Topics: Marketing & Retail

Top Things Professional Drivers Have Appreciated at Truckstops During COVID-19

We asked Check-Link drivers to tell us what travel plazas and their employees have done that has truly made a difference during the pandemic. More

14 Things RVers and Recreation Travelers Need on the Road

Those traveling with recreational vehicles have some different needs than traditional car travelers and professional drivers. Gather fourteen ideas for what this customer demographic needs this summer. More

RVers are Hitting the Road and Truckstops Have What They Need

There are several things NATSO members can do to attract this type of customer. More

Eight Ideas to Help Draw Summer Traffic Into Your Truckstop or Travel Center

Whether it is fresh food to stock the fridge, s’mores supplies, or recreation items such as bait, truckstops and travel centers should consider offering things they may not have sold before this summer. NATSO's Darren Schulte and Amy Toner sat down to talk about ideas to bring families and RVers through the doors. More

It’s Never Too Early to Promote Your New Travel Center

Building a new location is always exciting, and I believe it is never too early to start promoting a new truckstop or travel plaza. Don’t be afraid to put up “coming soon” signage as soon as you begin construction on the site. Once people see activity at site, they will be curious about what new business is coming into the neighborhood. More

Signage Best Practice for Truckstops and Travel Centers

NATSO is partnering with the International Sign Association to offer a webinar on Thursday, June 18 at 2:00 p.m. EST on “Signage Best Practices for Truckstops and Travel Centers.” More

The Tennessean Thanks Professional Drivers for Their Essential Services

The Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee, dedicated April to professional truck drivers and saluted them as frontline heroes. More

Ten Ways Truckstop and Travel Center Staff Can Be Extra Welcoming

What can operators and their staff do to welcome their customers in and make them feel comfortable? More

What Might Be the New Norm for Truckstops and Travel Centers Post Pandemic? [Podcast]

COVID-19 has brought many changes to our communities and our customers, and many of them will continue as the world adjusts to a new normal. On this episode of NATSO's podcast, hosts Amy Toner and Darren Schulte examine what might become the new norm, looking at staffing, kiosks, hot products and more. More

Donna’s Truck Stop Offers Insight and Great Ideas on Offering Uber Eats

With dine-in options limited due to COVID-19, Donna's Truck Stop in Marysville, Washington, recently partnered with Uber Eats and saw strong results. More

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