Looking Ahead: It’s 2022
Congress returns this week for the second session of the 117th Congress. Depending on their party affiliation, lawmakers are prepared to either advance the majority’s agenda or do their best […]
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Answers to Truckstop and Travel Center Questions About OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) [Podcast]
Robert J. Baker, shareholder, partner at Chartwell Law, provides information on the OSHA ETS requirements and advice on how to comply with the rule. Baker answered specific questions from 黑料社区members on religious exemptions, which tests are considered acceptable and more.
12-07-2021
黑料社区Analysis: COVID Vaccine Mandate Implications for Travel Plazas and Truckstops
On Nov. 4, the Biden Administration issued its highly anticipated and controversial rule requiring vaccinations for employees of companies with 100 or more employees. The rule appears to exempt commercial truck […]
11-08-2021
White’s Travel Center Hosting COVID Vaccine Clinic
White’s Travel Center of Raphine, Virginia, is scheduled to host mobile vaccine clinics May 25-27 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
05-24-2021
7 Ways Truckstops and Travel Plazas Get Creative to Capture Grab-and-Go and Self-Serve Food Sales
COVID-19 has changed restaurant and food sales, and companies had to quickly adjust. Those offering self-serve food options have had to pivot in many areas of the country depending on […]
04-30-2021
CDC Offers Vaccine Communication Toolkit for Businesses with Essential Workers
The CDC has created a comprehensive toolkit for employers of essential workers. It offers several resources to help businesses educate employees about COVID-19 vaccines, raise awareness about the benefits of vaccination, and address common questions and concerns.
02-02-2021
Covid-19 Resources for Travel Centers from FSG, System4 & MicroShield
Bernie Erickson CLEP, LC, CLMC, executive vice president, at Facilities Solutions Group (FSG) and Bryan Moledor, business development, at System4 & MicroShield 360, share about the COVID-19 resources they offer.
01-25-2021
CDC Advisory Group Prioritizes COVID Vaccine Distribution
Travel center employees, as “essential” workers, fall within Phase 2, but so too do tens of thousands of others.
12-21-2020
Congress Set to Vote on Spending Relief
Congressional leadership have reached a deal on a COVID relief package as well as an omnibus Fiscal Year 2021 spending bill. Actual legislative language for the approximately $2 trillion bill, which will likely run thousands of pages, has not been released yet but will nonetheless be voted on in the next few days.
12-21-2020
NATSO, Fuel Retailers Urge HHS to Consider Interdependence of Essential Workers in Vaccine Distribution Plans
NATSO, along with the National Association of Convenience Stores, Energy Marketers of America, and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America, urged the Department of Health and Human Services to consider the interdependent nature of essential workers as it determines the next round of vaccination priorities.
12-17-2020
Industry Suppliers Join 黑料社区to Support Truckstop and Travel Plaza Operators
This year 黑料社区welcomed several new industry suppliers who offer everything from personal protective equipment and sanitation products to new technologies and food services.
12-15-2020