The NATSO Foundation’s Truck Stop and Travel Center Safety Guidance

The NATSO Foundation’s safety guidance is designed to help truck stop and travel center owners, managers and staff create a safe environment for everyone at the location, from the employees who work there to the drivers who stop. It contains best practices, preventive measures and operational guidelines to help reduce liability, prevent accidents and create a culture of safety.

The toolkit is available for download for $250 using the form below.

NATSO Foundation 2026 supporters can request a copy by contacting Amy Toner, executive director of the NATSO Foundation, at atoner@natso.com.

The toolkit was made possible through the support of the NATSO Foundation’s 2026 3K Fundraiser sponsors: Alto-Shaam, CAT Scale Co., Coffee Cup Fuel Stop, Davy Crockett Travel Center, Flynn’s, LV Petroleum, Muralt’s Travel Plaza, ONRAMP, Onvo, Pat’s Travel Center, Pilot Company, Relay Payments, TA 288 Lake City FL, Trucker Path and W. Capra.

With multiple profit centers, 24/7 operations and a diverse customer base made up of professional drivers, the traveling public and locals, truck stops and travel centers have unique safety challenges that require proactive planning and attention.

The 21 page toolkit includes chapters on:

  • Building a Safety Culture Starts with Training

  • Protecting Customers and Cargo in the Parking Lot

  • Preventing Losses Inside and Out

  • Keeping Property and Buildings Maintained

  • Creating Controls Around Cash

  • Creating a Safer Fueling Experience

  • Reducing Risk During Roadside Repairs

  • Safety at a Glance

Created by the NATSO Foundation—the NATSO Foundation is the research, education and public outreach subsidiary of NATSO Inc. The NATSO Foundation provides programs and products aimed at strengthening travel plazas’ ability to meet the needs of the traveling public through improved operational performance and business planning. The foundation is completely autonomous and relies solely on donations.

 

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Reach out to Amy Toner, executive director of the NATSO Foundation, at atoner@natso.com or (703) 739-8570 for more information on the NATSO Foundation.

The toolkit was made possible through the support of the NATSO Foundation’s 2026 3K Fundraiser sponsors: Alto-Shaam, CAT Scale Co., Coffee Cup Fuel Stop, Davy Crockett Travel Center, Flynn’s, LV Petroleum, Muralt’s Travel Plaza, ONRAMP, Onvo, Pat’s Travel Center, Pilot Company, Relay Payments, TA 288 Lake City FL, Trucker Path and W. Capra.

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