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Next Thursday, September 12, don’t miss NATSO’s President & CEO, Lisa Mullings, and fellow experts during “Future Power: A Luncheon on Transportation Electrification.” Find out more and get tickets here: https://hubs.la/Q02NnxBb0

Road Gang Luncheon with Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Panel AASHTO's Josh Rodriguez and the Clean Freight Coalition's Jim Mullen

AAA expects domestic travel to be up 9% over last year. If you are traveling by car, truck, or RV, be sure to visit a travel center for your food and fuel needs.

Travel center operators, do you have any contracts with charter or regional busses? In addition to 100+ gallons of fuel, you might have 50+ customers inside your store at each stop.

Fifteen minutes could save you five figures or more on credit card fees with our Fiserv program!

Signing up for the program is straightforward. Simply provide us with a recent merchant statement, and we'll conduct a comprehensive analysis to demonstrate exactly where and how you can expect to save.

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NATSO Services Fiserv Program Experience seamless credit card processing tailored specifically for truck stops and travel centers with the NATSO Services Fiserv program. Since 2005, NATSO...

How does a busy travel center operator attract the right non-fuel franchise partner? We retained FRANdata, a franchise-focused research and advisory firm to find out. This member-exclusive document explores the top six actions you can take to land the right non-fuel franchise that aligns with your brand and customer base. Members can log in here to download: https://hubs.la/Q02MqdHH0

Sponsor Fast Forward Focus (Oct. 29-30 in Dallas) to gain unparalleled access to a concentrated group of executive leaders within the travel center industry. These decision-makers are the driving force behind the sector's most impactful innovations and strategies. Find out more: https://hubs.la/Q02MmmVC0

Join a Group of Industry Executive Leaders Sponsorship not only amplifies your brand's visibility among this elite audience but also reinforces your commitment to supporting the industry's growth and evolution. Sponsoring Fast Forward Focus provides unparalleled access to a concentrated group of executive leaders within the travel center and...

The truck stop and travel center industry is unique, which means travel centers need unique guidance when planning a new build. The NATSO Foundation created this toolkit to help travel center operators develop new locations. You can download it free here: https://hubs.la/Q02LY1Wg0

Travel Center and Truck Stop New Build Toolkit - NATSO The truck stop and travel center industry is unique, which means travel centers need unique guidance when planning a new build. The NATSO Foundation created this toolkit to help travel center operators develop new locations.

NATSO's Associate members are passionate about the travel center industry but don't meet the criteria for regular or allied membership. They are perfect for trucking companies, service shops, real estate developers, and more. Become a member today: https://hubs.la/Q02LW1S40

Join as an Associate Member - NATSO Are you passionate about the travel center and truck stop industry? Discover a world of benefits tailored to your unique needs as an associate member.

Be part of Demo Days, starting in September! Demo Days is a weeklong advertising blitz with a whole week featuring your company.

•One vendor per week in Friday newsletter to 1,700+ contacts
•Video loaded on NATSO’s YouTube channel
•A dedicated section of the NATSO website through 2025
•Get an early spot at NATSO Connect 2025
•NATSO monthly email wrap-up to 1,000+ contacts
•Inclusion in third-party email monthly wrap-up with industry media company
•Social media spotlights of your company and products

Secure your spot, contact [email protected].

Due diligence is the groundwork to every successful travel center construction project and investing 12-24 months to complete the necessary research to ensure projects are feasible pays dividends when it is time to build. Find out more in the latest article from the NATSO Foundation. https://hubs.la/Q02LN_yh0




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Travel Center Construction Due Diligence - NATSO Foundation Article created for the digital issue of the NATSO Foundation’s magazine. Due diligence is the groundwork to every successful travel center construction project and investing 12-24 months to complete the necessary research to ensure projects are feasible pays dividends when it is time to build. RJ...

This fall, the NATSO Foundation hosts Fast Forward Focus. This exclusive event is limited to NATSO travel center members, Chairman's Circle members, and sponsors. Registration is open now. Find out more here: https://hubs.la/Q02Lqzq-0

Home Page - NATSO's Fast Forward Focus Intel for executives driving the future of highway retail. Fast. Fly in for executive briefings and networking and get back to business fast. Forward. Get up to speed on breaking trends shaping highway businesses’ future. Focus. Zoom in on trends’ implications for highway fuel retailers and c...

NATSO members RaceTrac and Washie recently teamed up to provide a unique solution to provide an elevated level for cleanliness across seven states. Find out more: https://hubs.la/Q02LqpZ60

RaceTrac Introduces Smart Toilet Seats Across Southern Locations RaceTrac recently announced a new partnership with Washie, through which the companies will introduce smart toilet seats in RaceTrac Travel Center

The Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking, on which NATSO’s Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman serves, is scheduled to deliver its final report to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Sept. 13. The Advisory Committee spent August 14 in a full-day meeting honing recommendations for the public and private sectors. Find out more here:

U.S. DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking Reviews Draft Report - NATSO The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT) held a public hearing on August 14, 2024, to review its draft report, “Preventing and Addressing Human Trafficking in the Transportation Sector.” The advisory committee, which kicked off its first meeting in...

Out-of-stocks are silent profit killers, gnawing away at your bottom line in ways you might not even realize. Find out more in a recent NATSO article: https://hubs.la/Q02LfLvw0

The Hidden Profit Killer: How Out-of-Stocks Erode Your Travel Center’s Bottom Line Out-of-stocks are silent profit killers, gnawing away at your bottom line in ways you might not even realize.

Thursday, September 12, in Washington, DC, NATSO’s President & CEO, Lisa Mullings, joins fellow industry experts during Future Power: A Luncheon on Transportation Electrification. Find out more and get tickets here: https://hubs.la/Q02L7_H90

Road Gang Luncheon with Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Panel AASHTO's Josh Rodriguez and the Clean Freight Coalition's Jim Mullen

NATSO's VP of Membership, Darren Schulte, joined the Future of Convenience podcast to discuss global truck stop food trends and innovations. Hear it here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://hubs.la/Q02KMP330

Introducing Demo Days at NATSO! Demo Days is a weeklong advertising blitz with a whole week featuring your company.

•One vendor per week in Friday newsletter to 1,700+ contacts
•Video loaded on NATSO’s YouTube channel
•A dedicated section of the NATSO website through 2025
•Get an early spot at NATSO Connect 2025
•NATSO monthly email wrap-up to 1,000+ contacts
•Inclusion in third-party email monthly wrap-up with industry media company
•Social media spotlights of your company and products

Secure your spot here or contact [email protected]
https://hubs.la/Q02Kz7hK0

On the latest episode of the NATSO Foundation's podcast, Truck Stops Here, Nick LaFalce, marketing manager at RaceTrac talks about their travel center growth, enhanced mobile and online experience, loyalty programs, and more! Check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts.

https://hubs.la/Q02Kd9z60

RaceTrac is Making Major Moves - NATSO Foundation Nick LaFalce, RaceTrac’s marketing manager sat down with Amy Toner and Darren Schulte to share more about how RaceTrac is expanding its reach.

NATSO provides many ways to reach decision-makers in our $200-billion industry through in-person events, email advertisements, webinars, and more. Find out more here: https://hubs.la/Q02KcBf90

Supplier Marketing Opportunities - NATSO Supplier Memberships Include Networking Opportunities Industry Intel Insider Opportunities & Member Discounts Advertising and Sponsor Price Sheet

Hear NATSO's President & CEO, Lisa Mullings, on the latest episode of the Truckers News podcast, where she talks about her 1,500-mile journey with professional Werner Enterprises driver Jennifer Evans. Listen here: https://hubs.la/Q02K0GC50

NATSO President & CEO gets taste of life on the road with Werner driver “By experiencing life on the road through the eyes of a professional truck driver, I have an incredible opportunity to help our industry meet the unique needs of the truck driving customer."

NATSO COO, Christine Schoessler recently hosted a webinar with Shannon Iverson from Taco John's and Catie Trent from Chester's Chicken where they explored:

•Why food franchises are looking to non-traditional sites like travel centers for growth
•How to position your travel center as a desirable partner
•What to know about your business to ensure you make a profitable match

Fueling Growth: Finding the Right Food Franchise Partnership Franchise brands are seeking new avenues for growth, especially in non-traditional locations. This creates perfect opportunities for travel centers looking t...

Hear Lisa Mullings today at 2 pm ET on TT Newsmakers where she talks about the truck parking issue, the future of truck stops, and takeaways from my recent ride-along with Werner professional truck driver Jennifer Evans.

https://hubs.ly/Q02JmtW-0

We had an amazing time visiting the HQ of CKE restaurants! A big thank you to the CKE team for their warm hospitality and for showing us around. It was a great opportunity to learn more about their operations and how they are innovating in the industry.

Autonomous cleaning robots can help you redeploy labor for more customer-oriented activities, creating a better experience for your customers.

Planning a new or rebuilding an existing location? The NATSO website has many resources that address what you'll need to know. Find them here: https://hubs.ly/Q02HGPct0

New & Rebuild Resources - NATSO Toolkits and Guides Shop Repair & Truck Washes Toolkit 05-10-2024 Read More Shop Repair & Truck Washes Toolkit Top 18 Questions About the Travel Center Industry 05-10-2024 Read More Top 18 Questions About the Travel Center Industry Professional Driver Buying Behavior at Travel Centers Toolkit 05-10-...

Don't miss our webinar today! Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02HCmj30