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02-16-2022 by NATSO Foundation 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.

02-16-2022

01-24-2022 by NATSO 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 […]

Industry News

01-24-2022

01-24-2022 by Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman How to Build America’s 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 […]

01-24-2022

01-24-2022 by Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman 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 […]

01-24-2022

01-24-2022 by NATSO Foundation 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.

01-24-2022

01-24-2022 by Amy Toner Member Profile: Big Boy’s 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.

01-24-2022

01-24-2022 by NATSO Foundation NATSO Welcomes New Staff

NATSO has added two new staff members to its team, Jessi Frend and LeeAnn Goheen. Both bring unique experience and talents to NATSO.

Operations

01-24-2022

01-24-2022 by Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman 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.

Labor Resources

01-24-2022

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

08-18-2021 by Amy Toner 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 […]

Great Ideas

08-18-2021

08-03-2021 by Amy Toner Pat’s 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.

Truckstop Business

08-03-2021