America’s 50 Quirkiest Roadside Attractions By State: Part 4
America’s 50 Quirkiest Roadside Attractions By State: Part IV If you thought we’d already hit peak roadside weirdness, think again. In part four, we’re climbing mountains, crossing deserts, and exploring coastal byways lined with wonders that stretch imagination—and geography—to their limits. Each stop is a reminder that beauty and oddity often […]
America’s 50 Quirkiest Roadside Attractions By State: Part 3
By now, we’ve learned that the real magic of the American road lies between the big destinations. This third chapter takes us through the heartland, where creativity blooms in cornfields and curiosity hides behind every “World’s Largest” sign. From eccentric backyards turned folk-art kingdoms to neon dinosaurs keeping watch over quiet […]
America’s 50 Quirkiest Roadside Attractions By State: Part 2
The road never really ends—it just changes scenery. In this second leg of our cross-country adventure, we’re venturing deeper into the unexpected: from tiny towns with big roadside legends to art installations that redefine “weird and wonderful.” Every stop tells a story—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes hilarious, and always worth pulling over for. […]
America’s 50 Quirkiest Roadside Attractions By State: Part I
Road trips are an American pastime: cruising through bustling, skyscraper-stipled cities, winding through quiet evergreen forests, and visiting roadside attractions that are simultaneously curious, beautiful, and bizarre. This guide compiles the eccentric roadside attractions in every state. It includes descriptions highlighting their (sometimes ironic) charm and links helping you plan your […]
The Future of Retail Fueling
Vacillating travel trends, alternative fuels, electric vehicles, increased shipping, and rising and falling oil prices–recent years have brought rapid changes to the retail fuel industry and promise to bring many more. With so much in flux, it can be challenging to keep your retail fuel franchise ahead of the curve instead […]
Top Five Most Important Pipelines in the U.S.: What They Are and What They Carry
Pipelines are the lifeblood of the oil and gas industry, transporting high volumes of crude oil, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, liquified natural gas, and water. Starting in the 1870s, John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company created an expansive network of pipelines to move crude oil across states and get a leg […]
How Fuel Moves Through Pipelines
More than 1,200 pipelines meander their way through North America, transporting 3.5 million barrels of crude oil daily across the continent and ultimately providing 20 billion barrels annually. The North American pipeline system is the largest in the world and accounts for 44 percent of the globe’s pipeline length. Why do […]
Four Social Media Tips for Gas Stations and Truck Stops
Gone are the days when you put cheeky messages on your gas station signage and attract a high volume of customers. Most of your customers, current and prospective, are on their smartphones, often scrolling social media platforms. The University of Maine estimates that we spend an average of 2 hours and […]
Top Four Credit Card Trends to Watch for in 2025
Four out of five Americans have at least one credit card, relying on this ubiquitous borrowing tool to pay for gas, food, work-related expenses, and travel. It’s estimated that U.S. consumers carry approximately $1 trillion of debt and the average American household has about $6,000 worth of credit card debt. With […]
The Top 3 Most Scenic Highways in North America
Truckers spend up to 70 hours a week on the road. As they crisscross North America, they witness unforgettable scenery, a fantastic benefit of a career in the trucking industry. The team at Financial Fuel Service is ranking our favorite scenic highways in North America. Here’s a look at our top […]
Four Must-Follow Personal Finance Tips for Truckers
Though trucking may be lucrative, money mismanagement can empty any trucker’s pockets and prevent them from getting ahead financially. The team at Financial Fuel Services has developed a to-do list of personal finance steps that can help truckers save money, plan for the future, and provide for themselves and their families. […]
Three Truck Stop Trends in 2025
Believe it or not, the modern truck stop, with EMV-compliant point-of-sale terminals and user-friendly kiosks with touchscreens, had humble beginnings in mail delivery. During the mid-1800s, the U.S. struggled to provide speedy postal service from one side of the country to the other. The senator of California, William M. Gwin, convinced […]
