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07-27-2026 by Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman NATSO Foundation Awards 2026 Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarships

The NATSO Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded one $5,000 and two $2,500 educational scholarships through the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship program to students with ties to the truck stop and travel center industry.

“Through the generosity of travel center companies, individuals, and vendor companies, the NATSO Foundation was able to provide these scholarships again,” said Amy Toner, Executive Director of the NATSO Foundation. “Donations are critical to maintaining this long-standing tradition.”
07-27-2026
07-20-2026 by Amy Toner NATSO Foundation Releases Truck Stop and Travel Center Safety Guidance Toolkit

The NATSO Foundation has released the Truck Stop and Travel Center Safety Guidance Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to help truck stop and travel center owners, managers and staff build safer environments for employees, drivers and the communities they serve.

“Truck stops and travel centers play a critical role in keeping professional drivers, local communities and the traveling public moving safely,” said Amy Toner, executive director of the NATSO Foundation. “This toolkit is designed to help truck stop and travel center operators make safety part of everyday operations so everyone at the location feels protected and supported.”
07-20-2026
06-25-2026 by Amy Toner 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.”
06-25-2026
12-04-2025 by Amy Toner Competing in the Diesel Boom: How Travel Centers Can Thrive Amid Increasing Lane Capacity

Even as diesel demand is forecasted to grow, an unprecedented expansion of diesel lanes by c-store retailers is intensifying competition across the country. For travel centers, the landscape is no longer defined by location alone — it’s about economics, investment strategy, and creating a differentiated experience for professional drivers.

Register to join Peter Rasmussen, CEO and founder of Convenience and Energy Advisors and the NATSO Foundation for a webinar on Dec 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00pm CST, 12:00pm MST and 11am PST.) Rasmussen will uncover the underlying drivers of this expansion and outlines the operational, financial, and strategic decisions every travel center should be considering today.
12-04-2025
11-19-2025 by NATSO Foundation 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 across the trucking industry. These new platforms are not only increasing efficiency for drivers but also reshaping how truck stops and travel centers compete and forcing them to rethink how they attract and retain fueling customers.
11-19-2025
11-05-2025 by Amy Toner NATSO Foundation Offers New Technology Roadmap

Technology is transforming the way truck stops and travel centers operate. From mobile payment systems to app-based promotions and advanced customer engagement tools, operators are rethinking how they serve drivers. New solutions are creating more innovative, convenient and engaging experiences for drivers, helping operators boost loyalty and grow revenue.

The NATSO Foundation and members of the NATSO Foundation 2025 Technology Steering Council have created a Technology Roadmap to help travel center operators stay current on the technology landscape. Purchase a copy to gather their insights into how operators can use technology to their advantage and the most impactful tools travel centers should deploy today.
11-05-2025
10-15-2025 by NATSO Foundation Preventing Losses Inside and Out of Your Travel Center

Loss prevention is an ongoing challenge for business owners including those of truck stops and travel centers. From merchandise shrinkage and employee theft to fuel fraud and wet stock loss, threats come from all directions and operators have to be proactive both inside the store and out at the pumps. Strategic policies, technology, and the right oversight can help reduce losses while also contributing to a safety culture.

A simple best practice is to keep merchandise visible in every stage of its life, and Jeremie Myhren, co-founder of ONRAMP, recommends operators design their stores for visibility. “Keep gondola heights low so there is cashier visibility. Design for the latest in NVR and DVR camera solutions,” he said. “Most customer theft is people opening packages on the sales floor and then shoving it in their clothing.”
10-15-2025
09-11-2025 by Mindy Long Building a Safety Culture at Your Travel Center Starts with Training

Cultivating a safety culture takes time, and structured, role-specific training programs customized for the various areas of the travel center can protect employees and customers alike. In addition to training employees receive when they’re hired, operators should offer are ongoing trainings, including post-accident and seasonal safety, to keep safety at the forefront of everyone’s mind.

“We believe safety is owned by every team member,” Mark Sorine, vice president, enterprise safety and security at Pilot. “Each week, we share a safety message with our stores and ask managers to discuss it with their teams. These messages often focus on trends or situations within the travel center industry. Continuous improvement is a priority, and we conduct multiple safety audits to maintain our processes and standards for safety and security.”
09-11-2025
08-28-2025 by Amy Toner How to Participate in the NATSO Foundation’s Partnership with Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America places wreaths for veterans at the Arlington National Cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day. The NATSO Foundation aims to raise funds through wreath sponsorships to fill one trailer load of sponsored veterans’ wreaths (approximately 4,500).

To support the NATSO Foundation in reaching its goal, travel centers can participate by soliciting Wreaths Across America sponsorships through December 2, 2025.
08-28-2025
08-25-2025 by Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman NATSO Foundation Awards 2025 Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarships

The NATSO Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded two $5,000 educational scholarships through the Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship program to students with ties to the truck stop and travel center industry.   

Recipients of the NATSO Foundation’s 2025 Bill and Carolyn Moon Scholarship are: 

Christine Blystone, TA Sayre #0152, Sayre, OK
Brynn Marsh, Sapp Bros., Inc., Omaha, NE 

“The NATSO Foundation was able to provide these scholarships again through the generosity of travel center companies, individuals and vendor companies,” said Amy Toner, executive director of the NATSO Foundation. “Donations are critical to maintaining this long-standing tradition, and donors can pledge their support year-round.
08-25-2025

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