Lawmakers Re-Introduce REPAIR Act
Congressman Neal Dunn on February 25 reintroduced the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act or the 鈥淩EPAIR Act,鈥� (H.R. 1566) in the 119th Congress. The bill is […]
03-05-2025 
Meet the Changing Needs of Professional Drivers at Your Travel Center
The demographics of professional truck drivers are evolving, which is altering the needs and preferences of drivers on the road. Adapting to these changes not only helps operators better serve their customers but also ensures long-term success.
鈥淲e know we are seeing more younger drivers, women and minorities, but it is important for operators to really get to know the specific demographics they are serving, including if they are long-haul, short-haul or day drivers,鈥� said Darren Schulte, NATSO鈥檚 Interim CEO. 鈥淚t is also important to understand if they are company drivers or owner operators because that will influence their purchases and top priorities.鈥�
02-12-2025
黑料社区CEO Lisa Mullings Discusses Electrification With Transportation Stakeholders
黑料社区President and CEO Lisa Mullings underscored industry calls for public policy that encourages private sector investment in electric vehicle charging for both heavy-duty trucks and passenger cars during a […]
09-13-2024
Clean Freight Coalition Testifies at EPA Hearing on Advanced Clean Fleets Rule
The Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), of which 黑料社区is a member, urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deny California鈥檚 request for a Clean Air Act waiver to implement the […]
08-21-2024
Two Women and a Truck: 黑料社区CEO Ride Along
NATSO’s President & CEO, Lisa Mullings, recently finished a 1,500-mile ride-along with Jennifer Evans, a Werner truck driver. Even though she’s spoken with many professional drivers over the years, spending […]
07-30-2024
NATSO, WERNER庐 Collaborate on CEO Ride-Along
ALEXANDRIA, VA. and OMAHA, NE 鈥� NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN), one of the nation鈥檚 largest transportation and logistics providers, today kicked off […]
06-24-2024
黑料社区Analysis: EPA’s Proposed RVOS and Political Take-Aways
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs, or blending mandates) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2021 and 2022. The agency also reopened the previously finalized […]
11-28-2023
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Advances the REPAIR Act
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Data, Innovation and Commerce advanced the REPAIR Act, H.R. 906, by voice vote on Nov. 2. During the markup, lawmakers offered a series of […]
11-02-2023
Nikola Launches Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck, Focuses on Fueling Infrastructure
Nikola Motor Co. plans to begin delivering its hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 tractors this month. During a celebratory launch at its manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona, Nikola CEO Steve Girsky said the company has 223 non-binding orders from 23 fleets, including J.B. Hunt, AJR Trucking, Biagi Bros. and TTSI.
10-16-2023
RaceTrac Celebrates Opening of EV Charging Station in Oxford, Alabama
RaceTrac opened its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the country Oct. 10, 2023, at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Oxford, Alabama. More than two dozen representatives from local and state governments […]
10-11-2023
Is Hydrogen Emerging as One Of The Most Viable, Long-Term Alternative Fuels For the Long-Haul Trucking Industry?
Article created for the October digital issue of The use of alternative fuels in the trucking industry continues to increase, and truckstops and travel centers have a critical role in their […]
10-09-2023