The National Association of Truck Stop Operators (NATSO) is a

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-based

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of over 2,000 locations belonging to the

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and

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industries. The organization lobbies the

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and

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for laws favorable to their members. It was formerly called the National Association of Truck Stop Operators. Notably, NATSO supports the ban of commercialization in state-sanctioned

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s along toll-free roads, the establishment of the Interstate Oasis program (which designates eligible venues as an "oasis" on a sign along the

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), the continued federal ownership of the highway system and greater transparency on the pricing procedure of

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fees. NATSO has published the bimonthly ''Stop Watch'' magazine since 2011.

References

External links

Official Web Site
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