ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- NATSO, the trade association representing truckstops and travel plazas, has announced a new partnership with Fastport to help NATSO members recruit and hire military veterans and transitioning service members.
Fastport's mission is to educate, motivate, hire and inspire veterans and transitioning service members into careers with employers in the transportation industry.
NATSO board members identified the need for human-resource assistance during a 2015 strategic planning session, and NATSO has responded with a number of new programs to help operators find employees that will thrive in a service-based industry.
“As we … remember the people who have died while serving in our armed forces on [Memorial Day], we are reminded of the need to help veterans and transitioning service members in this country who are trained leaders with vast experience in critical truckstop operator skills, such as problem solving and safety,” said Pamela Hayes, vice president of business development for NATSO. “NATSO members have a need for experienced leaders, and veterans are a perfect fit.”
Fastport has joined NATSO as a Chairman’s Circle member, the highest level of support an industry supplier can achieve with the association.
“Fastport will work as a conduit between truckstops looking for managers and shop repair experts and veterans looking for careers. Truckstops can provide careers with real economic opportunities. We look forward to helping service members find opportunities at truckstops, where they can grow their already robust skills,” said Brad Bentley, Fastport president.
“Our new partnership with Fastport addresses a primary concern that is shared among operators of all sizes,” Hayes said. “Partnering with Fastport will give NATSO members another cost-effective, targeted resource to help them find the right employees for their operations.”
NATSO is the trade association of America’s travel plaza and truckstop industry. Founded in 1960 as the National Association of Truck Stop Operators, NATSO represents the industry on legislative and regulatory matters; serves as the official source of information on the diverse travel-plaza and truckstop industry; provides education to its members; conducts an annual convention and trade show; and supports efforts to improve the business climate in which its members operate.
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