Podcast - NATSO

07-01-2022 by Amy Toner 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.

Truckstop Business

07-01-2022

05-26-2022 by Amy Toner 3B’s Truck & Auto Plaza Embraces Technology and New Food Options During Remodel [Podcast]

When remodeling the 3B’s Truck & Auto Plaza location in Lodi, California, owner Ben Khatirine focused on technology, labor and food decisions that would improve customers’ experiences and take the location into the future.

05-26-2022

05-24-2022 by Amy Toner Blending Renewable Fuels with NATSO’s 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.

05-24-2022

05-17-2022 by Amy Toner 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.

Truckstop Business

05-17-2022

05-12-2022 by Amy Toner 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.

Truckstop Business

05-12-2022

05-11-2022 by Amy Toner 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.

05-11-2022

02-04-2022 by Amy Toner Meet ExxonMobil Synergy Diesel Efficient, Title Sponsor for NATSO Connect 2022

NATSO’s podcast sat down with Austin Johanson, Commercial Sales and Marketing Director, ExxonMobil to learn more about ExxonMobil Synergy Diesel Efficient.

02-04-2022

01-11-2022 by Amy Toner 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).

Truckstop Business

01-11-2022

01-04-2022 by Amy Toner 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.

Truckstop Business

01-04-2022

12-21-2021 by Amy Toner Delia Meier, NATSO’s 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.

Truckstop Business

12-21-2021

12-14-2021 by Amy Toner 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.

12-14-2021