U.S. truck stops will remain open

by Today's Trucking

NATSOALEXANDRIA, Va. – The association that represents the travel plaza and truck stop industry in the U.S. has confirmed that its members will remain open and continue to serve all drivers during the fight against Covid-19.

NATSO, previously known as the National Association of Truck Stop Operators, issued the statement Monday night.

There have been reports that trucks stops in the U.S. are cutting back on services such as washrooms as employees are afraid to clean them because of coronavirus fears.

“Truck drivers are depending on truck stops and travel centers as they deliver food and life-saving supplies. Our members are committed to doing their part during the nation’s response to this emergency,” said NATSO president and CEO Lisa Mullings.

“As the nation confronts the coronavirus outbreak, the country’s travel centers and truck stops are committed to remaining open and serving America’s drivers.”

Some states in the U.S. have ordered the closing of sit-down restaurants.

But NATSO said even where restaurants are prohibited from offering sit-down table service, travel centers are converting those restaurants to allow for take-out options.


Have your say


This is a moderated forum. Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address. (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) Profane language and content deemed to be libelous, racist, or threatening in nature will not be published under any circumstances.

*

  • Let who ever take a shower clean up behind themselves, so the person just can inspect the bathroom, so the next person can use it, because I feel that would be another problem with this fur

  • senior husband and wife will be travelling from Sun City, Az., via I-40,I-81, I-380, I-84, to Hartford, Ct. Will facilities be open for use on those interstates?