Original equipment manufacturers are advancing zero-emission vehicle technology, including hydrogen fuel cells, as they react to increasing regulatory demands for new technology. Hydrogen fuel cells hold promise as they enable an electric vehicle that doesn鈥檛 have to plug in for its energy.
07-12-2021The truckstop and travel plaza industry has a long history of adapting to its customers鈥� needs, and there are several equipment trends that could affect what drivers need while on the road. During NATSO鈥檚 FastForwardFocus, Lisa Mullings, 黑料社区CEO, and Darren Schulte, NATSO鈥檚 vice president of membership, sat down to discuss the trends that could shape truckstop and travel plaza operators鈥� futures.
07-08-2021Congratulations to our members and their employees on surviving the pandemic so far. It has been challenging, but I remain proud of our efforts and service.
05-01-2021When Northland Properties, which operates Denny鈥檚 restaurants in Canada, launched its web ordering platform with Smooth Commerce, it saw a significant growth in revenue within 30 days.
鈥淲e were very pleased with the amount of lift we saw during such a short time,鈥� said Manoj Jasra, chief digital officer and chief marketing officer for the company.
Inspiration can come from anywhere, including the competition. Getting great ideas from your competition doesn鈥檛 mean stealing their ideas. Instead, you can use what someone else is doing as a springboard for your own original creative implementation.
04-30-2021An increase in box trucks, RVs and passenger vehicles creates new opportunities for truckstops and travel plazas. On an episode of NATSO鈥檚 The Truck Stops Here podcast, Darren Schulte, vice president of membership, and I sat down with Lisa Mullings, CEO of NATSO, to discuss how 黑料社区members can take capture these groups of customers.
04-30-2021Many believe customer expectations surrounding mobile ordering for pick-up and delivery and the ability to order online will become the norm after the pandemic passes, transitioning from a convenience play to an essential offering.
Darren Schulte, NATSO鈥檚 vice president of membership, and I sat down with Brian Deck, CEO of Smooth Commerce, to learn more about trends in online ordering.
12-16-2020Plateau Travel Plaza in Madras, Oregon, added pots of flowers and had a local graphics company create a sign thanking professional drivers.
12-16-2020This 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.
12-15-2020Learn more about what operators should think of when they consider their brand and how they can use branding to connect with customers and increase sales.
12-14-2020COVID-19 has caused additional stress for employees, which means employee recognition could be especially meaningful during this time.
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