Different technology boasts different features, and there are several factors travel center operators should consider when determining which point-of-sale (POS) system to use.
Mindy Long
Mindy Long is a journalist and editor specializing in the logistics, transportation聽and fueling industries. She has been writing professionally for more than 25 years and launched her freelance business in 2008. Prior to going freelance, she served as editor of Stop Watch, a staff reporter at Transport Topics, and a Washington correspondent for WCAX-TV in Burlington, Vermont. Her work appears in a variety of media outlets.聽
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JJ鈥檚 Travel Plaza Focuses on its Employees and Community
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Ideas to Reduce Shrink at Your Travel Center as Retail Theft Increases
Isaiah Britt, merchandising manager for Donna鈥檚 Truck Stop in Marysville, Washington, said shrink of even small items can add up to big losses. 鈥淚f you鈥檙e stealing $100 from me, that has a bigger impact than if you鈥檙e stealing from Walmart,鈥� he said.
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.
Some Truckstop And Travel Centers Continue To Have Success With Food Delivery Options
Food delivery surged during the pandemic, and several truckstop and travel plazas continue to have success with food delivery options.
Travel Center Ideas to Improve Professional Drivers鈥� Experience at the Pump
Professional drivers鈥� 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.