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Written Plans Help Truckstop and Travel Plaza Operators Plan for the Future

  • 2015-06-30

Planning has always been an important part of operations at Sacramento 49er, but three years ago, Tristen Griffith, general manager of the location, decided she needed a more detailed approach. Griffith hired a consultant who helped her craft a written document the company evaluates annually and lives by all year. More

Great Ideas in Action at Petro Fargo Truckstop

  • 2015-05-01

This brand translates into not just a better shopping experience, but also a strong employee base that is proud of its high quality employer. More

Are Your Truckstop Customers Buyers Or Shoppers

  • 2015-03-01

The majority of customers walk into a store either knowing exactly what they want or planning to look around. For retailers, that means they have two distinct customer types they need to cater to—shoppers and buyers. By understanding each group, truckstop operators can improve customer service, strategize promotions and improve their marketing, all of which can add up to increased profits. More

Operators Slice And Dice Data for Business Insights

  • 2014-07-01

Information is everywhere and the number of sources producing information is constantly increasing. Big data—a popular term used to describe the growth and availability of both structured and unstructured information—is changing the way many companies operate. Today’s operators are relying on insights from their customers, internal processes and business operations to uncover new opportunities for growth. The challenge with any data set is converting it into useable information by identifying patterns and deviations from those patterns. By analyzing both internal and external sources of data, operators are able to better understand their customers, identify trends and predict sales. More

Repairs And Roast Beef Sandwich Sales Grow At Dodge City

  • 2013-09-01

Petro Dodge City #397 is located in Hanceville, Ala., which is positioned perfectly between Birmingham and Huntsville. With a brand new truck repair shop and renovations in the works, they are also positioned to grow. More

What are the little things you do to improve the appearance of your location?

  • 2012-03-01

"We have a full-time maintenance staff, which we call facility attendants. We have them on the inside and outside of the building and have at least two on during a shift." More

Pilot Company to Launch Site For Roboburger Vending

The RoboBurger equipment is a fully autonomous robotic burger chef in a vending machine.
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Travelcenters of America Opens Georgia Stop

TravelCenters of America recently opened a new TA Express Travel Center near Statesboro, Georgia.
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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) EV Charging Grants: Who is Eligible and How Much Money Do Fuel Retailers Need to Contribute?

The initial grant distribution will prioritize funding for EV charging infrastructure at off-highway and off-Interstate locations.
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Join the ChargeAhead Partnership

The Charge Ahead Partnership is a coalition of individuals and businesses united in the idea that the best way to expand the electric vehicle charging network is through a competitive, market-based approach.
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Contact Your State DOT Regarding Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) EV Charging Funding

NATSO members should contact their state transportation departments promptly to learn about their electric vehicle charging plans and to share our industry's perspective on the plans' development.
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Has the Business Case for EV Charging Improved?

It is incumbent upon fuel retailers to urge state DOTs to structure projects in a “make-ready” model that allows utilities to invest in the grid and distribution enhancements necessary to feed charging stations while a competitive, private market governs the consumer-facing charging transaction. 
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