FMCSA COVID-19 HOS Emergency Declaration Expires
The Federal Hours-of-Service (HOS) exemptions related to COVID-19 originally issued in March of 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic expired at midnight Oct. 15.
10-17-2022 
Fuel Retailers, Truckstops and Travel Plazas Oppose House Committee Surface Transportation Bill, ‘INVEST In America Act’
NATSO, representing the nation鈥檚 truckstops and travel plazas, the National Association of Convenience Stores and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America, today encouraged members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to oppose the INVEST in America Act.
06-17-2020
Translating Trucking Trends Into Profitable Action Items At Your Truckstop
The successes and challenges the trucking industry experiences have a significant effect on the nation’s truckstops and travel plazas, which means staying current on trucking trends is crucial for businesses […]
05-01-2016
DEF and Natural Gas Who Wants It and Who Should Add It
As engine technology advances, so do the fuels used to power the engines. New truck technology first introduced in 2010 required the use of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which requires […]
11-01-2015
McLane Index: Healthy Snacks Boost Sales
Total travel plaza and truckstop convenience purchases from McLane averaged $16,273 per week during Jan to June 2013 versus $15,772 in the first six months of 2012.
08-14-2013
Iowa 80 Kitchen, Johnson’s Corner and Lee Hi Travel Plaza on Travel Channel’s Show
Iowa 80 Kitchen, Johnson’s Corner and Lee Hi Travel Plaza are scheduled to be featured on the Travel Channel’s Show Food Paradise, being renamed Truck Stop Paradise, for this episode, on March 27. The episode will feature food at truckstops, and the film crew spoke with customers about their favorite dishes as well as why they keep coming back. The episode airs at 10 p.m. Eastern time.
03-25-2013
Quick Facts and Figures Relevant to Truckstops, March 18
U.S. retail pump prices for diesel exhaust fluid remained steady in February at $2.79 a gallon, the third straight month they have held at that level, according to the latest DEF Tracker.
03-18-2013
A Day in the Life of a Truckstop Operator: Mark Russell
Industry suppliers know that understanding their customers increases service levels in addition to profits. While no two days are ever exactly the same for truckstop and travel plaza operators, Highway Business Matters sat down with Mark Russell, director of operations for Russell鈥檚 Truck and Travel Center 2, near Amarillo, Texas to learn about a typical day.
03-10-2013
Locations Offering Bulk DEF Increase
The number of truckstop locations adding bulk Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) pump facilities in North America has increased over the last two months, with 814 now offering bulk DEF.
12-10-2012
Average Price of U.S. DEF Rises 4 Cents
The average price of U.S. DEF rose 4 cents from September and October.
11-05-2012
EPA Awards $30 Million for Clean Diesel Projects
EPA announced it has awarded $30 million for clean diesel projects as part of its Diesel Emission Reduction Program.
10-22-2012