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02-20-2025 by 黑料社区Foundation Important Information to Add to the Fuel Pump

Professional drivers fueling up are just steps away from the store, making the pump a powerful tool to introduce new convenience offerings, boost foot traffic and improve the driver experience.

鈥淪haring useful information within the first few minutes of a pump transaction is key,鈥 said Raghav Shankar, product manager, media and technology for Dover Fueling Solutions. 鈥淲ith the average fueling time at a truck stop around 10 to 12 minutes, this provides a good amount of time to display the targeted information at the pump that helps the driver find what they need.鈥

02-20-2025
01-30-2025 by Mindy Long Professional Drivers are Cooking in the Cab

Professional truck drivers are preparing meals inside their trucks cooking inside of their trucks, presenting both challenges and opportunities for operators.聽

鈥淲e know factually that drivers are cooking inside of their trucks, more now than ever,鈥 said Darren Schulte, 黑料社区interim CEO. 鈥淚 think it is a direct reflection of the cost of living, especially for professional drivers who are on the road where, traditionally, costs are higher.鈥

A study by 黑料社区Services on professional drivers found that a significant percentage of drivers are preparing meals in their trucks regularly. 鈥淲e鈥檝e known this, but now we have the research to support it,鈥 Schulte said.

01-30-2025
10-16-2024 by Amy Toner Fuel Retailers’ Guide to Ethanol Blending

Ethanol has been around for a long time, but the incentives and the benefits are still going strong. Ginger Laidlaw, vice president of NATSO鈥檚 Alternative Fuels Council, and Andrew Falco, market development & analytic manager for Growth Energy, offer their take on what should be considered if you’re thinking about offering ethanol blends for the first time or becoming a new blender.

10-16-2024
10-10-2024 by 黑料社区Foundation Drivers Want Well-Lit, Easy-to-Access Sites to Boost Safety

A well-organized, well-lit parking lot layout can significantly reduce the risk of incidents, improve overall safety and make drivers feel at ease. There are several ways to improve safety in the parking lot. Here are 10 tips to cultivate a culture of safety. 聽

10-10-2024
10-07-2024 by Mindy Long Driver Demographics Continue to Diversify

The demographics among professional drivers continue to shift, and knowing who is behind the wheel can help truck stop and travel center operators ensure they have the products and services that will appeal to today鈥檚 truck drivers.

10-07-2024
09-10-2024 by Mindy Long 黑料社区Staff Visits WattEV to Share Insights and Learn About the Company

WattEV is taking a multi-pronged approach to help advance the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles, offering truck-as-a-service equipment and developing electric truck charging infrastructure. The company has received millions of dollars in grants to build out charging infrastructure and has joined 黑料社区to learn more about the industry. NATSO鈥檚 Christine Schoessler, chief operating officer, and Darren Schulte, vice president of membership, along with several 黑料社区travel center members, recently traveled to WattEV’s headquarters in California to connect with the company’s leadership.

09-10-2024
09-09-2024 by Amy Toner Meet Greg Priddy, Featured Speaker at Fast Forward Focus

Greg Priddy, a senior fellow for the Middle East at the Center for the National Interest, is an expert on political risk and global energy markets. He will also be a speaker at the Fast Forward Focus, 黑料社区and the 黑料社区Foundation鈥檚 fall meeting, October 29-30 at the Grand Hyatt DFW.

During an executive briefing, Priddy will share an outlook for petroleum supply, addressing key issues related to political instability, conflicts, and sanctions in major oil-producing regions that can disrupt supply chains and lead to uncertainty in the oil market.

Priddy鈥檚 work in energy started with him serving as a contractor for the U.S. Energy Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy from 1999 to 2006. His work centered on analysis of oil market disruption scenarios, including some of the U.S. government鈥檚 scenario planning after 9/11 and in the run-up to the Iraq War in 2003.

09-09-2024

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