court. As a practical matter, the Court's opinion makes clear that the Court's majority does not believe OSHA has the authority to issue the vaccine mandate. But it is hard to see a path forward where OSHA gets this rule reinstated.
- [Looking Ahead: It's 2022](https://www.natso.com/looking-ahead-its-2022/) - Congress returns this week for the second session of the 117th Congress. Depending on their party affiliation, lawmakers are prepared to either advance the majority’s agenda or do their best to disrupt it. In both cases, members of Congress are positioning themselves for the midterm elections. Republicans look increasingly likely to take back the House
- [Thorntons Rewards Professional Drivers with New Loyalty Program [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/thorntons-rewards-professional-drivers-with-new-loyalty-program-podcast/) - Scott Harris, manager of fleet for Thorntons LLC, and Amy Nicholson, senior manager, digital and loyalty marketing at Thorntons LLC, joined NATSO's podcast to share about Thornton's loyalty program.
- [Creating an Experience in Your Travel Center [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/creating-an-experience-in-your-travel-center-podcast/) - Gina Bonafede, Director of Marketing Communications at DAS Distributors and Derek Lehman, Director of Channel & Shopper Marketing, at DAS Distributors join the podcast to dive into the why and how of customer experience. Listen to hear their ideas on creating an experience, from the minute customers find you online to when they are in your store(s).
- [Delia Meier, NATSO's 2020 and 2021 Chairman, Looks Back at Her NATSO Chairmanship [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/delia-meier-natsos-2020-and-2021-chairman-looks-back-at-her-natso-chairmanship-podcast/) - Delia Meier, president at Iowa 80 Group, and Lisa Mullings, NATSO's president and CEO, shared important achievements, how the board adapted during the pandemic and their thoughts on the direction of the truckstop industry.
- [Labor Department to Host Briefing on Emergency Temporary Standard](https://www.natso.com/labor-department-to-host-briefing-on-emergency-temporary-standard/) - The Department of Labor will provide a briefing with senior DOL and OSHA officials to discuss recent developments and updated guidance related to the Emergency Temporary Standard vaccine and test rule.
- [Rep. Thompson Meets with Federal Highway Administration in Opposition to Bridge Tolling](https://www.natso.com/rep-thompson-meets-with-federal-highway-administration-in-opposition-to-bridge-tolling/) - U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson on Dec. 15 hosted a meeting with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to voice his concerns over the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) plan to toll nine major bridges throughout Pennsylvania. Rep. Thompson said it was revealed during the meeting that PennDOT has been in consultation with FHWA for more than a year and recently filed paperwork expressing its interest in receiving more than $5 billion in financing for the projects.
- [NATSO Connect 2022 to Feature Transportation Energy Educational Track](https://www.natso.com/natso-connect-2022-to-feature-transportation-energy-educational-track/) - NATSO is offering a Transportation Energy Track during NATSO Connect 2022, which will be held Feb. 20-24, 2022, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. “We want to ensure the nation’s truckstops and travel centers have the knowledge they need to meet the country’s fueling needs, no matter what fuel is powering the vehicle,” said Amy Toner, vice president of publishing and digital content for NATSO.
- [NATSO Analysis: EPA's Proposed RVOS and Political Take-Aways](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-epas-proposed-rvos-and-political-take-aways/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs, or blending mandates) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2021 and 2022. The agency also reopened the previously finalized 2020 RVOs to propose adjusting downwards the mandates for that year. The agency further proposed denying all outstanding small refinery exemption petitions, which would effectively end that
- [Panel of Professional Drivers to Share Insights at NATSO Connect](https://www.natso.com/panel-of-professional-drivers-to-share-insights-at-natso-connect/) - During NATSO Connect 2022, scheduled to be held Feb. 20-24, 2022, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, truckstop and travel center operators will gain first-hand insights from professional drivers to learn more about their wants and needs on the road. As part of an interactive workshop, a panel of DAS Distributors’ Road Pro professional drivers will discuss what matters most to them while they are on the road.
- [NATSO, SIGMA Praise FHWA for Definitive Guidance on Use of Right-of-Way](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-praise-fhwa-for-definitive-guidance-on-use-of-right-of-way/) - NATSO, representing truckstops and travel plazas, along with SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, praised the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for issuing definitive guidance clarifying that State Departments of Transportation may not implement or permit others to implement commercial services, including EV charging stations, within the Interstate right-of-way. This clarification represents a small but important step toward enhancing the business case for off-highway investments in EV charging stations.
- [Electric Vehicle Charging: What Equipment, Which Grants and Investment Projections [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/electric-vehicle-charging-what-equipment-which-grants-and-investment-projections-podcast/) - Kris Kentera, executive sales manager for Blink Charging, joined NATSO's podcast this fall to discuss what type and mix of charging equipment makes the most sense for truckstops and travel centers, investment projections, grant considerations and much more.
- [Power Companies Form EV Coalition](https://www.natso.com/power-companies-form-ev-coalition/) - More than 51 investor-owned electric companies, one electric cooperative, and the Tennessee Valley Authority have formed a coalition with the goal of providing a national EV charging network by 2023. NATSO thinks fuel retailers provide the best opportunity for advancing alternative fuels, including electricity, into the marketplace and that power companies and fuel retailers should focus where each is most productive.
- [States Declare Emergencies, Issues Waivers in Wake of Tornado](https://www.natso.com/states-declare-emergencies-issues-waivers-in-wake-of-tornado/) - States continue to issue Declarations of Emergency and seek federal relief in the the wake of the deadly storms and tornadoes that devastated the Southern and Central United States. The state of Illinois on Dec. 13 issued a Declaration of Emergency and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee also is seeking federal emergency relief for nine counties affected by
- [White House Unveils Electric Vehicle Charging Action Plan](https://www.natso.com/white-house-unveils-electric-vehicle-charging-action-plan/) - The White House on Dec. 13 issued an “EV Charging Action Plan” that includes the formation of a “Joint Office of Energy and Transportation” focused on deploying electric vehicle infrastructure and that works to collect input and guidance from industry leaders, manufacturers, workers, and other stakeholders to ensure the national network "provides convenient charging for all."
- [NATSO, SIGMA Statement on EPA’s Renewable Volume Obligations for 2020, 2021, and 2022](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-statement-on-epas-renewable-volume-obligations-for-2020-2021-and-2022/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. – NATSO, representing America’s travel plazas and truckstops, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Proposed Renewable Volume Obligations for 2020, 2021 and 2022. The following statement can be attributed to Executive Vice President of Government Affairs David Fialkov, on behalf of NATSO
- [NATSO Announces Private Disney Event at NATSO Connect 2022](https://www.natso.com/natso-announces-private-disney-event-at-natso-connect-2022/) - Attendees at NATSO Connect, NATSO's annual event dedicated to the truckstop and travel center industry, will get to take part in an exclusive event at Disney’s Epcot as part of the NATSO Foundation fundraiser on Feb. 22, 2022.
- [Answers to Truckstop and Travel Center Questions About OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/answers-to-truckstop-and-travel-center-questions-about-oshas-emergency-temporary-standard-ets-podcast/) - Robert J. Baker, shareholder, partner at Chartwell Law, provides information on the OSHA ETS requirements and advice on how to comply with the rule. Baker answered specific questions from NATSO members on religious exemptions, which tests are considered acceptable and more.
- [NATSO Members Urge Lawmakers to Extend Biodiesel Tax Credit at Parity With Sustainable Aviation Fuel](https://www.natso.com/natso-members-urge-lawmakers-to-extend-biodiesel-tax-credit-at-parity-with-sustainable-aviation-fuel/) - NATSO members continue to urge lawmakers to ensure that sustainable aviation fuel does not receive a special carve out in the Build Back Better legislation and instead is at parity with the biodiesel tax credit.
- [Labor Department Extends Comment Period for COVID-19 Vaccine and Test Rule](https://www.natso.com/labor-department-extends-comment-period-for-covid-19-vaccine-and-test-rule/) - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on Nov. 30 extended the comment period for the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard to Jan. 19, 2022. OSHA extended the comment period by 45 days to allow stakeholders additional time to review the ETS and collect information and data necessary for comment. NATSO recently
- [NATSO Announces ExxonMobil Synergy Diesel Efficient as Title Sponsor of NATSO Connect](https://www.natso.com/natso-announces-exxonmobil-synergy-diesel-efficient-as-title-sponsor-of-natso-connect/) - ExxonMobil Synergy Diesel Efficient will serve as the title sponsor of NATSO Connect, NATSO's annual meeting dedicated to the truckstop and travel center industry.
- [Federal Appeals Court Halts Vaccine Mandate](https://www.natso.com/federal-appeals-court-halts-vaccine-mandate/) - A federal appeals court on Nov. 12 kept in place its "stay" against Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA’s) mandate that all large employers require their workers to get vaccinated or submit to weekly testing starting in January. But it's not the final word on the matter.
- [Anti-Tolling Coalition Opposes Tolls for PennDot's I-83 South Bridge Project](https://www.natso.com/anti-tolling-coalition-opposes-tolls-for-penndots-i-83-south-bridge-project/) - The Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates (ATFI) on Nov. 17, 2021, filed public comments opposing the use of tolling to fund the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Interstate-83 South Bridge project. PennDOT has proposed implementing tolls on bridges in nine counties that carry Interstates 78, 79, 80, 81, 83 and 95 and is currently soliciting public comments on
- [House Passes Build Back Better Act](https://www.natso.com/house-passes-build-back-better-act/) - The House approved on Nov. 19 the Build Back Better Act, a partisan social spending bill that now must be considered by the Senate.
- [Four-Wheel Travel is Up: Ideas to Make Sure Your Truckstop is Prepared for the Increased Traffic [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/four-wheel-travel-is-up-ideas-to-make-sure-your-truckstop-is-prepared-for-the-increased-traffic-podcast/) - With the increase in four-wheel traffic, trucktops and travel centers need to be clean, well-staffed and fully stocked. In this episode of NATSO's podcast, industry veteran Eliote Duarte shares his expertise on what truckstops and travel centers should be doing to excel.
- [TA Express White Hills, AZ Explodes on the Truckstop Scene](https://www.natso.com/ta-express-white-hills-az-explodes-on-the-truckstop-scene/) - Guy Jackson walked us through the many offerings on the 12 acres, including eight lanes of diesel, 67 truck parking spots, massage chairs, shower, two convenience-stores, a QSR, dog park, and much more, with room to add even more on six additional acres.
- [Fuel Retailers Applaud Passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-applaud-passage-of-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act/) - NATSO, representing truckstops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) applauded Congress for passing the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), H.R. 3684, which ensures a long-term plan for the nation's highway and infrastructure programs while laying the groundwork for the future of transportation energy.
- [OSHA Issues COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard](https://www.natso.com/osha-issues-covid-19-vaccination-and-testing-emergency-temporary-standard/) - NATSO continues to analyze the nearly 500-page proposed rule and will provide a more detailed analysis to members in coming days.
- [NATSO Statement on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard](https://www.natso.com/natso-statement-on-oshas-covid-19-vaccination-and-testing-emergency-temporary-standard/) - ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NATSO, representing America’s truckstops and travel plazas, issued the following statement today in response to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard. The following statement can be attributed to NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings: “The travel plaza and truckstop industry supports efforts to increase vaccinations
- [NATSO Members Discuss the Business Case for EV Charging at Retail](https://www.natso.com/natso-members-discuss-the-business-case-for-ev-charging-at-retail/) - If you weren’t able to join us, you haven’t missed out. The recorded webinar is now available for viewing.
- [NATSO Foundation Invites Travel Plazas to Anti-Human Trafficking Meeting in Illinois](https://www.natso.com/natso-foundation-invites-travel-plazas-to-anti-human-trafficking-meeting-in-illinois/) - The NATSO Foundation is inviting truckstops and travel plazas to an anti-human trafficking coalition meeting in Bloomington, Illinois, on Nov. 2. The half-day meeting will include representatives of the Illinois Trucking Association, Illinois State Police and Truckers Against Trafficking is aimed at coordinating ways to fight human trafficking within the state. Panels will delve into local trends, case studies and victim-centered approaches to responding to suspected incidents of human trafficking.
- [NATSO Announces Plans to Take NATSO Connect to Florida in 2022](https://www.natso.com/natso-announces-plans-to-take-natso-connect-to-florida-in-2022/) - NATSO is excited to announce it will return to its in-person annual industry meeting next year and is encouraging truckstop and travel center leaders to register and make hotel reservations for NATSO Connect 2022. The event is scheduled to take place Feb. 20-24, 2022, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida.
- [Supply Chain Issues Challenge Fuel Retailers](https://www.natso.com/supply-chain-issues-challenge-fuel-retailers/) - Reuters recently reported that despite President Biden's efforts to ease supply shortages and tame rising prices in time for Christmas, the nation's (and world's) supply chain issues are unlikely to be resolved by the holiday season.
- [NATSO Invites Travel Plazas, Truckstops to Anti-Human Trafficking Meeting in Idaho](https://www.natso.com/natso-invites-travel-plazas-truckstops-to-anti-human-trafficking-meeting-in-idaho/) - The NATSO Foundation is inviting truckstops and travel plazas to an ant-human trafficking coalition meeting in Boise, Idaho, on Oct. 7. The half-day meeting will include representatives of the Canyon County Sheriff's Office, the Idaho Trucking Association, Idaho State Police, Idaho Transportation Department and Truckers Against Trafficking and is aimed at coordinating ways to fight human trafficking within the state. Panels will delve into local trends, case studies and victim-centered approaches to responding to suspected incidents of human trafficking.
- [House Extends Surface Transportation Reauthorization](https://www.natso.com/house-extends-surface-transportation-reauthorization/) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 1 voted 365-51 to extend surface transportation programs nder the FAST Act for 30 days after Congress failed to reach an agreement on passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The $550 billion IIJA carried a reauthorization of surface transportation programs, which expired Sept. 30. The temporary extension
- [NATSO Urges FDA to Disclose PMTA Marketing Denial Orders for E-Cigarettes and Similar Products](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-fda-to-disclose-pmta-marketing-denial-orders-for-e-cigarettes-and-similar-products/) - NATSO joined national retail associations Oct. 14 in urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to publish a list of ENDS products for which it has issued marketing denial orders (MDOs). The letter was sent in response to FDA’s Oct. 12 announcement that the Agency has authorized the marketing of three electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products. FDA has not released a detailed list of MDOs it has issued and without a publicly available list, retailers – including fuel marketers with convenience stores – do not know which products are illegal for them to sell.
- [NATSO Seeks Clarification On COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate From OSHA](https://www.natso.com/natso-seeks-clarification-on-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-from-osha/) - NATSO sent a letter on Sept. 27 to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) detailing the questions and concerns NATSO members have raised in response to President Biden’s executive order directing businesses with more than 100 employees to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or produce a negative COVID-19 test weekly. The agency is expected to issue the directive in the coming weeks.
- [House Scheduled to Vote on Infrastructure Today](https://www.natso.com/house-scheduled-to-vote-on-infrastructure-today/) - House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter DeFazio said that Democrats will have a ‘plan B’ to ensure that highway and transit authorization programs do not lapse today if lawmakers fail to pass the infrastructure bill. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) reaffirmed her plan to bring the bipartisan infrastructure bill, known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to the House floor today. The IIJA contains a reauthorization of surface transportation law, which also is set to expire today.
- [Fuel Retailers Urge Congress to Support Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-urge-congress-to-support-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill/) - NATSO along with SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers urged Members of Congress to support the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which lays the groundwork for private sector investment in the future of transportation energy.
- [House Committees Work to Meet Reconciliation Deadline](https://www.natso.com/house-committees-work-to-meet-reconciliation-deadline/) - The House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees are scheduled to complete work today ahead of the deadline for submitting their portions of Democrats’ tax and spending legislation. Committees have until today to submit their parts of the $3.5 trillion economic plan to the House Budget Committee under the reconciliation instructions in the
- [NATSO, SIGMA Urge Lawmakers to Extend Biodiesel Tax Credit in Budget Reconciliation](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-urge-lawmakers-to-extend-biodiesel-tax-credit-in-budget-reconciliation/) - NATSO, the national association representing truckstops, travel plazas, and off-highway fuel retailers, along with SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and representatives of the trucking and convenience store industries, urged lawmakers to extend the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax credit in the upcoming budget reconciliation package and ensure tax parity for any new credits awarded for transportation fuels that compete for the same feedstocks. The organizations specifically warned that more favorable tax treatment to other transportation fuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), would increase diesel prices as well as carbon emissions, since SAF production is a less efficient process than renewable diesel and biodiesel production.
- [ATA: Vaccine Requirement Could Disrupt Supply Chains](https://www.natso.com/ata-vaccine-requirement-could-disrupt-supply-chains/) - The American Trucking Associations issued a statement late September 10 stating that the Administration's proposed vaccine requirement threatens to cause further disruptions throughout the supply chain, impeding the nation’s COVID response efforts and putting the brakes on any economic revival.
- [NATSO Urges Center for Tobacco Products to Publish Marketing Denial Order List](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-center-for-tobacco-products-to-publish-marketing-denial-order-list/) - NATSO on Sept. 10 along with a group of national retail associations urged the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) to publish a public list of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products for which the Agency has issued marketing denial orders (MDOs). Without this list, NATSO members seeking to comply with the law do not know which products
- [NATSO Member Charlene Poe Expresses Thanks for the NATSO Community](https://www.natso.com/natso-member-charlene-poe-expresses-thanks-for-the-natso-community/) - Charlene Poe, founder and managing partner of Middletown Truck Stop Eatery and Drive Thru in Delaware, was recently honored by the Women in Trucking Association as its Member of the Month for August.
- [NATSO Analysis: Infrastructure Outlook](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-infrastructure-outlook/) - The House of Representatives continues to sit on the bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed the Senate in August.
- [President Biden Unveils COVID-19 Strategy](https://www.natso.com/president-biden-unveils-covid-19-strategy/) - On Sept. 9 the Biden Administration released a new, six-pronged national strategy to combat COVID-19 amid the surge in cases driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant.
- [Federal Government, States Continue to Issue Declarations of Emergency in Wake of Hurricane Ida](https://www.natso.com/federal-government-states-continue-to-issue-declarations-of-emergency-in-wake-of-hurricane-ida/) - Federal and state governments continue to issue a variety of waivers in the wake of Hurricane Ida and other other storms hitting the southeastern part of the United States. NATSO continues to update this page as new information becomes available.
- [FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency; Includes NATSO Request to Include HOS Waiver for Fuel Haulers](https://www.natso.com/fmcsa-extends-covid-19-declaration-of-emergency-includes-natso-request-to-include-hos-waiver-for-fuel-haulers/) - NATSO on Aug. 30 urged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA) to include fuel haulers in its COVID-19 emergency declaration to minimize the effect that the pandemic has on fuel supply and mitigate the driver shortage. This would provide much-needed hours of service (HOS) flexibility that would mitigate supply disruptions and lower the prices at the pump.
- [How to Get Customers into Your Truckstop from the Fuel Island [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/how-to-get-customers-into-your-truckstop-from-the-fuel-island-podcast/) - Darren Schulte, NATSO's vice president, walks listeners through signage, merchandise and technology ideas to draw customers inside. Schulte also offers ideas on what things people see from the fuel island that might deter them from coming in.
- [Court Delays Graphic Health Warning Rule Effective Date](https://www.natso.com/court-delays-graphic-health-warning-rule-effective-date/) - The effective date for new graphic health warnings for cigarette packages and advertisements has once again been delayed. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a ruling on Aug. 18 that postpones the Food and Drug Administration's rule outlining the graphic health warning requirements until October 11, 2022. The final rule’s
- [NATSO Outlook for EPA Blending Mandates](https://www.natso.com/natso-outlook-for-epa-blending-mandates/) - Recent intelligence indicates that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is likely to propose the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) blending mandates/renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2021 and 2022 within the next several weeks. Indications are that EPA will set the 2021 RVOs at "actual production," while the 2022 RVOs will be set at more ambitious levels designed to incentivize increased production and consumption of biofuels.
- [NATSO Analysis: Infrastructure State of Play](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-infrastructure-state-of-play/) - The Senate recently approved both the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the FY2022 budget resolution. The infrastructure bill includes, among other things, a five-year reauthorization of highway programs, as well as $7.5 billion for alternative fuel infrastructure grants, the bulk of which are likely to go to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The budget resolution unlocks a process whereby Democrats can pass an up to $3.5 trillion bill filled with Democratic priorities that can pass the Senate with a simple majority vote. NATSO expects Congress this year to approve both the bipartisan infrastructure bill as well as a separate reconciliation bill that includes Democratic social welfare priorities as well as corporate and individual tax hikes and various "green" energy tax incentives.
- [Fuel Retailers, Truckstops and Travel Plazas Commend Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-truckstops-and-travel-plazas-commend-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill/) - NATSO, representing the nation's truckstops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) today commended the Senate for passing the historic, five-year $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (ILJA), H.R. 3684. NATSO, SIGMA and NACS urge the U.S. House of Representatives to quickly pass the legislation.
- [Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Without Rest Area Commercialization Provisions](https://www.natso.com/senate-passes-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-without-rest-area-commercialization-provisions/) - The U.S. Senate on Aug. 10 voted 69-30 to pass a historic, $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that did not include any provisions which would upend the longstanding federal law prohibiting commercial activity, including electric vehicle (EV) charging, at Interstate rest areas.
- [Senators Continue to Debate Amendments to Infrastructure Bill](https://www.natso.com/senators-continue-to-debate-amendments-to-infrastructure-bill/) - The Senate will continue to debate the bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure package, as lawmakers process hundreds of amendments leading up to an eventual vote.
- [NATSO Urges Federal Health Agencies to Address Mask Mandate Enforcement](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-federal-health-agencies-to-address-mask-mandate-enforcement/) - NATSO joined with seven trade associations representing a broad array of the retail community in urging federal health agencies to publicly state that the burden of enforcing mask requirements should not be placed on businesses and their employees.
- [NATSO, Fuel Retail Industry Urge Senators to Oppose Amendments to Senate Infrastructure Bill](https://www.natso.com/natso-fuel-retail-industry-urge-senators-to-oppose-amendments-to-senate-infrastructure-bill/) - NATSO was joined by SIGMA and NACS on Aug. 2 in offering support for the bipartisan infrastructure bill under consideration by the U.S. Senate and asking lawmakers to oppose any amendments that would detract from the industry's ability to make forward-looking investments at a time when the transportation energy market is changing.
- [Gifts, Apparel and Pet Services Stand Out at Dukes Mount Vernon TA Express [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/gifts-apparel-and-pet-services-stand-out-at-dukes-mount-vernon-ta-express-podcast/) - Listen to hear how this Texas-themed location blends a western-motif with a modern feel to make their stamp on the interstate.
- [Senate Advances Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal](https://www.natso.com/senate-advances-bipartisan-infrastructure-deal/) - The Senate on the evening of July 28 voted 67-32 to proceed to a bipartisan infrastructure bill that was the product of weeks of negotiations among a core group of 10 senators (five Democrats and five Republicans). The deal, which has the backing of President Biden, includes $550 billion in new federal spending (compared with the $578 billion figure initially agreed upon in June) and more than $1 trillion in total spending (the rest coming from anticipated federal investments in highways and roadways that Congress must authorize every year.
- [Senate Poised for Infrastructure Vote This Week](https://www.natso.com/senate-poised-for-infrastructure-vote-this-week/) - The Senate is expected to vote this week on $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill after weeks of negotiations. The 2,702-page bill text was submitted to the full Senate late August 1 after Democratic and Republican senators who negotiated the plan spent the weekend finalizing legislative text.
- [Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Deadlines Approaching](https://www.natso.com/paycheck-protection-program-loan-forgiveness-deadlines-approaching/) - NATSO members are reminded that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan forgiveness deadlines are approaching. To avoid making unnecessary PPP loan repayments, borrowers must submit loan forgiveness applications to the lender for review within 10 months from the end of the "covered period."
- [FTC Executive Order on Competition](https://www.natso.com/ftc-executive-order-on-competition/) - On July 9, President Biden issued a sweeping Executive Order directing federal regulatory agencies to take a variety of steps that would fundamentally alter the government's regulation of businesses' competitive practices.
- [Anti-Tolling Coalition Urges Senate Lawmakers to Reject Tolls](https://www.natso.com/anti-tolling-coalition-urges-senate-lawmakers-to-reject-tolls/) - The Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates urged Senate lawmakers to reject tolling in any variation or form as a means of funding infrastructure as they develop legislative text for the infrastructure framework announced by the White House and a bipartisan group of Senators.
- [Federal Court Invalidates E15 RVP Waiver](https://www.natso.com/federal-court-invalidates-e15-rvp-waiver/) - The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled July 2 that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not have statutory authority to authorize year-round sales of E15 across the United States. The decision is likely to have ripple effects throughout fuels markets and will necessitate advocacy activity before all three branches of the federal government in the
- [Highway Users Urge Senators to Incorporate Priorities Into Infrastructure Deal](https://www.natso.com/highway-users-urge-senators-to-incorporate-priorities-into-infrastructure-deal/) - The American Highway Users Alliance, of which NATSO is a member, urged Senators Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) to ensure that final infrastructure or reauthorization legislation take into account the key priorities of the Highway Users coalition, which is comprised of 300 organizations representing millions of motorists and large portions of the economy.
- [FDA Delays Cigarette Packaging and Advertisement Effective Date](https://www.natso.com/fda-delays-cigarette-packaging-and-advertisement-effective-date/) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an updated final rule on July 12 that delays the effective date for new graphic health warning requirements for cigarette packages and advertisements until July 13, 2022.
- [Fuel Retailers, Truckstops Oppose INVEST in America Act Provisions That Undermine Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-truckstops-oppose-invest-in-america-act-provisions-that-undermine-investment-in-electric-vehicle-charging/) - NATSO, representing the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas; NACS, the National Association of Convenience Stores; and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers today announced their opposition to H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act, the five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
- [House Passes INVEST in America Act, Fuel Retailers, Truckstops Oppose](https://www.natso.com/house-passes-invest-in-america-act-fuel-retailers-truckstops-oppose/) - The U.S. House of Representatives on July 1 voted 221 to 201 to pass the INVEST in America Act, a five-year surface transportation reauthorization. The legislation dedicates $343 billion to roads, bridges and safety, $109 billion to transit, and $95 billion to passenger and freight rail. It would also commit $117 billion to drinking water
- [FNS Launches SNAP Reminders for Authorized Retailers](https://www.natso.com/fns-launches-snap-reminders-for-authorized-retailers/) - The Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issued a notice on June 30 to retailers authorized to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formally known as food stamps, warning retailers against trafficking the benefits.
- [Supreme Court Rules on RFS Waivers](https://www.natso.com/supreme-court-rules-on-rfs-waivers/) - The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on June 25 overturned a lower court ruling that had found that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could only grant a small refinery exemption to companies that had received such an exemption every year since 2013. The Supreme Court found that, according to the statute that created the RFS, EPA has a wider latitude to grant small refinery exemptions, including for refineries that had not received such an exemption for many years.
- [Pat’s Travel Center Focuses on the Customer Experience and Its Staff](https://www.natso.com/pats-travel-center-focuses-on-the-customer-experience-and-its-staff/) - Pat’s Travel Center in La Porte, Texas, got its start in 1980, and has been expanding and changing ever since.
- [NATSO’s Leadership Explores Truckstop and Travel Center Trends](https://www.natso.com/natsos-leadership-explores-truckstop-and-travel-center-trends/) - The truckstop and travel plaza industry has a long history of adapting to its customers’ needs, and there are several equipment trends that could affect what drivers need while on the road. During NATSO’s FastForwardFocus, Lisa Mullings, NATSO CEO, and Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president of membership, sat down to discuss the trends that could shape truckstop and travel plaza operators’ futures.
- [Take a Deep Dive Into Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles](https://www.natso.com/take-a-deep-dive-into-hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric-vehicles/) - Original equipment manufacturers are advancing zero-emission vehicle technology, including hydrogen fuel cells, as they react to increasing regulatory demands for new technology. Hydrogen fuel cells hold promise as they enable an electric vehicle that doesn’t have to plug in for its energy.
- [NATSO’s Podcast Digs Into Box Trucks, Speed-of-Service and Diesel Lanes for Four-Wheelers](https://www.natso.com/natsos-podcast-digs-into-box-trucks-speed-of-service-and-diesel-lanes-for-four-wheelers/) - An increase in box trucks, RVs and passenger vehicles creates new opportunities for truckstops and travel plazas. On an episode of NATSO’s The Truck Stops Here podcast, Darren Schulte, vice president of membership, and I sat down with Lisa Mullings, CEO of NATSO, to discuss how NATSO members can take capture these groups of customers.
- [President Agrees to Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan](https://www.natso.com/president-agrees-to-bipartisan-infrastructure-plan/) - President Biden and a bipartisan group of Senators announced June 24 that they had reached a tentative agreement on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal that would add $579 billion in new investments in roads, broadband internet, electric utilities and other projects. The White House and 21 Senators have been negotiating the infrastructure deal simultaneously as both the House and the Senate advance surface transportation reauthorization legislation. Current surface transportation law expires Sept. 30 and funds the vast majority of the nation’s infrastructure projects.
- [Gain Inspiration for Your Travel Center from Your Competitors](https://www.natso.com/gain-inspiration-for-your-travel-center-from-your-competitors/) - Inspiration can come from anywhere, including the competition. Getting great ideas from your competition doesn’t mean stealing their ideas. Instead, you can use what someone else is doing as a springboard for your own original creative implementation.
- [Truckstops And Travel Plazas Serve as the Home Away From Home](https://www.natso.com/truckstops-and-travel-plazas-serve-as-the-home-away-from-home/) - Congratulations to our members and their employees on surviving the pandemic so far. It has been challenging, but I remain proud of our efforts and service.
- [Democratic Lawmakers Call for Policies to Encourage Private Sector Investment in Electric Vehicles](https://www.natso.com/democratic-lawmakers-call-for-policies-to-encourage-private-sector-investment-in-electric-vehicles/) - A diverse array of Democratic Members of Congress, including the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, urged lawmakers considering clean energy and infrastructure legislation to ensure that policies and incentives designed to develop a charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) result in a price-competitive and convenient refueling marketplace for consumers.
- [Anti-Tolling Coalition Opposes Asset Recycling and Tolls to Pay for Infrastructure](https://www.natso.com/anti-tolling-coalition-opposes-asset-recycling-and-tolls-to-pay-for-infrastructure/) - The Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates issued a statement to media June 18 opposing asset recycling and tolls as a means of funding infrastructure after media reports contained leaked draft documents speculated to be the funding principles of the infrastructure legislation being negotiated between a bipartisan group of Senators and the White House.
- [Virginia Governor Visits White’s Travel Center to Praise Vaccination Clinics](https://www.natso.com/virginia-governor-visits-whites-travel-center-to-praise-vaccination-clinics/) - Virginia Governor Ralph Northam visited White’s Travel Center June 21 to thank management and staff as well as the staff of Raphine Medical Associates health care clinic, which is located at White's, for their work offering COVID-19 vaccinations.
- [Supreme Court to Rule on Small Refinery Exemptions](https://www.natso.com/supreme-court-to-rule-on-small-refinery-exemptions/) - The Supreme Court could rule as early as June 25 on the legality of the Trump Administration's aggressive approach to issuing small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). If the ruling doesn't come by then, it will come at some point between now and early to mid-July. The Court's decision takes place against the backdrop of discussions within the Biden Administration surrounding how to prevent prices for renewable identification numbers from reaching exceedingly high levels. These discussions appear to be driven primarily by efforts to assist a Delaware refinery that has a longstanding relationship with the President and his allies in Congress.
- [Senate Commerce Committee Advances Safety Title of Highway Bill](https://www.natso.com/senate-commerce-committee-advances-safety-title-of-highway-bill/) - The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) unanimously advanced its “Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021” in May.
- [Bipartisan Senate Infrastructure Proposal Gains Traction](https://www.natso.com/bipartisan-senate-infrastructure-proposal-gains-traction/) - The infrastructure proposal being negotiated with the White House by a group of bipartisan Senators gained traction earlier with week, with 21 Senators now supporting the framework of an infrastructure deal that President Biden’s Chief of Staff said has “room” for an agreement.
- [NATSO Creates New Ways for Industry Suppliers to Connect with Truckstop and Travel Center Decision Makers](https://www.natso.com/natso-creates-new-ways-for-industry-suppliers-to-connect-with-truckstop-and-travel-center-decision-makers/) - Industry suppliers are a critical resource for the nation’s truckstops and travel center operators and category managers, and NATSO is connecting vendors and truckstop operators through virtual, one-on-one meetings.
- [Senate Committee Considers Highway Bill Safety Title](https://www.natso.com/senate-committee-considers-highway-bill-safety-title/) - The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will consider amendments to its Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 today, June 16.
- [Highway Users Alliance To Host Livestream Event Featuring Senate EPW Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito](https://www.natso.com/highway-users-alliance-to-host-livestream-event-featuring-senate-epw-ranking-member-shelley-moore-capito/) - The American Highway Users Alliance is hosting a livestream event featuring Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Capito (R-WV) to discuss the highway reauthorization on June 21, 2021 at 10:30 am ET. The event will kick off “Fight for Highways,” a digital advocacy campaign to bring awareness to the importance of robust highway and bridge infrastructure investment to tackle the $786.4 billion backlog of road and bridge investment needs that exist across our country.
- [Electric Vehicle Charging: What Equipment, Which Grants and When to Invest](https://www.natso.com/electric-vehicle-charging-what-equipment-which-grants-and-when-to-invest/) - There are more than 1 million electric cars on roads across the United States, and almost every vehicle manufacturer has plans to electrify a large part of their fleets. Michael Battaglia, senior vice president sales and business development and David Soens, vice president grant operations, answered NATSO members’ most frequently asked EV charging questions.
- [TCI Finalizes Model Rule As Connecticut Leaves Program](https://www.natso.com/tci-finalizes-model-rule-as-connecticut-leaves-program/) - The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) released on June 10 a final Model Rule and additional draft materials for implementing the program.
- [NATSO Welcomes Blink Charging Co. as Newest Chairman’s Circle Member](https://www.natso.com/natso-welcomes-blink-charging-co-as-newest-chairmans-circle-member/) - Blink Charging Co., based in Miami Beach, Florida, provides electric vehicle charging equipment that offers customers flexible business models tailored to their specific needs.
- [House Committee Advances Surface Transportation Reauthorization](https://www.natso.com/house-committee-advances-surface-transportation-reauthorization/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced its five-year, $547 billion INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684) early this morning after 19 hours of debate. The measure passed despite opposition from Republicans who objected to Green New Deal Initiatives and a lack of bipartisan input. The committee voted 38 to 26 to advance H.R. 3684 after considering nearly 200 amendments and adopting a Manager’s packet of amendments.
- [House Transportation Committee Unveils Surface Transportation Reauthorization](https://www.natso.com/house-transportation-committee-unveils-surface-transportation-reauthorization/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 4 unveiled its five-year, $547 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill, titled the INVEST in America Act. As expected, the measure leans heavily on the INVEST in America Act introduced in 2020 that ultimately was incorporated into the broader Moving Forward Act. At a high level, the INVEST in America Act provides $343 billion for roads, bridges and safety, including $4 billion for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The bill allocates $109 billion for transit and $95 billion for passenger and freight rail.
- [Supreme Court Expected to Rule on Small Refinery Exemptions](https://www.natso.com/supreme-court-expected-to-rule-on-small-refinery-exemptions/) - The Supreme Court is expected to rule as soon as this week on its review of a 10th Circuit case that struck down the Trump Administration's aggressive approach to issuing "small refinery exemptions" under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Markets appear to be assuming that the Court will uphold the lower court ruling but the outcome is
- [NATSO, Coalition Urge House Committee to Lay Foundation for Competitive EV Charging Market](https://www.natso.com/natso-coalition-urge-house-committee-to-lay-foundation-for-competitive-ev-charging-market/) - NATSO and a diverse coalition of representing hundreds of thousands of small businesses as well as American cities and municipalities and blind entrepreneurs urged Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to oppose provisions of the INVEST in America Act that undermine the longstanding prohibition on commercializing rest areas. NATSO, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers
- [NATSO Enhances Government Relations Team to Support Growing Legislative Portfolio](https://www.natso.com/natso-enhances-government-relations-team-to-support-growing-legislative-portfolio/) - NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings today announced that the association representing the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas has hired LeeAnn Goheen and Jessica Frend, two experienced government affairs professionals, to join the association staff.
- [NATSO, SIGMA Enter Into Strategic Alliance on Federal Initiatives](https://www.natso.com/natso-sigma-enter-into-strategic-alliance-on-federal-initiatives/) - Working with the SIGMA Board of Directors and Legislative Committee, NATSO will manage SIGMA’s government affairs program, advocating on issues related to fuels, energy and transportation, among others. NATSO will implement SIGMA’s legislative priorities as determined by the SIGMA Board of Directors.
- [Senate EPW Approves Surface Transportation Reauthorization](https://www.natso.com/senate-epw-approves-surface-transportation-reauthorization/) - The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) unanimously approved $303.5 billion five-year surface transportation bill, in which NATSO has been closely engaged with lawmakers and staff and which would increase infrastructure funding by about 34 percent over the FAST Act . The committee also adopted a manager’s package of amendments to the underlying bill. That list of amendments has not yet been released, though about 90 had been filed as of Wednesday morning. EPW’s “Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021” does not include any language expanding tolling or scaling back the prohibition on commercial activities at Interstate rest areas. STRA includes $500 million per year for five years for electric vehicle charging an d other alternative fuel infrastructure, including hydrogen, natural gas and propane.
- [Senate Finance Committee Considers Clean Energy for America Act Today](https://www.natso.com/senate-finance-committee-considers-clean-energy-for-america-act-today/) - The Senate Finance Committee will meet today to consider an ambitious clean energy tax overhaul proposal that could be incorporated into a broader infrastructure bill should one materialize. The bill, if enacted, would consolidate 40 energy tax incentive provisions into three groups of emissions-based, technology neutral provisions, and eliminate a number of fossil-fuel related provisions, among other things.
- [NATSO, NACS Commend Senate EPW for Advancing Bipartisan Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021](https://www.natso.com/natso-nacs-commend-senate-epw-for-advancing-bipartisan-surface-transportation-reauthorization-act-of-2021/) - NATSO, the national association representing the travel plaza and truckstop industry, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) today commended the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for advancing a bipartisan, five-year, $303.5 billion highway reauthorization bill, “Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021.”
- [Understanding the Renewable Fuels Standard](https://www.natso.com/understanding-the-renewable-fuels-standard/) - In this video, NATSO's Alternative Fuels Council reviewed the RFS's critical elements with a primary focus on biodiesel.
- [Representatives Axne, Kelly Introduce Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2021](https://www.natso.com/representatives-axne-kelly-introduce-biodiesel-tax-credit-extension-act-of-2021/) - U.S. Representatives Cindy Axne (D-Iowa) and Mike Kelly (R-PA.) today introduced legislation that would extend the $1.00 per gallon biodiesel blenders’ tax credit for three additional years through 2025. Companion legislation to extend the biodiesel tax credit also was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA).
- [Discover How Geoframing Can Help Find New Hires with NATSO Allied Member MK& Associates LLC](https://www.natso.com/discover-how-geoframing-can-help-find-new-hires-with-natso-allied-member-mk-associates-llc/) - I recently sat down with Marjorie Kass, president and founder of MK& Associates LLC, to learn more about the services her company offers and how geoframing can be used to attract new applicants
- [NATSO Statement on Secretary Buttigieg’s Testimony on Electric Vehicle Charging Before the Senate Banking Committee](https://www.natso.com/natso-statement-on-secretary-buttigiegs-testimony-on-electric-vehicle-charging-before-the-senate-banking-committee/) - NATSO, representing truckstops and travel plazas, issued the following statement in response to today’s comments from Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg at a hearing of the Senate Banking Committee regarding the Biden Administration’s plans for leveraging $15 billion to build a network of 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations.
- [Senate EPW Unveils Surface Transportation Reauthorization Plan](https://www.natso.com/senate-epw-unveils-surface-transportation-reauthorization-plan/) - The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unveiled a five-year, $303.5 billion Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 plan on May 22, after President Biden reduced the size of his $1.7 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan by about a quarter in a bid to advance negotiations with Republicans. STRA marks a 34 percent increase over current funding levels, with 90 percent of funds allocated to states through formula funding.
- [White's Travel Center Hosting COVID Vaccine Clinic](https://www.natso.com/whites-travel-center-hosting-covid-vaccine-clinic/) - White's Travel Center of Raphine, Virginia, is scheduled to host mobile vaccine clinics May 25-27 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- [Learn More About NATSO Allied Member RJP Consulting Group, LLC](https://www.natso.com/learn-more-about-natso-allied-member-rjp-consulting-group-llc/) - I recently sat down with Robert Peppelman, CEO with RJP Consulting Group, LLC, to learn more about the services they offer.
- [NATSO Offering Electric Vehicle Charging Webinar: What Equipment, Which Grants and When to Invest](https://www.natso.com/natso-offering-electric-vehicle-charging-webinar-what-equipment-which-grants-and-when-to-invest/) - On June 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. eastern NATSO and Chairman’s Circle member Blink Charging are partnering to offer a webinar on Electric Vehicle (EV) charging.
- [FDA Publishes Premarket Tobacco Product Application List](https://www.natso.com/fda-publishes-premarket-tobacco-product-application-list/) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted on May 20 a list of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products for which it has received a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) by the Sept. 9, 2020, deadline. The list includes more than 6 million products.
- [Republican Senators to Meet Again With President Today on Infrastructure](https://www.natso.com/republican-senators-to-meet-again-with-president-today-on-infrastructure/) - The next 10 weeks — up until Congress's August Recess — could be one of the most intense, consequential periods of policymaking that the travel center industry has confronted in many years. The House of Representatives is pursuing a more aggressive, climate-focused infrastructure bill that could include corporate tax increases and be passed on a party-line vote. In the Senate, a more bipartisan approach focusing on traditional "roads and bridges" infrastructure is being negotiated.
- [CDC Mask Announcement Creates Ambiguities for Retailers](https://www.natso.com/cdc-mask-announcement-creates-ambiguities-for-retailers/) - The Centers for Disease Control's unexpected announcement limiting the circumstances under which fully vaccinated Americans should wear a mask caught many companies by surprise. The new policy creates ambiguities for retailers because it fails to fully align with state and local orders. Training a diverse workforce to implement these new requirements will be challenging.
- [States Move to End Federal Jobless Benefits](https://www.natso.com/states-move-to-end-federal-jobless-benefits/) - At least 14 states have moved to cut off the $300 per week enhanced federal jobless benefits that were scheduled to last until September. Roughly 30 states are reinstating a requirement that the unemployed prove they are looking for work to receive state benefits.
- [Senate Republicans to Deliver Revised Infrastructure Package](https://www.natso.com/senate-republicans-to-deliver-revised-infrastructure-package/) - Senate Republicans are set to deliver a revised offer of a package that includes roads, public transportation and airports to the White House as early as May 17. President Biden in a meeting last week indicated that he would be willing to divide his $2.3 trillion American Jobs Plan into separate bills in order to gain bipartisan support.
- [Onvo Offers Bonus Pay for Store Team Members Through Summer](https://www.natso.com/onvo-offers-bonus-pay-for-store-team-members-through-summer/) - The bonus was designed to show appreciation for all new and existing team members throughout the busy summer months.
- [NATSO Submits Comments on Proposed Changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways](https://www.natso.com/natso-submits-comments-on-proposed-changes-to-the-manual-on-uniform-traffic-control-devices-for-streets-and-highways/) - NATSO and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) urged the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to allow alternative fuel logos to be present on highway signs if, in addition to alternative fuel, the facility also provides foodservice and/or convenience stores, restrooms, and onsite employees who are able to contact law enforcement.
- [Retail Fuels Industry Urges Policymakers to Work More Closely with Retail Fuels Industry on TCI Draft Model Rule](https://www.natso.com/retail-fuels-industry-urges-policymakers-to-work-more-closely-with-retail-fuels-industry-on-tci-draft-model-rule/) - In May 7 comments submitted to Kathleen Theoharides, Chair of the Transportation and Climate Initiative, the groups said that TCI’s misunderstanding of fuel markets will limit the program’s effectiveness; will disproportionately harm low-income communities; and create undesirable economic consequences that will jeopardize the economic recovery of low-income Americans from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [A Look at What Makes the Magic at Fred’s Fuel N Food [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/a-look-at-what-makes-the-magic-at-freds-fuel-n-food-podcast/) - Acknowledged as a top truckstop on Trucker Path, today Fred’s Fuel N Food boasts a sophisticated operation that offers friendly customer service, clean facilities and quality merchandise.
- [Colonial Pipeline Update](https://www.natso.com/colonial-pipeline-update/) - NATSO remains in close contact with the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Transportation, regulators and lawmakers regarding the status of fuel supplies and any potential shortages as a result of the cybersecurity attack on the Colonial Pipeline. NATSO will continue to update its members as information becomes available, including Declarations of Emergency, hours-of-service waivers and White House announcements.
- [Labor Department Withdraws Independent Contractor Rule](https://www.natso.com/labor-department-withdraws-independent-contractor-rule/) - The U.S. Department of Labor announced the withdrawal of the “Independent Contractor Rule,” clarifying the standard for employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), effective May 6.
- [NATSO Meets With FMCSA Regarding HOS Waiver](https://www.natso.com/natso-meets-with-fmcsa-regarding-hos-waiver/) - NATSO on May 5 met with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to discuss NATSO’s recent letter, along with the other retail fuel trade groups, advocating for a waiver to hours of service rules for fuel haulers on account of current challenges to hiring truck drivers. Allowing drivers to work more hours will reduce the number of
- [FMCSA Issues Regional Emergency Declaration For Transporting Fuel](https://www.natso.com/fmcsa-issues-regional-emergency-declaration-for-transporting-fuel/) - The waiver, effective until June 8, was issued in response to the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline, which has disrupted the fuel supply on the East Coast.
- [Iowa 80 Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Meet Growing Demand](https://www.natso.com/iowa-80-installs-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-to-meet-growing-demand/) - The installation is now up and running and positioned just north of the gas islands on the property.
- [Ninth Circuit Rules California's AB5 Applies to Motor Carriers](https://www.natso.com/ninth-circuit-rules-californias-ab5-applies-to-motor-carriers/) - A federal court of appeals in California recently ruled that the state's strict independent contractor test known as "AB5" is not preempted under federal law.
- [Metroplex Energy President to Testify Today Before House Energy Subcommittee on EV Charging](https://www.natso.com/metroplex-energy-president-to-testify-today-before-house-energy-subcommittee-on-ev-charging/) - A.J. Siccardi, President of Metroplex Energy, will testify this morning on behalf of NATSO, NACS and SIGMA for a House subcommittee hearing on "The CLEAN Future Act: Driving Decarbonizaion of the Transportation Sector." Siccardi will testify that federal policy should incentivize and leverage private investment in bringing alternative fuels, including electricity, to market and should not undercut incentives
- [Sacramento 49er Travel Plaza President Shares How the NATSO Foundation Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship Changes Lives [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/sacramento-49er-travel-plaza-president-shares-how-the-natso-foundation-bill-and-carolyn-moon-scholarship-changes-lives-podcast/) - NATSO's podcast welcomed Tristen Griffith, president at Sacramento 49er, to share her tips for promoting the NATSO Foundation’s Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship Program to staff. The application deadline is May 14, 2021.
- [Six Ways Truckstops Still Transitioning to EMV Readers Can Mitigate Their Risk](https://www.natso.com/six-ways-truckstops-still-transitioning-to-emv-readers-can-mitigate-their-risk/) - There are several things those who have not yet installed updated equipment or retrofitted existing equipment can do now to protect themselves.
- [Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship 2021 Application Process Open](https://www.natso.com/bill-and-carolyn-moon-scholarship-2021-application-process-open/) - The NATSO Foundation will award five scholarships of $5,000 each in 2021 to deserving applicants.
- [Rep. Thompson and Pennsylvania Assembly Host Hearing on PennDOT P3 Major Bridge Tolling Proposal](https://www.natso.com/rep-thompson-and-pennsylvania-assembly-host-hearing-on-penndot-p3-major-bridge-tolling-proposal/) - U.S. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson and members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly will be hold a hearing this morning in Clarion, Pennsylvania, to examine PennDOT’s P3 Major Bridge Tolling Proposals.
- [Pats Travel Center, the Friendliest Travel Center in Texas [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/pats-travel-center-the-friendliest-travel-center-in-texas-podcast/) - Sean Momin, vice president of operations at Pats Travel Center, walked podcast listerns through their recent renovations and what they do to cultivate that courteous company culture.
- [Mitigate Risk, Make the Transition as the EMV Shift Deadline Approaches](https://www.natso.com/mitigate-risk-make-the-transition-as-the-emv-shift-deadline-approaches/) - The deadline for the installation of EMV readers at fuel dispenser stations takes place on April 17, and the liability shift could have significant consequences for fuel retailers who aren’t EMV compliant.
- [NATSO Statement on Biden Administration’s Infrastructure Proposal](https://www.natso.com/natso-statement-on-biden-administrations-infrastructure-proposal/) - NATSO issued the following statement in response to the draft infrastructure proposal put forth today by President Biden
- [White House Releases Infrastructure Proposal](https://www.natso.com/white-house-releases-infrastructure-proposal/) - President Biden on March 31 released the first phase of his “Build Back Better” proposal, the “American Jobs Plan,” focusing on the infrastructure components of the White House’s recovery efforts as well as addressing climate change and job creation. The package includes $2.3 trillion in spending over eight years with a $621 billion investment in transportation and the resiliency of our infrastructure. Specifically, the proposal provides $115 billion for bridge, highway, and road investments.
- [Lawmakers Reintroduce Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act](https://www.natso.com/lawmakers-reintroduce-truck-parking-safety-improvement-act/) - U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (R-Ill.) and Angie Craig (D-Minn.) re-introduced legislation that seeks to set aside federal funds for truck parking. The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, HR 2187, would set aside at least $125 million in fiscal 2022 for states, public agencies and local governments to construct commercial parking on the Federal Highway System.
- [ChargePoint and NATSO Progress Toward 2030 Fast Charging Commitment Across the United States](https://www.natso.com/chargepoint-and-natso-progress-toward-2030-fast-charging-commitment-across-the-united-states/) - In its first year, the public-private Collaborative successfully funded more than 150 DC fast charging spots with additional access to more than 1,500 publicly available DC fast charging spots for consumers on ChargePoint’s existing network.
- [Pilot Testifies on Behalf of NATSO for House Committee Hearing on Business Solutions to Climate Change](https://www.natso.com/pilot-testifies-on-behalf-of-natso-for-house-committee-hearing-on-business-solutions-to-climate-change/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on March 17 held a four-hour hearing on business solutions to climate change. The Committee, which invited NATSO to testify, effectively kicked off the first of a series of hearings that will undoubtedly lay the groundwork for Congress to draft infrastructure legislation in the coming months. Representing NATSO was Pilot Company CEO Shameek Konar.
- [NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings Appointed to American Highway Users Alliance Board of Directors](https://www.natso.com/natso-president-and-ceo-lisa-mullings-appointed-to-american-highway-users-alliance-board-of-directors/) - NATSO, representing the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas, today announced that its President and CEO Lisa Mullings has been appointed to the American Highway Users Alliance (Highway Users) Board of Directors. Mullings brings extensive transportation and government affairs expertise to the Highway Users Board of Directors, having served in a number of transportation and leadership
- [Pilot Company Chief Executive Urges Congress to Support Private Investment in EV Charging](https://www.natso.com/pilot-company-chief-executive-urges-congress-to-support-private-investment-in-ev-charging/) - The Chief Executive of Pilot Company testified today before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that with the right policy framework and incentive structure, fuel retailers provide the best opportunity for advancing alternative fuels, including electricity, into the marketplace.
- [AMBEST Awards the AMBUCK$ Grand Prize Mustang to Minnesota Truck Driver](https://www.natso.com/ambest-awards-the-ambuck-grand-prize-mustang-to-minnesota-truck-driver/) - AMBEST presented the 2020 Grand Prize 1964 ½ Mustang V8 Convertible to Bryon Wilson, a Minnesota-based driver and AMBUCK$ cardholder.
- [How will Next Month’s EMV Shift Impact Your Travel Center Financially, from Fees to Equipment Investments](https://www.natso.com/how-will-next-months-emv-shift-impact-your-travel-center-financially-from-fees-to-equipment-investments/) - On March 18, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. eastern NATSO and Gilbarco Veeder-Root are partnering to offer a webinar on the EMV shift at the pump. Experts will walk listeners through the financial implications of the shift, equipment options including retrofits and point-of-sale systems and more.
- [RaceTrac Chief Executive To Testify Before Congress on SNAP, Food Insecurity](https://www.natso.com/racetrac-chief-executive-to-testify-before-congress-on-snap-food-insecurity/) - The chief executive of RaceTrac will testify today before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture that the convenience store industry plays a critical role in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by providing a convenient place for economically disadvantaged citizens to purchase food. RaceTrac Chief Executive Officer Max McBrayer, Jr. is scheduled to testify at
- [House Passes COVID-19 Relief Plan](https://www.natso.com/house-passes-covid-19-relief-plan/) - The House of Representatives late Friday night approved 219-212 a budget reconciliation bill reflecting President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan, sending the bill to the Senate for consideration. The legislation would provide direct payments, a child tax credit expansion in the form of direct payments, extended unemployment benefits, COBRA subsidies and ACA tax credit enhancements, state & local funding, among other provisions.
- [Port Fuel Center Set to Offer Speed in Savannah [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/port-fuel-center-set-to-offer-speed-in-savannah-podcast/) - We welcomed Sean Register, president of Port Fuel Center, on to the podcast to tell us about this new state-of-the-art truckstop.
- [NATSO, Trucking Groups Urge Centers for Disease Control to Designate Truckstops As Mobile Vaccine Sites](https://www.natso.com/natso-trucking-groups-urge-centers-for-disease-control-to-designate-truckstops-as-mobile-vaccine-sites/) - NATSO along with a coalition representing trucking fleets and truck drivers in need, urged the Centers for Disease Control to designate truckstops and travel plazas as mobile vaccination sites to leverage existing truckstop locations for the distribution of vaccines to professional truck drivers and truckstop employees.
- [NATSO, Coalition Urge CDC to Designate Truckstops as Mobile Vaccine Sites](https://www.natso.com/natso-coalition-urge-cdc-to-designate-truckstops-as-mobile-vaccine-sites/) - NATSO, along with a coalition representing trucking fleets and truck drivers in need urged the Centers for Disease Control to designate truckstops and travel plazas as mobile vaccination sites to leverage existing truckstop locations for the distribution of vaccines to professional truck drivers and truckstop employees.
- [Senate Panel Kicks Off Infrastructure Hearing; Sen. Manchin Calls for Value-Added Tax](https://www.natso.com/senate-panel-kicks-off-infrastructure-hearing-sen-manchin-calls-for-value-added-tax/) - The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Feb. 24 kicked off the first hearing on President Biden’s “Build Back Better” initiative, with lawmakers and witnesses from both sides of the aisle discussing the need for substantial federal investment in infrastructure.
- [Cut Costs, Serve Truckstop Employees with Telemedicine](https://www.natso.com/cut-costs-serve-truckstop-employees-with-telemedicine/) - Telemedicine is a valuable tool some truckstops and travel plazas are using to help minimize health benefit costs while keeping their workforce healthy.
- [NATSO Monitors Weather-Related Declarations of Emergency](https://www.natso.com/natso-monitors-weather-related-declarations-of-emergency/) - An updated list of emergency declarations, waivers and other emergency documents issued by Federal and State agencies.
- [Truckstop and Travel Center Industry 2021 Government Affairs Priorities [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/truckstop-and-travel-center-industry-2021-government-affairs-priorities-podcast/) - Listen to hear from Mullings and Fialkov on what truckstops can expect from the Biden Administration.
- [Business and Community Leaders Urge 117th Congress to Oppose Commercial Rest Areas](https://www.natso.com/business-and-community-leaders-urge-117th-congress-to-oppose-commercial-rest-areas/) - NATSO, representing truckstops and travel plazas, and a diverse coalition that includes restaurants, fuel retailers, city governments, trucking firms and blind entrepreneurs today urged lawmakers to oppose efforts to commercialize Interstate rest areas as Congress considers infrastructure legislation.
- [Touchless Self Checkout Systems Are the Future [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/touchless-self-checkout-systems-are-the-future-podcast/) - Jack Hogan, Director of Strategic Partnerships with Mashgin, joins the podcast to talk about technology in the augmented checkout space.
- [FMCSA Extends National HOS Waiver](https://www.natso.com/fmcsa-extends-national-hos-waiver/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) late February 12 extended the Hours-of-Service waiver through May 31. The HOS waiver had been set to expire on Feb. 28. The agency said that it expects this to be the fourth and final extension of the waiver. The national exemption to the HOS rules for truck drivers and carriers hauling COVID-19 relief was first issued on March 12, 2020, in response to the national emergency declared by President Donald Trump.
- [The Tennessean Travel Stop Wins Trucker’s Choice Award for Top Independent Location](https://www.natso.com/the-tennessean-travel-stop-wins-truckers-choice-award-for-top-independent-location/) - The Tennessean Travel Stop has won the Trucker’s Choice Award and has been voted among the top five independent truckstops in the United States.
- [Biodiesel Blending Practices](https://www.natso.com/biodiesel-blending-practices/) - Biodiesel can be blended and used in many different concentrations, and adding biodiesel to a location’s offerings does not require truckstop and travel plaza operators to buy new equipment.
- [Congress Passes Key Step to Allow Democrats to Pass COVID Relief](https://www.natso.com/congress-passes-key-step-to-allow-democrats-to-pass-covid-relief/) - A COVID relief bill is set to move through Congress over the next month or so, possibly with only the support of Democrats. The Senate on Feb. 5 approved the FY2021 budget resolution after an overnight session, unlocking the "budget reconciliation" process for President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan. The House passed the Senate version and plans to begin writing the reconciliation legislation in the coming weeks, subject to some constraints under reconciliation. Democrats hope to have the legislation enacted before the mid-March expiration of pandemic unemployment programs.
- [T&I Chairman DeFazio Says He Will Address Truck Parking in Infrastructure Bill](https://www.natso.com/ti-chairman-defazio-says-he-will-address-truck-parking-in-infrastructure-bill/) - Money to expand the amount of commercial truck parking could be inserted into the House infrastructure package, with dedicated funding potentially coming from the Highway Trust Fund, House Transportation Chair Peter DeFazio said Feb. 10 during the House Transportation and Infrastructure mark up to its $96 billion title of a Covid relief package.
- [CDC Offers  Vaccine Communication Toolkit for Businesses with Essential Workers](https://www.natso.com/cdc-offers-vaccine-communication-toolkit-for-businesses-with-essential-workers/) - The CDC has created a comprehensive toolkit for employers of essential workers. It offers several resources to help businesses educate employees about COVID-19 vaccines, raise awareness about the benefits of vaccination, and address common questions and concerns.
- [NATSO Congratulates Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg](https://www.natso.com/natso-congratulates-secretary-of-transportation-pete-buttigieg/) - NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings today issued the following statement on the confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as the 19th U.S. Secretary of Transportation: “NATSO congratulates Pete Buttigieg on his confirmation as Secretary of Transportation and looks forward to working with him on a broad spectrum of issues, including the need for long-term, sustainable highway funding and policies that further encourage private-sector investment in alternative fueling infrastructure, such as electric vehicle charging.
- [NATSO Board of Directors Appoints Adam Harrell Allied Director](https://www.natso.com/natso-board-of-directors-appoints-adam-harrell-allied-director/) - NATSO is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Adam Harrell, Truckstop Account Manager of Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, as an Allied Director.
- [3 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Right Now About Your Truckstop and Travel Center Business](https://www.natso.com/3-questions-you-should-ask-yourself-right-now-about-your-truckstop-and-travel-center-business/) - So, if you have not already, NOW, not in two to three months, is the time to take a good, hard look at where your business is today, how it has changed year over year, and plan for where you want to go from here.
- [NATSO Outlines Principles for Advancing Alternative Fuels in the Market](https://www.natso.com/natso-outlines-principles-for-advancing-alternative-fuels-in-the-market/) - NATSO, representing the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas, in a letter to the Biden Administration on January 27 outlined the market and incentive structure that would most effectively prompt existing fuel retailers to invest more in lower carbon fuels, including electric vehicle charging stations.
- [NATSO Board of Directors Appoints Andrew Richard an At-Large Director](https://www.natso.com/natso-board-of-directors-appoints-andrew-richard-an-at-large-director/) - NATSO, the national trade association representing truckstops and travel plazas, is pleased to announce that Andrew Richard, Chief Executive Officer of Omaha, Nebraska-based Sapp Bros. Inc., and President of Sapp Bros. Petroleum Inc., has been appointed as an at-large director on the NATSO Board of Directors. Richard started with Sapp. Bros. in December 2009. He
- [NATSO Urges Senate to Confirm Pete Buttigieg as U.S. Secretary of Transportation](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-senate-to-confirm-pete-buttigieg-as-u-s-secretary-of-transportation/) - On behalf of the more than 2,000 member locations of NATSO, the national association representing the truckstop and travel plaza industry, today urged the U.S. Senate to quickly confirm Pete Buttigieg as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
- [Covid-19 Resources for Travel Centers from FSG, System4 & MicroShield](https://www.natso.com/covid-19-resources-for-travel-centers-from-fsg-system4-microshield/) - Bernie Erickson CLEP, LC, CLMC, executive vice president, at Facilities Solutions Group (FSG) and Bryan Moledor, business development, at System4 & MicroShield 360, share about the COVID-19 resources they offer.
- [EPW Could Go Back to the Drawing Board for Surface Transportation Bill](https://www.natso.com/epw-could-go-back-to-the-drawing-board-for-surface-transportation-bill/) - Senate Democrats will draw up a new surface transportation bill that contains more aggressive proposals on climate issues and other key Democratic priorities, essentially scrapping the bipartisan bill the committee approved in the last Congress, Tanya Snyder of Politico reports.
- [SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Reopening; Issue New Guidance](https://www.natso.com/sba-and-treasury-announce-ppp-reopening-issue-new-guidance/) - The Small Business Administration announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will soon reopen to serve new borrowers and some existing borrowers. First Draw PPP loans became available only from community development financial institutions on Monday Jan. 11, while Second Draw PPP loans will be available from CDFIs starting Jan. 13. Both PPP programs will
- [NATSO Board of Directors Appoints Bob Bolduc Chairman-Elect](https://www.natso.com/natso-board-of-directors-appoints-bob-bolduc-chairman-elect/) - NATSO, the national trade association representing truckstops and travel plazas, is pleased to announce that Robert Bolduc, Chief Executive Officer of Pride Stores, has been named as NATSO’s Chairman-Elect effective immediately.
- [#WearBlueDay January 11: Spread Awareness About the Fight Against Human Trafficking](https://www.natso.com/wearblueday-january-11-spread-awareness-about-the-fight-against-human-trafficking/) - As an industry our efforts to combat human trafficking take place year-round. But January is a dedicated time to raise human trafficking awareness. During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the NATSO Foundation encourages truckstops and travel plazas nationwide to renew their commitment to our longstanding anti-human trafficking initiative.
- [Biodiesel’s Blending Economics](https://www.natso.com/biodiesels-blending-economics/) - Blending biodiesel can provide economic benefits for truckstop and travel plazas, and many factors help determine the market dynamics. Myself and my colleagues at NATSO's Alternative Fuels Council presented a webinar digging into biodiesel's blending economics. Watch a portion of our presentation on the blending economics of biodiesel.
- [Box Trucks, Speed of Service and Diesel Lanes for Four-Wheelers with NATSO's CEO [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/box-trucks-speed-of-service-and-diesel-lanes-for-four-wheelers-with-natsos-ceo-podcast/) - From growth in box trucks to the impact of ELDs, NATSO's President and CEO Lisa Mullings walks podcast listeners through several trucking industry trends and shares what they could mean for operators.
- [Biodiesel Fundamentals for Truckstops with the Alternative Fuels Council [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/biodiesel-fundamentals-for-truckstops-with-the-alternative-fuels-council-podcast/) - In this episode of The Truck Stops Here Ginger Laidlaw, vice president with NATSO's Alternative Fuels Council, provides critical answers to biodiesel questions on incentives, fuel quality, equipment and much more.
- [Labor Department Issues Final Rule Clarifying Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act](https://www.natso.com/labor-department-issues-final-rule-clarifying-independent-contractor-status-under-the-fair-labor-standards-act/) - The rule takes effect 60 days after publication on the Federal Register, on March 8, 2021.
- [Retail Fuels Industry Urges  Northeastern States to Refrain from Adopting TCI](https://www.natso.com/retail-fuels-industry-urges-northeastern-states-to-refrain-from-adopting-tci/) - ALEXANDRIA, VA. – Three trade groups representing the retail fuels industry ─ NATSO, representing the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas, the National Association of Convenience Stores and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America ─ today encouraged Northeastern states to reconsider the regional Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) and instead focus on climate change
- [Looking Ahead: 2021](https://www.natso.com/looking-ahead-2021/) - Managing the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine distribution are bound to remain the top priorities for President-elect Biden when he takes his oath of office on January 20. But Biden’s Administration is also expected to focus heavily on several issues that are of top priority to NATSO and the truckstop and travel plaza industry. Here’s a look at why these issues matters for NATSO’s members and what we’re focusing on this year.
- [24-7 Travel Stores Rolls Out Biofuels, Moves Forward With EV Vision](https://www.natso.com/24-7-travel-stores-rolls-out-biofuels-moves-forward-with-ev-vision/) - In the years ahead, there will be a plethora of alternative fuel funding opportunities for fuel retailers to consider. These opportunities can help minimize the capital expenditures necessary to adapt to different fuel technologies that will be commercialized in the years ahead. Mark Augustine, president of 24-7 Travel Stores by Triplett Inc., embraces alternative fuels.
- [CDC Advisory Group Prioritizes COVID Vaccine Distribution](https://www.natso.com/cdc-advisory-group-prioritizes-covid-vaccine-distribution/) - Travel center employees, as "essential" workers, fall within Phase 2, but so too do tens of thousands of others.
- [Congress Set to Vote on Spending Relief](https://www.natso.com/congress-set-to-vote-on-spending-relief/) - Congressional leadership have reached a deal on a COVID relief package as well as an omnibus Fiscal Year 2021 spending bill. Actual legislative language for the approximately $2 trillion bill, which will likely run thousands of pages, has not been released yet but will nonetheless be voted on in the next few days.
- [NATSO Addresses Florida DOT, Truck Parking Stakeholders](https://www.natso.com/natso-addresses-florida-dot-truck-parking-stakeholders/) - NATSO urged the Florida Department of Transportation to explore ways to lower the private sector's costs in creating or expanding truck parking capacity while refraining from subjecting private truck parking providers to additional competitive or regulatory obstacles.
- [NATSO, Fuel Retailers Urge HHS to Consider Interdependence of Essential Workers in Vaccine Distribution Plans](https://www.natso.com/natso-fuel-retailers-urge-hhs-to-consider-interdependence-of-essential-workers-in-vaccine-distribution-plans/) - NATSO, along with the National Association of Convenience Stores, Energy Marketers of America, and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America, urged the Department of Health and Human Services to consider the interdependent nature of essential workers as it determines the next round of vaccination priorities.
- [USDA Announces a New Round of Higher Blend Infrastructure Grants Available](https://www.natso.com/usda-announces-a-new-round-of-higher-blend-infrastructure-grants-available/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to award approximately $22 million in competitive grants to expand the sale and use of renewable fuels, including biodiesel. Specifically, USDA said the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentives (HBIIP) program aims to encourage a comprehensive approach to marketing higher blends by sharing the costs relating to upgrading of fuel dispensers (gas and diesel pumps), related equipment, and other infrastructure required at a location to ensure the environmentally safe availability of fuel containing ethanol blends greater than 10 percent or fuel containing biodiesel blends greater than 5 percent.
- [States Begin COVID Vaccine Distribution](https://www.natso.com/states-begin-covid-vaccine-distribution/) - States began administering COVID vaccines Dec. 14 in a complex logistical effort. FedEx and UPS will transport the vaccine throughout most of the country, and each delivery will be followed by shipments of dry ice a day later.
- [President-Elect Biden Begins Cabinet Selections](https://www.natso.com/president-elect-biden-begins-cabinet-selections/) - President-Elect Biden has selected former Iowa Governor and Former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to return as his Agriculture Secretary. This is positive for businesses hoping for robust biofuels incentives, as Vilsack is well-versed in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and other biofuel policies.
- [Congress Continues to Negotiate COVID Relief, Spending Bill](https://www.natso.com/congress-continues-to-negotiate-covid-relief-spending-bill/) - This will be one of the most consequential weeks of the year for Congress. Government funding expires on December 18 following a one-week extension, so lawmakers are working toward a deal to fund the government for either the rest of the fiscal year (which ends in September) or until sometime in the first quarter of 2021.
- [What Products Should Truckstops and Travel Centers Carry [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/what-products-should-truckstops-and-travel-centers-carry-podcast/) - In this episode of NATSO's podcast, Darren Schulte, NATSO's vice president, membership, uses his deep well of experience to answer product selection questions and more. ​
- [Secretary Chao Encourages Transportation Leaders to Continue Fight Against Human Trafficking](https://www.natso.com/secretary-chao-encourages-transportation-leaders-to-continue-fight-against-human-trafficking/) - “The transportation sector is uniquely positioned to help fight human trafficking, and the department has launched numerous initiatives to help train transportation workers to detect and prevent it.”
- [Pilot Travel Centers Buying Out Speedway](https://www.natso.com/pilot-travel-centers-buying-out-speedway/) - Pilot Travel Centers received an investment-grade rating on term loans that will enable it to buy out partner Speedway in the travel center joint venture the companies signed in June 2016.
- [Q and A on Online and Mobile Ordering with Smooth Commerce](https://www.natso.com/q-and-a-on-online-and-mobile-ordering-with-smooth-commerce/) - Many believe customer expectations surrounding mobile ordering for pick-up and delivery and the ability to order online will become the norm after the pandemic passes, transitioning from a convenience play to an essential offering. Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president of membership, and I sat down with Brian Deck, CEO of Smooth Commerce, to learn more about trends in online ordering.
- [Industry Suppliers Join NATSO to Support Truckstop and Travel Plaza Operators](https://www.natso.com/industry-suppliers-join-natso-to-support-truckstop-and-travel-plaza-operators/) - This year NATSO welcomed several new industry suppliers who offer everything from personal protective equipment and sanitation products to new technologies and food services.
- [Reward & Recognize Travel Center Employees for a Job Well Done](https://www.natso.com/reward-recognize-travel-center-employees-for-a-job-well-done/) - COVID-19 has caused additional stress for employees, which means employee recognition could be especially meaningful during this time.
- [Use Branding at Your Truckstop to Create a Remarkable Experience](https://www.natso.com/use-branding-at-your-truckstop-to-create-a-remarkable-experience/) - Learn more about what operators should think of when they consider their brand and how they can use branding to connect with customers and increase sales.
- [Are We Having Fun Yet?](https://www.natso.com/are-we-having-fun-yet/) - The year may not have gone as planned, but it hasn’t been all bad. For me, the important thing is to focus on the things that have brought us together in our businesses, our communities and as an industry.
- [5 Consumer Trends that Will Stay Post Pandemic from Coca Cola](https://www.natso.com/5-consumer-trends-that-will-stay-post-pandemic-from-coca-cola/) - Consumer trends are always in flux, but the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. Shopper habits have changed, and Coca-Cola has identified several trends that will likely stick around post pandemic.
- [NATSO Update: COVID Spending Talks Gain Momentum](https://www.natso.com/natso-update-covid-spending-talks-gain-momentum/) - If an agreement can be reached, the provisions will likely be attached to an appropriations bill to extend government funding beyond Dec. 11.
- [FHWA Unveils Preliminary Findings of Jason’s Law Truck Parking Survey](https://www.natso.com/fhwa-unveils-preliminary-findings-of-jasons-law-truck-parking-survey/) - The Federal Highway Administration said that between 2014 and 2019, the number of private truck parking spaces nationwide increased by 11 percent.
- [Virus Surge Prompts States to Reimpose Restrictions](https://www.natso.com/virus-surge-prompts-states-to-reimpose-restrictions/) - Dozens of states are reimposing restrictions intended to stop the COVID-19 virus from spreading out of control.
- [How Renewable Fuels Can Help Independent Truck Stops](https://www.natso.com/how-renewable-fuels-can-help-independent-truck-stops/) - Here are a few reasons why adding renewable fuel options to your lineup is a great way to stand out and attract a wider audience.
- [NATSO, Industry Urge HHS to Appropriately Prioritize Essential Businesses in Vaccine Distribution Strategy](https://www.natso.com/natso-industry-urge-hhs-to-appropriately-prioritize-essential-businesses-in-vaccine-distribution-strategy/) - NATSO, along with industry trade groups representing fuel retailers, urged the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that federal priorities are followed throughout the vaccine distribution chain and prioritize employees of essential businesses after health care workers when a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available. In a letter to Secretary Alex M. Azar II,
- [COVID Relief Talks: Where Negotiations Stand](https://www.natso.com/covid-relief-talks-where-negotiations-stand/) - Lawmakers had paused negotiations on a COVID relief / stimulus bill until after the election, and Senate Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) is now set to take a more active role in the talks. There is general agreement that something could pass between now and March, though the disagreements that plagued previous efforts persist. If the virus continues spiraling, it increases the odds of a stimulus bill in the near-term.
- [What Your Travel Center Needs to Know About Bank Loans](https://www.natso.com/what-your-travel-center-needs-to-know-about-bank-loans/) - Cash flow is critical to a business’s success, and I always think of cash flow as akin to the blood in your body. If you run out of blood, you’re not going to make it. If you run out of cash, you’re business is not going to make it! Loans are one tool truckstop and travel plaza operators can use to maintain their operating cash flow, cover unexpected expenses or grow the business.
- [NATSO Leadership Disappointed in ABC Network Series “Big Sky”](https://www.natso.com/natso-leadership-disappointed-in-abc-network-series-big-sky/) - NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings and Chairman of the Board Delia Moon Meier expressed disappointment with ABC’s upcoming network series “Big Sky” in a recent letter to ABC executives. NATSO’s leadership said in a Nov. 10 letter that the series, which depicts a truck driver as a serial killer and truckstops as places
- [COVID-19 Increases E-commerce Demand, Trucking Needs](https://www.natso.com/covid-19-increases-e-commerce-demand-trucking-needs/) - E-commerce sales have been increasing steadily for years but surged as COVID-19 forced social distancing and kept people home. Capacity is expected to tighten even more as the peak holiday season approaches, and growth in the trucking center could benefit truckstop and travel plaza operators as they work to serve drivers hauling the nation’s freight.
- [Truckstops and Travel Centers Get Creative to Combat Coin Shortage](https://www.natso.com/truckstops-and-travel-centers-get-creative-to-combat-coin-shortage/) - COVID-19 related shutdowns have led to a coin shortage, and truckstops and travel centers have come up with creative solutions so they can continue dealing in cash.
- [Positioning Your Diesel Fuel Lanes for the Future [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/positioning-your-diesel-fuel-lanes-for-the-future-podcast/) - Diesel lanes are, of course, an extremely important component of the truckstop and travel center business. At NATSO, we frequently receive inquires about adding commercial fuel lanes to existing stores and new stores. In this episode of the podcast, Darren Schulte, NATSO's vice president, membership, offers his advice on canopy width, signage, striping and lighting.
- [What Truckstops and Travel Centers Should Watch for on Election Night [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/what-truckstops-and-travel-centers-should-watch-for-on-election-night-podcast/) - How will the results of the 2020 elections alter the policy landscape within which NATSO member operate for many years to come? Listen for a guide to what NATSO's President & CEO, Lisa Mullings, and David Fialkov, NATSO's vice president, government relations, legislative and regulatory counsel, are keeping their eyes on as the election returns come in.
- [Renewable Diesel: From Production to Pump](https://www.natso.com/renewable-diesel-from-production-to-pump/) - Renewable diesel fuel is creating new opportunities in the fuel business and provides environmental benefits while also helping truckstop and travel plaza operators improve the economics of the fuel they sell. “You have the potential to price your fuels more competitively and increase your profit margins,” said Ginger Laidlaw, vice president for the Alternative Fuels Council.
- [Three Things Truckstops Should Keep in Mind this Holiday Season](https://www.natso.com/three-things-truckstops-should-keep-in-mind-this-holiday-season/) - The holidays are approaching quickly, and the fourth quarter can be an ideal time to capture additional sales. “In reality, it might be one of the best years for us for holiday sales in a long time,” said Darren Schulte, vice president of membership for NATSO. Schulte sat down with Amy Toner, vice president of publishing and digital content, to discuss truckstop and travel plaza sales this holiday season
- [Sen. Durbin Urges FDA to Publish List of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Products](https://www.natso.com/sen-durbin-urges-fda-to-publish-list-of-electronic-nicotine-delivery-system-products/) - Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) sent a letter on Oct. 16 to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to publish a list of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products for which it has received a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA). Manufacturers of ENDS products were required to submit a PMTA to FDA by Sept. 9, 2020, to remain on the market. Without a publicly available list, retailers – including travel centers – will not know which products are legal for them to sell.
- [NATSO CEO Highlights Keeping Drivers Safe and Well Fed Amid Covid-19](https://www.natso.com/natso-ceo-highlights-keeping-drivers-safe-and-well-fed-amid-covid-19/) - NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings was featured in the "Empowering Our Truckers" campaign, distributed in a recent issue of USA Today, in which industry leaders highlighted the critical role that the nation’s truck drivers play in keeping the nation’s economy moving.
- [24/7 Travel Store Doubles Fund Raising Efforts for Local Food Banks](https://www.natso.com/24-7-travel-store-doubles-fund-raising-efforts-for-local-food-banks/) - 24/7 Travel Store raised nearly $58,000 for local food banks during its “Food Bank Fill-Up” fundraiser in September, which is National Hunger Action Month.
- [EPA Issues Final Rule Streamlining, Consolidating Existing Gas and Diesel Fuel Programs](https://www.natso.com/epa-issues-final-rule-streamlining-consolidating-existing-gas-and-diesel-fuel-programs/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that would streamline and consolidate a number of fuel regulations. While much of the final rule is only marginally relevant in practice, the regulation fundamentally alters the RFG /RVP regulatory regime.
- [Transport Topics Radio Interviews NATSO President & CEO](https://www.natso.com/transport-topics-radio-interviews-natso-president-ceo/) - Volumes within the truckstop and travel plaza industry continue to recover from COVID-19-related disruptions, NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings said during a recent interview with Transport Topics Radio. The segment aired on Road Dog Trucking radio on Sirius XM Channel 146.
- [NATSO Members Awarded USDA Higher Blend Infrastructure Grants](https://www.natso.com/natso-members-awarded-usda-higher-blend-infrastructure-grants/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Oct. 8 awarded $22 million of the $100 million in grants available to increase ethanol and biodiesel sales, including to several NATSO members.
- [Rep. DeFazio Says Biden Team Planning Quick Action on Infrastructure](https://www.natso.com/rep-defazio-says-biden-team-planning-quick-action-on-infrastructure/) - The Biden campaign is eyeing action on an infrastructure package as soon as February, if the former vice president wins the election, Rep. Peter DeFazio said on Oct. 7 during an ITS America conference.
- [Hurricane Watch: Hurricane Delta Heads Toward Gulf Coast](https://www.natso.com/hurricane-watch-hurricane-delta-heads-toward-gulf-coast/) - Hurricane Delta is expected to regain strength and return to major hurricane status as it heads for the Gulf Coast after hitting the Yucatan Peninsula and making landfall in Mexico.
- [Anti-Tolling Coalition Opposes Tolling I-205](https://www.natso.com/anti-tolling-coalition-opposes-tolling-i-205/) - The Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates, of which NATSO is a founding member urged the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) to abandon plans to toll all lanes of I-205 in the Portland metro region with congestion pricing.
- [NATSO Members Invited to Help Fight Human Trafficking in Alabama](https://www.natso.com/natso-members-invited-to-help-fight-human-trafficking-in-alabama/) - The NATSO Foundation will join the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, the Alabama Motor Truck Association and Truckers Against Trafficking October 22 in sponsoring a virtual coalition meeting aimed at coordinating ways to fight human trafficking within the state.
- [President Halts Stimulus Talks](https://www.natso.com/president-halts-stimulus-talks/) - President Trump announced on Twitter Oct. 6 that he is ending negotiations with congressional Democrats over a new economic aid package to respond to the Coronavirus until after Election Day.
- [FDA Proposes Food Traceability Rule](https://www.natso.com/fda-proposes-food-traceability-rule/) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to establish additional “traceability recordkeeping requirements” for manufacturers, processors, and others for foods the Agency has designated for inclusion on the Food Traceability List. This will apply to retail food establishments and the proposal expressly includes convenience stores and non-grocery stores.
- [Labor Department Proposes Rule Addressing Independent Contractor Status](https://www.natso.com/labor-department-proposes-rule-addressing-independent-contractor-status/) - The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule offering clarity to determine whether a worker is an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or an independent contractor.
- [California Gov. Issues Executive Order Banning Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles Sales](https://www.natso.com/california-gov-issues-executive-order-banning-internal-combustion-engine-ice-vehicles-sales/) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently issued an executive order setting a goal to ban the sale of new gasoline powered vehicles by 2035, and a goal of requiring medium- and heavy-duty trucks to be zero emission by 2045 "where feasible."
- [Lawmakers Remains Divided Over Coronavirus Relief Bill](https://www.natso.com/lawmakers-remains-divided-over-coronavirus-relief-bill/) - Members of Congress left Washington after another week without measurable progress toward a bipartisan coronavirus relief bill. The White House has signaled a new willingness to support a $1.5 trillion bill, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continues to insist on at least $2.2 trillion.
- [10 Ideas for Hiring at Your Truckstop](https://www.natso.com/10-ideas-for-hiring-at-your-truckstop/) - Finding and hiring quality staff is especially tough right now. To help truckstops succeed, NATSO has many hiring resources in our archives.
- [Tips for Choosing the Right Cold Weather Fuel](https://www.natso.com/tips-for-choosing-the-right-cold-weather-fuel/) - It’s hard to imagine right now, but winter is not far off. Your fleet customers in cold-weather regions don’t need a reminder. They’ve been planning their winter fuel usage for weeks now.
- [NATSO, EcoEngineers and the Alternative Fuels Council Are Offering a Webinar on Renewable Diesel](https://www.natso.com/natso-ecoengineers-and-the-alternative-fuels-council-are-offering-a-webinar-on-renewable-diesel/) - On Thursday, Sept. 24, renewable fuels experts from NATSO’s Alternative Fuels Council and EcoEngineers are presenting a webinar, which will provide market insight and a technical overview on renewable diesel.
- [NATSO Launches a COVID-19 Reopening Buyer’s Guide](https://www.natso.com/natso-launches-a-covid-19-reopening-buyers-guide/) - NATSO's new COVID-19 Reopening Buyer’s Guide is your tool to find solutions to operate safely and profitably during the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Hurricane Watch: Sally Intensifies; NATSO Monitors Declarations of Emergency](https://www.natso.com/hurricane-watch-sally-intensifies-natso-monitors-declarations-of-emergency/) - Hurricane Sally intensified to a Category 2 storm by late Sept. 14, moving toward Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. The storm was forecast to push “life-threatening” surges of up to 11 feet and produce tremendous rainfall.
- [Hurricane Watch: FMCSA Issues Amended Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Sally](https://www.natso.com/hurricane-watch-fmcsa-issues-amended-emergency-declaration-for-hurricane-sally/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an amended regional declaration of emergency for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.
- [NATSO Urges Congress to Enact Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Enhancement Act](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-congress-to-enact-paycheck-protection-program-small-business-enhancement-act/) - NATSO joined a coalition representing small businesses in urging Congress to enact the Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Enhancement Act (H.R.7894) and provide critical help for the small businesses and organizations that continue to face unprecedented challenges from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
- [U.S. DOT Releases National Strategic Freight Plan](https://www.natso.com/u-s-dot-releases-national-strategic-freight-plan/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released its Congressionally mandated “National Strategic Freight Plan” to inform infrastructure planning and support enhanced efficiency of freight movement.
- [Federal Court Overturns Portions of "Joint Employer" Rule](https://www.natso.com/federal-court-overturns-portions-of-joint-employer-rule/) - A federal district court ruled that portions of the Trump Administration's revised "joint employer" rule violated the Administrative Procedure Act and conflicts with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- [NATSO CEO Discusses Truck Parking in FHWA Workshop](https://www.natso.com/natso-ceo-discusses-truck-parking-in-fhwa-workshop/) - NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings highlighted the private sector’s role in providing the vast majority of truck parking nationwide and urged State Departments of Transportation to work with the private sector to address any truck parking concerns.
- [Congress Eyes Surface Transportation Extension](https://www.natso.com/congress-eyes-surface-transportation-extension/) - With current surface transportation law set to expire Sept. 30, lawmakers in the House and the Senate are eyeing a 12-month extension to the FAST Act.
- [Congressman Sam Graves Visits Deluxe Truck Stop](https://www.natso.com/congressman-sam-graves-visits-deluxe-truck-stop/) - Congressman Sam Graves, representing Missouri’s 6th Congressional District, visited Deluxe Truck Stop in St. Joseph, Missouri, Sept. 1 to discuss issues of importance to the industry.
- [From Staffing to Diesel Pumps: Ideas to Grow Your Travel Center Business [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/from-staffing-to-diesel-pumps-ideas-to-grow-your-travel-center-business-podcast/) - Don Quinn, NATSO Service’s vice president, and Darren Schulte, NATSO's vice president, membership, frequently consult for travel centers and truckstops. They help travel centers grow their business. Oftentimes, that means coming out and spending a few days onsite doing a complete evaluation, but it also means answering a lot of critical operational questions to help those expanding their travel center business or entering the market. In this episode, they explore some of the frequently asked questions they receive as they help those new to the industry.
- [IRS Issues Guidance for Payroll Tax Deferral](https://www.natso.com/irs-issues-guidance-for-payroll-tax-deferral/) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance implementing the President's executive order allowing employers to defer withholding and payment of the employee's portion of the Social Security tax if the employee's wages are below a certain amount.
- [President Approves Disaster Declaration to Help Businesses Recover from Hurricane Laura](https://www.natso.com/president-approves-disaster-declaration-to-help-businesses-recover-from-hurricane-laura/) - President Trump approved a major disaster declaration, providing assistance for disaster survivors in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis parishes.
- [FDA to Publish List of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Products](https://www.natso.com/fda-to-publish-list-of-electronic-nicotine-delivery-system-products/) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Tobacco Policy issued a statement on Aug. 31 indicating the agency plans to publish a list of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products for which it has received a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA). FDA’s announcement is a win for the travel center industry. Without a publicly available list, retailers – including travel centers – will not know which products are legal for them to sell.
- [Hurricane Watch: Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall in Louisiana](https://www.natso.com/hurricane-watch-hurricane-laura-makes-landfall-in-louisiana/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on August 24 granted a regional emergency declaration in response to Hurricane Laura and Tropical Storm Marco for Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The waiver is in effect through September 23, 2020.
- [NATSO Urges FDA to Publish List on Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Products](https://www.natso.com/natso-urges-fda-to-publish-list-on-electronic-nicotine-delivery-system-products/) - NATSO joined a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Aug. 25 urging the agency to publish a list of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products for which it has received a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) by the Sept. 9, 2020, deadline. Without a publicly available list, retailers – including travel centers – will not know which products are legal for them to sell.
- [Navigating the CBD Category at Your Truckstop: NATSO Webinar](https://www.natso.com/navigating-the-cbd-category-at-your-truckstop-natso-webinar/) - NATSO has lined up two CBD industry experts to help you navigate this emerging category on a webinar on Wed., Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. eastern.
- [FMCSA’s Acting Administrator Jim Mullen Steps Down](https://www.natso.com/fmcsas-acting-administrator-jim-mullen-steps-down/) - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Acting Administrator Jim Mullen will leave his position at the end of August after a 10-month stint that included guiding the agency’s efforts during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Truckstop and Travel Center Layout and Merchandising in the Time of COVID-19 [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/truckstop-and-travel-center-layout-and-merchandising-in-the-time-of-covid-19-podcast/) - Retailers across the country are changing their layouts and display strategies to allow customers to quickly and safely shop while following social distancing guidelines. Should your truckstop make some of these changes? Darren Schulte, NATSO's vice president, membership contends that good truckstops and travel centers should use this time to re-evaluate their merchandising strategy.
- [NATSO Welcomes Global PPE as its Newest Chairman’s Circle Member](https://www.natso.com/natso-welcomes-global-ppe-as-its-newest-chairmans-circle-member/) - NATSO is excited to announce that Global PPE, a personal protective equipment provider, has joined the association as a Chairman’s Circle member—the highest membership level for industry suppliers.
- [Food Offerings are Key in Professional Drivers’ Decisions on Where to Stop](https://www.natso.com/food-offerings-are-key-in-professional-drivers-decisions-on-where-to-stop/) - For professional drivers, food is often the thing that matters most for them when they are on the road. In a survey of 1,500 Check-Link drivers, more than half of respondents said a location’s food offerings, after fuel, are one of the most important things that drive their decisions on where to stop.
- [Proud of the Way the Truckstop Industry Has Stepped Up](https://www.natso.com/proud-of-the-way-the-truckstop-industry-has-stepped-up/) - Before anything else, I want to say that I hope you, your family and your staff are all well. As entrepreneurs and business owners, we are used to overcoming challenges, and our recovery from the trials brought on by COVID-19 will be no different. We will survive.
- [Industry Vendors Step Up: Offering the Solutions Truckstops Need](https://www.natso.com/industry-vendors-step-up-offering-the-solutions-truckstops-need/) - Please join me in welcoming the new NATSO supplier members. These "Allied Members" bring solutions to needs many truckstops and travel centers are facing right now, from PPEs and sanitation products to new technologies and food services.
- [IRS reminds truckers of Aug. 31 highway use tax return deadline; e-file encouraged](https://www.natso.com/irs-reminds-truckers-of-aug-31-highway-use-tax-return-deadline-e-file-encouraged/) - WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded owners of most heavy highway vehicles of their responsibility to timely file Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return.
- [SBA Issues Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness](https://www.natso.com/sba-issues-guidance-on-ppp-loan-forgiveness/) - The Small Business Administration (SBA) released new guidance on how Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers should apply for loan forgiveness. The guidance came in the form of a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document with 23 questions addressing various issues facing PPP borrowers.
- [Five Things to Think About When Considering a Free-Standing Transaction Counter at Your Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/five-things-to-think-about-when-considering-a-free-standing-transaction-counter-at-your-travel-center/) - One of the most important decisions truckstop and travel center owners have to make during a remodel or new-build is where to place the transaction counters and whether or not a free-standing transaction counter makes sense. There are several elements operators should consider when weighing their options.
- [NATSO Policy Update: President Signs Executive Orders as Stimulus Talks Hit Impasse](https://www.natso.com/natso-policy-update-president-signs-executive-orders-as-stimulus-talks-hit-impasse/) - President Trump signed a memorandum directing the Treasury Department to defer payroll taxes from September 1 through the end of the year for those earning under $4,000 (pre-tax) during any bi-weekly pay period (or $96,000/year). Other executive actions, which come amid an impasse on agreeing to additional coronavirus relief between the Administration and congressional Democratic leaders, include allowing a $400 federal unemployment benefit add-on; providing assistance to renters and homeowners regarding evictions; and suspending student loan payments.
- [Christmas in July: Merchandising for the Upcoming Seasons During COVID-19 At Your Truckstop](https://www.natso.com/christmas-in-july-merchandising-for-the-upcoming-seasons-during-covid-19-at-your-truckstop/) - Right now, it may seem impossible to think past today, but the world is still turning and so is your inventory, so you've got to be thinking about its future. In this video podcast, Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president, membership, and Amy Toner, NATSO’s vice president, publishing and digital content, embrace Christmas in July with their discussion of seasonal merchandise.
- [Truckstop Technology for Today and Tomorrow [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/truckstop-technology-for-today-and-tomorrow-podcast/) - NATSO Allied member BT Mack Technology Group joins the podcast to talk about technology infrastructure for truckstops.
- [Combating Human Trafficking Amid COVID-19](https://www.natso.com/combating-human-trafficking-amid-covid-19/) - The United States recently warned that instability sparked by the global COVID-19 pandemic has opened the door to increased human trafficking. This report serves as a reminder that human trafficking is still happening, and that our industry represents a key stakeholder in the fight against this crime.
- [What is Next in ATM Innovation?](https://www.natso.com/what-is-next-in-atm-innovation/) - From innovations in ATM cleaning to upcoming cardless transaction technology, learn the inside scoop on what is happening with ATM technology.
- [NATSO Encourages Travel Plazas and Truckstops to Require Masks](https://www.natso.com/natso-encourages-travel-plazas-and-truckstops-to-require-masks/) - This week, NATSO encouraged truckstops and travel plazas nationwide to adopt a policy requiring customers to wear face coverings or masks to protect the health and safety of employees and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Thorntons Launches Contactless Text-to-Enroll Platform](https://www.natso.com/thorntons-launches-contactless-text-to-enroll-platform/) - Thorntons has released a streamlined text-to-enroll registration solution for its Refreshing Rewards Loyalty Program to make signing up for its program even easier.
- [NATSO Welcomes Smooth Commerce as a Partner in Providing Mobile App and Web Ordering](https://www.natso.com/natso-welcomes-smooth-commerce-as-a-partner-in-providing-mobile-app-and-web-ordering/) - Smooth Commerce provides travel centers with a customizable platform that allows customers to order ahead for pickup and delivery.
- [Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Professional Drivers [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/rolling-out-the-red-carpet-for-professional-drivers-podcast/) - Do you ever wonder why your travel center’s retail/food conversion rates from the diesel fueling lanes are so low, even though a very large percentage of professional divers come into your store to either get a receipt or to use the restrooms? According to host Darren Schulte, vice president, membership at NATSO, it is because
- [NATSO, Love's Travel Stops Thank Congresswoman Kendra Horn for Commitment to Travel Plaza Industry](https://www.natso.com/natso-loves-travel-stops-thank-congresswoman-kendra-horn-for-commitment-to-travel-plaza-industry/) - NATSO, representing the nation’s travel plazas and truckstops, today thanked U.S. Congresswoman Kendra Horn for visiting the Love’s Travel Stop in Choctaw, Okla., to learn about the extensive measures taken by the truckstop and travel plaza industry to safeguard employees and customers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [NATSO UPDATE: COVID Relief Legislation](https://www.natso.com/natso-update-covid-relief-legislation/) - Negotiations on the next coronavirus response bill begin in earnest this week and pressures to act includes the expiration of expanded unemployment benefits July 31, the planned start of the congressional recess soon after, and economic and health care needs created by the coronavirus.
- [State DOTs Face $50 Billion Shortfall in Infrastructure Funding](https://www.natso.com/state-dots-face-50-billion-shortfall-in-infrastructure-funding/) - Leaders of state Departments of Transportation across the country are saying the coronavirus pandemic has left them facing an estimated $50 billion shortfall in infrastructure project funding.
- [House Lawmakers Introduce Liability Legislation](https://www.natso.com/house-lawmakers-introduce-liability-legislation/) - Reps. Garret Graves (R-LA) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) recently introduced COVID liability legislation in the House, H.R. 7528, the Get America Back to Work Act.
- [NATSO Offering Mobile App and Web Ordering Webinar](https://www.natso.com/natso-offering-mobile-app-and-web-ordering-webinar/) - Join Smooth Commerce, a leading branded mobile app and web ordering provider, for a webinar on Thursday, July 16 at 1 p.m eastern to learn about this critical business offering.
- [Get the Inside Scoop from Kum & Go](https://www.natso.com/get-the-inside-scoop-from-kum-go/) - With 420 locations across 11 states, Kum & Go is an industry leader. The chain is winning customers with its fresh food products, convenience and innovation. During NATSO Connect 2020, show attendees had a chance to visit two Kum & Go locations in the Denver area—Kum & Go 939 and Kum & Go 335. During the visits, Michael Fix, a manager for the company, led a detailed behind-the-scenes tour and shared deep insights into what is working best at the stores.
- [Staffing at Your Truckstop During COVID-19](https://www.natso.com/staffing-at-your-truckstop-during-covid-19/) - COVID-19 has altered business operations and consumer habits across the country, and the ripple effect has hit the nation’s labor force hard. Unemployment levels have skyrocketed, but several NATSO members have been working hard to keep their staff on the payroll.
- [Effectively Schedule Staff to Maximize Customer Service](https://www.natso.com/effectively-schedule-staff-to-maximize-customer-service/) - Effectively and successfully managing staff shifts is critical to keeping customers and employees happy. It can be a difficult job, but those within the industry shared several ways they ease the process and ensure they have the right people in the right place at the right time.
- [Get to Know Alternative Fuels Council’s Vice President Ginger Laidlaw](https://www.natso.com/get-to-know-alternative-fuels-councils-vice-president-ginger-laidlaw/) - Renewable fuels are a constantly changing landscape in many facets, and Ginger Laidlaw, vice president at the Alternative Fuels Council, serves as a valuable resource to those in the fueling industry. She has extensive knowledge of fuels, regulations and compliance and is passionate about her work.
- [NATSO Welcomes EcoEngineers as its Newest Chairman’s Circle Member](https://www.natso.com/natso-welcomes-ecoengineers-as-its-newest-chairmans-circle-member/) - EcoEngineers, a renewable energy consulting firm specializing in renewable energy regulations and services, has joined NATSO as a Chairman’s Circle member.
- [Prepare Now to Meet EMV Deadlines](https://www.natso.com/prepare-now-to-meet-emv-deadlines/) - Credit cards are now being issued with an EMV chip, and business owners across the country have updated their point-of-sale systems to accommodate chip cards. The first point-of-sale requirements took effect in 2015, but another deadline is on the horizon—the EMV liability shift—and it will affect retailers.
- [Fuel Retailers, Travel Plazas and Truckstops Oppose Moving Forward Act Ahead of House Vote](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-travel-plazas-and-truckstops-oppose-moving-forward-act-ahead-of-house-vote/) - NATSO, representing the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA) urged Members of Congress to oppose the Moving Forward Act, a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill, ahead of today’s House vote. The legislation includes a focus on climate change policies but includes provisions that will discourage private businesses from investing in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and stifle the market’s transition to electric vehicles.
- [Travel Plazas Step Up to Serve Summer Travelers](https://www.natso.com/travel-plazas-step-up-to-serve-summer-travelers/) - With Americans projected to take 700 million trips this summer, 97 percent by car, America’s truckstops and travel plazas are stepping up to serve passenger vehicles and RVers seeking a safe Summer vacation.
- [Senate Passes Bill to Bar Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Minors](https://www.natso.com/senate-passes-bill-to-bar-online-sales-of-e-cigarettes-to-minors/) - The U.S. Senate passed the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act by unanimous consent to bar online sales of e-cigarettes to minors by applying the same protections in place for regular cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products. The measure, S. 1253, would require e-cigarette retailers to verify the age of customers for all purchases; require
- [Top Things Professional Drivers Have Appreciated at Truckstops During COVID-19](https://www.natso.com/top-things-professional-drivers-have-appreciated-at-truckstops-during-covid-19/) - We asked Check-Link drivers to tell us what travel plazas and their employees have done that has truly made a difference during the pandemic.
- [House Takes Up Infrastructure Bill](https://www.natso.com/house-takes-up-infrastructure-bill/) - The White House said June 29 it would veto the $1.5 trillion infrastructure package known as The Moving Forward Act that the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to take up today, saying that H.R. 2 is biased against rural America, debt-financed and full of wasteful ‘Green New Deal’ initiatives.
- [Go Inside a Diesel Engine](https://www.natso.com/go-inside-a-diesel-engine/) - To answer these questions and more, we created an animated video to illustrate exactly how biodiesel works in an existing diesel engine with no changes or modifications necessary.
- [17 Solutions for Unproductive Inventory at Your Truckstop Due to COVID-19](https://www.natso.com/17-solutions-for-unproductive-inventory-at-your-truckstop-due-to-covid-19/) - Gather 17 actionable ways to limit the negative impact of your unproductive inventory.
- [Minimize the Risk of a Robbery at Your Truckstop](https://www.natso.com/minimize-the-risk-of-a-robbery-at-your-truckstop/) - Gather several recommendations to keep in mind as you work to minimize the risk of a robbery and create an appropriate site-specific plan for your operation.
- [Draw in RVers to Your Truckstop with a Game of Hide and Seek](https://www.natso.com/draw-in-rvers-to-your-truckstop-with-a-game-of-hide-and-seek/) - As a growing number of RVers take to the nation’s highways and byways, truckstop and travel plaza operators can help draw them in with geocaching, a treasure- seeking game for GPS, using online GPS coordinates. “A lot of parents are looking for their vacation to have a learning element, so they’re teaching their kids skills
- [14 Things RVers and Recreation Travelers Need on the Road](https://www.natso.com/14-things-rvers-and-recreation-travelers-need-on-the-road/) - Those traveling with recreational vehicles have some different needs than traditional car travelers and professional drivers. Gather fourteen ideas for what this customer demographic needs this summer.
- [Eleven Tips and Tricks to Capture Booming RV Traffic](https://www.natso.com/eleven-tips-and-tricks-to-capture-booming-rv-traffic/) - Learn recommendations for how truckstops and travel plazas can better serve RVers.
- [It’s Never Too Early to Promote Your New Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/its-never-too-early-to-promote-your-new-travel-center/) - Building a new location is always exciting, and I believe it is never too early to start promoting a new truckstop or travel plaza. Don’t be afraid to put up “coming soon” signage as soon as you begin construction on the site. Once people see activity at site, they will be curious about what new business is coming into the neighborhood.
- [House T&I Committee Advances INVEST in America Act; Republicans Introduce Separate Bill](https://www.natso.com/house-t-republicans-introduce-separate-bill/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced by voice vote a $500 billion surface transportation reauthorization known as the Invest in America Act (H.R. 2) late June 18 after a marathon markup that lasted two days.
- [Eight Ideas to Help Draw Summer Traffic Into Your Truckstop or Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/eight-ideas-to-help-draw-summer-traffic-into-your-truckstop-or-travel-center/) - Whether it is fresh food to stock the fridge, s’mores supplies, or recreation items such as bait, truckstops and travel centers should consider offering things they may not have sold before this summer. NATSO's Darren Schulte and Amy Toner sat down to talk about ideas to bring families and RVers through the doors.
- [As House Committee Prepares to Mark Up Highway Reauthorization; Republicans to Introduce Own Measure](https://www.natso.com/as-house-committee-prepares-to-mark-up-highway-reauthorization-republicans-to-introduce-own-measure/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is scheduled to take up the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2) June 17 in what will be the committee's first virtual mark up. As of late June 16, more than 100 amendments had been offered by lawmakers, many by Republicans committee members who have said publicly that they were not involved in crafting the bill and that it omits six infrastructure principles adopted by the committee earlier this year.
- [Truckstop Advice on Post-Coronavirus Cleaning and Sanitation](https://www.natso.com/truckstop-advice-on-post-coronavirus-cleaning-and-sanitation/) - COVID-19 has created a new focus on cleaning and sanitizing, and customers have increased expectations that likely will continue long after fears of the new novel coronavirus have faded.
- [Fuel Retailers, Truckstops and Travel Plazas Oppose House Committee Surface Transportation Bill, 'INVEST In America Act'](https://www.natso.com/fuel-retailers-truckstops-and-travel-plazas-oppose-house-committee-surface-transportation-bill-invest-in-america-act/) - NATSO, representing the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas, the National Association of Convenience Stores and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America, today encouraged members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to oppose the INVEST in America Act.
- [Signage Best Practice for Truckstops and Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/signage-best-practice-for-truckstops-and-travel-centers/) - NATSO is partnering with the International Sign Association to offer a webinar on Thursday, June 18 at 2:00 p.m. EST on “Signage Best Practices for Truckstops and Travel Centers.”
- [House Committee to Mark Up Surface Transportation Bill](https://www.natso.com/house-committee-to-mark-up-surface-transportation-bill/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is scheduled to take up the nearly $500 billion surface transportation bill known as the INVEST in America Act June 17, with lawmakers expected to offer more than 100 amendments during one of their first virtual mark ups.
- [Amendment to House Highway Reauthorization Legislation Threatens Businesses, Discourages Private Sector Investment in EV Charging](https://www.natso.com/amendment-to-house-highway-reauthorization-legislation-threatens-businesses-discourages-private-sector-investment-in-ev-charging/) - A broad coalition of industry and government organizations today urged Members of Congress to oppose an amendment to the highway reauthorization bill that the House Transportation Committee is considering on June 17. The amendment would allow electric vehicle charging stations at interstate rest areas, undermining the current prohibition on the sale of goods and services to motorists at rest areas and hurting existing businesses and local governments.
- [House Transportation Committee Examines Effects of COVID-19 on Transportation Employees](https://www.natso.com/house-transportation-committee-examines-effects-of-covid-19-on-transportation-employees/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, led by Chairman Pete DeFazio (D-OR) and Ranking Member Sam Graves (D-OR), held a hearing June 9 to examine the effects of COVID-19 on transportation workers. The hearing sought to examine the main challenges transportation workers are facing as a result of the pandemic, and discuss what measures Congress should take in response.
- [The Tennessean Thanks Professional Drivers for Their Essential Services](https://www.natso.com/the-tennessean-thanks-professional-drivers-for-their-essential-services/) - The Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee, dedicated April to professional truck drivers and saluted them as frontline heroes.
- [Maximize Truckstop Profits Through Parking Lot Innovation [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/maximize-truckstop-profits-through-parking-lot-innovation-podcast/) - Operational changes brought on by Covid-19 are changing the way companies do business, today as well as into the future. Many of those changes can be found in the way truckstops utilize their parking lot.
- [House to Release Draft Highway Bill](https://www.natso.com/house-to-release-draft-highway-bill/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is expected to release its draft highway reauthorization bill this week. The legislation will provide $494 billion in funding over a period of five years for highway, transit, safety, and research programs, a 46 percent increase over current investment levels.
- [Senate Committee Examines Effects of COVID-19 on Transportation](https://www.natso.com/senate-committee-examines-effects-of-covid-19-on-transportation/) - The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, led by Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA), held a hearing June examining the effects of COVID-19 on the state of transportation and critical infrastructure. The hearing sought to examine the main challenges the transportation industry is facing as a result of the pandemic, and discuss what the congressional response should be.
- [Community and Business Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Support Private Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging](https://www.natso.com/community-and-business-leaders-urge-lawmakers-to-support-private-investment-in-electric-vehicle-charging/) - The best way to increase proliferation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout the United States is through private sector investment by businesses that currently serve the motoring public, a coalition representing cities and communities across America and tens of thousands of off-highway businesses, including truck stops and travel centers, convenience stores, restaurants, hotels and blind entrepreneurs, said today. The groups specifically noted that permitting EV charging stations at Interstate rest areas would discourage such investment and thus be counterproductive.
- [Community, Business Leaders Urge Congress to Support Private Investment in EV Charging Infrastructure as House Committee Prepares to Unveil Transportation Bill](https://www.natso.com/community-business-leaders-urge-congress-to-support-private-investment-in-ev-charging-infrastructure-as-house-committee-prepares-to-unveil-transportation-bill/) - The best way to increase proliferation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout the United States is through private sector investment by businesses that currently serve the motoring public, a coalition representing cities and communities across America and tens of thousands of off-highway businesses, including truck stops and travel centers, convenience stores, restaurants, hotels and blind
- [Ten Ways Truckstop and Travel Center Staff Can Be Extra Welcoming](https://www.natso.com/ten-ways-truckstop-and-travel-center-staff-can-be-extra-welcoming/) - What can operators and their staff do to welcome their customers in and make them feel comfortable?
- [Resources for Violent Customer Situations](https://www.natso.com/resources-for-violent-customer-situations/) - This is a stressful time in the U.S. and tensions are running high for many. This can create volatile and possibly violent customers. NATSO wants to help keep its members and their customers safe, and worked with Federated Insurance, a NATSO Chairman’s Circle Member, to pull together several safety resources.
- [House to Vote on Small Business Loans](https://www.natso.com/house-to-vote-on-small-business-loans/) - The House is scheduled today to consider two bills related to coronavirus aid. H.R. 7010 from Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) and 35 bipartisan cosponsors would give businesses more time and flexibility to make qualifying expenditures for loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program, and allow businesses with forgiven loans to defer payroll taxes.
- [House Transportation Committee to Vote on Infrastructure Legislation Soon](https://www.natso.com/house-transportation-committee-to-vote-on-infrastructure-legislation-soon/) - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will vote on its five-year surface transportation bill in the next few weeks, with an eye toward a floor vote in late June or July.
- [What the Biodiesel Tax Credit Means for Truckstops](https://www.natso.com/what-the-biodiesel-tax-credit-means-for-truckstops/) - You’re probably aware that the biodiesel tax credit (BTC) is worth $1 per gallon and helps lower the cost of biodiesel. You may also know that it was recently reinstated — retroactively for 2018 and 2019, and also through 2022. But how exactly does that benefit truckstops?
- [DOL Issues Rule on Fluctuating Workweeks / Overtime](https://www.natso.com/dol-issues-rule-on-fluctuating-workweeks-overtime/) - The Department of Labor announced a final rule updating regulations governing computation of overtime compensation for salaried, nonexempt employees whose hours vary from week to week.
- [SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions](https://www.natso.com/sba-releases-ppp-loan-forgiveness-application-and-instructions/) - Policymakers are preparing to make significant changes to the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) amid cooling demand for government-backed loans and criticism from business owners who say they can't tap the funds, the Wall Street Journal reported. The changes are likely to include giving businesses more flexibility to spend the money (i.e., relaxing
- [Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case Challenging RFS Point of Obligation](https://www.natso.com/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-case-challenging-rfs-point-of-obligation/) - The Supreme Court declined on May 18 to consider a case that addressed whether the Environmental Protection Agency needs to consider every year whether to move downstream the requirement to buy RINs under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
- [What Might Be the New Norm for Truckstops and Travel Centers Post Pandemic? [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/what-might-be-the-new-norm-for-truckstops-and-travel-centers-post-pandemic-podcast/) - COVID-19 has brought many changes to our communities and our customers, and many of them will continue as the world adjusts to a new normal. On this episode of NATSO's podcast, hosts Amy Toner and Darren Schulte examine what might become the new norm, looking at staffing, kiosks, hot products and more.
- [NATSO Analysis: FMCSA Issues Final Hours-of-Service Rule for Drivers](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-fmcsa-issues-final-hours-of-service-rule-for-drivers/) - The U.S. Department of Transportation finalized new regulations governing commercial truck drivers' rest breaks on May 14, extending truck driver’s work days while still capping the hours they spend on the road.
- [USDA Accepting Applications for Matching Grants Under Higher Blends Infrastructure Investment Program](https://www.natso.com/usda-accepting-applications-for-matching-grants-under-higher-blends-infrastructure-investment-program/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched an online portal to begin accepting applications for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) grants.
- [Three New Tax Credits Available to Many Businesses Hit by COVID-19](https://www.natso.com/three-new-tax-credits-available-to-many-businesses-hit-by-covid-19/) - The Internal Revenue Service reminded employers affected by COVID-19 about three important new credits available to them. They are the employee retention credit, paid sick leave and family credit.
- [Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Extend Tax Relief to Food Supply Chain Employees](https://www.natso.com/lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-extend-tax-relief-to-food-supply-chain-employees/) - Pennsylvania Representatives Glenn Thompson and Dwight Evans introduced the Assistance and Gratitude for Coronavirus Heroes in Agribusiness who are Invaluable to the Nation, or the AG CHAIN Act.
- [NATSO, Essential Businesses Urge Congress to Act on Liability Protection](https://www.natso.com/natso-essential-businesses-urge-congress-to-act-on-liability-protection/) - In advance of a May 12 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing examining liability during the COVID-19 pandemic, NATSO joined many associations representing industries deemed essential critical infrastructure by DHS in submitting a statement for the record requesting that Congress act to protect the businesses that have taken necessary precautions to protect their employees and customers while
- [COVID-19 Relief Legislation: What Do Truckstops and Travel Centers Need to Know [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/covid-19-relief-legislation-what-do-truckstops-and-travel-centers-need-to-know-podcast/) - On April 30, we sat down with David Fialkov, NATSO’s Vice President, Government Relations, Legislative and Regulatory Counsel to walk through the small business relief available at the federal level right now.
- [NATSO Analysis: USDA Grants for Renewable Fuel Infrastructure](https://www.natso.com/natso-analysis-usda-grants-for-renewable-fuel-infrastructure/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to award up to $100 million in competitive grants to expand the sale and use of renewable fuels, including biodiesel. Under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, USDA will award $14 million to expand the infrastructure for higher blends of biodiesel and $86 million for higher blends of ethanol in an effort to increase the sale and use of higher blend renewable fuels.
- [Please Join Me in Thanking NATSO Chairman's Circle Members](https://www.natso.com/please-join-me-in-thanking-natso-chairmans-circle-members/) - I’d like to take a moment to draw your attention to a special group of supporters who have helped make NATSO’s efforts in this time possible: our Chairman’s Circle members.
- [Transport Topics Radio Interviews NATSO President and CEO](https://www.natso.com/transport-topics-radio-interviews-natso-president-and-ceo/) - NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings reaffirmed that truckstops and travel plazas nationwide are open and operating to serve the nation’s truck drivers in a recent interview with Transport Topics radio, which airs on Sirius XM. Mullings said that confusion in the media and the general public about the difference between a public rest area
- [NATSO Joins 70 Groups in Urging Administration to Advance Infrastructure Investment](https://www.natso.com/natso-joins-70-groups-in-urging-administration-to-advance-infrastructure-investment/) - NATSO joined 70 other trade organizations in urging President Trump to make federal infrastructure investment a top priority in coming months.
- [USDA to Award $100 Million in Grants for Renewable Fuel Infrastructure](https://www.natso.com/usda-to-award-100-million-in-grants-for-renewable-fuel-infrastructure/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to award up to $100 million in competitive grants to expand the sale and use of renewable fuels, including biodiesel. NATSO is currently reviewing the notice and will provide a more in-depth analysis for its members in coming days. Under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, USDA will
- [Visa Announces EMV Deadline Delay](https://www.natso.com/visa-announces-emv-deadline-delay/) - Visa announced today that it will delay the Oct. 1 deadline for the installation of EMV readers at fuel dispenser stations. Visa’s deadline has been extended to Apr. 17, 2021.
- [Help Us Thank a Truckstop Employee with Social Media Graphics](https://www.natso.com/help-us-thank-a-truckstop-employee-with-social-media-graphics/) - NATSO has created a set of graphics to post on your social media.
- [Donna’s Truck Stop Offers Insight and Great Ideas on Offering Uber Eats](https://www.natso.com/donnas-truck-stop-offers-insight-and-great-ideas-on-offering-uber-eats/) - With dine-in options limited due to COVID-19, Donna's Truck Stop in Marysville, Washington, recently partnered with Uber Eats and saw strong results.
- [NATSO Partners With International Franchise Association to Help Feed Drivers](https://www.natso.com/natso-partners-with-international-franchise-association-to-help-feed-drivers/) - NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, today announced that it has partnered with the International Franchise Association (IFA) to share information with truck drivers about available food options at truckstops and travel plazas nationwide.
- [Truckstop and Travel Center Design Trends with Paragon Solutions [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/truckstop-and-travel-center-design-trends-with-paragon-solutions-podcast/) - In pre-coronavirus pandemic times, The Truck Stops Here podcast sat down with Michael Lawshe to talk about design trends in the truckstop and travel center industry.
- [When The World Reopens, Will Your Truckstop and Travel Center Business Be Ready?](https://www.natso.com/when-the-world-reopens-will-your-truckstop-and-travel-center-business-be-ready/) - Amongst all the chaos and the work of just trying to make it through each day, I hope that many of you are planning for the day that the world reopens. COVID-19 has brought many changes to our communities and our customers, and I think many of them will continue as the world adjusts to a new normal.
- [NATSO Names 2020-2021 Chairman of the Board](https://www.natso.com/natso-names-2020-2021-chairman-of-the-board/) - NATSO, the national association representing the nation’s travel plazas and truckstops, announced that it has named Delia Moon Meier, owner and senior vice president of Iowa 80 Group and CAT Scale Co., its 2020-2021 Chairman of the Board. Iowa 80 Group, based in Walcott, Iowa, owns and operates four large truckstops — Iowa 80, Joplin 44 Petro, the Oak Grove 70 Petro and the Kenly 95 Petro. CAT Scale Co. operates a nationwide network of more than 1,600 certified truck scales.
- [White House Finalizing Expanded Guidelines for Phased Reopening](https://www.natso.com/white-house-finalizing-expanded-guidelines-for-phased-reopening/) - The discussion on restaurants -- which is most applicable to the travel center industry -- begins on page 12.
- [Lawmakers, White House Consider Liability Protection for Businesses Amid COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.natso.com/lawmakers-white-house-consider-liability-protection-for-businesses-amid-covid-19-pandemic/) - Congressional leadership and White House officials are considering whether to propose liability protection to encourage businesses to reopen without fear of individuals claiming to have contracted the coronavirus at a business location.
- [Trucking, Truckstops Keep Supply Chain Moving](https://www.natso.com/trucking-truckstops-keep-supply-chain-moving/) - Truck drivers delivering emergency relief amid the coronavirus pandemic face many challenges. But NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that travel plazas and truckstops remain open and continue to provide food.
- [Senate Passes Coronavirus Relief Bill, Expands Small Business Aid](https://www.natso.com/senate-passes-coronavirus-relief-bill-expands-small-business-aid/) - The Senate on April 21 passed by voice vote the "Phase 3.5" Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. The $484 billion interim coronavirus relief measure would provide $310 billion for the Small Business Administration’s now-exhausted Paycheck Protection Program, $60 billion for disaster loans through the SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, and an additional $100 billion for health care provider relief ($75 billion) and coronavirus testing ($25 billion).
- [Ten Ways to Promote the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship to Your Truckstop Staff](https://www.natso.com/ten-ways-to-promote-the-bill-and-carolyn-moon-scholarship-to-your-truckstop-staff/) - Each year the NATSO Foundation’s Bill Moon Scholarship program distributes thousands of dollars to students to pursue their educational goals. In 2020, the foundation will award five, $5,000 scholarships to truckstop and travel plaza employees and/or their legal dependents. Here are 10 ways you can promote the scholarship to your staff.
- [New York Times Highlights Truckstop Challenges With Varying Local Ordinances](https://www.natso.com/new-york-times-highlights-truckstop-challenges-with-varying-local-ordinances/) - NATSO Vice President, Public Affairs, Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman called attention to the challenges that truckstops and travel plazas face as they abide by varying health and social distancing orders being issued by local jurisdictions. In an article published in the New York Times, Wlazlowski Neuman highlighted the difficulties that truckstop and travel plaza employees face when they are asked to play the role of enforcement and police customers who may not always follow local orders. NATSO also underscored that truckstops and travel plazas remain open and are working hard to serve drivers and keep them on the road despite these challenges.
- [Lawmakers Introduce Measure to Establish Tax Holiday for Convenience Store, Grocery Employees](https://www.natso.com/lawmakers-introduce-measure-to-establish-tax-holiday-for-convenience-store-grocery-employees/) - Representatives Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) and Dwight Evans (D-Pa.) introduced the Giving Retailers and Our Convenience Employees Relief Act, or GROCER Act, which would establish a federal tax holiday for grocery and convenience store employees from Feb. 15 through June 15 for individuals making less than $75,000 annually. The bill would also provide discretion to the Treasury to extend this benefit for an additional three months.
- [AMBEST is Thanking Truckstop Employees](https://www.natso.com/ambest-is-thanking-truckstop-employees/) - As thank you to their members for doing their part during the COVID-19 pandemic, AMBEST, the nationwide network of independent truckstops and service centers, has increased their weekly cash payments to truckstop employees and started a “Stories of Hope” campaign.
- [Essential Truckstop Employees Keep Drivers on the Road](https://www.natso.com/essential-truckstop-employees-keep-drivers-on-the-road/) - Truckstops remain open for business and were included in the Department of Homeland Security's list of essential businesses. But some local jurisdictions are imposing restrictions on travel centers that impede their ability to support the nation’s truck drivers as they deliver emergency supplies. In an interview with the Denver Post, NATSO called attention to the need for local enforcement officials to enforce CDC social distancing guidelines without unnecessarily disrupting the efficient movement of essential supplies throughout the country.
- [NATSO Member Highlights Essential Role of Truckstops and Travel Plazas](https://www.natso.com/natso-member-highlights-essential-role-of-truckstops-and-travel-plazas/) - NATSO member Jim Anderson, General Manager for Truck N Travel in Oregon, underscored the essential role that truckstops and travel plazas play in keeping the nation's truck drivers on the road. During a recent on-camera interview with local ABC News affiliate KEZI 9, Anderson said truckstop employees are equally as important as the truck drivers delivering critical supplies. Anderson said truck drivers are grateful for access to locations that are safe, clean and open. Local drivers also expressed appreciation for the services they receive at truckstops.
- [Davis Oil Saving Jobs, Giving Back Amid COVID-19](https://www.natso.com/davis-oil-saving-jobs-giving-back-amid-covid-19/) - Rex Davis, Owner of Davis Oil Co., reassigned employees across his business in order to prevent layoffs amid the downturns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. After temporarily shutting down the location's Denny's restaurant, Davis transitioned employees into his Wendy's and Popeye's quick-serve restaurants as well as the travel center. The company also offered bonuses to full-time and part-time employees along with paid time off. Speaking about his employees Davis said, "We’re glad to have them and glad to keep them.”
- [Truckstops Proud to Serve Drivers, NATSO President and CEO Tells Public Radio](https://www.natso.com/truckstops-proud-to-serve-drivers-natso-president-and-ceo-tells-public-radio/) - NATSO President and CEO Lisa Mullings said truckstops and travel plazas are open across the United States and feel a tremendous sense of pride and patriotism in serving the nation's drivers as they deliver critical supplies amid the pandemic.
- [President Commends Truckstops, Travel Plazas for Serving Drivers](https://www.natso.com/president-commends-truckstops-travel-plazas-for-serving-drivers/) - President Donald Trump commended the nation's truckstops and travel plazas for their continued service to truck drivers as the nation grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.
- [Help NATSO Thank a Truckstop Employee](https://www.natso.com/help-natso-thank-a-truckstop-employee/) - Please help NATSO share the exceptional work of the industry.
- [Foodservice Industry, Local Governments Seek to Keep Off-Highway Food Open for Truck Drivers](https://www.natso.com/foodservice-industry-local-governments-seek-to-keep-off-highway-food-open-for-truck-drivers/) - NATSO, along with 10 associations representing cities and communities, tens of thousands of off-highway foodservice businesses and blind merchants that manage vending machines at Interstate rest areas, sent a letter April 8 to the Federal Highway Administration regarding its recent announcement that it will not enforce the federal rest area commercialization ban against states that allow commercial food trucks to operate and sell food at interstate rest areas.
- [Business and Community Leaders Urge FHWA to Keep Off-Highway Food Open for Truck Drivers](https://www.natso.com/business-and-community-leaders-urge-fhwa-to-keep-off-highway-food-open-for-truck-drivers/) - A coalition of groups representing cities and communities across America, tens of thousands of off-highway foodservice businesses including truck stops and travel centers, and blind merchants that manage vending machines at Interstate rest areas, urged the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help keep off-highway food establishments open for truck drivers.
- [Truckstop and Travel Center Industry Trends [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/truckstop-and-travel-center-industry-trends-podcast/) - In this episode, Darren Schulte takes listeners on a deep dive into trucking trends and food trends impacting the industry.
- [SBA Offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans](https://www.natso.com/sba-offers-economic-injury-disaster-loans/) - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans, low-interest, federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses that are suffering substantial economic loss as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
- [Need a New Supplier for Your Truckstop or Travel Center?](https://www.natso.com/need-a-new-supplier-for-your-truckstop-or-travel-center/) - Here is a list of suppliers that have shown their commitment to the Truckstop and Travel Center industry by investing in NATSO as new exhibitors at NATSO Connect 2020. Support suppliers that support you.
- [Do You Have Any Suggested Policies for Truckstops to Post About Drivers With COVID-19 Symptoms?](https://www.natso.com/do-you-have-any-suggested-policies-for-truckstops-to-post-about-drivers-with-covid-19-symptoms/) - NATSO has created a sample Sick Policy to post at your truckstop.
- [Ten Ideas on What Truckstops and Travel Centers Can Share on Social Media Right Now](https://www.natso.com/ten-ideas-on-what-truckstops-and-travel-centers-can-share-on-social-media-right-now/) - Here are ten social media ideas that NATSO members may want to share on social media during the coronavirus pandemic.
- [Treasury Department Posts Documents for Paycheck Protection Program](https://www.natso.com/treasury-department-posts-documents-for-paycheck-protection-program/) - The $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill enacted by Congress on March 27 provides cash assistance to small businesses that keep their employees or recall employees they have furloughed or laid off due to financial hardships related to COVID-19. Small businesses as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors are eligible if they also meet program size standards.
- [How Can You Let Your Truckstop Customers Know You are Open?](https://www.natso.com/how-can-you-let-your-truckstop-customers-know-you-are-open/) - A NATSO member reached out to us this week for advice on spreading the word to drivers that the location is still open with quick, hot food and open showers. Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president, membership, and I brainstormed on the best ways to accomplish this goal. Here are our ideas.
- [NATSO, ATA Urge Local Governments to Ensure Commercial Drivers, Emergency Relief Supplies Aren't Delayed](https://www.natso.com/natso-ata-urge-local-governments-to-ensure-commercial-drivers-emergency-relief-supplies-arent-delayed/) - NATSO, representing truckstops and travel plazas, and the American Trucking Associations (ATA) have urged state and local governments to carefully consider the operational differences of essential businesses when implementing social distancing guidelines to ensure that truckstops and travel plazas can safely serve commercial drivers without delaying the delivery of critical emergency relief supplies during the
- [NATSO, ATA Urge State and Local Governments to Ensure Commercial Drivers, Emergency Relief Supplies Aren't Delayed](https://www.natso.com/natso-ata-urge-state-and-local-governments-to-ensure-commercial-drivers-emergency-relief-supplies-arent-delayed/) - NATSO and the American Trucking Associations (ATA) today urged state and local governments to carefully consider the operational differences of essential businesses when implementing social distancing guidelines to ensure that truckstops and travel plazas can safely serve commercial drivers without delaying the delivery of critical emergency relief supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Looking for a New Vendor in General Operating Equipment & Supplies for Your Travel Center or Truckstop?](https://www.natso.com/looking-for-a-new-vendor-in-general-operating-equipment-supplies-for-your-travel-center-or-truckstop/) - Here is a list of vendors in General Operating Equipment & Supplies that have proven their commitment to the travel center and truckstop industry by partnering with NATSO as allied members. Support allied partners that support you.
- [Senates Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus Package](https://www.natso.com/senates-passes-2-trillion-stimulus-package/) - The Senate approved 96-0 the approximately $2 trillion "Phase III" stimulus bill known as the CARES Act. The House is expected to pass the bill by the end of the week after which the President is expected to sign the measure.
- [FDA Releases T-21 Website](https://www.natso.com/fda-releases-t-21-website/) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a website to help retailers comply with the new federal minimum age to purchase tobacco products. Tobacco retailers should use this website as a resource for compliance materials as they are made available.
- [Truckstop and Travel Center State of Industry: Who are the Players and What Do Customers Expect in 2020 [Podcast]](https://www.natso.com/truckstop-and-travel-center-state-of-industry-who-are-the-players-and-what-do-customers-expect-in-2020-podcast/) - The Truck Stops Here hosts sat down with Darren Schulte, a 30-year industry veteran and NATSO vice president of membership, to learn more about how the industry has changed.
- [FDA Issues Final Rule on Health Warnings for Cigarette Packages](https://www.natso.com/fda-issues-final-rule-on-health-warnings-for-cigarette-packages/) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule on March 18 that launches updated graphic health warning requirements for cigarette packages and advertisements. In the final rule, FDA acknowledges that the provisions mostly impact cigarette manufacturers and distributors rather than retailers. Travel center operators that sell tobacco products, however, must ensure cigarette packages and advertisements
- [U.S. DOT Expands HOS Waiver for Transportation of Fuel](https://www.natso.com/u-s-dot-expands-hos-waiver-for-transportation-of-fuel/) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced today that it is expanding its national Declaration of Emergency to provide Hours-of-Service regulatory relief for commercial drivers to include the transportation of fuel.
- [President Signs Phase II Coronavirus Relief Package; Senate to Release Phase III Today](https://www.natso.com/president-signs-phase-ii-coronavirus-relief-package-senate-to-release-phase-iii-today/) - President Trump signed into law the "Phase II" coronavirus relief package (HR 6201) on March 18 that includes provisions for paid emergency leave. Among its many provisions, Phase II of HR 6201 requires employers with fewer than 500 workers to provide corona-affected individuals with paid sick and family leave, and creates tax credits for such employers to partially offset the new benefit obligations.
- [ATA Economic Analyst Alan Karickhoff Discusses How Coronavirus is Affecting the Trucking Industry](https://www.natso.com/ata-economic-analyst-alan-karickhoff-discusses-how-coronavirus-is-affecting-the-trucking-industry/) - The coronavirus pandemic has changed day-to-day activities nationwide, causing a surge in consumer buying and highlighting the importance of the supply chain. NATSO invited American Trucking Associations' Economic Analyst Alan Karickhoff to discuss how the coronavirus is affecting the trucking industry and the significant role it plays in delivering food and medical supplies. During a recent NATSO member webinar, Karickhoff also shared his insights into the overall economy and what to expect.
- [Travel Plazas and Truckstops Open and Serving Nation’s Truck Drivers](https://www.natso.com/travel-plazas-and-truckstops-open-and-serving-nations-truck-drivers/) - NATSO, representing the travel plaza and truckstop industry, issued the following statement today confirming that its members remain open and continue to serve the professional drivers who are transporting supplies and goods in support of COVID-19 emergency relief.
- [House Passes Revised Coronavirus Bill](https://www.natso.com/house-passes-revised-coronavirus-bill/) - The U.S. House of Representatives on March 16 approved by unanimous consent a resolution making "technical corrections" to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that was passed late last week. This action sends the bill to the Senate, which has dispensed with other business to open the floor for the coronavirus relief bill when it
- [NATSO, Fuel Groups Urge HOS Waiver for Transportation of Fuel](https://www.natso.com/natso-fuel-groups-urge-hos-waiver-for-transportation-of-fuel/) - NATSO and the organizations representing nearly all diesel and gasoline retail sales nationwide today urged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to issue a national waiver of the Hours-of-Service regulation (HOS) for the transportation of fuel. Although FMCSA on March 13 issued a nationwide waiver for the transportation of essential supplies, it did not

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## Resources

- [Marcus & Millichap - Issenberg Britti Group](https://www.natso.com/resources/marcus-millichap-issenberg-britti-group/) - The Issenberg Britti Group National Travel Center Brokerage Team represent Owners and Buyers in the Sale of Operations and Real Estate throughout the United States. They have built a formidable team of commercial real estate investment and advisory experts who specialize in brokering of TravelCenters and Service Stations. In 21 years of operation, the Issenberg
- [All In Licensing](https://www.natso.com/resources/all-in-licensing/) - All-In Licensing is your single-source partner for faster travel center openings and zero licensing surprises across all states. Travel centers carry the industry's most complex license stack: fuel, alcohol, tobacco, food and health, lottery, SNAP, occupancy, and business permits. Across new builds, transfers, and renewals, we file every category in-house at fixed fees, so you
- [Caterpillar Workwear](https://www.natso.com/resources/caterpillar-workwear/) - Caterpillar is known worldwide for its durability, excellence, performance and integrity. Cat workwear incorporates these attributes and redefines them for the modern worker's wardrobe. Lasting performance, unparalleled quality and technical innovation drive the apparel we design. Our workwear is functional, durable and comfortable. It is designed to perform in the toughest conditions on or off
- [Energy & Environmental Advisors](https://www.natso.com/resources/energy-environmental-advisors/) - Energy & Environmental Advisors, Inc. (EEA) provides a wide variety of environmental services and solutions to both the public and private sectors. EEA specializes in environmental program management services, including third-party administration of state petroleum storage tank and drycleaner insurance funds, through government contracts spanning decades. EEA's capabilities to manage long-term government regulatory programs such
- [Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association](https://www.natso.com/resources/wisconsin-petroleum-marketers-convenience-store-association/) - Nearly 500 independent businesses are members of WPMCA, employing more than 30,000 individuals. Together, we are a professional network that promotes a reasonable and profitable business climate for all of us. WPMCA advocates for our members on all laws affecting the industry, including environmental regulations, tobacco and alcohol, recycling issues, food handling requirements, lottery sales,
- [Philip Morris International Inc.](https://www.natso.com/resources/philip-morris-international-inc/) - Philip Morris International Inc.’s U.S. businesses (collectively, “PMI U.S.”) are on a mission to improve public health in America by providing the ~30 million legal-age consumers who still smoke traditional cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives. PMI U.S. is committed to responsible marketing practices that help prevent access to its products by people under the age
- [EVgo](https://www.natso.com/resources/evgo/) - EVgo is one of the nation’s leading public fast charging providers. With more than 1,100 fast charging stations across over 47 states, EVgo strategically deploys localized and accessible charging infrastructure by partnering with leading businesses across the U.S., including retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, shopping centers, gas stations, rideshare operators, and autonomous vehicle companies. At its
- [United Uptime Services](https://www.natso.com/resources/united-uptime-services/) - United Uptime Services, formerly D&H United Fueling Solutions, is a leading supplier of petroleum fueling and EV charging system equipment, installation, and service across the United States. We are a distributor and service provider for many of the industry’s most respected and trusted equipment brands. With 35 branch offices and over 1,400 employees operating throughout
- [Good Investment Partners](https://www.natso.com/resources/good-investment-partners/) - Good Investment Partners (GIP) is a Denver-based commercial real estate firm specializing in the acquisition of strategically located, large-scale travel center properties across the United States. While focused exclusively on owning the real estate, GIP seeks to establish long-term, strategic partnerships with experienced travel center operators to manage each location. For more information, please visit
- [DAS Companies Inc.](https://www.natso.com/resources/das-companies-inc/) - DAS Companies Inc. is a full-service marketing and global supply chain portfolio company. Privately-held, DAS Companies designs, imports and distributes truck and auto accessories, travel merchandise and mobile electronics that add safety, convenience, comfort and leisure to on-the-go consumers through a series of channel partnerships including travel centers, heavy-duty trucking centers, and electronics and specialty
- [Zaxbys Franchising LLC](https://www.natso.com/resources/zaxbys-franchising-llc/) - Zaxby's Franchising LLC is the company that grants franchises for the Zaxby's fast-casual chicken restaurant chain, founded in Statesboro, Georgia, in 1990 by Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley. The franchising arm supports entrepreneurs with scalable and flexible restaurant models, offering training and resources to build and operate their own Zaxby's locations, which are known for
- [ONRAMP](https://www.natso.com/resources/onramp/) - ONRAMP was founded by travel center industry professionals to provide merchants and carriers with a better truck fueling and payment experience. The ONRAMP FuelPay App and APIs are live and in use by Werner and other top carriers today. Visit onrampcard.com for more information.
- [Aiden Automotive Technologies](https://www.natso.com/resources/aiden-automotive-technologies/) - Aiden Auto is the world’s first GDPR-compliant in-vehicle services platform, enabling real-time, bi-directional communication for payments, parking, insurance, fleet management, and safety regulations. Compatible with over 250,000 trucks, Aiden streamlines services across brands with no integration costs, offering fleets and truck stops scalable, privacy-first connectivity directly to Android Automotive OS vehicles.
- [VeriFone Inc.](https://www.natso.com/resources/verifone-inc/) - Verifone is not just a device company. We’re technology leader trusted by brands around the world to handle billions of transactions every year. Verifone powers the only boundless payments grid that integrates hardware, software, and services into a flexible, scalable platform that hides complexity and expands what’s possible. For more information, please visit www.verifone.com
- [Apter Industries Inc.](https://www.natso.com/resources/apter-industries-inc/) - Since 1967, Apter Industries has had a tradition of manufacturing high performance specialized cleaning products. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products and our attentiveness to our customers. Our goal is to innovate, to be on the cutting edge of products and techniques, and to share that innovation with our customers to make
- [PDI Technologies](https://www.natso.com/resources/pdi-technologies/) - With 40 years of industry leadership, PDI Technologies, Inc. resides at the intersection of productivity and sales growth, delivering powerful solutions that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make informed decisions, and engage faster with their customers. From large-scale
- [Wienerschnitzel/ Tastee Freez](https://www.natso.com/resources/wienerschnitzel-tastee-freez/) - Wienerschnitzel, iconic QSR brand offering great value, simple ops, flexible formats, and a proven, profitable franchise model. For more information, please visit https://wienerschnitzelfranchise.com/
- [Trucker Path](https://www.natso.com/resources/trucker-path/) - Trucker Path, the North American trucking industry’s most popular mobile app for truckers, is in use by over 1 million drivers. The platform’s unmatched capabilities provide drivers with access to vital, up-to-date information about truck stops, real-time available parking, fuel prices, weigh station status, and truck scales and wash locations. The advanced technology, designed to
- [Truck Parking Club](https://www.natso.com/resources/truck-parking-club/) - Truck Parking Club is a network of instantly reservable hourly, daily, weekly and monthly truck parking locations throughout the US. For more information, please visit http://truckparkingclub.com/
- [The Wendy's Company](https://www.natso.com/resources/the-wendys-company/) - At Wendy's, we're all about serving up fresh food, even if it means going the extra mile. When you walk through our doors, we do what we can to make everyone feel at home because our family extends through your community. For more information, please visit https://www.wendys.com/
- [T Lines](https://www.natso.com/resources/t-lines/) - T Lines LLC is a reputable company based in Milford, CT, specializing in providing efficient transportation solutions to its clients. With a focus on reliability and professionalism, T Lines LLC offers a range of transportation services to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses alike. For more information, please visit https://tlines.us/
- [Sands Investment Group](https://www.natso.com/resources/sands-investment-group/) - Sands Investment Group's Travel Center team provides comprehensive brokerage services for both existing and expanding owners. In 2024, they successfully closed 12 travel centers, totaling $203,750,000 in transaction volume. Their proven track record and deep market expertise position them as the leading brokers in the Travel Center sector. For more information, please visit http://www.sandsig.com/
- [Golden Corral](https://www.natso.com/resources/golden-corral/) - Golden Corral is a nationally recognized, #1-ranked buffet brand offering flexible footprints ideal for travel centers and non-traditional locations. With smaller-format designs, conversion capability, and proven experience in travel centers, we help operators add a high-volume, family-friendly restaurant to their portfolio. For professional drivers and travelers on the go, Golden Corral delivers broad menu appeal
- [Imageworks Display & Marketing Group Inc.](https://www.natso.com/resources/imageworks-display-marketing-group-inc/) - ImageWorks helps you drive more sales. Through our ability to provide comprehensive retail display products and services — solutions that integrate the entire store — we consistently prove to be an indispensable resource for convenience stores, grocery and other fast moving consumer goods retailers. From incorporating humidors and wine racks for discerning clients to connecting
- [Electric Era Technologies](https://www.natso.com/resources/electric-era/) - Set your fuel retail business apart with Electric Era, your EV charging partner. Our end-to-end solution gives your customers an incredible, amenity-integrated charging experience—and gives your business new revenue opportunities. With fast deployment times and industry-leading reliability, our charging stations set a new standard for the future of EV charging. For more information, please visit http://electricera.tech/
- [Connor + Gaskins Unlimited, LLC](https://www.natso.com/resources/connor-gaskins-unlimited-llc/) - Connor+Gaskins Transportation partners with nationwide brands to design and deliver full-service travel centers, multi-bay truck service facilities, QSR and FSR concepts, and roadway and infrastructure improvements. Backed by a multidisciplinary team with nationwide experience, C+G Transportations brings innovation, efficiency, and precision to every project—creating high-performing destinations for professional drivers and the traveling public. For more
- [Anua](https://www.natso.com/resources/anua/) - Anua engineers and manufactures onsite wastewater (septic) collection, treatment, dispersal and water reuse systems for all sites not connected to municipal sewer systems. We work directly with owners and their design engineers to assist in the permitting process and optimize treatment solutions. We specialize in tailored solutions for truck stop and travel center industry that
- [Accel Entertainment](https://www.natso.com/resources/accel-entertainment/) - Accel Entertainment is one of the largest terminal operators in the Illinois gaming market. We strategically place slot machines and amusements in bars, restaurants, gaming cafes, truckstops and other pouring establishments throughout the state. We're a fast-growing company in a thriving market and we have an expertise that's unsurpassed in the industry. Our customers value
- [GoTo Foods](https://www.natso.com/resources/focus-brands/) - GOTO Foods is a leading developer of iconic, global foodservice brands. Through its affiliate brands and their franchisees, GOTO Foods is the operator of more than 6,300 restaurants, cafes, ice cream shoppes and bakeries in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 55 foreign countries under the brand names Auntie Anne’s, Carvel,
- [Axxis by Opis: A Dow Jones Company](https://www.natso.com/resources/axxis/) - Source, buy, sell, dispatch, reconcile and bill more efficiently with Axxis fuel management software. Catch mid-day price changes, deliver more quotes faster, and accurately match and process BOLs, deliveries and invoices with less paper and fewer people. React to changes faster. Reduce costly mistakes. Save time, money and make better decisions.
- [MasonWays Plastics LLC](https://www.natso.com/resources/masonways/) - MasonWays offers North America’s largest selection of rotational molded products for travel centers, C-stores, restaurants, food service and mass merchandisers. Stock items include Bases, Dunnage Racks, Displays, Fixtures, Merchandisers and Forecourt Fuel Chain products, plus innovative solutions, and customization for any size store owner.
- [WT Group AEC, LLC](https://www.natso.com/resources/wt-group-aec-llc/) - WT Group is a nationally licensed architectural and engineering firm specializing in the design of Truck Stops and Travel Centers. WT Group has been in business for over 50 years. For more information, please visit https://www.wtgroupaec.com/
- [Lynco Products Inc.](https://www.natso.com/resources/lynco-products-inc/) - Lynco Products is a privately owned full-service distributor, innovator and importer of impulse, convenience, automotive and general goods products. The corporate office and 120,000 square-foot distribution center is located in Milan, Illinois. This central Midwest location enables Lynco to efficiently distribute and service travel centers, convenience stores, grocery, carwash and specialty retailers throughout the United
- [fiserv.](https://www.natso.com/resources/fiserv/) - Fiserv offers direct merchant services for NATSO members. There’s only one way to establish the NATSO-fiserv merchant account, contact our dedicated service representative. If you haven’t gone through NATSO, your merchant account isn’t covered! You’ll benefit greatly with the lowest rates in the industry and unparalleled service. Visit https://www.fiserv.com/en.html for information.
- [Haskel Thompson & Associates](https://www.natso.com/resources/haskel-thompson-associates/) - Haskel Thompson & Associates Executive Recruiters has specialized in delivering results in the oil and energy business sector since 1979. We successfully place personnel in convenience and fuel retailing, consumer products and manufacturing, private equity, and QSR spaces. Our team works with a wide range of top-tier candidates from middle management to C-Suites. Our professional
- [AtoB](https://www.natso.com/resources/atob/) - AtoB is the next-generation fuel card and payments platform transforming the trucking industry. Built for small and mid-sized fleets, AtoB simplifies fuel management with transparent financial tools, zero hidden fees, instant payroll deposits, and a robust fuel discount network. Since its founding in 2020, AtoB has empowered carriers with credit access, advanced fraud prevention, and
- [Silver Streak](https://www.natso.com/resources/silver-streak/) - For 48 years, our job has been to provide products your customers want packaged in ways that make it easy for your stores to manage. We provide affordable gemstones, jewelry, gifts and memorable fun souvenirs. Don’t miss out! Call 800-526-9990 or go to SilverStreaks.com for more information or to place your order.
- [RJ Reynolds](https://www.natso.com/resources/rj-reynolds/) - Reynolds American Inc. is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c., and the U.S. parent company of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company; Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc.; American Snuff Company, LLC; R. J. Reynolds Vapor Company; and Kentucky BioProcessing, Inc. To learn more about Reynolds American Inc. and its operating companies.
- [TAPCO](https://www.natso.com/resources/tapco/) - TAPCO manufactures, services and distributes a wide portfolio of traffic and parking safety solutions. Since 1956, we have set the standard for delivering reliable, cutting-edge traffic safety enhancements. From our world-renowned line of LED-enhanced BlinkerSign solutions to our pedestrian crossing products and parking systems, safety is at the heart of all our innovations.
- [Truck Paper/AuctionTime.com](https://www.natso.com/resources/truck-paper-auctiontime-com/) - Circulated weekly since 1981, Truck Paper is the nation's leading trucking publication and is divided into nine regional editions tailored specifically to reach truck and trailer buyers and sellers in each area. The publication reaches dealers, truck stops, and fleet owners and features full-color photos in an easy-to-read format.
- [Sunshine Electronic Display Corp.](https://www.natso.com/resources/sunshine-electronic-display-corp/) - For over 50 years, Sunshine® has been leading the way manufacturing the biggest and boldest numbers in the industry. We custom-build LED price signs and traditional signage in-house to meet your exact specifications. Our LED signs are energy-efficient, vibrant, and highly visible, even from a distance. Whether it’s a monument/pylon sign, canopy, high-rise, or billboard,
- [FPPF Chemical Co. Inc.](https://www.natso.com/resources/fppf-chemical-co-inc/) - FPPF manufactures high-quality diesel fuel, gasoline and oil additives. Products are available in retail packaging and bulk applications. Tank treatment programs are available. FPPF prides itself as the technology leader in the fuel additive business. For more than 40 years, FPPF has set the standard for quality, performance and value.
- [Hi-Way Distributing](https://www.natso.com/resources/hi-way-distributing/) - Hi-Way Distributing Corp. of America proudly brings a competitive edge to the market continually providing growth and profitability to its business partners. Offering more than 14,000 SKUs, including truck supply, entertainment, gift/novelty, souvenir and apparel, Hi-Way has continued leading the industry with innovation. For more than 40 years, Hi-Way Distributing has partnered with truckstops and c-stores across America and throughout
- [Jack Links](https://www.natso.com/resources/jack-links/) - Jack Link’s Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack brand in America. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, MATADOR® Jerky, BiFi™ and Peperami™.
- [Iowa Smokehouse](https://www.natso.com/resources/iowa-smokehouse/) - IOWA SMOKEHOUSE meat snacks is a family owned business that loves quality. Our delicious tasting beef jerky and meat sticks are successful in all 50 states. We have unique, eye-catching displays that take the customers mind back to the beginnings of beef jerky. Your drivers will love it!
- [Frazil / Freezing Point LLC](https://www.natso.com/resources/frazil-freezing-point-llc/) - Freezing Point makes it easy and investment-free for operators to launch and scale new frozen beverages that meet consumer demands and capitalize on growing trends in slush and frozen coffee. We provide best-in-class equipment, paired with industry-leading service and support through our innovative Fraznet platform to maximize uptime and profits.
- [Warren Rogers Associates, LLC](https://www.natso.com/resources/warren-rogers-associates-llc/) - Warren Rogers provides precision fuel management and monitoring services to the travel center industry. Our clients include some of North America's largest travel center chains as well as independent store operators. The Warren Rogers System has been third party certified for stores with up to 2,732,00 gallons in monthly throughput. Further we provide theft detection,
- [CAT Scale Co.](https://www.natso.com/resources/cat-scale-co/) - Locations that sell diesel need a CAT Scale. Operators can join the world’s leading public truck scale network. CAT Scale has more than 2,040 locations across the U.S. and Canada. There are no startup costs and equipment, maintenance and training are provided. Professional drivers seek out CAT Scales. CAT Scale can bring more money to
- [Chester's International](https://www.natso.com/resources/chesters-international/) - Since 1952, Birmingham-based Chester's International LLC has been serving customers delicious, fresh fried chicken and signature sides using old, southern family recipes. Chester's is a leading fractional franchise company with expertise in developing food-service programs for convenience store and grocery retail chains.
- [Visa Inc.](https://www.natso.com/resources/visa-inc/) - Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include
- [Chippewa Products Company LLC](https://www.natso.com/resources/chippewa-products-company-llc/) - Chippewa Products Company LLC is a manufacturer of air fresheners and accompanying products under our registered trademark FRAGRANT ZONE since 1928. Our products are in travel centers, truck stops, chrome shops, truck washes, and auto parts stores nationwide. We are a family owned business located in Southcentral Kansas.
- [Valvoline Global Operations](https://www.natso.com/resources/valvoline-global-operations/) - What makes Valvoline the only one that customers need? Its dedication to innovative products and services, spearheaded by a tremendous investment in research and development. Valvoline products (greases, engine oils, chemicals, coolants, etc.) and programs help users extend drain intervals, reduce maintenance and improve productivity while providing superior protection and lowering the cost of operation.
- [TACenergy](https://www.natso.com/resources/tacenergy/) - TACenergy, a Dallas, Texas-based independent wholesale fuel supplier providing the highest level of logistics, technology and training supported by 17 regional offices and one of the nation’s largest supply networks across the 48 lower United States. Delivering customer value through customized fuel management programs, a 24/7 Supply & Logistics call center, and a commitment to
- [Store Chek Systems](https://www.natso.com/resources/store-chek-systems/) - Store Chek Systems provides complete point-of-sale, back-office, and restaurant systems for the travel plaza or convenience store. We provide hardware, software, training, installation and 24-hour 365-day support, with installations from coast-to-coast. We offer interfaces to other leading POS systems, store vendors and accounting systems.
- [Skyline Products](https://www.natso.com/resources/skyline-products/) - Founded in 1970, Skyline Products has designed and manufactured sign solutions for the transportation and petroleum industries for more than 40 years. We continuously partner with the nation’s leading fuel retailers and transportation agencies to create premier sign solutions that are Designed to be Bold, Engineered to Last. In the transportation industry, we build and
- [Sbarro, LLC](https://www.natso.com/resources/sbarro-llc/) - Sbarro is the leading QSR brand serving the impulse pizza occasion, known for its New York style XL pizza-by-the-slice. For more than 60 years, we’ve been committed to serving the most authentic quality Pizzas, Strombolis and Italian favorites in almost 600 retail, hospitality, and transportation venues all over the world. Backed by a strong heritage,
- [Roady's Truck Stops](https://www.natso.com/resources/roadys-truck-stops/) - Roady’s Truck Stops, the nation’s largest brand of independent truckstops, caters to the professional driver as well as the traveling motorist. With over 300 locations nationwide, Roady’s provides a host of solutions meeting the needs of local and national fleets. Roady’s provides national pricing programs to our branded truckstops that allow them to compete with
- [RJP Consulting Group, LLC](https://www.natso.com/resources/rjp-consulting-group-llc/) - RJP Consulting Group offers unsurpassed experience in Construction Management. We approach every project through Biblically based business ideals coupled with proven industry methods, legendary communication and service. Whether it be Food & Beverage concepts, Convenience Store, Fueling Stations, or entire Truck Stop from ground up to opening RJP Consulting Group manages your real estate pipeline
- [Power Service Products, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/resources/power-service-products-inc/) - Since 1956, our third-generation veteran and family-owned company has been manufacturing the most technologically advanced diesel fuel additives through our ongoing commitment to quality, integrity and product advancement. All of our energy and resources are singularly focused on treating diesel fuel. Our complete line of industry-leading diesel fuel additives provides year-round engine performance improvement, trouble-free
- [Paragon Solutions](https://www.natso.com/resources/paragon-solutions/) - Paragon Solutions provides retail design, consulting and branding services to convenience stores, restaurants, truckstops and travel plazas across the country. Their services include ground ups, remodels, site design, interior design, store layouts, equipment specification, creative branding and graphics solutions, food service design and merchandising.
- [McLane Company, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/resources/mclane-company-inc/) - McLane Company, Inc. is a supply chain services leader, providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions for convenience stores, travel centers, mass merchants, drugstores and military locations, as well as quick-service and fast-casual chain restaurants. McLane optimizes the purchase, flow and sale of products from thousands of suppliers to more than 54,000 retail locations.
- [Illinois Oil Marketing Equipment, Inc](https://www.natso.com/resources/illinois-oil-marketing-equipment-inc/) - Illinois Oil Marketing Equipment, Inc. has grown from a local parts and service organization with 18 employees to a broad-based organization supplying commercial and industrial equipment to a large portion of the Midwest, occasionally from California to Virginia, and over 70 full time personnel.
- [History & Heraldry (H&H)](https://www.natso.com/resources/history-heraldry-hh/) - History and Heraldry was launched in 1996 and began life as an innovative impulse gifting supplier to UK retail. With a huge emphasis on product design and the best possible service for customers, we have become a global organization selling to over 40 countries with products in multiple languages. Now known as The H&H Group,
- [HEADRICK DIGITAL DISPLAYS](https://www.natso.com/resources/headrick-digital-displays/) - Headrick Signs & Graphics, Inc. is celebrating 91 years! The company specializes in the design, fabrication and installation of high-rise sign structures nationwide for the travel center industry. It also has LED price signs, color message centers and building and directional signs.
- [Food Forward Thinking LLC](https://www.natso.com/resources/food-forward-thinking-llc/) - Food Forward Thinking was created to support quality foodservice operations in convenience stores, restaurants, and grocery chains. My career background includes product development for convenience, groceries, and quick service restaurants. My specialties are developing menus, sourcing equipment, helping operators understand costs and margins, and elevating operations consistency.
- [Fiscal Systems Inc.](https://www.natso.com/resources/fiscal-systems-inc/) - Fiscal Systems provides POS (PA-DSS compliant) software and retail automation systems for truckstops and c-stores, rental systems for c-stores and truckstops, unattended fuel systems, credit card reconciliation, web-based proprietary fleet card service, fuel control, Quick Q, GHS loyalty system, EZ authorization, credit card library, outdoor payment terminal, back-office systems and IBM SurePOS™ hardware, when applicable.
- [Federated Insurance](https://www.natso.com/resources/federated-insurance/) - Successful operators need to know what their insurance agent knows about the travel plaza business and should feel good that they have the correct and specific coverage, service and risk management support they need. Federated Insurance is a NATSO Chairman’s Circle partner for good reason. Their marketing representatives will ensure operators’ peace of mind with
- [Double Coin Tire](https://www.natso.com/resources/double-coin-tire/) - Double Coin's wide range of products include truck and bus radial tires that are supplied to major OEMs, trucking fleets, owner-operators and truckstops in North America. Double Coin's TBR products are found at over 1,000 point-of-sale locations across North America. Double Coin Tire received an early designation from the federal government as a vital and
- [Coca Cola Company](https://www.natso.com/resources/coca-cola-company/) - Coca-Cola Company is the largest beverage company, refreshing customers with nearly 500 sparkling and still brands. Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world’s most valuable brand, the company’s portfolio includes 15 other billion-dollar brands.
- [Blue Beacon International](https://www.natso.com/resources/blue-beacon-international/) - At Blue Beacon, we pride ourselves on serving the trucking industry’s washing needs in a friendly and courteous manner. Located near the country’s finest travel plazas, Blue Beacon Truck Wash locations provide easy access for even the biggest rigs. With over 110 – 24 hr locations and growing, and more than 45 years of experience,
- [Altria Group Distribution Company](https://www.natso.com/resources/altria-group-distribution-company/) - Altria Group Distribution Company (AGDC) provides sales, distribution and consumer engagement services to Altria’s tobacco companies. AGDC focuses on increasing efficiency and helping these companies better connect with adult tobacco consumers and strengthen relationships with thousands of retailers and wholesalers nationwide. The company designs and executes trade programs to grow Altria’s tobacco companies’ businesses and
- [Buffalo Outdoors® Workwear](https://www.natso.com/resources/buffalo-outdoors-workwear/) - At Buffalo Outdoors®, our mission is to provide quality workwear at an affordable price. Period. We know our customers work hard, so it’s up to us to supply them with clothing that works just as hard as they do to keep them comfortable no matter what season or elements they encounter.
- [CAP Companies Inc.](https://www.natso.com/resources/cap-companies-inc/) - CAP Companies is a leader in truckstop site analysis, industry research and consulting. We have more than 25 years of experience in evaluating sites for their potential as a truckstop, travel center or travel plaza. We also conduct market research for truckstops as well as major industries serving the industry. Our consulting, evaluation and research
- [AMBEST](https://www.natso.com/resources/ambest/) - AMBEST Inc., America's Best Truck Stops, is a member-owned chain of independently owned truckstops, travel centers and service centers located coast to coast. AMBEST markets, coordinates fleet fueling contracts, negotiates and promotes national buying programs. It is also home to AMBUCK$, the most successful driver loyalty program in the industry.
- [SSCS Inc.](https://www.natso.com/resources/sscs-inc/) - Since 1981 SSCS has been the leader in retail petroleum and convenience store back office software with the finest training and support in the industry.

## Teams

- [Kimberly Roberts](https://www.natso.com/team/kimberly-roberts/) - As part of the NATSO membership team, Kimberly's responsibilities include travel plaza member retention and recruitment, with a special focus on member care and customer service. Kimberly also provides both pre-show and on-site support for NATSO Connect.
- [Frank Love](https://www.natso.com/team/frank-love/) - Love’s has been fueling customers' journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with nearly 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company's core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 640 locations in 42 states. Love's continues
- [Chris Heinz](https://www.natso.com/team/chris-heinz/) - Chris Heinz serves as the Director of Operations and Finance for Heinz Inc., the parent company of Coffee Cup Fuel Stops & Travel Plazas. In this role, which he has held for more than 15 years, he oversees operational performance, financial management, and strategic development across the company’s multi‑state network of travel plaza locations. His
- [Kris Roach](https://www.natso.com/team/kris-roach/) - Kris joined LV Petroleum with having spent 33 years with Travel Centers of America. Upon leaving Travel Centers of America as the most decorated field operator in the company's history. Most recently Kris was the Senior Vice President of The West. He was part of Travel Centers of America's Senior Leadership Team for the last
- [Matt Mildenberger](https://www.natso.com/team/matt-mildenberger/) - Matt Mildenberger currently serves the role of President/CEO of Mitten's TA Travel Center. Mitten's TA Travel Center is a diverse multi-million-dollar operation focused on serving the needs of the traveling public. Mitten’s Travel Center offers numerous food services, both fast and casual dining, an urgent care facility, on-site fueling, repair service, on-road repair to stranded
- [Jason Nordin](https://www.natso.com/team/jason-nordin/) - Jason Nordin is Chief Executive Officer of TravelCenters of America, a bp company, a role he assumed on November 1, 2025. He is a seasoned executive with more than two decades of leadership experience across large‑scale retail, operations, and consumer‑facing businesses, with deep expertise in driving operational excellence, profitable growth, and cultural transformation. Jason spent
- [Bob Wollenman](https://www.natso.com/team/bob-wollenman/) - Bob Wollenman is the owner of Deluxe Truck Stop in St. Joseph, Missouri, where he has led the business since 1997 following three decades in his family’s fuel and service station operations. A lifelong St. Joseph resident and graduate of Missouri Western State University, Bob has played a key role in expanding Deluxe Truck Stop’s
- [Joseph Zietlow](https://www.natso.com/team/joseph-zietlow/) - Joe is the Industry and Trade Assc. Manager representing Kwik Trip in Washington D.C., the state governments they operate in, and all trade Associations they are involved in. He has spent twenty-one years of his career in the Petroleum / Convenience Store Industry with Kwik Trip. Three years as a District Leader of Retail Stores,
- [Quyntyn Johnson](https://www.natso.com/team/quyntyn-johnson/) - Quyntyn Johnson is the President of LV Petroleum and is responsible for the strategic direction, vision, growth, and operations of the LV Petroleum brand. As a seasoned professional with more than 30 years of retail management and operational experience, Quyntyn is known for driving employee development/advancement, maximizing operational excellence, and delivering financial performance. Quyntyn most
- [Debi Boffa](https://www.natso.com/team/debi-boffa/) - As the CEO of TravelCenters of America Debi Boffa has more than 25 years of experience with bp and has worked across many sectors, including engineering, retail, sales, marketing, and operations. Boffa recently served as president of both bp's Retail Operating Organization and Thorntons LLC, where she led the integration of bp's ampm business with Thorntons while
- [Amy Toner](https://www.natso.com/team/amy-toner/) - Toner is charged with spearheading the education, fundraising and administration of the NATSO Foundation, including education for the annual industry conference NATSO Connect as well as the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship Program, which is one of the Foundation’s [core] programs. Toner serves as the editor of NATSO’s Stop Watch magazine, manages the NATSO website
- [NATSO’s Government Affairs Team](https://www.natso.com/team/natsos-government-affairs-team/) - David Fialkov, along with Jessi Frend, LeeAnn Goheen and Thereza Cevidanes provide government affairs and advocacy services to NATSO. The government affairs team advances the truck stop and travel center industry’s advocacy issues and legislative agenda, which are member driven through the Government Affairs Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
- [Christine Schoessler](https://www.natso.com/team/christine-schoessler/) - Ms. Schoessler leads the NATSO teams that develop and deliver information and business services that drive the profitability of travel centers, truck stops, and their suppliers. Ms. Schoessler is a strategic executive who joined NATSO in 2005. She came to NATSO from AES, a Fortune 500 global energy company, where she served in the Government
- [Darren Schulte](https://www.natso.com/team/darren-schulte/) - Schulte is a seasoned executive with almost four decades of experience in the truck stop and travel center industry. He brings a wide range of expertise spanning operations, retail merchandising, marketing, and member engagement. He has led numerous executive and management teams, held positions directly impacting thousands of employees, and managed multi-million-dollar operating budgets. Schulte
- [Victoria (Vicki) Hendon](https://www.natso.com/team/victoria-vicki-hendon/) - Victoria (Vicki) Hendon is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Danny’s Truck Wash & Service Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Vicki is an Independent Truckstop Owner/Operator with experience spanning over 35 years. She is a minority business leader, heavily involved in advocating for women in the workplace. In 1994 she received the largest SBA loan
- [Max McBrayer](https://www.natso.com/team/max-mcbrayer/) - Max McBrayer brings more than four decades of leadership experience across the fuel retail and transportation energy sectors. A seasoned industry executive, McBrayer brings an extensive background in transportation energy, having served as the Chief Executive Officer of RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc., President of Metroplex Energy, and President of The Ethanol Corporation.
- [Darren Schulte](https://www.natso.com/team/darren-schulte-2/) - Schulte is a seasoned executive with almost four decades of experience in the truck stop and travel center industry. He brings a wide range of expertise spanning operations, retail merchandising, marketing, and member engagement. He has led numerous executive and management teams, held positions directly impacting thousands of employees, and managed multi-million-dollar operating budgets. Schulte
- [Andrew Evans](https://www.natso.com/team/andrew-evans/) - Andrew leads the branding and marketing efforts for NATSO, including strategy, structure, and analysis. He has nearly 20 years of experience leading marketing strategies in many industries, such as travel centers, aviation, community development, manufacturing, and higher education. He has an MBA from North Carolina State University with an emphasis on Marketing and Consumer Behavior.
- [Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman](https://www.natso.com/team/tiffany-wlazlowski-neuman/) - Wlazlowski Neuman leads NATSO’s public affairs initiatives and communications strategies to promote the truck stop and travel center industry to the public, opinion leaders, elected officials, and the media. Her outreach includes a spectrum of policy issues facing the industry, with a particular focus on transportation and fuel issues, truck parking, and human trafficking. She
- [David Fialkov](https://www.natso.com/team/david-fialkov/) - Advocates for NATSO members on legislative and regulatory issues in Washington. Also provides education on legal issues affecting the industry.
- [Jessica Frend](https://www.natso.com/team/jessica-frend/) - Frend serves as a policy advisor to the entire Government Affairs team. She is responsible for helping to shape and advance NATSO’s advocacy agenda on Capitol Hill. Her years of experience working with the industry combined with a focus on energy and transportation matters on Capitol Hill enhances NATSO’s efforts to expand and strengthen its
- [LeeAnn Goheen](https://www.natso.com/team/leeann-goheen-2/) - Goheen implements NATSO’s legislative and political agenda in Washington, D.C., and directs the association’s political engagement efforts. Goheen serves as the liaison with NATSO’s Government Affairs Committee and represents NATSO before Congress and officials in the executive branch on matters relating to the truckstop and travel plaza industry, including transportation, energy, environmental, financial services, and
- [Elizabeth Waring](https://www.natso.com/team/elizabeth-waring/) - A third-generation wholesale fuel jobber for Marathon and Shell and c-store owner/operator, Elizabeth Waring has worked in the family business since she was ten years old. After graduating with a public relations degree from Florida State University, she came home to join her family as the Director of Marketing and Area Supervisor for the South-East
- [Sean Momin](https://www.natso.com/team/sean-momin/)
- [Jeremie Myhren](https://www.natso.com/team/jeremie-myhren/)
- [Steve Yawn](https://www.natso.com/team/steve-yawn/) - Steve Yawn has been with McLane Company, one of the largest distributors in the United States, since 1987 and has held leadership positions with the sales and marketing teams. As Director of Trade relations, he represents McLane at local, state, and national industry events. Steve enjoys writing Christian devotionals and serves as a deacon and
- [Sharon Butler](https://www.natso.com/team/sharon-butler/) - Manages the operations of the NATSO main office and helps staff members achieve their goals by ensuring that they have the necessary office systems and equipment.
- [Gary Hoogeveen](https://www.natso.com/team/gary-hoogeveen/) - Hoogeveen was named President of Pilot Energy in April 2024, and oversees the company’s integrated fuel supply chain, including upstream infrastructure and asset management, business development, procurement, logistics, and transportation. In addition, he and his team lead the ongoing development and innovation of electric and alternative energy solutions. Previously, Hoogeveen served as the President and
- [Herb Hargraves](https://www.natso.com/team/herb-hargraves/) - Herb Hargraves is a strategic executive with more than 20 years of experience in the travel center, convenience and fuel retail sectors. As COO of SprintMart, a company with convenience and fuel sites across Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana, Herb plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives. Herb joined SprintMart in 2023,
- [Raina Shoemaker Fromm](https://www.natso.com/team/raina-shoemaker/) - Raina Shoemaker Fromm is a fourth-generation owner/operator of Shoemaker’s Travel Centers in Lincoln, NE. Passionate about creating positive change for both the company and its employees, she embraces a variety of responsibilities in her role. Raina earned a dual degree in Communication Studies and Business Administration from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2017. As a dedicated
- [Ted Augustine](https://www.natso.com/team/ted-augustine/) - Ted Augustine is President of 24/7 Travel Stores, headquartered in Salina, Kansas. He earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University and went to work for ExxonMobil Chemical at the largest petrochemical complex in the United States from 2015 to 2019. He returned to Kansas in 2019 to join Triplett, Inc., dba 24/7 Travel Stores,
- [Bruce Morgan](https://www.natso.com/team/chad-stanford/) - Bruce Morgan serves as the Chief Commercial Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board for QuikTrip Corporation. The company owns and operates more than 1,000 company convenience stores extending from Arizona to the Lower Atlantic and from Houston to St. Louis across nine major markets. With over 35 years in the sector, Bruce has significant industry
- [Ginger Laidlaw](https://www.natso.com/team/ginger-laidlaw/) - Ginger has worked with renewable fuel blenders and their RINs for over a decade. Prior to RINs, Ginger worked as an environmental specialist for FEMA and as a groundwater professional/environmental consultant for 11 years. Ginger’s role with the Alternative Fuels Council includes assisting members of NATSO, the truck stop and travel plaza community, and other
- [Steven Hove](https://www.natso.com/team/steven-hove/) - Steven Hove has been with the Alternative Fuels Council since its inception in 2018. Specializing in I.T. and business analytics, Steven manages and assists in developing Alt Fuel’s RIN Management Software alongside the day-to-day business of Alt Fuels. This includes RIN pricing analytics and quarterly reporting.
- [Pamela Hayes](https://www.natso.com/team/pamela-hayes/) - Pamela Hayes is an experienced executive with 40 years of insight into the US travel center industry. In Pamela, a strong network of industry relationships combines with a keen understanding of the issues, trends, and players driving change in travel centers’ operating climate. She is a strategic thinker with the insight, contacts, and expertise to
- [Marko Zaro](https://www.natso.com/team/marko-zaro/) - Marko Zaro is the CEO at Road Ranger. Road Ranger is a Schaumburg, Illinois-based chain of 42 travel centers, truck stops, and convenience stores primarily found in the mid-western United States. Zaro has a BS in Industrial Engineering and Computer Science from Pontificia Universidad Catolica in Chile in 2003 and an MBA from Haas Business
- [Andy Richard](https://www.natso.com/team/andy-richard/) - Andy Richard is the Chief Executive Officer of Sapp Bros. Inc. Sapp Bros., Inc. is a collection of 17 full-service, friendly travel centers; primarily located on Interstate-80 from as far west as Salt Lake City, Utah to Clearfield, Pennsylvania in the east. Sapp Bros. is also a leading petroleum wholesale distributor with a robust offering

## Resource Center

- [CDW and US Chamber DOL Joint Employer Comments](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/cdw-and-us-chamber-dol-joint-employer-comments/)
- [Merchant Letter to HFS on Payment Innovation Hearing](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/merchant-letter-to-hfs-on-payment-innovation-hearing/)
- [NATSO SIGMA Letter to E&C On DEF Hearing](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-sigma-letter-to-ec-on-def-hearing/)
- [NATSO SIGMA Letter to E&C on SECURE Data Act](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-sigma-letter-to-ec-on-secure-data-act/)
- [Coalition Letter in Support of Roadside Safety Legislation House Final](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/coalition-letter-in-support-of-roadside-safety-legislation-house-final/)
- [Coalition Letter in Support of Roadside Safety Legislation Senate Final](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/coalition-letter-in-support-of-roadside-safety-legislation-senate-final/)
- [NATSO OOIDA Joint Letter to EC Committee May 2026 Final](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-ooida-joint-letter-to-ec-committee-may-2026-final/)
- [NATSO Comments on FMCSA Truck Parking Information Collection RFI](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-comments-on-fmcsa-trucking-parking-information-collection-rfi/)
- [NACS NATSO SIGMA EMA Comments on Independent Contractor 2026 Proposal](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/nacs-natso-sigma-ema-comments-on-independent-contractor-2026-proposal/)
- [Rest Area Commercialization and Truck Parking Capacity: 2018 Update](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/rest-area-commercialization-and-truck-parking-capacity-2018-update/)
- [NATSO NACS SIGMA Comments on Commercialized Interstate Rest Areas](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-nacs-sigma-comments-on-commercialized-interstate-rest-areas/)
- [GlobalData: Tax Credit Impact on U.S. Biofuels](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/globaldata-tax-credit-impact-on-u-s-biofuels/) - Biofuel tax credits have been a feature of the U.S. market for many years. In 2025 the 40A biodiesel blenders’ tax credit (BTC) was replaced with the 45Z renewable fuel producer tax credit. In this report, GlobalData analyses the impact on the industry of both these credit systems, considering how the value is spread throughout
- [NATSO NACS SIGMA Comments on Proposed 45Z Rule](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-nacs-sigma-comments-on-proposed-45z-rule/)
- [Industry Coalition Urges Congress to Reinstate Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/industry-coalition-urges-congress-to-reinstate-biodiesel-blenders-tax-credit/)
- [NATSO, SIGMA, NACS Comments on Buy America Rule](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-sigma-nacs-comments-on-buy-america-rule/)
- [NATSO, SIGMA, NACS Letter to Senate Ag Committee Hearing on Domestic Production](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-sigma-nacs-letter-to-senate-ag-committee-hearing-on-domestic-production/)
- [NATSO, Coalition Letter to E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-coalition-letter-to-e15-rural-domestic-energy-council/)
- [NATSO Urges President to Support Policies that Ensure Stable Fuel Market](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-president-to-support-policies-that-ensure-stable-fuel-market/)
- [NATSO Comments on Proposed Rule on Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards for SNAP](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-comments-on-proposed-rule-on-updated-staple-food-stocking-standards-for-snap/)
- [NATSO, Coalition Urge Congress to Expand Weight Waivers to Include Hydrogen Trucks](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-coalition-urge-congress-to-expand-weight-waivers-to-include-hydrogen-trucks/) - NATSO on April 30, 2025, joined with a coalition of 21 organizations organizations actively expanding their hydrogen transportation capabilities in urging Congress to expand the current weight waiver to provide parity for hydrogen trucks.
- [NATSO Files Comments on EPA Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addressing the Renewable Fuel Standard (“RFS”) volumes for 2026 and 2027](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-files-comments-on-epa-supplemental-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-addressing-the-renewable-fuel-standard-rfs-volumes-for-2026-and-2027/)
- [NATSO Urges Congressional Action to Prevent Penny Crisis](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-congressional-action-to-prevent-penny-crisis/)
- [NATSO Opposes Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-opposes-renewable-fuel-for-ocean-going-vessels-act/)
- [NATSO Submits Highway Reauthorization Priorities to U.S. DOT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-submits-highway-reauthorization-priorities-to-u-s-dot/)
- [NATSO Urges Congress to Enact Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions Act](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-congress-to-enact-ensuring-fee-free-benefit-transactions-act/) - NATSO called on Congress to enact the bipartisan “Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions (EBT) Act” to permanently prohibit states and state contractors from levying processing and other related fees from a state's side of a SNAP EBT transaction onto SNAP authorized retailers and their merchant processors.
- [NATSO, Coalition Oppose RECHARGE Act](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-coalition-oppose-recharge-act/)
- [NATSO, Fuel Retailers File Comments on Interim NEVI Final Guidance](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-fuel-retailers-file-comments-on-interim-nevi-final-guidance/)
- [Joint Comments on Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/joint-comments-on-renewable-fuel-standards-for-2026-and-2027-partial-waiver-of-2025-cellulosic-biofuel-volume-requirement/)
- [Coalition Support Letter for '45Z' Technology Neutraility](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/coalition-support-letter-for-45z-technology-neutraility/) - NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, American Trucking Associations (ATA), Association of American Railroads (AAR), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), National Energy & Fuels Institute, Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR), and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, commended the Senate Finance Committee for its tax reform package that would establish equal tax treatment for
- [NATSO Urges Transportation Committee to Maintain Ban on Commercial Rest Areas](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-transportation-committee-to-maintain-ban-on-commercial-rest-areas/) - NATSO was joined by organizations representing hundreds of thousands of mostly small businesses, as well as American cities and localities and blind entrepreneurs in urging the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to protect the longstanding ban on commercializing Interstate rest areas when it considers legislation to reauthorize surface transportation programs. NATSO urged lawmakers to reject
- [NATSO Submits Policy Priorities to Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Portal](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-submits-policy-priorities-to-transportation-and-infrastructure-committee-portal/) - NATSO on April 30 submitted its policy priorities to the Highway and Transportation Committee portal that was opened earlier this morning to collect stakeholder input as the Committee kicks off its work on the next Highway Reauthorization.
- [NATSO Submits Public Comments on Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-submits-public-comments-on-clean-fuel-production-tax-credit/) - NATSO and its industry allies on April 10, 2025, submitted public comments to the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service on the notice of intent to propose regulations on the Clean Fuel Production Credit of Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code.
- [NATSO Comments on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-comments-on-technical-guidelines-for-climate-smart-agriculture-crops-used-as-biofuel-feedstocks/) - NATSO, Representing America’s Travel Centers and Truck Stops, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers submitted joint comments in response to the United States Department of Agriculture’s interim rulemaking establishing technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the greenhouse gas emissions associated with agricultural production of biofuel feedstock commodity cropsgrown in the United States in the
- [Fuel Retailers, Trucking Fleets and Home Heating Industry Urge Congress to Extend the ‘Section 40A’ Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/fuel-retailers-trucking-fleets-and-home-heating-industry-urge-congress-to-extend-the-section-40a-biodiesel-blenders-tax-credit/) - NATSO, representing America’s truck stops and travel centers, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, American Trucking Associations (ATA), the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), Energy Marketers of America (EMA), the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), the National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) and the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) urged Congress to extend the ‘Section 40A’ Biodiesel
- [NATSO Comments to California Energy Commission](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-comments-to-california-energy-commission/) - NATSO on Feb. 7, 2025, submitted comments in response to the California Energy Commission’s request for information that seeks to inform the development of eligibility criteria for public charging technologies for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles in California.
- [NATSO Urges Administration to Exempt Petroleum Products From Tariffs](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-administration-to-exempt-petroleum-products-from-tariffs/) - NATSO joined with joint industry stakeholders representing more than 90 percent of all motor fuel sales in urging the Trump Administration to exempt petroleum products from any forthcoming tariffs. In a joint letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Acting U.S. Trade Representative Juan Millan, NATSO expressed concern with potential tariffs on petroleum products. International
- [NATSO Outlines Policy Priorities for House T&I Subcommittee](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-outlines-policy-priorities-for-house-ti-subcommittee/) - NATSO outlined its policy priorities for the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for its January 2025 hearing to discuss America's highways and freight systems. In a letter submitted to the record, NATSO outlined its highway funding principles as well as its longstanding opposition to commercial rest areas and
- [NATSO Letter to House Ways and Means on Expiring TCJA Tax Provisions](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-letter-to-house-ways-and-means-on-tcja-tax-provisions/) - NATSO outlined key tax policies of importance to the fuel retailing industry in a letter sent to the House Ways and Means Committee in advance of its hearing on the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017. Key provisions are set to expire Dec. 31, 2025.
- [NATSO Files Comments on Heavy-Duty Charging RFI](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-files-comments-on-heavy-duty-charging-rfi/) - NATSO filed comments with the Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Nov. 12, 2024, in response to its Request for Information on Medium and Heavy Duty Electric Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs. NATSO highlighted the significant barriers to electrifying heavy trucks and said the government should not presume those barriers
- [NATSO Joins 36 Associations Urging Congress to Support Short-Term Tax Package](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-joins-36-associations-urging-congress-to-support-short-term-tax-package/) - NATSO, representing America’s truck stops and travel centers, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) joined 36 organizations representing a broad spectrum of energy and transportation providers, consumers and agriculture in urging Congress to enact a short-term tax package to ensure energy and agriculture market stability until lawmakers can
- [NATSO Files Comments on Americans With Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines for EV Charging Stations](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-files-comments-on-americans-with-disabilities-act-and-architectural-barriers-act-accessibility-guidelines-for-ev-charging-stations/) - NATSO submitted comments in response to the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board’s proposed rule amending the accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (“ABA”) to address the accessibility of electric vehicle charging stations. NATSO supports efforts to ensure
- [NATSO, Coalition Urges Senate to Oppose Rest Area Bill](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-coalition-urges-senate-to-oppose-rest-area-bill/) - NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and a diverse coalition from restaurants and fuel retailers to city governments, transportation energy providers, and blind entrepreneurs today urged lawmakers to oppose the RECHARGE Act (S.4989), introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), which threatens to halt private investment in
- [NATSO, Coalition Call for Timely Implementation of 30C Tax Credit](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-coalition-call-for-timely-implementation-of-30c-tax-credit/) - NATSO joined a coalition letter to the Treasury Department calling for timely implementation of the 30C tax credit. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 extended and expanded the incentive, which provides an income tax credit for qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property. In the letter, NATSO urged the Treasury Department to both propose, and finalize, guidance for
- [Nation’s Fuel Retailers Urge CARB to Revise Amendments to Low Carbon Fuel Standard](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/nations-fuel-retailers-urge-carb-to-revise-amendments-to-low-carbon-fuel-standard/)
- [NATSO Urges Treasury Department to Publish Comprehensive Guidance for Clean Fuel Production Credit](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-treasury-department-to-publish-comprehensive-guidance-for-clean-fuel-production-credit/)
- [Industry Urges Congress to Advance Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/industry-urges-congress-to-advance-truck-parking-safety-improvement-act/)
- [NATSO, SIGMA MEMBER LOVE'S TRAVEL STOPS TESTIFIES BEFORE HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-sigma-member-loves-travel-stops-testifies-before-house-subcommittee-2/)
- [NATSO URGES HOUSE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER RIGHT TO REPAIR](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-house-energy-and-commerce-committee-to-consider-right-to-repair-2/)
- [MSPC LETTER TO HOUSE E&C ON THE AMERICAN PRIVACY RIGHTS ACT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/mspc-letter-to-house-ec-on-the-american-privacy-rights-act-2/)
- [FUEL RETAILERS URGE FHWA TO BETTER HARMONIZE NEVI GRANT APPLICATION STANDARDS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/fuel-retailers-urge-fhwa-to-better-harmonize-nevi-grant-application-standards-2/)
- [NATSO JOINS LETTER OPPOSING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED OVERTIME THRESHOLD](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-joins-letter-opposing-the-biden-administrations-proposed-overtime-threshold-2/)
- [NATSO JOINS LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CRA RESOLUTION](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-joins-letter-of-support-for-independent-contractor-cra-resolution-2/)
- [FUEL RETAILERS URGE EPA TO ISSUE EMERGENCY SUMMERTIME E15 WAIVER](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/fuel-retailers-urge-epa-to-issue-emergency-summertime-e15-waiver-2/)
- [NATSO COMMENTS ON SECTION 45V HYDROGEN PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT PROPOSAL](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-comments-on-section-45v-hydrogen-production-tax-credit-proposal-2/)
- [NATSO URGES SENATOR CARPER TO SUPPORT YEAR-ROUND E15](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-senator-carper-to-support-year-round-e15-2/)
- [NATSO URGES IOWA DOT TO REVISE NEVI NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-iowa-dot-to-revise-nevi-notice-of-funding-opportunity-2/)
- [NATSO URGES MINNESOTA DOT TO REVISE NEVI REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO REMOVE LIMITATIONS ON PROFITS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-minnesota-dot-to-revise-nevi-request-for-proposals-to-remove-limitations-on-profits-2/)
- [NATSO FILES AMICUS BRIEF IN CASE INVOLVING SMALL REFINERY EXEMPTIONS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-files-amicus-brief-in-case-involving-small-refinery-exemptions-2/)
- [NATSO URGES HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS RETAIL CRIME](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-house-small-business-committee-to-address-retail-crime-2/)
- [NATSO SIGNS LETTER SUPPORTING TRANSPORTATION SECURITY BILL](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-signs-letter-supporting-transportation-security-bill-2/)
- [NATSO FILES COMMENTS ON BIDEN ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED OVERTIME RULEMAKING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-files-comments-on-biden-administrations-proposed-overtime-rulemaking-2/)
- [NATSO REITERATES SUPPORT FOR TRUCK PARKING SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT IN ADVANCE OF SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-reiterates-support-for-truck-parking-safety-improvement-act-in-advance-of-senate-subcommittee-hearing-2/)
- [NATSO COMMENTS TO DOE ON SAF GRAND CHALLENGE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-comments-to-doe-on-saf-grand-challenge-2/)
- [NATSO SUBMITS COMMENTS ON PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TAX CREDITS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-submits-comments-on-prevailing-wage-requirements-for-tax-credits-2/)
- [COALITION LETTER TO IRS, TREASURY DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE METHODOLOGY REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFECYCLE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION UNDER SECTION 40B AND 45Z OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/coalition-letter-to-irs-treasury-department-regarding-the-methodology-requirements-for-lifecycle-greenhouse-gas-emissions-reduction-under-section-40b-and-45z-of-the-internal-revenue-code-2/)
- [NATSO, SIGMA LETTER ON IRS MODELING REQUIREMENTS FOR SAF](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-sigma-letter-on-irs-modeling-requirements-for-saf-2/)
- [NATSO, BIOFUEL, FARM GROUPS URGE EPA TO ADOPT TECHNOLOGY-NEUTRAL APPROACH TO TRANSPORTATION DECARBONIZATION](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-biofuel-farm-groups-urge-epa-to-adopt-technology-neutral-approach-to-transportation-decarbonization-2/)
- [JOINT ASSOCIATION COMMENTS ON EPA'S LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY TAILPIPE EMISSIONS PROPOSAL](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/joint-association-comments-on-epas-light-and-medium-duty-tailpipe-emissions-proposal-2/)
- [NATSO FILES COMMENTS ON EPA'S PROPOSED LIGHT AND MEDIUM-DUTY EMISSIONS STANDARDS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-files-comments-on-epas-proposed-light-and-medium-duty-emissions-standards-2/)
- [NATSO TESTIFIES BEFORE THE HOUSE HIGHWAYS & TRANSIT SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERCOMING SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-testifies-before-the-house-highways-transit-subcommittee-on-overcoming-supply-chain-challenges-2/)
- [NATSO LETTER TO ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE AHEAD OF PRIVACY HEARING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-letter-to-energy-and-commerce-committee-ahead-of-privacy-hearing-2/)
- [NATSO SIGNS COALITION LETTER SUPPORTING LEGISLATION HELPING LOCAL BUSINESSES](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-signs-coalition-letter-supporting-legislation-helping-local-businesses-2/)
- [NATSO SUBMITS COMMENTS TO EPA ON GOVERNORS' E15 WAIVER REQUEST](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-submits-comments-to-epa-on-governors-e15-waiver-request-2/)
- [NATSO FILES COMMENTS OPPOSING FTC NONCOMPETE PROPOSAL](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-files-comments-opposing-ftc-noncompete-proposal-2/)
- [NATSO LETTER TO EPW ON CLEAN FUELS HEARING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-letter-to-epw-on-clean-fuels-hearing-2/)
- [NATSO COMMENTS ON 2023 RVO AND E-RIN PROPOSAL](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-comments-on-2023-rvo-and-e-rin-proposal-2/)
- [NATSO COMMENTS TO NLRB ON JOINT EMPLOYER STANDARD](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-comments-to-nlrb-on-joint-employer-standard-2/)
- [NATSO COMMENTS ON USDA'S HIGHER BLENDS INFRASTRUCTURE INCENTIVE PROGRAM](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-comments-on-usdas-higher-blends-infrastructure-incentive-program-2/)
- [NATSO SIGMA BUY AMERICAN EV CHARGING WAIVER COMMENTS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-sigma-buy-american-ev-charging-waiver-comments-2/)
- [SMALL ADVANCED BIOFUEL REFINERS (SABR) COALITION LETTER TO EPA ON BIODIESEL AND THE SET PROCESS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/small-advanced-biofuel-refiners-sabr-coalition-letter-to-epa-on-biodiesel-and-the-set-process-2/)
- [ATFI SUBMITS PUBLIC COMMENTS OPPOSING OREGON TOLLS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/atfi-submits-public-comments-opposing-oregon-tolls-2/)
- [NATSO FILES COMMENTS WITH FDA ON MENTHOL CIGARETTE AND FLAVORED CIGAR BAN PROPOSALS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-files-comments-with-fda-on-menthol-cigarette-and-flavored-cigar-ban-proposals/)
- [TRUCKSTOPS, FUEL RETAILERS SUBMIT COMMENTS ON NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE FORMULA PROGRAM](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/truckstops-fuel-retailers-submit-comments-on-national-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-formula-program-2/)
- [NATSO FILES COMMENTS ON SEC ESG PROPOSED RULE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-files-comments-on-sec-esg-proposed-rule/)
- [NATSO URGES CONGRESS TO EXTEND BIODIESEL TAX CREDIT AT PARITY WITH ALTERNATIVE FUELS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-congress-to-extend-biodiesel-tax-credit-at-parity-with-alternative-fuels-2/)
- [NATSO URGES EPA TO ALLOW E-RINS TO SPUR EV CHARGING INVESTMENT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-epa-to-allow-e-rins-to-spur-ev-charging-investment/)
- [FUEL RETAILERS OPPOSE S. 4217](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/fuel-retailers-oppose-s-4217/)
- [NATSO PROVIDES HOUSE ENERGY AND COMMERCE SUBCOMMITTEE INFORMATION ON GAS PRICES](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-provides-house-energy-and-commerce-subcommittee-information-on-gas-prices/)
- [NATSO URGES FHWA TO ENFORCE COMMERCIALIZATION BAN](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-fhwa-to-enforce-commercialization-ban/)
- [NATSO URGES TREASURY TO ADDRESS COIN CIRCULATION PROBLEMS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-treasury-to-address-coin-circulation-problems/)
- [NATSO URGES EPA TO ISSUE E15 WAIVER](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-epa-to-issue-e15-waiver/)
- [NATSO SENDS LETTER TO HOUSE E&C SUBCOMMITTEE IN ADVANCE OF EV CHARGING HEARING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-sends-letter-to-house-ec-subcommittee-in-advance-of-ev-charging-hearing-2/)
- [NATSO FILES COMMENTS WITH EPA ON PROPOSED RVOS FOR 2020, 2021, AND 2022](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-files-comments-with-epa-on-proposed-rvos-for-2020-2021-and-2022-2/)
- [NATSO, SIGMA RESPOND TO FHWA REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-sigma-respond-to-fhwa-request-for-information-on-ev-charging-infrastructure-deployment-2/)
- [NATSO JOINS COALITION OF EMPLOYERS REQUESTING STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT FROM DOL](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-joins-coalition-of-employers-requesting-stakeholder-engagement-from-dol-2/)
- [NATSO FILES COMMENTS WITH OSHA ON VACCINE AND TESTING MANDATE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-files-comments-with-osha-on-vaccine-and-testing-mandate-2/)
- [NATSO, DRIVE SAFE COALITION FILE COMMENTS ON FMCSA PILOT PROGRAM REQUEST](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-drive-safe-coalition-file-comments-on-fmcsa-pilot-program-request-2/)
- [NATSO ASKS OSHA TO EXTEND VACCINE AND TESTING MANDATE COMMENT PERIOD](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-asks-osha-to-extend-vaccine-and-testing-mandate-comment-period-2/)
- [NATSO, MEMBERS OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN SEND OPEN LETTER TO BIDEN OFFERING SOLUTIONS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-members-of-the-supply-chain-send-open-letter-to-biden-offering-solutions-2/)
- [NATSO URGES CONGRESS TO REJECT TAX HIKES ON FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-congress-to-reject-tax-hikes-on-family-owned-businesses-2/)
- [NATSO SUBMITS STATEMENT TO CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON VACCINE MANDATE CONCERNS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-submits-statement-to-congressional-committee-on-vaccine-mandate-concerns-2/)
- [NATSO SUBMITS STATEMENT ON THE PRIVATE SECTOR'S PERSPECTIVE ON CLIMATE LEGISLATION](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-submits-statement-on-the-private-sectors-perspective-on-climate-legislation-2/)
- [NATSO SUBMITS COMMENTS TO NHTSA ON CAFE PROPOSAL](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-submits-comments-to-nhtsa-on-cafe-proposal-2/)
- [NATSO URGES FDA TO DISCLOSE PMTA MARKETING DENIAL ORDERS TO RETAILERS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-fda-to-disclose-pmta-marketing-denial-orders-to-retailers-2/)
- [NATSO, OTHERS URGE CONGRESS TO ELIMINATE INCOME THRESHOLD FOR TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-others-urge-congress-to-eliminate-income-threshold-for-tax-deductions-for-pass-through-entities-2/)
- [NATSO SENDS LETTER TO OSHA ON VACCINE AND TESTING MANDATE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-sends-letter-to-osha-on-vaccine-and-testing-mandate-2/)
- [NATSO, ALONG WITH SIGMA AND ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING CONVENIENCE STORES AND TRUCKING FLEETS, URGED LAWMAKERS TO EXTEND THE $1 PER GALLON BIODIESEL TAX CREDIT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-along-with-sigma-and-organizations-representing-convenience-stores-and-trucking-fleets-urged-lawmakers-to-extend-the-1-per-gallon-biodiesel-tax-credit-2/)
- [NATSO URGES CENTER FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PUBLISH MARKETING DENIAL ORDER LIST](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-center-for-tobacco-products-to-publish-marketing-denial-order-list/)
- [NATSO URGES E&C COMMITTEE TO CHANGE EV CHARGING PROVISIONS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-ec-committee-to-change-ev-charging-provisions-2/)
- [NATSO, OTHERS URGE CONGRESS TO UPDATE ALTERNATIVE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE TAX CREDIT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-others-urge-congress-to-update-alternative-fuel-infrastructure-tax-credit-2/)
- [NATSO, OTHERS URGE FMCSA TO INCLUDE FUEL HAULERS IN EXTENDED COVID-19 EMERGENCY DECLARATION](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-others-urge-fmcsa-to-include-fuel-haulers-in-extended-covid-19-emergency-declaration-2/)
- [NATSO URGES FEDERAL HEALTH AGENCIES TO ADDRESS MASK MANDATE ENFORCEMENT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-federal-health-agencies-to-address-mask-mandate-enforcement/)
- [NATSO, FUEL RETAIL INDUSTRY SUPPORT BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-fuel-retail-industry-support-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-2/)
- [BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE FRAMEWORK AND OPPOSITION TO TOLLING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/bipartisan-infrastructure-framework-and-opposition-to-tolling-2/)
- [NATSO, OTHERS REQUEST HOS WAIVER FOR FUEL HAULERS IN SEVEN STATES](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-others-request-hos-waiver-for-fuel-haulers-in-seven-states-2/)
- [NATSO SUPPORTS DRIVE SAFE ACT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-supports-drive-safe-act/)
- [NATSO, COALITION URGE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TO AMEND INVEST ACT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-coalition-urge-house-transportation-committee-to-amend-invest-act-2/)
- [NATSO, SIGMA, NACS URGE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TO ENSURE EV POLICY LAYS GROUNDWORK FOR COMPETITIVE MARKET](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-sigma-nacs-urge-house-transportation-committee-to-ensure-ev-policy-lays-groundwork-for-competitive-market-2/)
- [NATSO OREGON VACCINE VERIFICATION IS ALARMING FOR RETAILERS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-oregon-vaccine-verification-is-alarming-for-retailers-2/)
- [NATSO, NACS SUBMIT COMMENTS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-nacs-submit-comments-on-proposed-changes-to-the-manual-on-uniform-traffic-control-devices-for-streets-and-highways-2/)
- [RETAIL FUELS INDUSTRY URGES POLICYMAKERS TO WORK MORE CLOSELY WITH RETAIL FUELS INDUSTRY ON TCI DRAFT MODEL RULE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/retail-fuels-industry-urges-policymakers-to-work-more-closely-with-retail-fuels-industry-on-tci-draft-model-rule/)
- [NATSO, INDUSTRY GROUPS URGE FMCSA TO EXPAND HOS WAIVER TO INCLUDE FUEL TRANSPORTATION](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-industry-groups-urge-fmcsa-to-expand-hos-waiver-to-include-fuel-transportation-2/)
- [NATSO, COALITION URGE TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY BUTTIGIEG TO REJECT PROPOSALS TO COMMERCIALIZE REST AREAS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-coalition-urge-transportation-secretary-buttigieg-to-reject-proposals-to-commercialize-rest-areas-2/)
- [PILOT COMPANY CHIEF EXECUTIVE URGES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN EV CHARGING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/pilot-company-chief-executive-urges-congress-to-support-private-investment-in-ev-charging/)
- [NATSO OPPOSES PENNDOT P3 MAJOR BRIDGE TOLLING PROPOSAL](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-opposes-penndot-p3-major-bridge-tolling-proposal-2/)
- [LETTER TO SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES OUTLINING PRINCIPLES FOR ADVANCING ALTERNATIVE FUELS IN THE MARKETPLACE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/letter-to-senate-committee-on-energy-and-natural-resources-outlining-principles-for-advancing-alternative-fuels-in-the-marketplace-2/)
- [RACETRAC CHIEF EXECUTIVE TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESS ON SNAP, FOOD INSECURITY](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/racetrac-chief-executive-testifies-before-congress-on-snap-food-insecurity-2/)
- [NATSO, TRUCKING GROUPS URGE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL TO DESIGNATE TRUCKSTOPS AS MOBILE VACCINE SITES](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-trucking-groups-urge-centers-for-disease-control-to-designate-truckstops-as-mobile-vaccine-sites/)
- [BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS URGE CONGRESS TO OPPOSE COMMERCIAL REST AREAS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/business-and-community-leaders-urge-congress-to-oppose-commercial-rest-areas/)
- [NATSO, FUEL RETAIL GROUPS OUTLINE PRINCIPLES FOR ADVANCING ALTERNATIVE FUELS IN THE MARKET](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-fuel-retail-groups-outline-principles-for-advancing-alternative-fuels-in-the-market-2/)
- [RETAIL FUELS INDUSTRY URGES NORTHEASTERNSTATES TO REFRAIN FROM ADOPTING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/retail-fuels-industry-urges-northeasternstates-to-refrain-from-adopting-2/)
- [NATSO, FUEL RETAILERS URGE HHS TO CONSIDER INTERDEPENDENCE OF ESSENTIAL WORKERS IN VACCINE DISTRIBUTION PLANS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-fuel-retailers-urge-hhs-to-consider-interdependence-of-essential-workers-in-vaccine-distribution-plans/)
- [NATSO, TRADE ASSOCIATIONS URGE TRANSITION TEAM TO SUPPORT HEALTHY WORKPLACE TAX CREDIT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-trade-associations-urge-transition-team-to-support-healthy-workplace-tax-credit-2/)
- [NATSO, SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY URGE LAWMAKERS TO ENACT SECOND PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-small-business-community-urge-lawmakers-to-enact-second-paycheck-protection-program-loan-2/)
- [NATSO, OTHERS URGE CONGRESS TO ACT ON LIABILITY PROTECTION](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-others-urge-congress-to-act-on-liability-protection-2/)
- [NATSO, INDUSTRY GROUPS URGE HHS VACCINE DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY TO CONSIDER ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-industry-groups-urge-hhs-vaccine-distribution-strategy-to-consider-essential-businesses-2/)
- [NATSO COMMENTS ON HOS 14-HOUR PAUSE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-comments-on-hos-14-hour-pause-2/)
- [COALITION LETTER URGING CONGRESS TO ENACT PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM SMALL BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT ACT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/coalition-letter-urging-congress-to-enact-paycheck-protection-program-small-business-enhancement-act-2/)
- [NATSO EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED COVID-19 VACCINE FRAMEWORK](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-expresses-support-for-proposed-covid-19-vaccine-framework-2/)
- [NATSO URGES FDA TO PUBLISH LIST ON ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEM PRODUCTS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-fda-to-publish-list-on-electronic-nicotine-delivery-system-products/)
- [NATSO, TRADE GROUPS ADVOCATE FOR AMENDED TAX TREATMENT OF PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-trade-groups-advocate-for-amended-tax-treatment-of-ppp-loan-forgiveness-2/)
- [NATSO JOINS ESSENTIAL BUSINESS GROUPS IN LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR LIABILITY PROTECTION](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-joins-essential-business-groups-in-letter-of-support-for-liability-protection-2/)
- [FUEL RETAILERS, TRAVEL PLAZAS AND TRUCKSTOPS OPPOSE MOVING FORWARD ACT AHEAD OF HOUSE VOTE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/fuel-retailers-travel-plazas-and-truckstops-oppose-moving-forward-act-ahead-of-house-vote/)
- [NATSO JOINS TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY IN REQUESTING SUSPENSION OF THE FEDERAL EXCISE TAX ON NEW TRUCKS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-joins-transportation-industry-in-requesting-suspension-of-the-federal-excise-tax-on-new-trucks-2/)
- [COALITION URGES MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO OPPOSE AMENDMENT 019 OF THE INVEST IN AMERICA ACT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/coalition-urges-members-of-congress-to-oppose-amendment-019-of-the-invest-in-america-act-2/)
- [NATSO, NACS, SIGMA OPPOSE INVEST IN AMERICA ACT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-nacs-sigma-oppose-invest-in-america-act-2/)
- [NATSO SUBMITS STATEMENT FOR HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE HEARING ON COVID-19](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-submits-statement-for-house-transportation-committee-hearing-on-covid-19-2/)
- [NATSO STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-statement-for-the-record-senate-committee-on-commerce-science-and-transportation-2/)
- [NATSO JOINS FOOD, AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIES IN URGING LAWMAKERS TO SUPPORT THE FRNT LINE ACT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-joins-food-agriculture-industries-in-urging-lawmakers-to-support-the-frnt-line-act-2/)
- [COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS LEADERS URGE LAWMAKERS TO SUPPORT PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/community-and-business-leaders-urge-lawmakers-to-support-private-investment-in-electric-vehicle-charging/)
- [NATSO, ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES URGE CONGRESS TO ACT ON LIABILITY PROTECTION](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-essential-businesses-urge-congress-to-act-on-liability-protection/)
- [NATSO JOINS 70 GROUPS IN URGING ADMINISTRATION TO ADVANCE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-joins-70-groups-in-urging-administration-to-advance-infrastructure-investment/)
- [COALITION ASKS CONGRESS TO SUSPEND FEDERAL EXCISE TAX ON NEW TRUCKS, TRAILERS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/coalition-asks-congress-to-suspend-federal-excise-tax-on-new-trucks-trailers-2/)
- [ANTI-TOLLING COALITION URGES LAWMAKERS TO ENSURE FEDERAL AID DIRECTED TO TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES, NOT TOLL FACILITY OPERATORS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/anti-tolling-coalition-urges-lawmakers-to-ensure-federal-aid-directed-to-transportation-agencies-not-toll-facility-operators-2/)
- [LETTER TO FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF FOOD TRUCKS AT REST AREAS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/letter-to-federal-highway-administration-regarding-enforcement-of-food-trucks-at-rest-areas-2/)
- [NATSO, RETAIL ASSOCIATIONS URGE CONGRESS TO ALLOW SNAP BENEFICIARIES TO PURCHASE HOT FOOD DURING CRISIS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-retail-associations-urge-congress-to-allow-snap-beneficiaries-to-purchase-hot-food-during-crisis-2/)
- [NATSO, CRITICAL INDUSTRIES URGE LAWMAKERS TO INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL WORKERS IN NEXT CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE PACKAGE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-critical-industries-urge-lawmakers-to-include-support-for-critical-workers-in-next-coronavirus-response-package-2/)
- [NATSO, ATA URGE STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO ENSURE COMMERCIAL DRIVERS, EMERGENCY RELIEF SUPPLIES AREN'T DELAYED](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-ata-urge-state-and-local-officials-to-ensure-commercial-drivers-emergency-relief-supplies-arent-delayed-2/)
- [NATSO, FUEL GROUPS URGE EPA TO WAIVE RVP REQUIREMENTS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-fuel-groups-urge-epa-to-waive-rvp-requirements-2/)
- [NATSO, FUEL GROUPS URGE DELAY FOR EMV AT THE PUMP](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-fuel-groups-urge-delay-for-emv-at-the-pump-2/)
- [NATSO, FOOD-SERVICE TRADE GROUPS REQUEST SNAP WAIVER](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-food-service-trade-groups-request-snap-waiver-2/)
- [NATSO MEMBERS, FUEL RETAILERS OPPOSE MISSOURI BIODIESEL MANDATE IN LETTER TO STATE SENATE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-members-fuel-retailers-oppose-missouri-biodiesel-mandate-in-letter-to-state-senate-2/)
- [NATSO MEMBERS, FUEL RETAILERS OPPOSE MISSOURI BIODIESEL MANDATE IN LETTER TO STATE HOUSE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-members-fuel-retailers-oppose-missouri-biodiesel-mandate-in-letter-to-state-house-2/)
- [NATSO, TRANSPORTATION GROUPS URGE SENATE TO TAKE UP TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-transportation-groups-urge-senate-to-take-up-transportation-legislation-2/)
- [NATSO SUBMITS STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD TO HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-submits-statement-for-the-record-to-house-ways-and-means-committee-2/)
- [NATSO LETTER TO T&I COMMITTEE ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-letter-to-ti-committee-on-electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure-policy-2/)
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- [NATSO TESTIFIES ON EPA'S SUPPLEMENTAL PROPOSAL FOR RENEWABLE FUELS VOLUMES](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-testifies-on-epas-supplemental-proposal-for-renewable-fuels-volumes-2/)
- [NATSO MEMBER TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESS ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS POLICY](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-member-testifies-before-congress-on-alternative-fuels-policy-2/)
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- [NATSO OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-outlines-priorities-for-future-of-autonomous-vehicles-2/)
- [STRONG OPPOSITION: AB 2485 (HUESO), COMMERCIALIZATION OF STATE HIGHWAY REST STOPS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/strong-opposition-ab-2485-hueso-commercialization-of-state-highway-rest-stops/)
- [NATSO STATEMENT TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE ON LIFO ACCOUNTING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-statement-to-the-ways-and-means-committee-on-lifo-accounting-2/)
- [NATSO SUBMITS TESTIMONY TO CONGRESS ON JOINT EMPLOYER STANDARD](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-submits-testimony-to-congress-on-joint-employer-standard/)
- [LETTER TO DOT OPPOSING EXPANDING THE VENDING MACHINE DEFINITION](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/letter-to-dot-opposing-expanding-the-vending-machine-definition-2/)
- [NATSO FILES COMMENTS ON JOINT EMPLOYER STATUS UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-files-comments-on-joint-employer-status-under-the-fair-labor-standards-act/)
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- [NATSO OUTLINES POLICY PRIORITIES FOR T&I COMMITTEE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-outlines-policy-priorities-for-ti-committee-2/)
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- [ALTERNATIVE FUEL COUNCIL'S COMMENTS PROPOSED RULE, MODIFICATIONS TO FUEL REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY FOR E15 MODIFICATIONS TO RFS RIN MARKET REGULATIONS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/alternative-fuel-councils-comments-proposed-rule-modifications-to-fuel-regulations-to-provide-flexibility-for-e15-modifications-to-rfs-rin-market-regulations-2/)
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- [NATSO, COALITION URGE SENATE TO REJECT COMMERCIAL REST AREAS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-coalition-urge-senate-to-reject-commercial-rest-areas-2/)
- [NATSO SUBMITS STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD FOR WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE HEARING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-submits-statement-for-the-record-for-ways-and-means-committee-hearing-2/)
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- [NATSO SUPPORTS DRIVE SAFE ACT - HOUSE LETTER](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-supports-drive-safe-act-house-letter-2/)
- [NATSO JOINS LETTER ON DATA SECURITY POLICY AHEAD OF PRIVACY HEARINGS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-joins-letter-on-data-security-policy-ahead-of-privacy-hearings/)
- [NATSO URGES CONGRESS TO OPPOSE COMMERCIAL REST AREAS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-congress-to-oppose-commercial-rest-areas-2/)
- [NATSO COMMENTS ON REEXAMINATION OF JOINT EMPLOYER STANDARD](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-comments-on-reexamination-of-joint-employer-standard/)
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- [NATSO, BIODIESEL SUPPLY CHAIN UNITED IN SUPPORT OF BIODIESEL BLENDER’S TAX CREDIT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-biodiesel-supply-chain-united-in-support-of-biodiesel-blenders-tax-credit/)
- [NATSO, FUEL GROUPS URGE STATES TO PRIORITIZE FULL RANGE OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, FUELS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-fuel-groups-urge-states-to-prioritize-full-range-of-automotive-technologies-fuels/)
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- [NATSO LETTER ON DATA SECURITY AND BREACH NOTIFICATION](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-letter-on-data-security-and-breach-notification-2/)
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- [NATSO MEMBERS, OTHERS URGE CONGRESS TO EXTEND BIODIESEL TAX CREDIT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-members-others-urge-congress-to-extend-biodiesel-tax-credit-2/)
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- [NATSO, NATSO FOUNDATION TELL SENATE COMMITTEE OF TRUCKSTOP AND TRAVEL PLAZA INDUSTRY’S COMMITMENT TO COMBATTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-natso-foundation-tell-senate-committee-of-truckstop-and-travel-plaza-industrys-commitment-to-combatting-human-trafficking/)
- [NATSO, OTHERS URGE CONGRESS TO EXTEND, PHASE OUT BIODIESEL TAX CREDIT - HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-others-urge-congress-to-extend-phase-out-biodiesel-tax-credit-house-ways-and-means-committee-2/)
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- [NATSO, FOOD, RETAIL GROUPS URGE LAWMAKERS TO PASS COMMON SENSE NUTRITION DISCLOSURE ACT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-food-retail-groups-urge-lawmakers-to-pass-common-sense-nutrition-disclosure-act-2/)
- [CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS CALL FOR DELAY IN JOINT EMPLOYER STANDARD](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/congressional-leaders-call-for-delay-in-joint-employer-standard/)
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- [NATSO APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF COMMON SENSE NUTRITION DISCLOSURE ACT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-applauds-introduction-of-common-sense-nutrition-disclosure-act-2/)
- [ANTI-TOLLING COALITION URGES T&I COMMITTEE TO REJECT TOLLING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/anti-tolling-coalition-urges-ti-committee-to-reject-tolling-2/)
- [NATSO, FAMILY BUSINESS COALITION URGE REPEAL OF DEATH TAX](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-family-business-coalition-urge-repeal-of-death-tax/)
- [NATSO SUPPORTS INTRODUCTION OF ADA EDUCATION AND REFORM ACT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-supports-introduction-of-ada-education-and-reform-act-2/)
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- [NATSO TELLS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXPANDING COMMERCIAL SERVICES AT REST AREAS HURTS BUSINESS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-tells-department-of-transportation-expanding-commercial-services-at-rest-areas-hurts-business/)
- [NATSO, FUEL GROUPS UNIFY SUPPORT FOR KEEPING POINT OF OBLIGATION UNDER THE RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-fuel-groups-unify-support-for-keeping-point-of-obligation-under-the-renewable-fuel-standard-2/)
- [NATSO URGES CONGRESS TO RESIST CALLS TO CONSIDER H.R. 2205](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-congress-to-resist-calls-to-consider-h-r-2205-2/)
- [NATSO URGES FHWA TO FORCE NEW YORK STATE TO COMPLY WITH REST AREA COMMERCIALIZATION PROHIBITION](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-fhwa-to-force-new-york-state-to-comply-with-rest-area-commercialization-prohibition/)
- [NATSO MEMBERS OPPOSE DEBIT REFORM REPEAL](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-members-oppose-debit-reform-repeal/)
- [NATSO APPLAUDS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REFORM BILL](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-applauds-americans-with-disabilities-act-reform-bill/)
- [NATSO CALLS ON DOT TO WORK WITH EXIT-BASED BUSINESSES IN ESTABLISHING ALTERNATIVE FUEL CORRIDORS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-calls-on-dot-to-work-with-exit-based-businesses-in-establishing-alternative-fuel-corridors/)
- [SENATORS URGE USDA TO REVISE SNAP](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/senators-urge-usda-to-revise-snap-2/)
- [NATSO SUBMITS COMMENTS TO EPA ON RENEWABLE FUELS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-submits-comments-to-epa-on-renewable-fuels/)
- [NATSO ADVOCATES FOR BIODIESEL BLENDER TAX CREDIT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-advocates-for-biodiesel-blender-tax-credit/)
- [MERCHANTS PAYMENTS COALITION LETTER TO REP. HENSARLING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/merchants-payments-coalition-letter-to-rep-hensarling-2/)
- [NATSO URGES AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT TO REVISE SNAP RULE](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-agriculture-department-to-revise-snap-rule/)
- [CONGRESSMAN TED POE OBJECTS TO SELLING ADVERTISING ON PUBLIC MESSAGING SIGNS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/congressman-ted-poe-objects-to-selling-advertising-on-public-messaging-signs-2/)
- [NATSO URGES FHWA TO REJECT CALIFORNIA WAIVER ON INTERSTATE ADVERTISING](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/natso-urges-fhwa-to-reject-california-waiver-on-interstate-advertising/)
- [LETTER TO SENATE FINANCE ON BIODIESEL BLENDERS CREDIT](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/letter-to-senate-finance-on-biodiesel-blenders-credit-2/)
- [LETTER TO SENATORS INHOFE AND BOXER RFS](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/letter-to-senators-inhofe-and-boxer-rfs-2/)
- [JOINT INDUSTRY LETTER OPPOSING HR 2205](https://www.natso.com/resourcecenter/joint-industry-letter-opposing-hr-2205-2/)
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- [Route 66](https://www.natso.com/tag/route-66/)
- [Financials](https://www.natso.com/tag/financials/)
- [Truckstop Owners](https://www.natso.com/tag/truckstop-owners/)
- [Working Mom](https://www.natso.com/tag/working-mom/)
- [Health Care Law](https://www.natso.com/tag/health-care-law/)
- [Health Insurance](https://www.natso.com/tag/health-insurance/)
- [National Retail Federation](https://www.natso.com/tag/national-retail-federation/)
- [Small Businesses](https://www.natso.com/tag/small-businesses/)
- [Displays](https://www.natso.com/tag/displays/)
- [End Caps](https://www.natso.com/tag/end-caps/)
- [Gondolas](https://www.natso.com/tag/gondolas/)
- [Remodel](https://www.natso.com/tag/remodel/)
- [Truck Engines](https://www.natso.com/tag/truck-engines/)
- [Big Footprints](https://www.natso.com/tag/big-footprints/)
- [Canada](https://www.natso.com/tag/canada/)
- [Doughtnuts](https://www.natso.com/tag/doughtnuts/)
- [Gifts](https://www.natso.com/tag/gifts/)
- [Renovations](https://www.natso.com/tag/renovations/)
- [Sinclair Gold Truck Stop Network](https://www.natso.com/tag/sinclair-gold-truck-stop-network/)
- [Inventory](https://www.natso.com/tag/inventory/)
- [Management](https://www.natso.com/tag/management/)
- [Renewable Fuels Association (RFA)](https://www.natso.com/tag/renewable-fuels-association-rfa/)
- [Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (ULSD)](https://www.natso.com/tag/ultra-low-sulfur-diesel-fuel-ulsd/)
- [Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)](https://www.natso.com/tag/strategic-petroleum-reserve-spr/)
- [Tribal](https://www.natso.com/tag/tribal/)
- [Transport Capital Partners](https://www.natso.com/tag/transport-capital-partners/)
- [Transport Topics](https://www.natso.com/tag/transport-topics/)
- [Government Accountability Office (GAO)](https://www.natso.com/tag/government-accountability-office-gao/)
- [Renewable Identification Number (RIN)](https://www.natso.com/tag/renewable-identification-number-rin/)
- [Texas](https://www.natso.com/tag/texas/)
- [Calorie Counts](https://www.natso.com/tag/calorie-counts/)
- [Iowa 80](https://www.natso.com/tag/iowa-80/)
- [No Tolls I-95 Coalition](https://www.natso.com/tag/no-tolls-i-95-coalition/)
- [Truck Tonage Index](https://www.natso.com/tag/truck-tonage-index/)
- [Fuel Prices](https://www.natso.com/tag/fuel-prices/)
- [American Bankers Association (ABA)](https://www.natso.com/tag/american-bankers-association-aba/)
- [Swipe Fee Reform](https://www.natso.com/tag/swipe-fee-reform/)
- [ExxonMobil](https://www.natso.com/tag/exxonmobil/)
- [Marketers](https://www.natso.com/tag/marketers/)
- [Ford Motor Co.](https://www.natso.com/tag/ford-motor-co/)
- [General Motors](https://www.natso.com/tag/general-motors/)
- [Delaware](https://www.natso.com/tag/delaware/)
- [Drought](https://www.natso.com/tag/drought/)
- [Renewable Fuels](https://www.natso.com/tag/renewable-fuels/)
- [Acquisitions](https://www.natso.com/tag/acquisitions/)
- [Convenience Stores](https://www.natso.com/tag/convenience-stores/)
- [FJ Management](https://www.natso.com/tag/fj-management/)
- [Industry News](https://www.natso.com/tag/industry-news/)
- [Utah](https://www.natso.com/tag/utah/)
- [Ernie Brame](https://www.natso.com/tag/ernie-brame/)
- [NATSO Press](https://www.natso.com/tag/natso-press/)
- [American Express](https://www.natso.com/tag/american-express/)
- [Big Box Retail](https://www.natso.com/tag/big-box-retail/)
- [Square](https://www.natso.com/tag/square/)
- [Starbucks](https://www.natso.com/tag/starbucks/)
- [Wal-mart](https://www.natso.com/tag/wal-mart/)
- [California Air Resources Board (CARB)](https://www.natso.com/tag/california-air-resources-board-carb/)
- [Bill Moon Scholarship](https://www.natso.com/tag/bill-moon-scholarship/)
- [Sales Tax](https://www.natso.com/tag/sales-tax/)
- [(EFS)](https://www.natso.com/tag/efs/)
- [Electronic Funds Source](https://www.natso.com/tag/electronic-funds-source/)
- [Inc. (T-Chek)](https://www.natso.com/tag/inc-t-chek/)
- [LLC](https://www.natso.com/tag/llc/)
- [T-Chek Systems](https://www.natso.com/tag/t-chek-systems/)
- [Grassroots](https://www.natso.com/tag/grassroots/)
- [Winter](https://www.natso.com/tag/winter/)
- [Digital Signage](https://www.natso.com/tag/digital-signage/)
- [NATSO Allied Members](https://www.natso.com/tag/natso-allied-members/)
- [Gov. Mitt Romney](https://www.natso.com/tag/gov-mitt-romney/)
- [Interstates](https://www.natso.com/tag/interstates/)
- [Tranportation](https://www.natso.com/tag/tranportation/)
- [Connecticut](https://www.natso.com/tag/connecticut/)
- [Massachusetts](https://www.natso.com/tag/massachusetts/)
- [Rhode Island](https://www.natso.com/tag/rhode-island/)
- [Internal Revenue Service (IRS)](https://www.natso.com/tag/internal-revenue-service-irs/)
- [National Guard](https://www.natso.com/tag/national-guard/)
- [Interstate Petroleum Transport Team](https://www.natso.com/tag/interstate-petroleum-transport-team/)
- [Values](https://www.natso.com/tag/values/)
- [Complainers](https://www.natso.com/tag/complainers/)
- [LED](https://www.natso.com/tag/led/)
- [Signage](https://www.natso.com/tag/signage/)
- [Audit](https://www.natso.com/tag/audit/)
- [Cashier](https://www.natso.com/tag/cashier/)
- [Employee Engagement](https://www.natso.com/tag/employee-engagement/)
- [Employee Retetion](https://www.natso.com/tag/employee-retetion/)
- [Employee Theft](https://www.natso.com/tag/employee-theft/)
- [Employee Training](https://www.natso.com/tag/employee-training/)
- [Merchandise](https://www.natso.com/tag/merchandise/)
- [Shrink Management](https://www.natso.com/tag/shrink-management/)
- [Theft](https://www.natso.com/tag/theft/)
- [Accounting](https://www.natso.com/tag/accounting/)
- [Truck Driver](https://www.natso.com/tag/truck-driver/)
- [Truckstop History](https://www.natso.com/tag/truckstop-history/)
- [Surveys](https://www.natso.com/tag/surveys/)
- [Greenhouse Gas](https://www.natso.com/tag/greenhouse-gas/)
- [Refineries](https://www.natso.com/tag/refineries/)
- [Superstorm Sandy](https://www.natso.com/tag/superstorm-sandy/)
- [Debit/Credit Card Fees](https://www.natso.com/tag/debit-credit-card-fees/)
- [Election](https://www.natso.com/tag/election/)
- [Public Interest Research Group (PIRG)](https://www.natso.com/tag/public-interest-research-group-pirg/)
- [gas tax](https://www.natso.com/tag/gas-tax/)
- [Heavy-Duty Trucking](https://www.natso.com/tag/heavy-duty-trucking/)
- [National Petroleum Council](https://www.natso.com/tag/national-petroleum-council/)
- [Liquefied Natural Gas](https://www.natso.com/tag/liquefied-natural-gas/)
- [fuel tax](https://www.natso.com/tag/fuel-tax/)
- [Wisconsin](https://www.natso.com/tag/wisconsin/)
- [Liquified Natural Gas](https://www.natso.com/tag/liquified-natural-gas/)
- [AAA](https://www.natso.com/tag/aaa/)
- [Vehicle-Miles Tax](https://www.natso.com/tag/vehicle-miles-tax/)
- [Chairman's Circle Member](https://www.natso.com/tag/chairmans-circle-member/)
- [Community Development](https://www.natso.com/tag/community-development/)
- [Philanthropy](https://www.natso.com/tag/philanthropy/)
- [Estate Tax](https://www.natso.com/tag/estate-tax/)
- [Payroll Tax Cut](https://www.natso.com/tag/payroll-tax-cut/)
- [Fiscal Cliff](https://www.natso.com/tag/fiscal-cliff/)
- [Truck Tonnage](https://www.natso.com/tag/truck-tonnage/)
- [113th Congress](https://www.natso.com/tag/113th-congress/)
- [Congress](https://www.natso.com/tag/congress/)
- [Casino](https://www.natso.com/tag/casino/)
- [Investors](https://www.natso.com/tag/investors/)
- [Profitable Retail Review](https://www.natso.com/tag/profitable-retail-review/)
- [Category Management](https://www.natso.com/tag/category-management/)
- [Recruitment](https://www.natso.com/tag/recruitment/)
- [Facilitation](https://www.natso.com/tag/facilitation/)
- [Meetings](https://www.natso.com/tag/meetings/)
- [Oil Price Information Service (OPIS)](https://www.natso.com/tag/oil-price-information-service-opis/)
- [National Governors Association](https://www.natso.com/tag/national-governors-association/)
- [Charity](https://www.natso.com/tag/charity/)
- [Member News](https://www.natso.com/tag/member-news/)
- [Rail](https://www.natso.com/tag/rail/)
- [Railroad](https://www.natso.com/tag/railroad/)
- [Trains](https://www.natso.com/tag/trains/)
- [Forecast](https://www.natso.com/tag/forecast/)
- [Bill Shuster](https://www.natso.com/tag/bill-shuster/)
- [Gov. Ed Rendell (D)](https://www.natso.com/tag/gov-ed-rendell-d/)
- [Highway Trust Fund](https://www.natso.com/tag/highway-trust-fund/)
- [U.S. Chamber of Commerce](https://www.natso.com/tag/u-s-chamber-of-commerce/)
- [Paypal](https://www.natso.com/tag/paypal/)
- [point](https://www.natso.com/tag/point/)
- [E10](https://www.natso.com/tag/e10/)
- [E15](https://www.natso.com/tag/e15/)
- [Grocery Manufacturers Association](https://www.natso.com/tag/grocery-manufacturers-association/)
- [Diesel Tax](https://www.natso.com/tag/diesel-tax/)
- [Wyoming](https://www.natso.com/tag/wyoming/)
- [Subway](https://www.natso.com/tag/subway/)
- [Work/Life Balance](https://www.natso.com/tag/work-life-balance/)
- [interchange fee](https://www.natso.com/tag/interchange-fee/)
- [Fuel Efficiency](https://www.natso.com/tag/fuel-efficiency/)
- [Gas](https://www.natso.com/tag/gas/)
- [Vermont](https://www.natso.com/tag/vermont/)
- [Tax Returns](https://www.natso.com/tag/tax-returns/)
- [China](https://www.natso.com/tag/china/)
- [Urgent Care Facilities](https://www.natso.com/tag/urgent-care-facilities/)
- [American Trucking Associations](https://www.natso.com/tag/american-trucking-associations/)
- [Length of Haul](https://www.natso.com/tag/length-of-haul/)
- [West Virginia](https://www.natso.com/tag/west-virginia/)
- [Blend wall](https://www.natso.com/tag/blend-wall/)
- [Domestic Fuels Act of 2013](https://www.natso.com/tag/domestic-fuels-act-of-2013/)
- [Electronics](https://www.natso.com/tag/electronics/)
- [Suggestive Selling](https://www.natso.com/tag/suggestive-selling/)
- [Bottled Water](https://www.natso.com/tag/bottled-water/)
- [Energy Drinks](https://www.natso.com/tag/energy-drinks/)
- [Red Eye Radio](https://www.natso.com/tag/red-eye-radio/)
- [Mobile](https://www.natso.com/tag/mobile/)
- [Mobile Apps](https://www.natso.com/tag/mobile-apps/)
- [Web Marketing](https://www.natso.com/tag/web-marketing/)
- [New Mexico](https://www.natso.com/tag/new-mexico/)
- [Operations](https://www.natso.com/tag/operations/)
- [Sulfur](https://www.natso.com/tag/sulfur/)
- [Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)](https://www.natso.com/tag/federal-bureau-of-investigations-fbi/)
- [Kentucky](https://www.natso.com/tag/kentucky/)
- [Maine](https://www.natso.com/tag/maine/)
- [Keystone Pipeline](https://www.natso.com/tag/keystone-pipeline/)
- [Fraud](https://www.natso.com/tag/fraud/)
- [Healthcare](https://www.natso.com/tag/healthcare/)
- [Cash Register](https://www.natso.com/tag/cash-register/)
- [Security](https://www.natso.com/tag/security/)
- [Checklist](https://www.natso.com/tag/checklist/)
- [Payroll](https://www.natso.com/tag/payroll/)
- [Indiana](https://www.natso.com/tag/indiana/)
- [Montana](https://www.natso.com/tag/montana/)
- [Truck Weight](https://www.natso.com/tag/truck-weight/)
- [Hazardous Materials](https://www.natso.com/tag/hazardous-materials/)
- [HAZMAT](https://www.natso.com/tag/hazmat/)
- [Anniversary](https://www.natso.com/tag/anniversary/)
- [Union](https://www.natso.com/tag/union/)
- [Unionize](https://www.natso.com/tag/unionize/)
- [International Energy Agency](https://www.natso.com/tag/international-energy-agency/)
- [Disaster Relief Fund](https://www.natso.com/tag/disaster-relief-fund/)
- [Electronic Cigarettes](https://www.natso.com/tag/electronic-cigarettes/)
- [Truck Size](https://www.natso.com/tag/truck-size/)
- [Biz Brief](https://www.natso.com/tag/biz-brief/)
- [Hybrid Vehicles](https://www.natso.com/tag/hybrid-vehicles/)
- [Commercial Driver's Licenses](https://www.natso.com/tag/commercial-drivers-licenses/)
- [Cost Cutting](https://www.natso.com/tag/cost-cutting/)
- [Cutting Cost](https://www.natso.com/tag/cutting-cost/)
- [Energy Management Systems](https://www.natso.com/tag/energy-management-systems/)
- [Environment](https://www.natso.com/tag/environment/)
- [LEED Certification](https://www.natso.com/tag/leed-certification/)
- [Natural Light](https://www.natso.com/tag/natural-light/)
- [Plumbing](https://www.natso.com/tag/plumbing/)
- [Solar Panels](https://www.natso.com/tag/solar-panels/)
- [Chicken](https://www.natso.com/tag/chicken/)
- [Ethnic-Inspired Food](https://www.natso.com/tag/ethnic-inspired-food/)
- [Family](https://www.natso.com/tag/family/)
- [Fast-Casual](https://www.natso.com/tag/fast-casual/)
- [Food Service](https://www.natso.com/tag/food-service/)
- [Fresh Fruit](https://www.natso.com/tag/fresh-fruit/)
- [Meat](https://www.natso.com/tag/meat/)
- [Pizza](https://www.natso.com/tag/pizza/)
- [Poultry](https://www.natso.com/tag/poultry/)
- [Produce](https://www.natso.com/tag/produce/)
- [Sandwich](https://www.natso.com/tag/sandwich/)
- [Business Intelligence](https://www.natso.com/tag/business-intelligence/)
- [Risk Management](https://www.natso.com/tag/risk-management/)
- [CAT Scale](https://www.natso.com/tag/cat-scale/)
- [Showers](https://www.natso.com/tag/showers/)
- [Special Alert](https://www.natso.com/tag/special-alert/)
- [Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems](https://www.natso.com/tag/stage-ii-vapor-recovery-systems/)
- [European Union (EU)](https://www.natso.com/tag/european-union-eu/)
- [Bridges](https://www.natso.com/tag/bridges/)
- [Pavement](https://www.natso.com/tag/pavement/)
- [Congressional Budget Office](https://www.natso.com/tag/congressional-budget-office/)
- [Fleets](https://www.natso.com/tag/fleets/)
- [Fuel Buying](https://www.natso.com/tag/fuel-buying/)
- [Optimizers](https://www.natso.com/tag/optimizers/)
- [Trucking Firms](https://www.natso.com/tag/trucking-firms/)
- [Short-Haul Driver](https://www.natso.com/tag/short-haul-driver/)
- [DC](https://www.natso.com/tag/dc/)
- [Overcharges](https://www.natso.com/tag/overcharges/)
- [Age-restrictions](https://www.natso.com/tag/age-restrictions/)
- [Minors](https://www.natso.com/tag/minors/)
- [We Card Awareness Month](https://www.natso.com/tag/we-card-awareness-month/)
- [Federal Trade Commission](https://www.natso.com/tag/federal-trade-commission/)
- [HOS](https://www.natso.com/tag/hos/)
- [Human Trafficking](https://www.natso.com/tag/human-trafficking/)
- [TAT](https://www.natso.com/tag/tat/)
- [biofuel](https://www.natso.com/tag/biofuel/)
- [RFS](https://www.natso.com/tag/rfs/)
- [tolls](https://www.natso.com/tag/tolls/)
- [Key Metrics](https://www.natso.com/tag/key-metrics/)
- [Performance Metrics](https://www.natso.com/tag/performance-metrics/)
- [Cars](https://www.natso.com/tag/cars/)
- [Four-Wheel Traffic](https://www.natso.com/tag/four-wheel-traffic/)
- [Shop Repair](https://www.natso.com/tag/shop-repair/)
- [Award](https://www.natso.com/tag/award/)
- [Staff](https://www.natso.com/tag/staff/)
- [Staffing](https://www.natso.com/tag/staffing/)
- [Tier 3](https://www.natso.com/tag/tier-3/)
- [EPA](https://www.natso.com/tag/epa/)
- [Dimethyl ether](https://www.natso.com/tag/dimethyl-ether/)
- [Employee Retention](https://www.natso.com/tag/employee-retention/)
- [Hiring](https://www.natso.com/tag/hiring/)
- [Arizona DOT](https://www.natso.com/tag/arizona-dot/)
- [NATSO Year in Review](https://www.natso.com/tag/natso-year-in-review/)
- [Fuel Up on NATSO Member Benefits](https://www.natso.com/tag/fuel-up-on-natso-member-benefits/)
- [NATSO Resources](https://www.natso.com/tag/natso-resources/)
- [Truckstop Women Leaders](https://www.natso.com/tag/truckstop-women-leaders/)
- [ATC](https://www.natso.com/tag/atc/)
- [Automatic Temperature Compensation](https://www.natso.com/tag/automatic-temperature-compensation/)
- [hot fuels](https://www.natso.com/tag/hot-fuels/)
- [litigation](https://www.natso.com/tag/litigation/)
- [tax reform](https://www.natso.com/tag/tax-reform/)
- [transportation bill](https://www.natso.com/tag/transportation-bill/)
- [Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates](https://www.natso.com/tag/alliance-for-toll-free-interstates/)
- [ATFI](https://www.natso.com/tag/atfi/)
- [video](https://www.natso.com/tag/video/)
- [sponsorships](https://www.natso.com/tag/sponsorships/)
- [budget](https://www.natso.com/tag/budget/)
- [transportation spending](https://www.natso.com/tag/transportation-spending/)
- [Department of Labor](https://www.natso.com/tag/department-of-labor/)
- [unionization](https://www.natso.com/tag/unionization/)
- [Long Haul](https://www.natso.com/tag/long-haul/)
- [Tea](https://www.natso.com/tag/tea/)
- [Payment Card Merchant Processing](https://www.natso.com/tag/payment-card-merchant-processing/)
- [Dog Park](https://www.natso.com/tag/dog-park/)
- [Dog Walk](https://www.natso.com/tag/dog-walk/)
- [Pets](https://www.natso.com/tag/pets/)
- [Distribution Centers](https://www.natso.com/tag/distribution-centers/)
- [Shippers](https://www.natso.com/tag/shippers/)
- [minimum wage](https://www.natso.com/tag/minimum-wage/)
- [Ambush elections rule](https://www.natso.com/tag/ambush-elections-rule/)
- [Coalition for a Democratic Workplace](https://www.natso.com/tag/coalition-for-a-democratic-workplace/)
- [full-time](https://www.natso.com/tag/full-time/)
- [Save American Workers Act](https://www.natso.com/tag/save-american-workers-act/)
- [SAW Act](https://www.natso.com/tag/saw-act/)
- [tax extenders](https://www.natso.com/tag/tax-extenders/)
- [DAS Companies](https://www.natso.com/tag/das-companies/)
- [Professional Drivers](https://www.natso.com/tag/professional-drivers/)
- [S&D Coffee & Tea](https://www.natso.com/tag/sd-coffee-tea/)
- [LUST Fund](https://www.natso.com/tag/lust-fund/)
- [Iced Tea](https://www.natso.com/tag/iced-tea/)
- [179 expensing](https://www.natso.com/tag/179-expensing/)
- [small business tax relief](https://www.natso.com/tag/small-business-tax-relief/)
- [PATH Act](https://www.natso.com/tag/path-act/)
- [Senate Finance Committee](https://www.natso.com/tag/senate-finance-committee/)
- [Driver](https://www.natso.com/tag/driver/)
- [Quality Assurance Program](https://www.natso.com/tag/quality-assurance-program/)
- [DGE](https://www.natso.com/tag/dge/)
- [diesel gallon equivalent](https://www.natso.com/tag/diesel-gallon-equivalent/)
- [Full-Service Pumps](https://www.natso.com/tag/full-service-pumps/)
- [Loyalty Card](https://www.natso.com/tag/loyalty-card/)
- [Regional Specialties](https://www.natso.com/tag/regional-specialties/)
- [Data](https://www.natso.com/tag/data/)
- [NATSO Member Benefits](https://www.natso.com/tag/natso-member-benefits/)
- [Branded](https://www.natso.com/tag/branded/)
- [Fuel Purchasing](https://www.natso.com/tag/fuel-purchasing/)
- [Unbranded](https://www.natso.com/tag/unbranded/)
- [Communications](https://www.natso.com/tag/communications/)
- [Department of Homeland Security](https://www.natso.com/tag/department-of-homeland-security/)
- [malware](https://www.natso.com/tag/malware/)
- [Advocacy](https://www.natso.com/tag/advocacy/)
- [Government Affairs](https://www.natso.com/tag/government-affairs/)
- [franchisee](https://www.natso.com/tag/franchisee/)
- [franchisor](https://www.natso.com/tag/franchisor/)
- [joint-employer](https://www.natso.com/tag/joint-employer/)
- [toll](https://www.natso.com/tag/toll/)
- [swipe fee](https://www.natso.com/tag/swipe-fee/)
- [ozone](https://www.natso.com/tag/ozone/)
- [Durbin](https://www.natso.com/tag/durbin/)
- [Congressional Research Service](https://www.natso.com/tag/congressional-research-service/)
- [Indiana Toll Road](https://www.natso.com/tag/indiana-toll-road/)
- [biodiesel mandate](https://www.natso.com/tag/biodiesel-mandate/)
- [Office of Management and Budget](https://www.natso.com/tag/office-of-management-and-budget/)
- [Environmental Protection Agency](https://www.natso.com/tag/environmental-protection-agency/)
- [chip and PIN technology](https://www.natso.com/tag/chip-and-pin-technology/)
- [payment security](https://www.natso.com/tag/payment-security/)
- [climate change](https://www.natso.com/tag/climate-change/)
- [warning labels](https://www.natso.com/tag/warning-labels/)
- [Brand](https://www.natso.com/tag/brand/)
- [diesel demand](https://www.natso.com/tag/diesel-demand/)
- [Fuels Institute](https://www.natso.com/tag/fuels-institute/)
- [Transurban](https://www.natso.com/tag/transurban/)
- [data theft](https://www.natso.com/tag/data-theft/)
- [lame duck](https://www.natso.com/tag/lame-duck/)
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## Types

- [NATSO Articles](https://www.natso.com/post/types/natso-articles/)
- [Press Releases](https://www.natso.com/post/types/press-releases/)
- [The Truck Stops Here](https://www.natso.com/post/types/the-truck-stops-here/)
- [Microblog](https://www.natso.com/post/types/microblog/)

## Sections

- [Just In](https://www.natso.com/post/sections/just-in/)
- [Featured](https://www.natso.com/post/sections/featured/)

## Retailers

- [Deluxe Truck Stop](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/deluxe-truck-stop/)
- [Kwik Trip](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/kwik-trip/)
- [LaPlace Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/laplace-travel-center/)
- [Coffee Cup Fuel Stops](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/coffee-cup-fuel-stops/)
- [Broadway Flying J](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/broadway-flying-j/)
- [Flynn's Travel Plaza](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/flynns-travel-plaza/)
- [White's Travel Center LLC](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/whites-travel-center-llc/)
- [Trails Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/trails-travel-center/)
- [Oasis Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/oasis-travel-center/)
- [Iowa 80 Group](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/iowa-80-group/)
- [Sapp Bros. Travel Centers Inc.](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/sapp-bros-travel-centers-inc/)
- [Shoemaker’s Truck Station](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/shoemakers-truck-station/)
- [Davis Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/davis-travel-center/)
- [Truck 'N Travel](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/truck-n-travel/)
- [Donna’s Travel Plaza](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/donnas-travel-plaza/)
- [The Tennessean Truck Stop](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/the-tennessean-truck-stop/)
- [Hat Six Travel Plaza](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/hat-six-travel-plaza/)
- [Mitten’s Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/mittens-travel-center/)
- [Thorntons](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/thorntons/)
- [Road Ranger](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/road-ranger/)
- [Liberty Petroleum Distributors](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/liberty-petroleum-distributors/)
- [Plateau Travel Plaza](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/plateau-travel-plaza/)
- [Pride Stores](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/pride-stores/)
- [Pilot Flying J](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/pilot-flying-j/)
- [Sacramento 49er Travel Plaza](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/sacramento-49er-travel-plaza/)
- [Vesuvius, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/post/retailers/vesuvius-inc/)

## Sources

- [NATSO News Weekly (NNW)](https://www.natso.com/post/sources/natso-news-weekly-nnw/)
- [Chairman Circle Contributor](https://www.natso.com/post/sources/chairman-circle-contributor/)
- [Stop Watch Magazine](https://www.natso.com/post/sources/stop-watch-magazine/)
- [Highway Business Matters (HBM)](https://www.natso.com/post/sources/highway-business-matters-hbm/)
- [Press Release](https://www.natso.com/post/sources/press-release/)
- [Web-Only Content](https://www.natso.com/post/sources/web-only-content/)
- [Biz Brief](https://www.natso.com/post/sources/biz-brief/)
- [Tullo Truck Stop LLC](https://www.natso.com/post/sources/tullo-truck-stop-llc/)

## Suppliers

- [Renewable Energy Group](https://www.natso.com/post/suppliers/renewable-energy-group/)
- [Federated Insurance](https://www.natso.com/post/suppliers/federated-insurance/)
- [Gilbarco Veeder-Root](https://www.natso.com/post/suppliers/gilbarco-veeder-root/)
- [DAS Distributors](https://www.natso.com/post/suppliers/das-distributors/)
- [Paragon Solutions](https://www.natso.com/post/suppliers/paragon-solutions/)
- [Coca-Cola](https://www.natso.com/post/suppliers/coca-cola/)
- [CAT Scale Co.](https://www.natso.com/post/suppliers/cat-scale-co/)

## Categories

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## States

- [FL](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/fl/)
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- [MA](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/ma/)
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- [OH](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/oh/)
- [CA](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/ca/)
- [UT](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/ut/)
- [NC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/nc/)
- [LA](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/la/)
- [AZ](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/az/)
- [NE](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/ne/)
- [NM](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/nm/)
- [NV](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/nv/)
- [MT](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/mt/)
- [WA](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/wa/)
- [AB](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/ab/)
- [TX](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/tx/)
- [VA](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/va/)
- [MO](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/mo/)
- [IL](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/il/)
- [IA](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/ia/)
- [AR](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/ar/)
- [SD](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/sd/)
- [KY](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/ky/)
- [IN](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/in/)
- [MN](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/mn/)
- [ND](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/nd/)
- [TN](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/tn/)
- [BC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/bc/)
- [OK](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/ok/)
- [SC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/sc/)
- [WY](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/wy/)
- [WI](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/wi/)
- [OR](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/or/)
- [AL](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/al/)
- [SK](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/sk/)
- [ME](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/me/)
- [PA](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/pa/)
- [GA](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/ga/)
- [ID](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/id/)
- [ON](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/on/)
- [CO](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/co/)
- [MI](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/mi/)
- [MS](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/ms/)
- [NJ](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/nj/)
- [MB](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/mb/)
- [WV](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/wv/)
- [ONT](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/ont/)
- [VT](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/vt/)
- [RI](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/states/ri/)

## Corporation

- [75 Chrome Shop, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/75-chrome-shop-inc/)
- [Triplett, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/triplett-inc/)
- [AC&T Travel Center, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/act-travel-center-inc/)
- [Acme Operations LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/acme-operations-llc/)
- [Alliance Energy, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/alliance-energy-llc/)
- [Global Partners LP](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/global-partners-lp/)
- [Super Value, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/super-value-llc/)
- [American Road Truckstop](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/american-road-truckstop/)
- [Taft Hwy Enterprises](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/taft-hwy-enterprises/)
- [Bell Brothers Oil Co.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/bell-brothers-oil-co/)
- [Big Boys, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/big-boys-inc/)
- [Big Easy Travel Center LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/big-easy-travel-center-llc/)
- [Carioca Company](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/carioca-company/)
- [Bosselman, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/bosselman-inc/)
- [Bowlin Travel Centers Incorporated](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/bowlin-travel-centers-incorporated/)
- [Fastlane Fueling, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/fastlane-fueling-llc/)
- [Brintle Enterprises, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/brintle-enterprises-inc/)
- [Broadway Truck Stops](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/broadway-truck-stops/)
- [Johnson and Johnson Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/johnson-and-johnson-inc/)
- [Cactus Corner Truck Stop Ltd.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/cactus-corner-truck-stop-ltd/)
- [Canton Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/canton-travel-center/)
- [Cardinal Travel Center, LLC, dba Petro Truckstop #372](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/cardinal-travel-center-llc-dba-petro-truckstop-372/)
- [Casey's General Stores, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/caseys-general-stores-inc/)
- [Chandi Group U.S.A.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/chandi-group-u-s-a/)
- [CEFCO Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/cefco-travel-centers/)
- [Northside Pete Products, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/northside-pete-products-inc/)
- [Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/choctaw-nation-of-oklahoma/)
- [Chrome Truck Stop, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/chrome-truck-stop-inc/)
- [Crosby Enterprises, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/crosby-enterprises-inc/)
- [Kaserati, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/kaserati-inc/)
- [Clearwater Travel Plaza](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/clearwater-travel-plaza/)
- [CC&F Retail, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/ccf-retail-inc/)
- [Commerce Truck Stop](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/commerce-truck-stop/)
- [Compass Travel Center, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/compass-travel-center-llc/)
- [Golden Oil, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/golden-oil-llc/)
- [Klammath Tribe, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/klammath-tribe-llc/)
- [Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/creek-indian-enterprises-development-authority/)
- [Cubby's Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/cubbys-inc/)
- [Cubby's II Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/cubbys-ii-inc/)
- [Seven Stars Holding, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/seven-stars-holding-inc/)
- [Danny's A Big Rig Resort](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/dannys-a-big-rig-resort/)
- [Davidson Shell](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/davidson-shell/)
- [PMG Travel Plaza, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/pmg-travel-plaza-llc/)
- [Deluxe Truck Stop, L.L.C.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/deluxe-truck-stop-l-l-c/)
- [Lucky Deuces Casino LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/lucky-deuces-casino-llc/)
- [Dodge City Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/dodge-city-travel-center/)
- [Donna's Travel Plaza, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/donnas-travel-plaza-inc/)
- [H&S Energy Products LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/hs-energy-products-llc/)
- [Dysart's Service](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/dysarts-service/)
- [High Country Fuels, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/high-country-fuels-inc/)
- [Eagleville Travel Center, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/eagleville-travel-center-llc/)
- [Excel Food Mart, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/excel-food-mart-inc/)
- [Quadland/6406 Truck Plaza, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/quadland-6406-truck-plaza-llc/)
- [Energy Marketing 710 LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/energy-marketing-710-llc/)
- [Enmarket](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/enmarket/)
- [Overland Petroleum, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/overland-petroleum-llc/)
- [Venetian Truck Stop, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/venetian-truck-stop-llc/)
- [Shiralian Enterprises, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/shiralian-enterprises-inc/)
- [B&G Group Inc](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/bg-group-inc/)
- [Wilkinson Development](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/wilkinson-development/)
- [Florida 595 Travel Center Corp.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/florida-595-travel-center-corp/)
- [Pilot Company](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/pilot-company/)
- [Western Refining](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/western-refining/)
- [Freeway Group, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/freeway-group-inc/)
- [Flynn's Truck Plaza](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/flynns-truck-plaza/)
- [NorthStar Group - Fontana Truck Stop Center, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/northstar-group-fontana-truck-stop-center-inc/)
- [Freeway 147 LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/freeway-147-llc/)
- [Fuel City Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/fuel-city-inc/)
- [Mountain Express Oil](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/mountain-express-oil/)
- [Gas Express, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/gas-express-llc/)
- [Victron Energy, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/victron-energy-inc/)
- [Geneva Truck Stop, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/geneva-truck-stop-llc/)
- [GetGo Corporate Headquarters](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/getgo-corporate-headquarters/)
- [Olson Oil Company](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/olson-oil-company/)
- [Go-Mart, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/go-mart-inc/)
- [Golden Glades Travel Plaza](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/golden-glades-travel-plaza/)
- [Good 2 Go](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/good-2-go/)
- [Excelsior Properties, Inc. dba Grady's Truckstop](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/excelsior-properties-inc-dba-gradys-truckstop/)
- [FireLake Foods](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/firelake-foods/)
- [Greater Chicago I-55 Truck Plaza](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/greater-chicago-i-55-truck-plaza/)
- [Mys Energy, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/mys-energy-inc/)
- [Young Oil, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/young-oil-inc/)
- [Gurnee Truck Stop](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/gurnee-truck-stop/)
- [Hank's Reno Junction Travel Plaza](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/hanks-reno-junction-travel-plaza/)
- [Harbor Truck Stop](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/harbor-truck-stop/)
- [Hat Six Travel Plaza](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/hat-six-travel-plaza/)
- [Martin and Bayley, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/martin-and-bayley-inc/)
- [Ontario, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/ontario-inc/)
- [Reif Oil Company](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/reif-oil-company/)
- [A.O.C. Food Marts, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/a-o-c-food-marts-inc/)
- [Home Service Oil](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/home-service-oil/)
- [Iowa 80 Group, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/iowa-80-group-inc/)
- [Jaffray Pump & Pantry, Ltd.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/jaffray-pump-pantry-ltd/)
- [Janesville Travel Center, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/janesville-travel-center-inc/)
- [Jimmie's Auto Truck Plaza, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/jimmies-auto-truck-plaza-inc/)
- [White Arrow Service Stations, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/white-arrow-service-stations-inc/)
- [Johnson Junction, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/johnson-junction-inc/)
- [Jones Petroleum Company](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/jones-petroleum-company/)
- [RJ's Corporation](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/rjs-corporation/)
- [Jubitz Corporation](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/jubitz-corporation/)
- [Kingtown Diesel, Inc. S.W.I.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/kingtown-diesel-inc-s-w-i/)
- [Maverik, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/maverik-inc/)
- [Kwik Trip, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/kwik-trip-inc/)
- [Octane Services, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/octane-services-llc/)
- [LTP II, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/ltp-ii-llc/)
- [LaPlace Travel Center, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/laplace-travel-center-llc/)
- [Sinclair Oil - Little America](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/sinclair-oil-little-america/)
- [Littlefield Retail Group](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/littlefield-retail-group/)
- [Sugarland Petroleum, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/sugarland-petroleum-inc/)
- [Love's Travel Stops](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/loves-travel-stops/)
- [Love's Travel Stop #850](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/loves-travel-stop-850/)
- [Love's Travel Stop #894](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/loves-travel-stop-894/)
- [Meyer Oil Company](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/meyer-oil-company/)
- [Majors Management](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/majors-management/)
- [Midway Enterprises, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/midway-enterprises-inc/)
- [Richard L. Miller Enterprises, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/richard-l-miller-enterprises-inc/)
- [Mittens Travel Center - Oakley KS TA](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/mittens-travel-center-oakley-ks-ta/)
- [Morton's Truck Stops, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/mortons-truck-stops-inc/)
- [Mr. Cartender, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/mr-cartender-inc/)
- [Triple S Oil](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/triple-s-oil/)
- [Wilmoth Oil Co.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/wilmoth-oil-co/)
- [Muralt's, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/muralts-inc/)
- [Akal Group of Missouri](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/akal-group-of-missouri/)
- [Native Pride](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/native-pride/)
- [Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/twin-arrows-navajo-casino-resort/)
- [Nebraskaland Tire, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/nebraskaland-tire-inc/)
- [Medicine Enterprise Corporation](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/medicine-enterprise-corporation/)
- [Oasis Travel Center, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/oasis-travel-center-llc/)
- [Chance Management, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/chance-management-inc/)
- [OnCue Marketing LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/oncue-marketing-llc/)
- [Salton City Petroleum, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/salton-city-petroleum-inc/)
- [Pisces 62 LLC / Star Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/pisces-62-llc-star-travel-center/)
- [Samra & Sons, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/samra-sons-inc/)
- [Jarrell Store, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/jarrell-store-inc/)
- [One9 1339 - Speedy's Travel Plaza](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-1339-speedys-travel-plaza/)
- [Arlington Fuel Stop](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/arlington-fuel-stop/)
- [Big Horn Travel Center, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/big-horn-travel-center-llc/)
- [One9 1358 Gallop NM](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-1358-gallop-nm/)
- [One9 1359 McCarren NV](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-1359-mccarren-nv/)
- [One9 1362 Winslow AZ](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-1362-winslow-az/)
- [One9 1379 Greenville, TX](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-1379-greenville-tx/)
- [One9 1395 - Terrible Herbst](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-1395-terrible-herbst/)
- [One9 1401 Lake City FL](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-1401-lake-city-fl/)
- [One9 1402 Marianna, FL](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-1402-marianna-fl/)
- [One9 1403 Jasper FL](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-1403-jasper-fl/)
- [Stop In Food Stores - Petroleum Marketers, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/stop-in-food-stores-petroleum-marketers-inc/)
- [One9 1415 Lake Panasoffkee FL](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-1415-lake-panasoffkee-fl/)
- [One9 1416 Dallas TX](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-1416-dallas-tx/)
- [One9 1417 Lorena TX](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-1417-lorena-tx/)
- [Jackson's Food Stores](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/jacksons-food-stores/)
- [Brad Hall Fuels](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/brad-hall-fuels/)
- [One9 484 Ash Fork AZ](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-484-ash-fork-az/)
- [Yreka Properties, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/yreka-properties-llc/)
- [BAPH3, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/baph3-inc/)
- [One9 Holbrook Travel Center 1270](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/one9-holbrook-travel-center-1270/)
- [Krupalu, Inc., dba Xpress Fuel](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/krupalu-inc-dba-xpress-fuel/)
- [Onvo](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/onvo/)
- [PARI MART TRUCK STOP INC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/pari-mart-truck-stop-inc/)
- [Parma BP, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/parma-bp-inc/)
- [Pat's Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/pats-travel-center/)
- [American Truck Plazas, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/american-truck-plazas-llc/)
- [M & B Truckstop Operation, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/m-b-truckstop-operation-inc/)
- [TravelCenters of America](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/travelcenters-of-america/)
- [Fargo Stopping Center LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/fargo-stopping-center-llc/)
- [Pilot 1347 Pearl River LA](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/pilot-1347-pearl-river-la/)
- [Pilot 1381 Hearne TX](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/pilot-1381-hearne-tx/)
- [Pilot Dealer #1292 Paige, TX](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/pilot-dealer-1292-paige-tx/)
- [Pilot Dealer #1399 Glendale AZ](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/pilot-dealer-1399-glendale-az/)
- [Pilot Dealer 1412 Wadsworth IL](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/pilot-dealer-1412-wadsworth-il/)
- [Awad Family Corporation](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/awad-family-corporation/)
- [Patio of Marshfield, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/patio-of-marshfield-inc/)
- [Outagamie Co-Op Services, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/outagamie-co-op-services-inc/)
- [Plateau Travel Plaza](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/plateau-travel-plaza/)
- [Port Fuel Center, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/port-fuel-center-llc/)
- [PEMM LLC. dba Quicklee's](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/pemm-llc-dba-quicklees/)
- [QuikTrip Corporation](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/quiktrip-corporation/)
- [RaceTrac, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/racetrac-inc/)
- [Racine Petro](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/racine-petro/)
- [Red Oak Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/red-oak-travel-center/)
- [Road King, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/road-king-inc/)
- [Road Ranger, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/road-ranger-llc/)
- [Roadking Travel Centre](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/roadking-travel-centre/)
- [RT66 Food N Fuel](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/rt66-food-n-fuel/)
- [Sacramento 49er Travel Plaza](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/sacramento-49er-travel-plaza/)
- [Sadler Brothers Oil Co., Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/sadler-brothers-oil-co-inc/)
- [San Simon 10, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/san-simon-10-inc/)
- [San Felipe Pueblo](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/san-felipe-pueblo/)
- [Sapp Bros. Travel Centers, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/sapp-bros-travel-centers-inc/)
- [Sarnia Service Centre](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/sarnia-service-centre/)
- [Petro Fargo & Schatz Crossroads Truck Stop](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/petro-fargo-schatz-crossroads-truck-stop/)
- [Sheetz, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/sheetz-inc/)
- [R.L. Jordan Oil Company of NC, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/r-l-jordan-oil-company-of-nc-inc/)
- [Shell Superstation](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/shell-superstation/)
- [Shoemaker's Shell Travel Center](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/shoemakers-shell-travel-center/)
- [Parker Oil Company, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/parker-oil-company-inc/)
- [Kareem Oil, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/kareem-oil-inc/)
- [D.M. Bowman, Inc](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/d-m-bowman-inc/)
- [Leemak](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/leemak/)
- [DMN Market Place, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/dmn-market-place-llc/)
- [Space Age Fuel, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/space-age-fuel-inc/)
- [Victory Marketing/Dutch Oil - Sprint Mart](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/victory-marketing-dutch-oil-sprint-mart/)
- [Sunshine Plaza of South Florida](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/sunshine-plaza-of-south-florida/)
- [Crockett Enterprises, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/crockett-enterprises-inc/)
- [Heinz Corporations](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/heinz-corporations/)
- [Gateway of Kilgore, Inc. - Robert & Hatchett Partnership](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/gateway-of-kilgore-inc-robert-hatchett-partnership/)
- [Refresh Travel Plazas](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/refresh-travel-plazas/)
- [Zanbaka USA 30, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/zanbaka-usa-30-llc/)
- [Oasis Mart](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/oasis-mart/)
- [Bryan TCA Operating Company, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/bryan-tca-operating-company-llc/)
- [Lancaster Travel Plaza, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/lancaster-travel-plaza-llc/)
- [Rodeo Retail, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/rodeo-retail-llc/)
- [LV Petroleum, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/lv-petroleum-llc/)
- [Ozark Trail Travel Center, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/ozark-trail-travel-center-llc/)
- [Dubois Travel Stop. LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/dubois-travel-stop-llc/)
- [Almeda Swift Store, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/almeda-swift-store-llc/)
- [Biggs Petroleum, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/biggs-petroleum-llc/)
- [Ben's Truck Stop, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/bens-truck-stop-llc/)
- [Cookeville Travel Center, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/cookeville-travel-center-llc/)
- [My Store, III](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/my-store-iii/)
- [Arshad Operating, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/arshad-operating-llc/)
- [500 AJ Store, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/500-aj-store-inc/)
- [Coso Jct. Store, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/coso-jct-store-inc/)
- [Roadways Plaza, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/roadways-plaza-llc/)
- [Salina Gas, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/salina-gas-inc/)
- [AMPM Convenience Stores, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/ampm-convenience-stores-inc/)
- [2 Go Express Travel Plaza, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/2-go-express-travel-plaza-inc/)
- [A4 Quality Property](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/a4-quality-property/)
- [Truck Stop 75 Market](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/truck-stop-75-market/)
- [Milton Foods, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/milton-foods-llc/)
- [Taylor Oil Company](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/taylor-oil-company/)
- [La Lomita Inc](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/la-lomita-inc/)
- [Longhorn Truck and Car Plaza](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/longhorn-truck-and-car-plaza/)
- [The Tennessean Truck Stop](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/the-tennessean-truck-stop/)
- [Thornton's, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/thorntons-inc/)
- [Tiger Discount Truckstop, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/tiger-discount-truckstop-inc/)
- [Tiger Truck Stop. Inc](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/tiger-truck-stop-inc/)
- [Town Pump Inc. & Affiliates](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/town-pump-inc-affiliates/)
- [Trail's Travel Center, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/trails-travel-center-inc/)
- [DANSO, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/danso-llc/)
- [Trexler Travel Center, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/trexler-travel-center-llc/)
- [Eugene Truck Haven, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/eugene-truck-haven-inc/)
- [Truck World, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/truck-world-inc/)
- [UK General Partners, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/uk-general-partners-llc/)
- [Valley Fuel Goshen, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/valley-fuel-goshen-inc/)
- [Castaic Truck Stop, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/castaic-truck-stop-inc/)
- [WattEV Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/wattev-inc/)
- [Nouria Energy Corporation](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/nouria-energy-corporation/)
- [PrimaDonna Co. LLC (Affinity Gaming)](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/primadonna-co-llc-affinity-gaming/)
- [Williams Fuel Stop](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/williams-fuel-stop/)
- [Saratoga Prime Properties, LLC](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/saratoga-prime-properties-llc/)
- [Wolf Den, Inc.](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/wolf-den-inc/)
- [Workman's Travel Centers](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/workmans-travel-centers/)
- [Yashraj Shell Canada](https://www.natso.com/member_directory/corporation/yashraj-shell-canada/)

## Categories

- [Board of Directors](https://www.natso.com/board-of-directors/)
- [Staff](https://www.natso.com/staff/)
- [NATSO Foundation Board of Director](https://www.natso.com/foundation-board-of-directors/)

## Curriculum Tags

- [Member Course](https://www.natso.com/curriculum-tag/member-course/)

## Course Tags

- [Fueling Success](https://www.natso.com/course-tag/fueling-success/)

## Course Categories

- [Transportation Industry Management](https://www.natso.com/course-category/transportation-industry-management/)
- [Community Engagement and Advocacy](https://www.natso.com/course-category/community-engagement-and-advocacy/)
- [Corporate Account](https://www.natso.com/course-category/corporate-account/)