Trucking Market Strongest Since Deregulation, ATA Economist Bob Costello Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The freight market is as strong as it has been since deregulation in the 1980s, according to American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello.
February 14, 2018Uber, Amazon Making Presence Felt in Transportation Industry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Executives in the truck stop and travel plaza industry see the encroachment of technology giants into the transportation industry, but savvy leaders will find ways to capitalize on this trend to make more money, an analyst said during a presentation at the annual NATSO Connect conference.
February 14, 2018NATSO Calls on Congressional Leaders to Extend Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax
The leaders of the tax-writing committees should extend and phase out a biodiesel blenders’ tax credit as they consider legislation that would update the country’s tax code, the association representing truck stops and travel plazas said.
November 1, 2017Natso Urges Congress to Extend Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax
Members of Congress should extend the biodiesel blenders’ tax credit when they take up legislation that would overhaul the country’s tax code, the association representing truck stops and travel plazas indicated recently.
May 9, 2017ATA President Chris Spear to Keynote Natso’s Capitol Hill Forum
Executives from the truck stop industry visiting Capitol Hill this month for meetings with federal lawmakers will get the chance to hear about trucking matters from the leader of American Trucking Associations.
May 5, 2017NATSO’s Mullings Named to ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee
Lisa Mullings, president of the National Association of Truck Stop Operators, has been appointed to serve on the American Transportation Research Institute’s 2017-2018 Research Advisory Committee.
December 27, 2016Natso, Allied Brand Capital Partner on Franchising Opportunities
The National Association of Truck Stop Operators said it partnered with Allied Brand Capital to offer special financing and guidance for truck-stop owners and operators seeking to invest in a food franchise.
September 9, 2016Natso’s Online Learning Program Offers Responses to Worst-Case Scenarios
Natso, the trade association representing the travel-plaza and truck-stop industry, said its foundation launched an online learning program to help teach members of the industry how to respond to requests for help from people in need of assistance in various life-threatening scenarios.
January 11, 2016Natso Selects Tom Heinz as Chairman
Natso, which represents truck stops and other groups, said it has selected Tom Heinz, president of Coffee Cup Fuel Stop & Convenience Stores, as its 2013 chairman.
March 28, 2013Natso Rejects $7.25 Billion Settlement in Lawsuit Over Credit Card Swipe Fees
Natso said last week it had rejected a settlement offer from major banks and credit card networks to end a lawsuit involving credit card swipe fees, saying it does not go far enough to reform a “broken system.”
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