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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
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: Q & A with Chartwell Law
As the use of marijuana increases, employers are faced with several questions about establishing drug use policies that keep employees and customers safe. 黑料社区allied member Chartwell Law sponsored a Focus Group during 黑料社区Connect 2022 in Orlando, Florida, where they answered truckstop and travel center medical marijuana questions.
To share their expertise with Stop Watch readers, Stop Watch sat down with Robert Baker and Thomas Gallagher with Chartwell Law to learn more about crafting drug-related employment policies.
10 Creative Solutions Travel Centers are Using to Overcome Inventory Challenges
Supply chain issues and labor challenges continue, making it harder for truckstop and travel plaza operators to ensure they have the right products in the right place at the right […]
Small, Meaningful Actions Help Operators Increase Efficiency and Sustainability
Increasing sustainability can have a wide range of benefits, from cutting costs to building a brand. Although there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, operators can take several small steps to go green. Stop Watch sat down with Mike Lawshe, founder of Paragon Solutions, to discuss ways truckstops and travel plazas can be more environmentally sustainable.
Navigating Funding from the National Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (NEVI) Program
During a recent 黑料社区webinar on Navigating Funding from the National Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (NEVI) Program, Joe Annotti, senior vice president and partner with GNA, sat down with 黑料社区to discuss how operators can prepare and apply for grants.
Jack Cardwell Changed the Face of the Truckstop Industry, Encouraged Future Leaders
NATSO’s magazine looks at the legacy of Jack Cardwell, truckstop industry pioneer. Cardwell is credited with developing one of the first truckstop chains and establishing the modern-day model for a truckstop.
Funding, Grants Help Improve ROI on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Travel Centers
Investing in electric vehicle charging equipment can be capital intensive, but funding opportunities, such as rebates and grants, make equipment and installation more affordable and help truckstop and travel plaza operators enter the EV charging space.
鈥淩ight now, the clean transportation funding opportunities are about $3 billion per year,鈥� said Joe Annotti, senior vice president and partner for GNA.
Solar, Lighting Solutions Help Travel Center Operators Cut Energy Costs
With rising costs and more stringent building codes, managing energy savings has become more important than ever and can help truckstop and travel center operators remain competitive. Plus, in many states, there are grants, subsidies and rebates available to make energy-saving solutions affordable.
Travel Center Customer Expectations at Checkout Have Changed
Improving checkout speed shortens lines and directly results in more sales. Given that the pandemic makes customers even more weary of lines, and the labor shortage has increased the time it normally takes to checkout, the use of kiosk ordering and self-check-out lanes has become a must-have for retailers.
Sales of Light-Duty Electric Vehicles and Hybrids Increase
In the fourth quarter of 2021, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles collectively accounted for 11 percent of light-duty vehicle sales in the United States, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
New Checkout Technology Increases Speed, Boost Service
During the 黑料社区Connect keynote on 鈥淐heckout Technology: How Your Customers Want to Checkout Has Changed,鈥� Greg Buzek, IHL Group, moderated a panel discussion on the future of checkout technology.