In the city of Walcott, just 20 minutes North of the Mississippi River, Iowa 80 Truck Stop beckons drivers to its grandeur, both in size and amenities. Not all truck stops are created equal, and Iowa 80 is no exception. Iowa 80 truck stop both serves and celebrates truck drivers and is rooted in…

On the road again after what seemed like a year-long hiatus, drivers are now faced with record-high gas prices. Factors like pandemic setbacks, war, and other issues contribute to the rise and fall of gas prices affecting commuters and truckers. Truck Drivers Question Causes of Rising Gas…

Addressing Trucking Issues and Challenges Truck Drivers Face The demand for truck drivers continues to increase, pushing driver-focused changes to appeal to prospective drivers. The Biden-Harris Administration is partnering with the Department of Transportation (DOT) to tackle challenges truck…

Two years ago, a virus that shook the world to its core arrived and remains widespread today. The timeline of the COVID19 pandemic shows closures of entire cities, deaths in the thousands, and a vaccine aimed to help but bringing with it one of the biggest debates the nation has seen in a while: to…

At a truck stop diner along a busy highway, four men sit together in discussion, sipping cups of coffee. It's clear who they are from the hats, beards, and things they're saying. They are truck drivers, the unsung heroes of the roads that bring us everything from the clothes on our backs to the…

What Does 2022 Bring for the Future of the Semi-Truck? The new year is well on its way, and innovations for the trucking world are rolling out in the form of new and better semi-trucks. The future of the semi-truck is bright, and with it brings improvements on the classics, as well as all-new…

Tips for Dealing with Ice Challenges When Driving in Winter Recent storms have brought plenty of snow and cold temperatures. When the snow stops falling, the struggles don’t stop because another culprit prepares its debut and its ice. Frozen roads, black ice, frozen car parts continue to be a…

Road Work in the New Year: Improvement Do's, Traffic Dont's It’s 2022, the new year is rolling along, ready or not, and although everyone may need a break from new changes, they aren’t stopping now. Covid19 plagued the last two years with hardships, so here’s to hoping for a less stressful and…

New Training Requirements for Entry-Level Drivers Getting The CDL Starting February 7th, 2022, drivers attempting to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License for the first time, upgrade an existing license or get specific endorsements will have to complete a new Entry-Level Driver Training. Completing…

A Guide for Holiday Gifts Truckers Will Appreciate The holidays are rolling through like a semi on a mission this year, with everyone more eager than ever to celebrate, especially after the setbacks 2020 presented. By this time, most of us are checking our lists twice and trying to find that…