Chairman’s Letter: Learning with NATSO
I encourage all operators to attend The 黑料社区Show and gain knowledge from industry experts, their peers and our top industry suppliers.
01-01-2014
Space Age Travel Center Focuses on Ease and Convenience
Space Age Travel Center located off of Interstate 84 in Hermiston, Ore., sets itself apart by offering interesting merchandise, aggressive pricing, a variety of amenities and friendly employees. The mix works, and the location does over 50,000 diesel transactions and serves over 750,000 gas and c-store customers eachyear.
01-01-2014
Key Performance Indicators for Truckstops
It鈥檚 often said that there is more than one road to heaven, which for me I hope is a truism. Similarly, when it comes to metric formulas there are sometimes more than one road to a like result. In the last issue of Stop Watch, I discussed the importance of key performance indicators. In this issue, I will share details on some of the top indicators and how you can apply them to your business.
10-25-2013
The Promising Future Of Fuels
While diesel will remain the primary fuel for the trucking industry for the near future, a growing number of manufacturers and carriers are embracing alternative technologies and fuels that will allow them to move away from diesel derived from crude.
10-25-2013
Engage And Train Employees For Long-Term Success
Employees are the glue that holds businesses together, yet hiring and keeping excellent staff are the most challenging aspects of nearly every business. Natso members and human resources experts are getting creative to ensure their locations are filled with employees who care.
10-25-2013
Truckstop and Travel Plaza Operators Give Back
Not only do truckstop and travel plaza operators serve profes颅sional drivers and the traveling public, they serve their communities as well. Each year, operators donate their time, money and resources to charitable organizations, churches and schools in their community.
10-25-2013
Jubitz Travel Center Gets It Right
Founded in 1952 as a truck leasing company, Jubitz Travel Center has been a fixture in the Northwest since opening in its current North Portland location in 1958.
10-25-2013
How, when and by whom do you train your employees?
Truckstop operators share how, when and by whom do they train their employees?
10-25-2013
Key Performance Indicators
It seems one topic that often comes up at industry events that operators dance around is their key performance indicator. Everyone is interested in knowing what one key performance indicator or metric their fellow operators value the highest and why. So, we recently asked industry specialists and operators that question and received the following responses.
09-01-2013
Important Information About ADA Requirements For Bathing Rooms
Many truckstop and travel plaza owners have questions about the bathing rooms, also called shower rooms, at their locations. The requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding bathing rooms are not new. They were first required in the 1991 ADA Standards but they have been misinterpreted for the past 20 years.
09-01-2013