Scott Harris, manager of fleet for Thorntons LLC, and Amy Nicholson, senior manager, digital and loyalty marketing at Thorntons LLC, joined NATSO’s podcast to share about Thornton’s loyalty program.
01-04-2022Delia Meier, president at Iowa 80 Group, and Lisa Mullings, NATSO’s president and CEO, shared important achievements, how the board adapted during the pandemic and their thoughts on the direction of the truckstop industry.
12-21-2021Kris Kentera, executive sales manager for Blink Charging, joined NATSO’s podcast this fall to discuss what type and mix of charging equipment makes the most sense for truckstops and travel centers, investment projections, grant considerations and much more.
12-14-2021Guy Jackson walked us through the many offerings on the 12 acres, including eight lanes of diesel, 67 truck parking spots, massage chairs, shower, two convenience-stores, a QSR, dog park, and much more, with room to add even more on six additional acres.
11-19-2021For 30 years, Big Boys Truckstop has provided hospitality to professional drivers and local customers in Kenly, North Carolina.
With a big 30th celebration planned this week, owner Wendi Powell joined the podcast to tell us about their anniversary plans and what has helped the business succeed for three decades.
11-11-2021LeeAnn Goheen, NATSO’s director of government affairs, joins the podcast to get listeners up-to-speed on important truckstop and travel center industry government affairs activities.
09-10-2021Darren Schulte, NATSO’s vice president, walks listeners through signage, merchandise and technology ideas to draw customers inside. Schulte also offers ideas on what things people see from the fuel island that might deter them from coming in.
09-02-2021Listen to hear how this Texas-themed location blends a western-motif with a modern feel to make their stamp on the interstate.
08-04-2021With the increase in four-wheel traffic, trucktops and travel centers need to be clean, well-staffed and fully stocked. In this episode of NATSO’s podcast, industry veteran Eliote Duarte shares his expertise on what truckstops and travel centers should be doing to excel.
07-20-2021Norka Rodriguez, CEO of Florida 595 Truck Stop, joined the podcast to share the truckstop’s great ideas including the friendly culture, the retention pond and much more.
05-28-2021Acknowledged as a top truckstop on Trucker Path, today Fred鈥檚 Fuel N Food boasts a sophisticated operation that offers friendly customer service, clean facilities and quality merchandise.
05-12-2021