News Releases

Walcott Truckers Jamboree Celebrates Trucking! Concert, Pork Chops and a Lots of Trucks!

WALCOTT, IOWA — The World’s Largest Truckstop celebrated America’s truckers last week in a big way with The 31st Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree. Held July 8-9, the event hosted tens of thousands of drivers and their families. During the two days, guests enjoyed over 175 exhibits; a Super Truck Beauty Contest with 56 contestants; a … Read More
July 12, 2010

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 and loads of fun for the whole family! Admission and parking are … Read More
July 7, 2010

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 and loads of fun for the whole family! Admission and parking are … Read More
July 7, 2010

Walcott Truckers Jamboree Starts Next Week Celebration to Feature Tracy Lawrence Concert

WALCOTT, IOWA — The 31st Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, will be held next week, July 8-9, 2010 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 … Read More
June 28, 2010

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum to Host 100th Birthday Party for 1910 Avery Farm Truck

WALCOTT, IOWA — Iowa 80 Trucking Museum will host a 100th Birthday party for its 1910 Avery Farm Truck on Friday, July 9th at 2:30 pm. The event will coincide with this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree, July 8-9. The public is welcome to attend the celebration. “The 1910 Avery is the oldest truck we have … Read More
June 21, 2010

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum to Host 100th Birthday Party for 1910 Avery Farm Truck

WALCOTT, IOWA — Iowa 80 Trucking Museum will host a 100th Birthday party for its 1910 Avery Farm Truck on Friday, July 9th at 2:30 pm. The event will coincide with this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree, July 8-9. The public is welcome to attend the celebration. “The 1910 Avery is the oldest truck we have … Read More
June 21, 2010

Kenly 95 to Join Petro Stopping Centers Network

KENLY, NORTH CAROLINA — Those stopping at Kenly 95 Truckstop will soon be seeing a lot of green. Kenly 95 will become a Petro Stopping Center on July 1st. “We are pleased to be able to join the Petro network”, says Ernie Brame, general manager. “Petro is the premium truckstop brand and we continually strive … Read More
June 18, 2010

Kenly 95 to Join Petro Stopping Centers Network

KENLY, NORTH CAROLINA — Those stopping at Kenly 95 Truckstop will soon be seeing a lot of green. Kenly 95 will become a Petro Stopping Center on July 1st. “We are pleased to be able to join the Petro network”, says Ernie Brame, general manager. “Petro is the premium truckstop brand and we continually strive … Read More
June 18, 2010

Ray O’Hanesian Donates Kenworth to Iowa 80 Trucking Museum

WALCOTT, IOWA — Iowa 80 Trucking Museum has recently received a very generous gift from a long time trucking friend. Ray S. O’Hanesian, Bettendorf, Iowa has graciously donated his Kenworth KDC825C, the truck he has owned for over half of his life, to the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum. This truck is the last one of … Read More
June 8, 2010

Ray O’Hanesian Donates Kenworth to Iowa 80 Trucking Museum

WALCOTT, IOWA — Iowa 80 Trucking Museum has recently received a very generous gift from a long time trucking friend. Ray S. O’Hanesian, Bettendorf, Iowa has graciously donated his Kenworth KDC825C, the truck he has owned for over half of his life, to the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum. This truck is the last one of … Read More
June 8, 2010