Topics: Great Ideas

What To Do If Your Truckstop Is Robbed

As referenced in my last blog post on Eight Tips to Prevent Robbery at Your Truckstop, even if you are executing every preventive measure that is available to you and your staff, it is still possible to be robbed. Consequently, it is important for every truckstop to have a robbery policy and procedure program in place should a robbery ever happen as not being prepared could have dire results. The following general recommendations should be used in conjunction with your own company’s robbery action plan. At a minimum, use these recommendations to create the appropriate site-specific plan for your operation. Important note: Be sure to ask your local law enforcement for their recommendations before following these recommendations. More

What To Do If Your Truckstop Is Robbed

As referenced in my last blog post on Eight Tips to Prevent Robbery at Your Truckstop, even if you are executing every preventive measure that is available to you and your staff, it is still possible to be robbed. Consequently, it is important for every truckstop to have a robbery policy and procedure program in place should a robbery ever happen as not being prepared could have dire results. The following general recommendations should be used in conjunction with your own company’s robbery action plan. At a minimum, use these recommendations to create the appropriate site-specific plan for your operation. Important note: Be sure to ask your local law enforcement for their recommendations before following these recommendations. More

Eight Tips to Prevent Robbery at Your Truckstop

As the busiest time of the year in our industry approaches, it is imperative that we keep in mind safety. While we’ve written about retail and shrink preparation, today we are talking about robbery prevention and preparation. While in general robberies within our industry are few and far between, they do happen. No one can guarantee that a robber will not come into your store. Even in the best operations robberies and thefts will and do take place. Keeping the potential of a robbery in mind constantly, especially during the busy season, will help improve the safety of your operation, your customers and your employees. Data collected over many years within the c-store industry points to some key items you can do to help reduce the possibility of a robbery. Many of these items will also drive your sales and profitability. More

Eight Tips to Prevent Robbery at Your Truckstop

As the busiest time of the year in our industry approaches, it is imperative that we keep in mind safety. While we’ve written about retail and shrink preparation, today we are talking about robbery prevention and preparation. While in general robberies within our industry are few and far between, they do happen. No one can guarantee that a robber will not come into your store. Even in the best operations robberies and thefts will and do take place. Keeping the potential of a robbery in mind constantly, especially during the busy season, will help improve the safety of your operation, your customers and your employees. Data collected over many years within the c-store industry points to some key items you can do to help reduce the possibility of a robbery. Many of these items will also drive your sales and profitability. More

The NATSO Show Magazine: September Issue

The September issue of The NATSO Show magazine is out! For two and half days, the industry gathers to find knowledge, solutions and connections at The NATSO Show. Just like The NATSO Show, The NATSO Show Magazine is your source for solutions to improve your travel plaza business operations and for information on trends affecting the industry to help you make future-focused business decisions. Each month The NATSO Show magazine brings you exclusive interviews, great ideas, location highlights and tips for how best to take advantage of The NATSO Show. More

Best of Darren's Great Ideas for Independent Operators

Summer time means popsicles on the front poor, a cool dip in the neighborhood pool and if we are lucky a trip out of town with family and friends. As Darren enjoys a much-desired vacation, I thought I'd guest host with a round-up of his most popular blog posts. More

12 Holiday Shrink Control Hints for Your Truckstop

With many of our operators within the industry reporting flat to declining diesel and gasoline gallon sales, it is as important as ever to ensure that your 4th quarter retail and food service plan is a robust and well thought out action plan. More

12 Holiday Shrink Control Hints for Your Truckstop

With many of our operators within the industry reporting flat to declining diesel and gasoline gallon sales, it is as important as ever to ensure that your 4th quarter retail and food service plan is a robust and well thought out action plan. More

Truckstop Customers Are Changing: How Are You Adapting?

If you haven’t noticed yet or maybe you have not been speaking to the drivers coming into your stores these days, but things are a changing... More

Truckstop Customers Are Changing: How Are You Adapting?

If you haven’t noticed yet or maybe you have not been speaking to the drivers coming into your stores these days, but things are a changing... More

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