CAT Scale® To Celebrate 35th Anniversary With Weigh To Win® Sweepstakes Beginning January 1st
WALCOTT, IA — Once again CAT Scale is thanking its customers by giving away a brand new truck, a Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4X4, in its upcoming Weigh to Win® Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is being conducted in celebration of CAT Scale’s 35th Anniversary.
One lucky driver will become the owner of a brand new Ford® F250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4X4 pickup equipped with: a 6.2L 2-Valve SOHC EFI NA V8; TorqShift 6-Speed Auto Transmission; 3.73 Non-Limited Slip Axle Ratio; Power Moonroof; Reverse Vehicle Aid Sensor; Rearview Camera; 4×4 Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly; Navigation System with Premium Sound System; SYNC® In-Car Connectivity System; SiriusXM Satellite Radio; Premium Leather Bucket Seats with Console; 10-Way Power Heated & Cooled Front Seats; Driver Memory Seat; Rear Bench Seat; Remote Start System; Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control; Power Sliding Rear Window with Privacy Glass and Defrost; Tailgate Step; Power Scope™ Trailer Tow Mirrors; 6” Angular Chrome Step Bars; 18” Chrome Clad Aluminum Wheels; Upfitter Switches; Universal Garage Door Opener; and Trailer Tow Package.
Drivers will also have a chance to win $100,000 in prizes instantly! Prizes include CAT Scale jackets and hats, Series Eleven Super Trucks collector card sets, duffel bags, die-cast model trucks, mugs, lunch coolers and more!
Each time a driver weighs they will have a chance to win prizes instantly and sign up to win the Ford F250. The Grand Prize Winner will be chosen from all entries. The Grand Prize Winner and their guest will receive a trip for two to the 2012 Walcott Truckers Jamboree to drive home their new Ford F250.
The contest is open to Class 8 drivers and will run from January 1, 2012 – June 1, 2012. Drivers will be able to find complete details and official rules online at www.weightowin.com in December.
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum to Expand Exhibit Hall
WALCOTT, IOWA — Iowa 80 Trucking Museum is currently expanding the museum by adding on to the current truck Exhibit Hall. The new addition will add an additional 21,600 square feet to the Exhibit Hall. “We have more trucks that we want to share with the general public and this expansion will allow us to do that, as well as display select trucks that have been graciously loaned to us,” says Dave Meier, Museum Curator.
When complete, over 60 trucks will be exhibited at one time, double the current display. “We will also be adding air conditioning to the entire Exhibit Hall,” says Meier. “Being able to control the building climate will not only make it more comfortable for our visitors, but will also help preserve of trucks on display.”
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum expects the newly expanded Exhibit Hall to open in December 2012.
Iowa 80 Truckstop Helps Fund Trucker Buddy Program
WALCOTT, IOWA — Iowa 80 Truckstop, The World’s Largest Truckstop, has awarded Trucker Buddy a $3,250 grant to apply toward its programs. The grant was available as part of BP’s Fueling Communities Program. As a BP Fuel Retailer, Iowa 80 Truckstop was allowed to select a qualified school or charitable organization to receive funding. “We wholeheartedly support the important role of Trucker Buddy in enhancing the public image of trucking and professional drivers and believe Trucker Buddy fills an important educational need,” says Delia Meier, Iowa 80 Group Senior Vice President.
“We are fortunate to be partnered with generous companies like Iowa 80 Truckstop and BP that support educating our youth about the trucking industry,” says Randy Schwartzenburg, Trucker Buddy Executive Director.
The Iowa 80 TA Truckstop is located in Walcott, Iowa and is part of the Iowa 80 Group that also owns Joplin 44 Petro, Joplin, Missouri; Oak Grove 70 Petro, Oak Grove, Missouri; Kenly 95 Petro, Kenly, North Carolina; Truckomats in: N. Little Rock, Arkansas; Temple, Georgia; Effingham, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; Walcott, Iowa; Joplin, Missouri, Oak Grove, Missouri; Kenly, North Carolina; Hebron, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Laredo, Texas; CAT Scale Company, the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum and the IOWA80.COM mail-order trucking accessories catalog and e-commerce web site.
Trucker Buddy International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization started in 1992 and dedicated to helping educate and mentor schoolchildren via a pen pal relationship between professional truck drivers and children in grades K-8. Every week drivers share news about their travels with their class. Once a month, students write letters to their drivers. Students’ skills in reading, writing, geography, mathematics, social studies, and history are enhanced and learning is fun. To learn more about Trucker Buddy, call 1-800-MYBUDDY or go to www.truckerbuddy.org.
JD Motorsports gets last minute sponsor of Iowa 80 Truck Stop for Iowa Speedway race
NEWTON, Iowa (August 6, 2011) – When the No. 01 Chevrolet of JD Motorsports rolled into Iowa Speedway for the NASCAR Nationwide Series race this weekend, they had a blank hood on the car.
With some time to kill on Friday morning, driver Mike Wallace and veteran crew chief Paul Andrews stopped in to visit Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott. After spending some time walking around the World’s Largest Truck Stop, they got in touch with their people to see if they’d be interested in becoming part of the team for the weekend.
“We were literally walking through there looking at everything they had to offer to people,” said Wallace. “We called while we standing right there and they said they’d like to talk, we met with them and laid out what we could do for them.
“I can’t even begin to thank them enough for coming on board with us this weekend. We’re not only going to represent them, but everyone who works there or who has ever stopped in during their highway travels.”
A few hours later, a deal was struck and the No. 01 Iowa 80 Truck Stop Chevrolet will take to the track located down the highway from their massive complex to compete in the Nationwide Series race.
“When they called, we started to talk everything through and it just seemed like a great fit for both of us,” said Heather DeBallie, Marketing Manager for Iowa 80 Truckstop. “They were in the 11th hour needing sponsorship, we’re part of the Iowa landscape and this race at Iowa Speedway is really a big deal.
“Since we’re the World’s Largest Truckstop, we felt we needed to be part of the biggest race going on in Iowa this weekend. In talking with Mike, we feel he’s going to do a great job to represent Iowa 80 Truck Stop and our 500 employees.”
Opened in 1964, the massive complex is still operated by the same family who opened it 46 years ago. Today, the children and grandchildren running the facility make sure that Iowa 80 Truck Stop is not just a place to stop, but a destination of people’s travels.
The truck stop now boasts the Iowa 80 Kitchen, it’s new 300-seat restaurant with a 50-ft. salad bar, one-of-a-kind Truckers Warehouse Store, 24 private showers, 60-seat Dolby Surround Sound® movie theater, Driver’s Den, two Game Rooms, Embroidery Center, Vinyl Graphics Shop, Barber, Dentist, TA Service Center, Truckomat truck wash, CAT Scale, state-of-the-art Fuel Center, Wendy’s and Dairy Queen in the Food Court and a Blimpie located in the Fuel Center and parking for 800 tractor-trailers, 250 cars and 20 buses.
Iowa 80 Truckstop Helps Fund SMART Boards for Walcott School
WALCOTT, IOWA — Iowa 80 Truckstop, The World’s Largest Truckstop, has awarded Walcott School a $3,250 grant to apply toward the installation of SMART Boards in classrooms. The grant was available as part of BP’s Fueling Communities Program. As a BP Fuel Retailer, Iowa 80 Truckstop was allowed to select a qualified school or charitable organization to receive funding. “Quality education is something we feel very strongly about and this was an exciting opportunity for Iowa 80 Truckstop to help support the Walcott School and their SMART Board initiative,” says Delia Meier, Iowa 80 Group Senior Vice President.
The Walcott School and Walcott PTA have a goal of installing SMART Boards in all classrooms by 2014 and is currently working to raise the funds needed. “It is important that we utilize technology to enhance the learning experience for our students. We are very grateful that Iowa 80 Truckstop was able to secure this funding for us,” says Dr. Erica Goldstone, Walcott School Principal. “It is the perfect way to kick off our SMART Board fund drive.”
The Iowa 80 TA Truckstop is located in Walcott, Iowa and is part of the Iowa 80 Group that also owns Joplin 44 Petro, Joplin, Missouri; Oak Grove 70 Petro, Oak Grove, Missouri; Kenly 95 Petro, Kenly, North Carolina; Truckomats in: N. Little Rock, Arkansas; Temple, Georgia; Effingham, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; Walcott, Iowa; Joplin, Missouri, Oak Grove, Missouri; Kenly, North Carolina; Hebron, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Laredo, Texas; CAT Scale Company, the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum and the IOWA80.COM mail-order trucking accessories catalog and e-commerce web site.
Thousands Flock to Walcott Truckers Jamboree
Food, Music and a Lots of Trucks
WALCOTT, IOWA – The World’s Largest Truckstop celebrated America’s truckers last week in a big way with The 32nd Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree. Held July 14-15, the event hosted nearly 30,000 drivers and their families as well as local residents. Visitors came from 23 different states and Canada.
During the two days, guests enjoyed over 175 exhibits; a Super Truck Beauty Contest with 59 contestants; a fantastic antique truck display with over 200 vehicles; delicious Iowa pork chop cookout; Trucker Olympics; Carnival Games; an energetic concert by country legend Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, sponsored part by Mobil Delvac; a fireworks display and loads of fun!
“The Walcott Truckers Jamboree is truly a celebration of trucking,” said Heather DeBaillie, Iowa 80 Truckstop’s marketing director. “It is an opportunity for us to say thank you to drivers who work hard to deliver the goods we need; as well as showcase the trucking industry to the general public.”
The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum hosted a party of its own on July 15th to celebrate the 100th birthday of a 1911 Walker Electric Truck in the museum’s collection. “Many people think that electric vehicles are a new phenomenon,” said Dave Meier, museum curator. “This truck shows people that the technology has been around for over 100 years.” Hundreds joined in the celebration that included “Happy Birthday” being sung by trucking’s favorite singer/songwriter Leland Martin; as well as cake and balloons.
The Walcott Truckers Jamboree has been celebrating truckers, rain or shine, since 1979. “We hope the Walcott Truckers Jamboree is an event that encourages drivers to celebrate the important job they do. We certainly appreciate the professional driver and this is the perfect chance for us to say thank you,” says Delia Moon Meier, Iowa 80 Truckstop Senior Vice President.
Next year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree will be held Thursday and Friday, July 12 & 13, 2012.
Walcott Truckers Jamboree Kicks Off Tomorrow – Marty Stuart to Perform
WALCOTT, IOWA – The 32nd Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, will begin tomorrow at Iowa 80 Truckstop, I-80 Exit 284, Walcott, Iowa. Over 175 exhibits; a Super Truck Beauty Contest, Antique Truck Display; Iowa pork chop cookout; Trucker Olympics; carnival games; live bands; fireworks and loads of fun for the whole family! Admission and parking are FREE! Shuttles will be provided from the parking area.
Marty Stuart will perform live on tomorrow night at 7pm, followed by a fireworks display and Super Truck light show. The concert is being presented by Mobil Delvac. Friday’s events include a 100th Birthday Party for the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum’s 1911 Walker Electric Truck to be held at 2:30 pm.
The Walcott Truckers Jamboree began in 1979 featuring a few exhibits, live music, food and a small display of antique trucks. That first Jamboree only attracted a few hundred drivers, a far cry from the 30,000 it attracts today. Even though the size of the Jamboree has changed over the years, its focus has not. Celebrating America’s Truckers is definitely what the Jamboree is all about. “Everything we have has been hauled on a truck. Professional drivers work hard to deliver goods to our businesses, schools and communities.”, says Delia Moon Meier. “We appreciate the work professional drivers do. The Walcott Truckers Jamboree is a celebration of trucking and our way of saying ‘THANK YOU’ .
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum Launches App
Provides Virtual Tour of Vintage Trucks
WALCOTT, IOWA – Iowa 80 Trucking Museum has just launched an app that will give virtual visitors the opportunity to explore the museums vintage truck exhibits. The app also provides those who are visiting the museum the opportunity to listen to audio about the various trucks on display as they browse. The audio is narrated by Iowa 80 Trucking Museum curator, Dave Meier and provides additional details about each truck that is not necessarily found on exhibit signs.
“The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum’s mission is to celebrate trucking and to preserve and share its history,” says Heather DeBaillie, marketing director. “This app will give visitors even more information about the exhibits they are viewing and also give those who are unable to visit the museum the opportunity to learn more about trucking history.”
The app is available in iPhone and Andriod formats and is free of charge. Visitors at the museum can simply scan the QR code at the Welcome Desk to download the app. Others can download from the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum web site home page at iowa80truckingmuseum.com.
CAT Scale Introduces Free Android App
WALCOTT, IOWA — CAT Scale Company is pleased to announce that a free CAT Scale Locator Android app is now available through The Android Marketplace. The CAT Scale app allows drivers to locate the CAT Scale nearest to their current location through the GPS on their phone. Drivers can also use the search function to see CAT Scale locations in other areas either by city, state or zip code as well as get driving directions.
A link to the application can be found on the home page at catscale.com. “Many drivers have been asking for an Android version of our app. It is very easy to use and is updated with any CAT Scale location changes on a daily basis, including new locations, truckstop name changes, etc. We anticipate that drivers will find this to be a very useful tool,” says Heather DeBaillie, marketing manager.
CAT Scale released an app for iPhone users last December.
IOWA80.COM Awards First Round of Prizes In Dreams of Chrome™ Sweepstakes
WALCOTT, IOWA– IOWA80.COM is giving away prizes in its Dreams of Chrome Sweepstakes. Fifty prizes will be given away in the 6-month sweepstakes. The first round of winners have been selected with 25 more prizes to be awarded in September. Drivers (CDL holders) can register on-line until August 31, 2011 at dreamsofchrome.com.
IOWA80.COM publishes a mail-order catalog for the professional driver; filled with trucking accessories. Over 130,000 items can be found at on-line at iowa80.com. IOWA80.COM is part of the Iowa 80 Group based in Walcott, Iowa.
Winners from the June Drawing:
Charlie Bates, Goodman, MO
Humberto Pereyra, Miami Lake, FL
Kathleen Nower, St. Joseph, MO
Thomas Boettcher, New London, WI
Dale, Clinton Township, MI
Jerry Anderson, Beleville, MI
Kevin Schneckloth, Davenport, IA
Robert Montenegro, Providence, RI
Carol Still, Ft. Smith, AR
Gary Hoekstra, Wittenbery, WI
Jose Holguin, Lovington, NM
Randy Johnson, Tabor, NC
Royce Duff, Decatur, IL
Eric Shine, Tucumcari, NM
Jerry Johnson, Wesson, NM
Mike Edwards, Clarksville, TN
Roger Surhor, Towner, ND
Wayne Hattan, Clarkston, WA
Cliff Rausch, Jasper, MO
Jeremy Kaune, McGregor, IA
Kenneth Walker, Jacksonville, FL
Charles Lamkin, Wesley Chapel, FL
Greg Prder, South Bend, IN
Nelson Martin, Myerstown, PA
Hans Van Zelderen, Carroll, IA
Walcott Truckers Jamboree Starts Next Week
Celebration to Feature Marty Stuart Concert
WALCOTT, IOWA – The 32nd Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, will be held next week, July 14-15, 2011 at Iowa 80 Truckstop, I-80 Exit 284, Walcott, Iowa. Over 175 exhibits; a Super Truck Beauty Contest, Antique Truck Display; Iowa pork chop cookout; Trucker Olympics; carnival games; live bands; fireworks and loads of fun for the whole family! Admission and parking are FREE! Shuttles will be provided from the parking area.
This year’s trucker celebration will feature a FREE concert by Marty Stuart on Thursday night, July 14th at 7pm, followed by a fireworks display and Super Truck Beauty Contest light show. The concert is being presented by Mobil Delvac. Friday’s events include a 100th Birthday Party for the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum’s 1911 Walker Electric Truck to be held at 2:30 pm.
The Walcott Truckers Jamboree began in 1979 featuring a few exhibits, live music, food and a small display of antique trucks. That first Jamboree only attracted a few hundred drivers, a far cry from the 30,000 it attracts today. Even though the size of the Jamboree has changed over the years, its focus has not. Celebrating America’s Truckers is definitely the Jamboree’s mission. “Everything we have has been hauled on a truck. Professional drivers work hard to deliver goods to our businesses, schools and communities,” says Delia Moon Meier. “We appreciate the work professional drivers do. The Walcott Truckers Jamboree is a celebration of trucking and our way of saying ‘Thank You’ in a big way.”
Caribou Coffee Opens at Iowa 80 Truckstop
WALCOTT, IOWA — Iowa 80 Truckstop, Walcott, Iowa, is pleased to announce it has now added a Caribou Coffee to its list of offerings at the food court. The new Caribou Coffee will open Friday, July 1st and is a full-service specialty coffee shop featuring a wide variety of made to order coffee drinks, iced coffee, cappuccino, blended cooler and smoothie drinks as well as teas. The Caribou Coffee also features breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal and assorted bakery items. “We are excited to be able to offer Caribou Coffee to our guests,” says Delia Moon Meier, Senior Vice President. “Whether you want breakfast, a hot coffee drink or a cool drink for summer we have something for everyone.”
Iowa 80 Truckstop’s food court also features Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut Express, Dairy Queen and Orange Julius.
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum to Host 100th Birthday Party for 1911 Walker Electric Truck
WALCOTT, IOWA – Iowa 80 Trucking Museum will host a 100th Birthday party for its 1911 Walker Electric Truck on Friday, July 15th at 2:30 pm. The event will coincide with this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree, July 14-15. The public is welcome to attend the celebration.
“Many people think that electric vehicles are a recent invention, when in fact they were in production over 100 years ago.” says Dave Meier, museum curator.
The Walker Vehicle Company was based in Chicago, Illinois and manufactured electric vehicles until late 1941. Walker trucks were used mainly as delivery trucks in major cities; delivering ice cream and other dairy products, baked goods and dry goods. This particular truck was owned by Bowman Dairy and used to deliver milk to hospitals, restaurants and hotels. Electric vehicles were popular in the late-19th century and early 20th century, until advances in internal combustion engine technology and mass production of cheaper gasoline vehicles led to a decline in their use.
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum purchased this particular truck at an auction several years ago. It is one of only a handful of Walker Electric trucks known to still exist.
Oak Grove 70 Petro to Celebrate Truckers Next Week!
OAK GROVE, MO — The Oak Grove 70 Petro, located at I-70 Exit 28 in Oak Grove, Missouri, will hold their 13th Annual Truckers Jamboree on June 10-11, rain or shine. The Oak Grove Truckers Jamboree is a yearly event Celebrating America’s Truckers that includes exhibits, antique trucks on display; BBQ cook-out, live music and more! Be sure to mark your calendars and come join the fun!
More information about Oak Grove 70 Petro and photos from last year’s event may be found online at http://www.oakgrove70.com
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum Changes Hours
Now Open 7 Days a Week For Summer
WALCOTT, IOWA — Iowa 80 Trucking Museum has changed its hours for the upcoming summer season and will now be open seven days a week. The new hours will run from Memorial Day to Labor Day as follows: Monday-Saturday 9am – 5pm, Sunday Noon – 5pm.
The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum features exhibits on trucking history. Trucks on display date as far back as 1910 and include many rare makes and models. Antique signs, gas pumps and other trucking memorabilia are also on display. Visitors can view vintage trucking films in the REO Theatre. The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum also provides guided tours for clubs and organizations as well as local schools. Admission is free.
In addition to being open every day, the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum will be holding the following events this summer.
• July 15 – 100th Birthday Celebration for 1911 Walker Electric Truck
• August 9 – 8th Annual Golf Tournament at Glynn’s Creek Golf Course
The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum is located at 505 Sterling Drive, Walcott, Iowa; More information about the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum can be online found at http://www.iowa80truckingmuseum.com.
Joplin 44 Petro Open For Business – Assisting Employees’ Recovery From Devastating Tornado
Joplin 44 Petro is open for business, amazingly avoiding any damage from last night’s devastating tornado. Unfortunately, some employees at the Joplin 44 Petro did lose their homes as the tornado ripped through the area. Iowa 80 Group, the parent company of Joplin 44 Petro, has set up a relief account to help.
“Our hearts go out to all of those that have been affected by last night’s tornado. Several of our employees have lost their homes. Many people have contacted our office asking how they can help. We have set up an account to assist those employees affected by this disaster,” says Delia Meier, Iowa 80 Group Senior Vice President.
Donations can be made to:
Joplin 44 Employee Disaster Account
c/o Walcott Trust & Savings Bank
101 W. Bryant St.
Walcott, IA 52773
Phone: 563-284-6202
In addition, the Joplin 44 Petro will be collecting monetary donations on-site for the Greater Ozark Area Red Cross to assist with area efforts in providing food and shelter for tornado victims.
Donations can be made to:
Greater Ozark Area Red Cross
410 South Jackson Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801
Phone: 417-624-4411
http://www.redcross-ozarks.org/donate/
Joplin 44 Petro Grand Opening Celebration
JOPLIN, MISSOURI – Joplin 44 Petro, I-44 & Exit 4, Joplin, Missouri, will celebrate the opening of its new Super Truck Showroom and completely remodeled truckstop this Friday and Saturday. The event will feature exhibits, an antique truck display, a Super Truck Beauty Contest, live entertainment featuring trucker favorite Leland Martin, fireworks, a ribbon cutting ceremony and more!
Joplin 44 Petro’s new multi-million dollar, 23,000 square foot expansion and remodel that features a new 15,000 square foot Super Truck Showroom. The new addition nearly doubles the size of the truckstop and features thousands of chrome, stainless, lights and other trucking accessories to browse! The Super Truck Showroom also includes two semi trucks on display that sport the latest in truck accessories.
Joplin 44 Petro has made show trucks a main attraction in the new Super Truck Showroom. “You’ll find a bright green Peterbilt 379 named “LimeLight”, that has a retro look about it, displayed on a diamond tread covered turntable and a teal and purple Kenworth W900 tractor trailer showcasing a mural that features our Country’s greatest road, Route 66. They’re amazing”, says Joel Hamilton, general manager.
The Super Truck Showroom also features a wall of lights allowing drivers to see what every single type of available light looks like when it’s illuminated. The vinyl graphics, custom t-shirts, embroidery center and laser engraving are all housed in a one-stop Custom Shop where drivers can create just about anything. “We really have made this all about the professional driver,” says Hamilton.
In addition to the Super Truck Showroom, Joplin 44 Petro has also expanded their food offerings by adding a Taco Bell / Pizza Hut Express, as well as a Blimpie sandwich shop in the Fuel Center.
Joplin 44 Petro is part of the Iowa 80 Group, based in Walcott, Iowa.
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum to Celebrate Iowa Museum Day on May 14th
WALCOTT, IOWA – Iowa 80 Trucking Museum will join many other museums across the State of Iowa celebrating Iowa Museum Day on Saturday, May 14, 2011. The museum will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with free admission as well as balloons and a coloring contest for kids.
The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum features exhibits on trucking history. Trucks on display date as far back as 1910 and include many rare makes and models. Antique signs, gas pumps and other trucking memorabilia are also on display. Visitors can view vintage trucking films in the REO Theatre. The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum also provides guided tours for clubs and organizations as well as local schools.
In addition to celebrating Iowa Museum Day, the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum will be holding the following events this summer.
ŸJuly 15 – 100th Birthday Celebration for 1911 Walker Electric Truck
ŸAugust 9 – 8th Annual Golf Tournament at Glynn’s Creek Golf Course
More information about the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum can be found at http://www.iowa80truckingmuseum.com.
Iowa 80 Truckstop Receives Integrity Award from Better Business Bureau
WALCOTT, IOWA — Iowa 80 Truckstop, The World’s Largest Truckstop, has been awarded the 2011 Better Business Bureau’s coveted Integrity Award.
The Better Business Bureau Integrity Award honors those companies who operate at the pinnacle of ethics, honesty and integrity. “You can’t get those qualities from a book or an annual report, but you will get them at Iowa 80 Truckstop,” stated Chris Coleman, President of the BBB. “The Better Business Bureau recognizes The Moon Family and all those at Iowa 80 Truckstop for demonstrating the highest level of service and commitment to their customers. It’s not about what they did today or yesterday – for Iowa 80 Truckstop, it’s for what they do and how they do it – everyday.“
Iowa 80 Truckstop was founded in 1964 in a small building that housed a small truckers store, one lube bay and a restaurant. Today, Iowa 80 Truckstop is the World’s Largest Truckstop; occupying 75 acres, employing over 500 people and providing professional drivers and travelers with everything they need while on the road.
“We work hard every day to make Iowa 80 Truckstop a place where people want to work and a place where people want to stop”, said Delia Moon Meier, Senior Vice President of Iowa 80 Group. “It is truly an honor to accept this award from the Better Business Bureau.”
