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Six Fun Takeaways from the NATSO Connect 2023 Retail Tour

Six Fun Takeaways from the NATSO Connect 2023 Retail Tour

Attendees at NATSO Connect 2023 got a first-hand look at three best-in-class locations in the Dallas area and walked away with new insights and ideas. Here are six fun takeaways from the tour. More

Ideas to Reduce Shrink at Your Travel Center as Retail Theft Increases

Ideas to Reduce Shrink at Your Travel Center as Retail Theft Increases

Isaiah Britt, merchandising manager for Donna’s Truck Stop in Marysville, Washington, said shrink of even small items can add up to big losses.  “If you’re stealing $100 from me, that has a bigger impact than if you’re stealing from Walmart,” he said. More

Draw on Actionable Data to Improve Operations at Your Travel Center

Draw on Actionable Data to Improve Operations at Your Travel Center

Information is a pool in which truckstop and travel plaza operators can either sink or swim, and when used correctly, information can provide valuable insights to improve operations. More

NATSO Foundation Launches New Toolkit on Top Truck Repair and Truck Washes Questions

NATSO Foundation Launches New Toolkit on Top Truck Repair and Truck Washes Questions

Truck repair and truck washes can be valuable profit centers that also meet professional drivers’ critical needs, but there are several key factors business owners must consider before expanding into the maintenance and truck wash business. To help operators answer this question and more, the NATSO Foundation worked with industry experts to answer frequently asked questions about these two profit centers in the newly launched 18 FAQs on Shop Repair & Truck Washes Toolkit. More

6 Ideas for Improving Professional Drivers' Experience at the Pump

6 Ideas for Improving Professional Drivers' Experience at the Pump

Professional drivers’ experience at the fuel pump is very important to their experience. There are several elements travel centers should consider when thinking through the driver experience. Gather six ideas for improving drivers’ experience at the fuel pump. More

Travel Center Ideas to Improve Professional Drivers’ Experience at the Pump

Travel Center Ideas to Improve Professional Drivers’ Experience at the Pump

Professional drivers’ experience at fuel pump can turn either them into loyal customers or send them running to the competition. There are several elements truckstop and travel plaza operators should consider when thinking through the driver experience, including how well equipment works, ways to speed the fueling experience and how to use the pumps to boost inside sales. More

Fintech Companies Offer Options for Drivers and Truckstop and Travel Plaza Operators

Fintech Companies Offer Options for Drivers and Truckstop and Travel Plaza Operators

Today’s customers want choice in all things, from the products they buy to how they pay for them, and thousands of drivers and fleets are turning to alternative payment methods for fuel. Several new fintech companies have entered the fuel payment arena, giving owners and operators access to discounts they haven’t had access to before. More

7 Tools to Help Find, Hire and Keep Travel Center Employees

7 Tools to Help Find, Hire and Keep Travel Center Employees

In the current competitive labor environment, attracting and retaining talent has become paramount, and modern workforce solutions are helping business recruit, hire and onboard employees faster. There are also a range of tools employers can tap into to improve employees’ experiences, enhance culture and increase retention. More

Three More Ideas for Safety at Your Travel Center

Three More Ideas for Safety at Your Travel Center Members Only Join or Login

Gather ideas for focusing on overall safety. More

Truckstops and Travel Plazas  Work to  Stand Out Amidst Increased Competition

Truckstops and Travel Plazas Work to Stand Out Amidst Increased Competition

Today’s travelers and professional drivers have more choices than ever along the interstate, and truckstop and travel plaza operators can grow and retain business by knowing who their customers are, understanding what they need and building in convenience. “Ten to 12 years ago, we started seeing more and more c-stores on the interstate, specifically chains. Then those locations transitioned to travel centers,” said Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president of membership. More

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