Topics: Truckstop Business

2024 Trend: Travel Center Need to Adapt to Elevated Customer Expectations

Shoppers have more choices than ever regarding what to buy and where to shop, but more and more consumers are looking for an experience. Truck stops and travel centers can set themselves apart by being a 24/7 source of freshly made food, unique offerings, creative displays and a seamless shopping experience. More

Travel Center New Year’s Resolutions With the NATSO Foundation

Darren Schulte, NATSO's vice president, membership, joined the podcast to advise on what every truck stop and travel center operator's new year's resolutions should include. More

Eight Trends Shaping the Travel Center Industry in 2024: New NATSO Foundation Toolkit

The NATSO Foundation identified eight key trends expected to shape the truck stop and travel center industry in 2024. Download a copy of the new toolkit from the NATSO Foundation to identify and adapt to emerging trends, whether in consumer behavior, drivers’ needs, or industry practices. More

NATSO Welcomes Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops as Chairman’s Circle Member

NATSO, representing America’s truck stops and travel centers, today announced that Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops, a national developer with a new brand and design concept for Renewable Truck Stops with Transitional Fuels, has joined NATSO as a Chairman's Circle member. More

NATSO Has a New Dynamic Logo

Under the leadership of NATSO’s Vice President, Branding and Marketing, Andrew Evans, NATSO undertook a comprehensive visual refresh, including a modernized logo and brand colors. Evans joins the podcast to break down this important transformation for listeners. More

House Expected to Consider Bipartisan Tax Package Next Week

The U.S. House of Representatives could consider the bipartisan tax package known as the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) as early as Jan. 29 amid growing momentum. The tax package advanced out of the House Ways and Means Committee Jan. 19, 2024, by a vote of 40-3 and subsequently was posted on the House floor schedule as an item that may be considered by the chamber in coming days. More

Increasing Your Travel Center's Speed-of-Service Can Attract Drivers and Increase Sales

“If we lay stores out to make the customer experience, the speed of service and the ability to buy something easy, we will see higher conversion rates,” said Darren Schulte, vice president of membership for NATSO. More

Mother-Daughter Duo Attend NATSO Connect for Ideas

The women have drawn on information from NATSO and attended NATSO Connect 2023. “One of the biggest takeaways is that people are so open and willing to share information. Coming here to the conference and meeting other truck stop and travel center owners has been amazing. There is so much sharing and the connecting,” Poe said. More

Strategies to Combat Human Trafficking in 2024

The new year marks the perfect time to review your program to combat human trafficking. How can you grow your program in 2024? More

Five Ways to Contribute to the NATSO Foundation

Please consider these five ways to give to the NATSO Foundation. More

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