News Releases

JOPLIN 44 TO WELCOME KYLE PETTY CHARITY RIDERS!

Joplin 44 Petro, Missouri’s Largest Truckstop, is looking forward to welcoming motorcycle riders on a cross-country motorcycle trek on May 5th, 2026. This year is the 30th anniversary of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America, which raises money for children’s charities like Victory Junction, a camp for children with chronic medical illnesses, and other … Read More
April 30, 2026

JOPLIN 44 TO HOST ICE ROAD TRUCKERS SEASON 12 PREMIERE

Joplin 44 to host Ice Road Truckers Season 12 premiere on Wednesday, October 1st at 8:30 PM Central in the driver den. The show originally premiered in 2007 but is returning with both new and original stars like Todd Dewey and Lisa Kelly to the HISTORY Channel. Joplin 44 will be showing the premiere in … Read More
September 29, 2025

JOPLIN 44 PETRO EXPANDS AGAIN!

JOPLIN, MO – Joplin 44 PETRO is currently in the midst of a large-scale construction project scheduled for completion in early fall of 2025. The expansion will add 31,961 square foot of space to the existing food court, convenience store, and gift store area. In addition to adding 20 Telsa super chargers to the parking … Read More
June 20, 2025

Great Racers to Fuel Up at Joplin 44 Petro on June 21st

The Hemmings Motor News Great Racers will be stopping at Joplin 44 Petro, Joplin, Missouri to get their fill; FOR FREE!  Together with CAT Scale Company, Joplin 44 Petro will be providing complimentary fuel to race vehicles that are competing in this cross-country timed road rally.  Joplin 44 hosted racers previously in June 2015. The … Read More
June 16, 2021

Joplin 44 Petro to Host Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Joplin 44 Petro has partnered with Stone’s Corner Pharmacy to offer a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on May 26th from 3-5 PM. The clinics are open to anyone ages 18+ and will be conducted on-site at the truckstop in the main building.  The Johnson & Johnson single shot vaccine will be offered. This is a Walk-in … Read More
May 24, 2021

2020 Joplin Truckers Jamboree Cancelled

We have made the difficult decision to cancel the Joplin 44 Truckers Jamboree for this year. We truly hope you will join us next year on June 4-5, 2021 to help Celebrate America’s Truckers with what we hope will be a bigger and better event. Thank you for supporting the Joplin 44 Travel Center.
April 8, 2020

Joplin Fair – January 25

The Joplin 44 Petro will be holding a Joplin Fair in our food court on January 25 from 9am – 3pm. Please join us and see all of the opportunities available at Joplin 44 Petro.
January 3, 2020

JOPLIN DQ® Store RECEIVES PRIDE AWARD

The Dairy Queen/Orange Julius located at 4240 Highway 43 in Joplin recently received a PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in Delivering Excellence) Award from the Dairy Queen® system for achieving a high level of cleanliness and food safety. “We feel honored to have received such a prestigious award,” states the owner. “We work hard to keep our … Read More
March 23, 2018

Job Fair to be Held at Joplin 44 March 2 & 3, 2018.

A job fair will be held at the Joplin 44 Petro on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 from 9am-3pm. Come learn about the Joplin 44 Petro and find the right position for you!
February 6, 2018

World’s Largest Truckstop Moves Forward With Massive Expansion and Remodel

Iowa 80 Truckstop has begun a $10 million expansion and remodel project that will add 23,000 square feet to its already 100,000 square foot main building. As soon as this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree concluded construction fence went up and the project began. The massive undertaking is being completed in three phases.  Phase One includes … Read More
October 31, 2017