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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
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;... Read More »
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... Read More »
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... Read More »
World’s Largest Truckstop Featured on Speed Channel’s New Series – American Trucker
<strong>WALCOTT, IOWA –</strong> Iowa 80 Truckstop, The World’s Largest Truckstop, along with the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum are featured on the Speed Channel’s new series American Trucker. In the very first aired episode, entitled Robb and the Bear, Robb Mariani... Read More »
Walcott Truckers Jamboree Kicks Off Tomorrow – Tracy Lawrence to Perform
WALCOTT, IOWA — The 31st 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... Read More »
Iowa 80 Truckstop Launches New Web Site
WALCOTT, IA – The world’s largest truckstop has launched a new web site. The completely revamped iowa80truckstop.com site went live this week. “We are very excited about this new site,” says Heather DeBaillie, Marketing Manager. “Visitors will find it very easy... Read More »
Iowa 80 TA Truckstop Marks 45 Years Serving America’s Truckers
Iowa 80 TA Truckstop Marks 45 Years Serving America’s Truckers WALCOTT, IOWA –Iowa 80 TA Truckstop, located in Walcott, Iowa, will be celebrating its 45th year of serving America’s professional drivers in 2009. Iowa 80 began it’s operation in 1964 in a small, white enamel... Read More »
MotorIoway Road Rally to Display Vehicles at Iowa 80 Trucking Museum Monday
MotorIoway Road Rally to Display Vehicles at Iowa 80 Trucking Museum Monday WALCOTT, IOWA — The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum will be hosting participants in the MotorIoway 1000, an Iowa vintage vehicle road rally, on Monday, September 22, 2008 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. “We... Read More »
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum to Host MotorIoway Vintage Vehicle Road Rally
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum to Host MotorIoway Vintage Vehicle Road Rally WALCOTT, IOWA — The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as a lunch stop by MotorIoway 1000, an Iowa vintage vehicle road rally. The lunch stop will be held on Monday, September... Read More »
Oakgrove 70 Petro Featured on Travel Channel’s Extreme Truckstops
WALCOTT, IOWA — Oakgrove 70 Petro, The World’s Largest Truckstop, is featured in a newly produced Travel Channel show, Extreme Truckstops. The one-hour show is currently being aired with Iowa 80 being showcased in the first segment of the program. “We were thrilled to be... Read More »
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum Opens Doors to New Visitor’s Center
WALCOTT, IOWA — The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum has officially opened its new Museum Visitors Center with a ribbon cutting that took place on Thursday, July 10th at 2:00 pm during the Walcott Truckers Jamboree. The Museum Visitors Center adds 5,000 square feet to the existing structure... Read More »
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum To Break Ground for Expansion on July 12th
WALCOTT, IOWA — The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum is set to break ground for a new addition on Thursday, July 12th at 2:00 pm during the Walcott Truckers Jamboree. The ground breaking ceremony will be held at the current museum at 505 Sterling Drive, Walcott, Iowa. The expansion will... Read More »
World’s Largest Truckstop & CAT Scale to be Featured on History Channel’s Modern Marvels
World’s Largest Truckstop and CAT Scale to be Featured on History Channel’s Modern Marvels WALCOTT, IOWA — Oakgrove 70 Petro, The World’s Largest Truckstop, and CAT Scale Company will be featured on the History Channel’s Modern Marvels series. The one-hour... Read More »
Interstate 50th Anniversary Caravan to Stop at Worlds Largest Truckstop on June 23rd
Interstate 50th Anniversary Caravan to Stop at World’s Largest Truckstop on June 23rd. WALCOTT, IOWA — June 29, 2006 marks the 50th Anniversary of the federal law that brought America its unparalleled Interstate Highway System. This 46,837-mile web of superhighways has... Read More »
Oakgrove 70 Petro to Host Interstate 50th Anniversary Celebration This Friday
Oakgrove 70 Petro to Host Interstate 50th Anniversary Celebration This Friday WALCOTT, IOWA — The American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO), headquartered in Washington, DC, has officially selected Iowa 80 TA Truckstop as one of only two stops in Iowa for its... Read More »
Iowa 80′s New Super Truck Showroom Is Larger Than Most Truckstops!
Iowa 80′s New Super Truck Showroom Is Larger Than Most Truckstops! WALCOTT, IOWA — The World’s Largest Truckstop has widened the gap with an addition that is larger than most truckstops. The new multi-million dollar Super Truck Showroom at Oakgrove 70 Petro is now... Read More »
Oakgrove 70 Petro to Host Interstate 50th Anniversary Celebration
Oakgrove 70 Petro to Host Interstate 50th Anniversary Celebration This Friday WALCOTT, IOWA — The American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO), headquartered in Washington, DC, has officially selected Iowa 80 TA Truckstop as one of only two stops in Iowa for its... Read More »
Iowa 80 TA Truckstop Featured on Jeopardy!
WALCOTT, IA –World renowned truckstop, Iowa 80 TA Truckstop, was featured as a clue on the popular NBC game show Jeopardy hosted by Alex Trebek. Phones were ringing into Iowa 80 Group Headquarters from relatives and friends watching the game show Jeopardy on November 22, 2004. ... Read More »
Oakgrove 70 Petro Publishes 40th Anniversary Book
Oakgrove 70 Petro Publishes 40th Anniversary Book (07/01/2004) In celebration of its 40th Anniversary, Oakgrove 70 Petro has published a book chronicling the growth of Oakgrove 70 Petro since its opening in 1964. The book is a full color coffee table book containing 71 pages of history,... Read More »
Oakgrove 70 Petro to Host Colgate® Country Showdown During Walcott Truckers Jamboree®
Oakgrove 70 Petro to Host Colgate ® Country Showdown During Walcott Truckers Jamboree ® (02/08/2004) WALCOTT, IOWA – Oakgrove 70 Petro is pleased to announce that it will host one of only two Colgate Country Showdown competitions to be held in the state of Iowa. The Colgate... Read More »
Iowa 80 TA Truckstop Turns the Big 4 – 0!
Iowa 80 TA Truckstop Turns the Big 4 – 0 (11/26/2003) WALCOTT, IOWA –Iowa 80 TA Truckstop, located in Walcott, Iowa, will be celebrating its 40th birthday in 2004. In celebration of the past 40 years and looking forward to serving customers for another 40 years, Iowa... Read More »
Oakgrove 70 Petro to Open Trucking Hall of Fame
IOWA80.COM to Releases New Trucking Accessories Catalog (11/08/2002) WALCOTT, IOWA– IOWA80.COM, the premiere provider of trucking accessories in North America, has released a brand new catalog. The new catalog’s 48 pages are overflowing with chrome and stainless accessories... Read More »
Oakgrove 70 Petro Restores the First Mack AC Truck Ever Built!
Oakgrove 70 Petro Restores the First Mack AC Truck Ever Built! (11/01/2002) WALCOTT, IOWA — The first Mack AC truck ever built was delivered to Oakgrove 70 Petro yesterday from Spencer Restorations in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. The Moon family purchased the truck over 10 years... Read More »
Oakgrove 70 Petro Expands Again
Oakgrove 70 Petro Expands Again! (10/01/2001) WALCOTT, IOWA — The World’s Largest Truckstop is currently working on yet another expansion project. Iowa 80 has built a new main entrance driveway just north of the old entrance. This new driveway makes way for Iowa 80′s... Read More »
