NATSO Supplier Partners Offer COVID-19 Resources
On behalf of all NATSO members, we at NATSO would like to take a moment to thank our NATSO allied members for their part in supporting the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our country can't stay on its feet without truckstops and travel centers, and truckstops and travel centers need strong supplier partners like NATSO allied members to help keep drivers fueled, fed, refreshed and on the road. These companies are truly an essential part of the nation’s response to this emergency.
Table of Contents
- COVID-19 Supplies Including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Temperature Kiosks, Technology and Disinfection Solutions
- NATSO Chairman’s Circle members, whom the financial support from has helped equip NATSO to serve you effectively during this critical time
- PDF of COVID Buyer’s Guide
COVID-19 Supplies Including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Temperature-Taking Kiosks, Technology and Disinfection Solutions
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 our exceptional customer service and high-quality video slot, redemption terminal and amusement equipment.
Contact: Kevin Jaglowski
Email: kevinj@accelentertainment.com
Phone: (630) 972-2235
Website: accelentertainment.com
ALLEN R. KLEIN COMPANY, INC.
Allen R. Klein is a wholesaler of surplus and closeout inventories for many U.S. manufacturers since 1972. We offer both food and nonfood items that cover a wide variety of product categories that might be of interest to travel centers including consumables, hardlines and soft goods. All are spot opportunities at prices averaging 50% below wholesale or better.
Contact: Allen Klein
Email: ark@allenrkleincompany.com
Phone: (516) 365-3700
Website: allenrkleincompany.com
AMBEST INC.
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.
Contact: Steve Allen
Email: steveallen@am-best.com
Phone: (615) 371-5187 x313
Website: am-best.com
APTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
Apter Disinfectant Cleaner is proven to kill Covid-19, is approved by the EPA and is available through most major distributors.
Contact: Joseph DeLuca
Email: jdeluca@apterindustries.com
Phone: (412) 999-8444
Website: apterindustries.com
B&B AMUSEMENT OF ILLINOIS
We are a state-licensed video gaming operator with locations throughout the state of Illinois. We have focused primarily on truckstop gaming since 2012 and can be found at over 45 locations. Whether you’re a business looking to add video gaming, or a player looking to hit it big, B&B Amusement should be your first choice.
Contact: Candice Lozano
Email: candice.lozano@bbillinois.com
Phone: (309) 585-2077
Website: www.bbillinois.com
BT MACK TECHNOLOGY GROUP
To help NATSO members during the pandemic, BT Mack Technology Group has taken their expertise in IT services for travel plazas and developed a turnkey solution for quick and easy to go/delivery services at the pump. The Advanced Forecourt Communication System will keep your staff, your Drivers and Guests safe and healthy throughout the COVID recovery while keeping your revenue streams flowing.
Contact: Mason M. Powers
Email: mason@btmack.com
Phone: (385) 333-7272
Website: https://www.btmacktechgroup.com/ travel-plazas
CAP COMPANIES
During COVID-19 CAP Companies follows the latest safety protocols as we meet with clients and do the field work necessary to evaluate as well as estimate the competition and the site(s) potential.
Contact: Tom Stanford
Email: tom@cap-companies.com
Phone: (916) 786-2577
Website: cap-companies.com
CHARLEY’S PHILLY STEAKS
Charley’s Philly Steaks offers delicious, made-to-order food that is affordable without sacrificing quality. Cheesesteaks and Wings are two popular offerings that are still vastly underrepresented in a landscape dominated by chicken, burgers, pizza and Mexican-food. This means that ample opportunity awaits, to immediately stand-out in communities and travel routes, with Charley’s. Benefits include flexible layouts perfect for compact-spaces & drive-thru; streamlined model to reduce labor, maximize productivity, and improve revenue; 630+ locations; and fresh, Quick, Craveable Menu.
Contact: Ken Kanzaki
Email: kkanzaki@charleys.com
Phone: (901) 336-4860
Website: charleys.com
CHARTWELL LAW
Chartwell Law has a vast COVID-19 resource center which includes proposed legislative action, proposed bills, and executive orders and court updates and information. Our understanding of key industry sectors — construction, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, marine and maritime, real estate, retail, and transportation — allows us to provide strategic legal counsel and multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional solutions to our clients.
Contact: Robert Baker
Email: rbaker@chartwelllaw.com
Phone: (717) 686-9382
Website: chartwelllaw.com
CHOICE BOOKS
Choice Books helps travel plaza and truckstop retailers grow sales and connect with customers through inspirational books. Choice Books provides the display fixtures, complete service from company employees, and fully guaranteed product. To maximize sales, the selection is customized at each location. We service over 625 locations in the travel industry, with the goal of being the hassle-free service to grow sales through books that inspire and encourage.
Contact: Ivan Schrock
Email: schrocki@choicebooks.org
Phone: (703) 282-9285
Website: choicebooks.org
CORE-MARK INTERNATIONAL INC
Core-Mark offers a wide variety of cleaning, sanitization, and PPE products for store and personnel use, as well as retail items to help ensure everyone’s safety during these unprecedented times.
Contact: Mike Palelek
Email: mpalelek@core-mark.com
Phone: (509) 535-9768
Website: core-mark.com
CURZON GRAPHICS
Curzon Promotional Graphics has been providing professional signage programs and POP materials to regional and national companies for over 70 years. During this time, Social Distancing has become an integral weapon of frontline defense. Reduce the strain on the healthcare system by using Social Distancing signs. Banners, pump toppers, floor decals, sandwich boards are just a few of the many things that can help you spread your message.
Contact: Kirby Smith
Email: kirby@curzongraphics.com
Phone: (402) 393-2020
Website: curzongraphics.com
DOUBLE COIN TIRES
Double Coin Tire received an early designation from the federal government as a vital and necessary service to the trucking industry. In keeping our distribution centers open, an uninterrupted product supply chain process kept our truckstop network supplied with immediately available inventory at competitive prices.
Contact: Tim Abel
Email: tim.abel@cmaintl.com
Phone: (615) 512-4393
Website: doublecoin-us.com
ECAMION, Inc.
eCAMION is a technology provider specializing in battery energy storage systems (BESS), integrated DCFC (Direct-current Fast Charging) technology, and energy management solutions. Our integrated system provides a flexible energy solution that helps businesses and EV drivers adapt to a changing energy landscape without being limited by the electric grid.
Contact: Vince Arone
Email: vince.arone@ecamion.com
Phone: (416) 755-6460
Website: www.ecamion.com/
FACILITY SOLUTIONS GROUP (FSG)
Facility Solutions Group (FSG) is one of the nation’s largest single-source providers of lighting and electrical products, electrical services, electrical construction, energy management solutions, and signage. With a successful 38+-year history of serving customers, FSG develops, designs, markets, sells and supports all types of lighting, electrical, control, sign, disinfection and energy-saving products and services. Today, FSG employs more than 2000 employees nationwide and works with more than a thousand affiliate vendors from all four corners of the nation.
Contact: Bernard Erickson
Email: bernie.erickson@fsgi.com
Phone: (732) 826-6100
Website: fsgi.com
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.
Contact: Tony Burks
Email: tony.burks@fis-cal.com
Phone: (256) 772-8920 x115
Website: fis-cal.com
FIXAFLAP
FixAFlap is a mud flap repair kit. Simply slide cover over torn mud flap. Align clip hole with torn mud flap hole. Push hole through hole and secure by pressing spikes into rubber.
Contact: Doug Brown
Phone: (916) 627-8593
Email: doug@fixaflap.com
Website: fixaflap.com
FOCUS BRANDS
Focus Brands is a leading developer of iconic, global foodservice brands. Through its affiliate brands and their franchisees, FOCUS Brands 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, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe’s Southwest Grill, McAlister’s Deli and Schlotzsky’s brands.
Contact: Dan Pawlak
Email: dpawlak@focusbrands.com
Phone: (678) 690-5436
Website: www.focusbrands.com
FOREFRONT PARKING SOLUTIONS, LLC
Forefront Parking Solutions provides a platform to facilitate booking and monetizing your truck parking. Our system was built from the ground up, by those with over 30 years of operational truck stop experience. This web-based parking management solution allows for customization for each operator, limited staff input, and seamless integration. Drivers need only an internet access to book a parking space. Our booking platform can also work as an advertising tool to generate additional revenue.
Contact: DP Sahni
Email: dpsahni@aol.com
Phone: (407) 949-1354
Website: forefrontparking.com
FPPF Chemical Co. Inc.
Just as we are taking preventative measures for our health, it is still important to utilize preventative maintenance for our vehicles. Besides the FPPF Winter Arsenal of Total Power, Polar Power, Melt Down SOS, and ABC Air Brake Conditioner, we have 17 items that can be sold year ‘round to continue to profit from the sale of additives. Visit our new FPPF website at to learn more about profiting from selling FPPF products – FPPF The Premium Additive Company.
Contact: John R. Diggs
Email: jdiggs@fppf.com
Phone: (716) 856-9607
Website: fppf.com
GAS POS, INC.
Just as we are taking preventative measures for our health, it is still important to utilize preventative maintenance for our vehicles. Besides the FPPF Winter Arsenal of Total Power, Polar Power, Melt Down SOS, and ABC Air Brake Conditioner, we have 17 items that can be sold year ‘round to continue to profit from the sale of additives. Visit our new FPPF website at to learn more about profiting from selling FPPF products – FPPF The Premium Additive Company.
Contact: Josh Smith
Email: josh.smith@gaspos.co
Phone: (866) 742-7767
Website: gaspos.co
Haul Hero, LLC
Haul Hero, a new over-the-road app helping drivers make more money. Haul Hero puts drivers behind the wheel of a customized mobile experience that tracks every haul, every gallon, every stop, and more. Haul Hero helps calculate real-time cost per mile, manages expenses, and much more. Haul Hero is easy to use and driver-friendly featuring 8 simple, fast, and intuitive key features.
Contact: Tracy Auster
Email: tracy@haulhero.com
Phone: (847) 804-4159
Website: www.haulhero.com
HEADRICK SIGNS & GRAPHICS, INC.
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.
Contact: Louis Smith
Email: louiss@headricks.com
Phone: (601) 649-1977 x1503
Website: headricks.com
HERO BX
With over a decade of biodiesel production experience, HERO BX is committed to the highest quality biodiesel each time, every time. HERO BX operates six facilities producing and distributing up to 130 million gallons annually, making it one of the largest biodiesel producers in the United States recognized for quality, reliability, innovation, and technology.
Contact: Christopher Peterson
Email: cpeterson@herobx.com
Phone: (814) 528-9209
Website: herobx.com
HISTORY & HERALDRY (H&H)
At History & Heraldry (H&H), we aspire to provide our retail partners with products that surprise & delight consumers and ultimately inspire impulse buying. Our products are high quality, yet value-priced, with competitive margins. Our curated product portfolio includes ladies’ fashion, men’s accessories, kids, pets and holiday product…sure to encourage personalized, thoughtful, inspirational and meaningful gift giving.
Contact: Jimmie O’Donley
Email: jimmie@historyandheraldry.com
Phone: (270) 519-2627
Website: historyandheraldry.com
HI-WAY DISTRIBUTING CORP. OF AMERICA
Hi-Way proudly brings a competitive edge to the market continually providing growth and profitability to its business partners. Offering more than 14,000 SKUs, including personal protective equipment/supplies, truck supply, entertainment, gift/novelty, souvenir, and apparel. Hi-Way has continued leading the industry with innovation and meeting the demands our partners require.
Contact: Spencer Falvo
Email: spencerfalvo@hiwaydist.com
Phone: (440) 212-0478
Website: hiwaydist.com
HUGUENOT FUELS
Huguenot Fuels is a leading rack supplier in the United States offering gas and distillate. Leveraging our background as a local energy company with the experience and reach of industry leaders, we offer superior customer service and creative supply solutions both below and above the rack.
Contact: Taylor Wilson
Email: twilson@huguenotfuels.com
Phone: (864) 580-9746
Website: huguenotfuels.com
J&J GAMING
J&J Gaming is the preferred terminal operator providing video gaming needs to licensed establishments and offering patrons access to a wide variety of exciting and popular game selections. We pride ourselves in providing unparalleled expertise and partnership to the video gaming experience. Contact us today to learn more on how J&J can help you start earning more for your business.
Contact: Bill Martin
Email: bill.martin@jjventures.com
Phone: (855) 921-1030
Website: jjventures.com
LOGO DROPPERS
Logo Droppers provides the latest PPE equipment at fair prices. Whether you need disposable masks or logoed masks, uniforms, gloves, sanitizers for counters and pocket size are available with or without your logo.
Contact: Dave Jacobs
Email: dave@logodroppers.net
Phone: (702) 433-5646
Website: www.logodroppers.net
LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS INC.
Lucas Oil Products has decided to introduce a hand sanitizer in a 64-fluid ounce (2-quart) refill bottle. Hand sanitizers can be drying to the skin. Our product contains a small amount of glycerin to help reduce that tendency. Lucas Hand Sanitizer is an ideal product to carry with you and use when soap and water are not conveniently available.
Contact: Shane Burns
Email: shane@lucasoil.com
Phone: (800) 342-2512
Website: lucasoil.com/products/problem-solvers-utility/lucas-hand-sanitizer
LYNCO PRODUCTS INC
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we quickly offered our customers a full line of PPE products under our proprietary Travel Time brand, including hand sanitizers, antibacterial hand wipes, disposable and cloth face masks and nitrile gloves. These PPE products are offered in a variety of merchandising options in order to meet the needs of our diverse customer base.
Contact: Liz Wilson
Email: l.wilson@lyncoproducts.net
Phone: (309) 283.2191
Website: lyncoproducts.net
MASHGIN, INC.
Mashgin makes self-checkout instant and completely touchless. Our kiosks use computer vision to instantly ring up multiple items, speeding up transactions as much as 400%. When lines go down, revenue goes up! Our clients see revenue gains as high as 20% thanks to increased transaction volume during busy hours. Trusted by Fortune 500 Companies and iconic sports brands, Mashgin has already completed 10 million computer vision transactions across 100+ locations in the U.S.
Contact: Toby Awalt
Email: toby.awalt@mashgin.com
Phone: (805) 637-3388
Website: https://www.mashgin.com
MEDTERRA CBD
It’s been a long road but as the world starts to reopen, you have one more tool at your disposal to increase profitability at checkout while also providing the relief, focus, or restful night’s sleep your customers require. Quick, perfect for on-the-go, & conveniently priced. Medterra, our CBD, your health.
Contact: Mike Melillo
Email: mike.melillo@medterracbd.com
Phone: (310) 806-0468
Website: medterracbd.com
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Michelin North America is pleased to supply the travel plaza community with Michelin and BFGoodrich brand commercial truck tires and Michelin retreads. The quality of these products is well recognized as they provide exceptional performance and reliability to the transportation industry.
Contact: Stephen Hunt
Email: stephen.hunt@michelin.com
Phone: (864) 630-8184
Website: michelintruck.com
MIDWEST ELECTRONICS GAMING
Founded by Tim Jones in 1980, ME Gaming provides their customers with a consistent, near-passive revenue stream through video gaming terminals. ME Gaming has grown and prospered under dedicated focus on superior customer service while building mutually profitable partnerships with customers. When you team up with ME Gaming, you’re teaming up with innovation. Learn more at www.midwestelectronicsgaming.com.
Contact: Grant Jones
Email: grant@midwest.bz
Phone: (309) 724-8395
Website: www.midwestelectronicsgaming.com
MK & ASSOCIATES LLC
MK & Associates is comprised of a network of talented and experienced marketing and creative professionals. Over the past 5 years, Marjorie Kass, President of MKA, has worked with numerous truck stop owners in the US and Canada on launching and marketing a new diesel fuel for ExxonMobil. Her experience and perspective is a perfect fit for the trucking industry. Headquartered in Houston, TX, we have long arms reaching nationwide to work with the right resources to accomplish whatever your business goals may be including brand development, marketing that drives sales, geo-framing for one-to-one customer communications, web optimization for high Google ranking, promotions and event planning and award-winning creative.
Contact: Marjorie Kass
Email: marjorie@mkassociates.biz
Phone: (917) 439-1063
Website: mkassociates.biz
MUDFLAP, INC.
Mudflap provides reach to independent owner-operators and small fleets to increase your hi-flow diesel sales and OTR driver traffic. Truck stops across America are joining Mudflap, finding new customers, and enjoying a huge lift in their business.
Contacts: Chase McBride, James Kuntz
Email: chase@mudflapinc.com, james@mudflapinc.com
Phone: (858) 750-0563, (713) 824-3620
Website: mudflapinc.com
NOVELTY, INC.
Novelty Inc is a product development company specializing in the impulse purchase sector for convenience stores, travel centers and beyond. Our unique family of brands are all designed and manufactured in house, allowing for Novelty to be your on-trend and best-selling partner. Featuring everything from fashionable and cutting-edge technology to smoking accessories and highly sought after plush and toys, Novelty brings in 100’s of new products weekly your customers want! With the buying power of a large company and the nimbleness of a family-owned operation, we proudly service many of the nation’s busiest and most respected convenience stores, travel centers and retail locations.
Contact: Nason Frizzell
Email: nason@noveltyinc.com
Phone: (317) 363-8091
Website: https://noveltyincwholesale.com/
PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC.
Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 states and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment. We also offer live sports betting at our properties in Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In total, Penn National’s properties feature approximately 50,000 gaming machines, 1,300 table games and 8,800 hotel rooms. In addition, the Company operates an interactive gaming division through its subsidiary, Penn Interactive Ventures, LLC, which launched iCasino in Pennsylvania and, through strategic partnerships, operates online sports betting in Indiana, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Contact: Jeffrey Morris
Email: jeff.morris@pngaming.com
Phone: (610) 401-2936
Website: pngaming.com
PERCH
Care Touch is founded on its namesake principle, CARE. The company prides itself on providing quality home medical supplies with the goal of helping everyone gain access to quality healthcare. We became a provider of Thermometers, Syringes, BPMs, Diabetes testing kits, and other items to some of the most vulnerable people whose best precaution was to stay home during the pandemic. Our efforts have allowed them to maintain that, and as an effect, we may have saved countless lives. We strive to champion the call for improved hygiene and healthcare solutions for all because it brings us things that matter most: health, time, and relationships. After all, the best defense is a touch of care.
Contact: Jim Beck
Email: jim@futurebrands.us
Phone: (610) 368- 0332
Website: caretouchusa.com
PERFORMANCE INK, INC.
Performance Ink has a complete in-house art department with capable designers that will work with you to design the image that best represents your product or company’s function and identity. We provide design and engineering services, and can also utilize the capabilities of our in-house digital printer and plotter to produce labels of comparable quality and durability to screen printing. Our customers include major manufacturers of controls and instrumentation, heavy equipment, industrial machinery, vending machines, large-ticket consumer products, gas pumps and high-tech equipment.
Contact: Greg Abrams
Email: gabrams@performance-ink.com
Phone: (803) 227-5377
Website: performance-ink.com
POTHOLE BIND
Got Potholes? Filling potholes has never been so quick and easy, affordable and long lasting! Pothole Bind™ was designed to be a superior DIY pothole repair product. No heavy machinery is needed. Binds to both asphalt and concrete. Can be driven on immediately - No shutdown time of the lot. All it takes is three quick and easy steps.. 1) Mix contents of bag with water. 2) Fill pothole with mixture. 3) Smooth or compact. It’s that easy! Pothole Bind™, we fill your holes!
During this time with the COVID pandemic going on, it is a great time to work on the exterior of your facilities. Some facilities that are laying staff off due to not enough work during these slower times. Why not redirect those staff members that might otherwise be laid-off and have them repair your pavement. When your customers pull up to your facilities, a first impression says a lot. Let them know you respect cleanliness and their vehicles and make the right first impression. Pothole Bind - The most durable DIY pothole/pavement repair product on the market. Got Potholes? We fill your Holes! and almost all pavement repair needs.
Contact: Jeff Schenian
Email: jeff@potholebind.com
Phone: (888) 936-5333
Website: potholebind.com
POWER SERVICE PRODUCTS
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 provide year-round engine performance improvement, trouble-free winter operability and proper fuel tank hygiene.
Contact: Ken Stratton
Email: kstratton@powerservice.com
Phone: (817) 599-9486
Website: powerservice.com
PREMIER MERCHANTS GROUP LLC
Premier Merchants Group is one of the nation’s leading merchant services provider specializing in ATMs and credit card processing. In 2011, Payment Alliance International (PAI), the largest non-bank ATM operator in the United States, named Premier as PAI’s second fastest growing company in the nation.
Contact: Seth Blank
Email: seth@pmgcom.com
Phone: (855) 764-2867 x103
Website: pmgcom.com
PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS LLC
Professional Transportation Partners (PTP) is a marketing association of independent travel centers and repair centers. We offer vendor savings programs, rewards, incentives and loyalty programs to assist independent travel centers, repair centers and c-store owners increase their bottom line profits.
Contact: Burt Newman
Email: bnewman@ptpstop.com
Phone: (615) 377-7960 x102
Website: ptpstop.com
QUIKQ LLC
QuikQ is a full-service, fuel payment solutions provider that offers solutions to both carriers and merchants, starting with four convenient ways to pay. We aim to disrupt the industry with fewer and lower fees with our range of solutions that drive inefficiencies down and ramp up profits. We offer payment solutions that are accepted at Pilot Flying J, Love’s Travel Stops, TravelCenters of America and a network of independent truckstops.
Contact: Shirley Vestal
Email: shirley.vestal@quikq.com
Phone: (615) 712-0242
Website: quikq.com
RENEWABLE ENERGY GROUP INC.
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) is leading the energy industry’s transition to sustainability by transforming renewable resources into high-quality, cleaner fuels. REG is one of North America’s largest producer of biodiesel and an industry leading producer of renewable diesel. REG solutions are alternatives for petroleum diesel and produce significantly lower carbon emissions. REG utilizes a global integrated procurement, distribution and logistics network to operate 12 biorefineries in the U.S. and Europe. In 2020, REG produced 519 million gallons of cleaner fuel delivering over 4.2 million metric tons of carbon reduction. REG is meeting the growing global demand for lower-carbon fuels and leading the way to a more sustainable future.
Contact: Jon Scharingson
Email: jon.scharingson@regi.com
Phone: (515) 239-8000
Website: www.regi.com
R HEALTH PRODUCTS CO./RELAX SAUNAS
With Covid-19 changing the way we work and do business, we are all looking to stay healthy and finding ways to protect the environment, employees, and our customers against the virus. Let’s join together to bring solutions that boost the immune system, and improve overall health, into your truck stop/travel center!
Contact: Thomas W. Vallee
Email: info@rsauna.com
Phone: (509) 557-3232
Website: trucker-fitness.com
RJP CONSULTING GROUP
Our COVID-19 services include location reopening support, pre-opening safety checks, HVAC system checks, temporary and permanent signage, wayfinding, EPA registered disinfectant surface treatment, hand sanitizer station installs, barrier protection installs, hands-free door opener installs, thermal imagining, dining room FFE reconfiguration, space reconfiguration and so much more! Our project management/construction/renovation services include new construction projects, corporate offices, emerging energy/fueling technologies, LEEDS programs, remodeling and renovations, rollout programs, rebranding programs, franchisee development programs and merger and acquisions.
Contact: Robert Peppelman
Email: rpeppelman@rjpcg.com
Phone: (610) 247-2000
Website: rjpcg.com
ROADY’S TRUCK STOPS
COVID-19 has challenged us all personally. Roady’s team has become more agile which illuminates the deeper value we provide to our members. All of our member Truck Stops have continued to operate and we take pride in that. By leveraging a strong commercial market, and providing more value to the 150,000 rewards cardholders with the launch of the Roady’s Rewards app, we’ve fostered location stability. Roady’s Fuel team has capitalized on the market volatility to capture the best load prices for our stops through Inventory Management. We continue to survey, communicate and inform our stops around their in-store operations.
Contact: Bailey Hughes
Email: bailey@roadyscorp.com
Phone: (208) 994- 6955
Website: https://roadys.com/covid-19/
SFS Corporation
SFS, which stands for Site Feasibility & Selection, has been performing site feasibility studies and site selection for major independent operators (RaceTrac, TA, Pilot/Flying J, 7-11, EG); major oil companies and their fuel jobbers; and grocery companies (Kroger, Publix) adding fuel since 1990. Our formats are unique to the industry in that they act not only as a forecasting tool but as a business plan as well. These facility studies support the decision-making process and expedite financing, including being approved by SBA. SFS has been fortunate to work with travel center industry leaders and operators and has been able to incorporate that information into our proprietary computer model. Our variance between projected and actual volumes runs between 3-5% with a 30-45 day turnaround time. SFS looks forward to working with you!
Contact: Steve Terrill
Email: robertterrill@att.net
Phone: (913) 645-0951
Website: sfsresearch.com
SOCKS GALORE WHOLESALE
Socks Galore Wholesale has disposable gloves, working gloves, full line of PPE items, bandanas, neck gators, t-shirts and much more!!!
Contact: Chris Toma
Email: christoma@socksgalorews.com
Phone: (248) 545-7625
Website: socksgalorews.com
STAPLES
Staples offers customized business-to-business programs with the needs of the customer in mind. Overall savings, procurement solutions, dedicated account management, and fast and free shipping on supplies are standard offerings for every program. We also work with you to help you streamline your processes and gain efficiencies through innovative ideas and best practices. While known best for office supplies, Staples is also a trusted, reliable, and consistent source for janitorial and sanitation supplies, technology items, furniture including design, health and wellness items, breakroom supplies, print services, and promotional products.
Contact: Gray Dean
Email: dean.gray@staples.com
Phone: (301) 956-3497
Website: staples.com
SYSTEM4
System4 is a leader in the commercial cleaning industry and we have developed a comprehensive program to address proper cleaning and disinfection application where pathogens may have developed. We ensure that all service providers are properly trained with the right equipment. We have experience in cleaning and disinfection across numerous industries including medical, fitness, education, manufacturing, automotive, office buildings, etc.
Contact: Bryan Moledor
Email: bmoledor@system4.com
Phone: (216) 347-5737
Website: https://system4.com/
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 eliminate inefficiencies in the transportation industry, offers navigational assistance with truck-optimized routing and unparalleled shipping facility insights.
Contact: Chris Oliver
Email: chris.oliver@truckerpath.com
Phone: (623) 606-6486
Website: www.truckerpath.com
TVC PRO-DRIVER, INC.
Founded in 1988,TVC Pro-Driver’s only focus is on truck drivers and their families. We are devoted to making drivers’ lives easier and protecting their livelihood. It begins with our A+ rated legal service created specifically for truck drivers. TVC Pro-Driver is the “Trucker’s Voice in Court,” offering professional CDL holders legal representation to protect their licenses and valuable benefits to support their livelihood.
Contact: Jon Russell
Email: jrussell@prodriver.com
Phone: (800) 288-2889
Website: tvcmatrix.com
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 everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement.
Contact: Ghaith Hararah
Email: ghharara@visa.com
Phone: (650) 432-3200
Website: www.visa.com
WARREN ROGERS
At Warren Rogers, we are a nationally-recognized technology and analyst support provider for fuel environmental, maintenance, alarm alerting and notifications, wetstock management, and auditing compliance for convenience store operators, including complex and high-volume truck stops. We aid the retailer by efficiently alerting them to compliance and maintenance issues so that they can better-focus on day-to-day operations. We have teams of analysts working safely and remotely in the U.S. to avoid interruptions to your business during these challenging times impacted by Covid-19. Your data is also secured in the cloud to insure continuity of services.
Contact: Tony Caputo
Email: tcaputo@warrenrogers.com
Phone: (800) 972-7472
Website: warrenrogers.com
WIRELESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
WSi is a Value Added Distributor of Motorola Solutions two-way radios, body warn cameras, and accessories. We work with our network of Value Added Resellers to provide product sales and support to the market. Motorola Solutions is the leading manufacturer for two-way radios and provides an industry best warranty.
Contact: Todd Spitzer
Email: tspitzer@wirelessradios.com
Phone: (888) 339-0217
Website: www.wirelessradios.com/
NATSO Chairman’s Circle members, whom the financial support from has helped equip NATSO to serve you effectively during this critical time
ALTERNATIVE FUELS COUNCIL
Ginger Laidlaw
The Alternative Fuels Council, a NATSO company, provides expert knowledge on alternative fuel management and regulatory compliance. We assist fuel marketers with federal and state regulations, incentives, supply options and infrastructure advice. Visit www.natsoaltfuels.com for more information.
glaidlaw@natsoaltfuels.com | (703) 739-8574
AtoB
Vignan Velivela
AtoB is the fastest growing fuel card that is loved by small and medium trucking companies. Best in class fuel management software, guaranteed to reduce your fuel costs. No transaction or setup fees. Visit our website atob.city for more information.
vignan@atob.city | (415) 942-2684
BLUE BEACON INTERNATIONAL
Guy Walker
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, Blue Beacon Truck Wash is the most recognized and trusted truck washing service in the nation. Blue Beacon consistently delivers a high-quality wash in the shortest amount of time possible. Visit bluebeacon.com.
guyw@bluebeacon.com | (785) 825-2221
BRIDGESTONE COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Adam Harrell
Bridgestone is one of the best-known and most- trusted names in truck tires today, with products for every vehicle type and service, whether over-the-road on/off highway or specialty applications. Bridgestone tires are available from the largest network of truckstops in America. Visit www.trucktires.com for more information.
harrelladam@bfusa.com | (615) 937-1457
CASH DEPOT
David Charles, Jr.
Cash Depot is a full-service ATM and Air/Vac company dedicated to offering the best products and services, which include merchant processing, purchase, rental and free placement program. When you do business with us, you receive quality, reliability, accountability and dependability. Call 1-800-776-8834 or contact us to discuss how we can provide you a solution to fit your needs! Visit cashdepotplus.com.
charlesdjr@srlcd.com | (920) 432-1918
CAT SCALE CO.
Heather DeBallie
Locations that sell diesel need a CAT Scale. Operators can join the world’s leading public truck scale network. CAT Scale has more than 1,850 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 the bottom line. Visit www.catscale.com for more information.
heather.l.debaillie@iowa80group.com | (563) 468-5216
CHARGEPOINT
Anne Smart
Electric mobility is the smart choice. We make it the easy one, too. Since 2007, we’ve focused solely on offering the best electric vehicle (EV) charging experience for everyone involved in the shift to electric mobility. Visit chargepoint.com for more information.
anne.smart@chargepoint.com | (408) 841-4500
CHESTER’S INTERNATIONAL
Ted Giles
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 stores and grocery retail chains. Visit www.chestersinternational.com for more information.
tedg@wynnsgrainandspice.com | (205) 949-4690
COCA-COLA CO.
Eric Haecke
The Coca-Cola Co. is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers 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. For more information about Coca-Cola, please visit www.coca-colacompany.com.
erhaecke@coca-cola.com | (402) 206-4962
CONCEPT CLEAN ENERGY
We design and build elegant Travel Center canopies that provide complete protection from the elements (think rain, sun and snow protection) + clean solar energy. Instead of a metal roof, our Made-in-USA PowerShingle© canopies use glass solar panels to create a distinctive, watertight multi-use cover for your core services fueling, retail, truck parking and protected space to stretch out. Thanks to Federal Tax Incentives and recurring solar revenues, PowerShingle© canopies cost less than metal roof canopies and pay for themselves with safe, predictable returns.
Contact: Elliot Jaramillo
Email: elliot@conceptcleanenergy.com
Phone: (510) 813-0935
Website: conceptcleanenergy.com
DAS COMPANIES INC.
Gordon Price
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 retailers. Visit www.dasinc.com for more information.
gprice@dasinc.com | (717) 507-0363
FEDERATED INSURANCE
Nathan S Oland, AIC, LUTCF
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 major client service standards. At Federated, it’s their business to protect yours! Visit our website, www.federatedinsurance.com for more information.
nsoland@fedins.com | (507) 455-8935
fiserv
Dan Hudson
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, Dan Hudson. 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 www.fiserv.com for information.
daniel.hudson@fiserv.com | (703) 615-7107
GILBARCO VEEDER-ROOT
Danny Seals
Gilbarco Veeder-Root, the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offers the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. Gilbarco earns the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support and proven reliability. Visit www.gilbarco.com for more information.
danny.seals@gilbarco.com | (336) 547-5489
INTERSTATE HEALTH SYSTEMS
Tim Campbell
Interstate Health Systems is an innovative, technology-based medical services company that provides vitally needed urgent and primary care along the nation’s interstate highway system. We support the needs of commercial truck drivers, rural residents, and all travelers across U.S. interstates. Learn more at https://interstatehealthsystems.com/. tim.campbell@interstatehealthsystems.com | (602) 708-4474
MCLANE CO. INC
Sean Luce
McLane 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. Learn more at www.mclaneco.com.
sean.luce@mclaneco.com | (254) 742-3675
MOBIL DELVAC
Mike Szot
For nearly 90 years, Mobil Delvac-branded heavy-duty diesel lubricants have been helping owner-operators and fleets nationwide extend the life of their equipment. Along with conventional and synthetic diesel engine oils, the Mobil Delvac product family features a complete bumper-to-bumper offering of fully synthetic drive-train fluids, extended-life coolants and high-performance greases. Learn more at www.mobildelvac.com. mike.szot@exxonmobil.com | (503) 260-8059
PARAGON SOLUTIONS INC.
Michael Lawshe
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. Learn more at https://www.paragon4design.com/.
mlawshe@paragon4design.com | (817) 927-7171
PARTS SERVICE SOLUTIONS LLC
Stephen Swords
Parts and Service Solutions is your one stop shop for all of your travel center products. Retail products that maximize value and customer satisfaction is one of our core competencies, but we also offer a wide selection of fuel island products, facility maintenance parts, and restaurant/deli equipment. Add in our comprehensive repair shop solutions, private branding expertise, and consulting services that all together offers our customers a full travel center solution like no other competitor.
Visit www.partsandservicesolutions.com/ for more information.
sswords@partsandservicesolutions.com | (816) 896-7919
RJ REYNOLDS
Matt Domingo
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.
Visit www.reynoldsamerican.com/ for more information.
DomingM@rjrt.com | (602) 326-7883
S&D COFFEE & TEA
Dan Takach
S&D Coffee & Tea, a subsidiary of Cott Corp., is the largest coffee and tea manufacturer and supplier to restaurants and convenience stores in America. S&D is also a leading producer of liquid extracts. In continuous operation since 1927, the company serves more than 100,000 customers through national distribution and direct store delivery. For more information about S&D Coffee & Tea, go to www.sdcoffeetea.com.
TakachD@sndcoffee.com | (800) 933-2210
SYNERGY DIESEL
Diego Castro
Believe the hype. Synergy Diesel Efficient is fully formulated, so you can go 2% further without the hassle. It keeps your engine cleaner for better fuel economy, which means less maintenance and downtime—and less off your bottom line. It’s the first widely-available pre-additized diesel, and it’s only available at Exxon™ and Mobil™ stations. Where science and trucking come together. Learn more at https://www.exxon.com/en/diesel-efficient. diego.castro@exxonmobil.com | (832) 624-8423
VALVOLINE
Gigi Rollins
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. Learn more at www.valvoline.com.
grollins@valvoline.com | (843) 793-8490
THE WENDY’S COMPANY
Angela Coppler
It’s an exciting time to join and grow with The Wendy’s Company. Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy’s® restaurant in 1969 and we continue to follow his sound principles to ensure we build upon our position as a quality leader in the Quick Service Restaurant (“QSR”) industry. Learn more at https://www.wendys.com/franchising.
angela.coppler@wendys.com | (614) 760-2025
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