Dues: 2023 dues are $1,250 per location. Open to all travel center owners and operators.
黑料社区delivers the tools that help operators maintain their competitive edge from advocacy to education. The association is committed to providing exceptional resources at an extreme value.
Members receive the following benefits:
At NATSO, we continually strive to bring exclusive benefits that enhance your business operations and support your growth. We are delighted to inform you about some valuable additions to your membership benefits that can significantly benefit your business.
Advocacy
As the industry鈥檚 only national trade association, 黑料社区advocates the industry鈥檚 goals with the lawmakers and regulatory agencies.
On the federal front, 黑料社区is the voice of truck stops and travel centers on issues that impact the industry. The association serves as your advocate to Congress and federal regulatory agencies. Your dues dollars help to fund NATSO鈥檚 aggressive advocacy efforts that preserve the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands employed in the industry.
On the state scene, 黑料社区monitors and reports on legislation that affects the industry, alerting you to advocacy efforts you can advance locally. There are many instances where 黑料社区contacted a local mayor or representative and utilized NATSO鈥檚 research and talking points to make a difference.
Exclusive Access to Fiserv’s Credit Card Processing
黑料社区partner Fiserv Merchant Services offers members a cost-effective, competitive solution for processing credit card transactions. NATSO鈥檚 group purchasing power allows for reduced processing rates, which could save you thousands of dollars. The program will work with any unbranded pay points. Members have seen a minimum of $4-$5 thousand per year in cost savings, with many members saving even more. For more information and to get started, contact Dan Hudson at (703) 398-5831 or email daniel.hudson@fiserv.com. Contact Kimberly Roberts, NATSO鈥檚 member care specialist, at (703) 739-8573 or kroberts@natso.com.
10% Discount on FRANData
If you want to expand your business or gain insights into franchising opportunities, our partnership with FRANData offers you a 10% discount on their services. FRANData is a trusted source of franchise intelligence, providing valuable data and insights to help you make informed decisions about franchising opportunities.
Exclusive Access to Industry-Specific Documents Like Darren Schulte’s Travel Center Trends
Staying informed about industry trends is crucial for success. As a 黑料社区member, you have exclusive access to industry-specific materials, like our VP of Membership, Darren Schulte鈥檚 latest trends document. This document combines the latest quantitative and qualitative research with professional drivers with Darren鈥檚 unmatched observational research. Our insights and analysis will keep you ahead of the curve, helping you make informed decisions that drive your business forward.
Operational Support Materials
黑料社区provides exclusive operational support for members via the 黑料社区Truck Stop and Travel Center Training Manual, 黑料社区New Hire Operational Guidebook, 黑料社区Comprehensive Operational Checklist, and the Truck Stop Employee Retention Guidebook.
Online Training
Receive essential education and training through the 黑料社区Foundation鈥檚 exclusive online learning courses for members, such as 鈥淗ow Truck Stops Help People鈥� and 鈥淭he Role of Truck Stops in Combating Human Trafficking.鈥�
Access to Fuel Expertise
Fuels Expertise and Support from the 黑料社区Alternative Fuels Council NATSO’s Alternative Fuels Council provides guidance, solutions, and insight into the renewable fuels industry, which includes blending consulting (supply, equipment, economics), an online RIN management tool, RIN marketing services, compliance reporting, and assisting with registrations necessary to participate in government programs. 黑料社区members receive an annual fee discount for RIN management services.
Opportunities abound at 黑料社区Connect
This premier 黑料社区event is an excellent opportunity to network with your 黑料社区peers, learn new industry trends from experts, view new innovative products, and exchange ideas and information. Members receive considerable registration discounts, and new members receive complimentary registrations to 黑料社区Connect in their first year.
Executive Education at Fast Forward Focus
Designed specifically for travel center executives, NATSO鈥檚 Fast Forward Focus Fall meeting registration is free and exclusively designed to provide you with valuable executive intel from prominent thought leaders on the latest industry trends and behaviors that will shape your business鈥檚 future. Learn more at .
We believe these benefits will be incredibly valuable to your business, helping you save money, reduce risks, and stay informed about industry developments. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to thrive in the truck stop and travel center industry.
If you have any questions about these benefits or need assistance accessing them, please don’t hesitate to contact our member services team. We are here to support you in any way we can.
黑料社区Day on Capitol Hill Conference
Participate in the highly acclaimed 黑料社区Day on Capitol Hill for 黑料社区members only. Inform key Members of Congress about the hot issues that affect your business. Meet with your congressional representatives during appointments arranged by 黑料社区to help advance the industry鈥檚 position with decision-makers. You will receive in-depth briefings and a personalized pocket agenda to maximize access to key Members of Congress. The conference will be a memorable experience that makes a historical impact.
黑料社区Day on Capitol Hill Conference
Participate in the highly acclaimed 黑料社区Day on Capitol Hill for 黑料社区members only. Inform key Members of Congress about the hot issues that affect your business. Meet with your congressional representatives during appointments arranged by 黑料社区to help advance the industry鈥檚 position with decision-makers. You will receive in-depth briefings and a personalized pocket agenda to maximize access to key Members of Congress. The conference will be a memorable experience that makes a historical impact.
Stop Watch Magazine
NATSO’s magazine is packed with news and feature articles that will give you insights into new ways of running your business. Implementing the ideas you get from the magazine will save money and increase your profits.
黑料社区News
Keep up-to-date with NATSO’s weekly electronic newsletter. Learn the latest government, regulatory, and business developments that affect your business.
Online Buyers鈥� Guide
Are you looking for a new supplier or vendor? Check NATSO鈥檚 online Buyers鈥� Guide for a complete list of suppliers that have proven their dedication to the travel center industry by joining 黑料社区as allied members. The guide is an excellent resource for truck stop and travel center operators. Support allied partners that support you!
Travel Center Profit Drivers
NATSO鈥檚 Travel Centers Profit Drivers program is NATSO鈥檚 solution to the challenges for 黑料社区truck stop members managing the complex issues surrounding truck stop management. Led by Darren Schulte, NATSO鈥檚 Vice President of Membership, the custom assessment of your truck stop includes recommendations for every aspect of your facility, including actionable ideas to improve revenue and tactical ways to improve your net operating costs.
黑料社区颁丑别肠办-尝颈苍办鈩�
颁丑别肠办-尝颈苍办鈩� is a member-only program that provides check verification for thousands of professional drivers and offers NATSO鈥檚 assistance in collecting bad debt for an additional fee of $30 per month. While the 颁丑别肠办-尝颈苍办鈩� program already had data on bad check writers at truck stops, the SCAN network comprises data from the nation’s largest retailers (such as Walmart). In other words, 黑料社区members now have access to much more information on the check writer鈥檚 history.
Discounted Business Services
Benefit from the 鈥渕embers only鈥� discounts on products and services negotiated by 黑料社区with member suppliers to increase your competitiveness and boost your bottom line. 黑料社区is constantly working on improving relationships and bringing you a 黑料社区advantage. When you shop with 黑料社区allied members, you鈥檒l see results that will enhance your business.