“The team behind Mobil Delvac is thrilled to be able to bring Blackberry Smoke to the Walcott Truckers Jamboree at Iowa 80 Truckstop”, says Marci Crigger, Commercial Vehicle Lubricants Marketing Advisor, ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties Marketing Company, a division of Exxon Mobil Corporation. “We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our customers, and look forward to this concert each year as a way to express our gratitude to all of the drivers and their families attending this year’s event.”

In addition to the Blackberry Smoke concert, this year’s event will feature over 175 exhibits; a Super Truck Beauty Contest, Antique Truck Display; Iowa pork chop cookout; Trucker Olympics; carnival games; live music; a fireworks display and loads of fun for the whole family!  The 2013 Walcott Truckers Jamboree has also expanded as a three day event to include Saturday.  Admission and parking are FREE!  Shuttles will be provided from the parking area to the event grounds.

“My dad founded the Walcott Truckers Jamboree 34 years ago to show his appreciation for drivers and all their hard work in moving America’s freight,” says Delia Moon Meier, Iowa 80 Senior Vice President.  “Everyone at Iowa 80 is proud to continue the tradition of celebrating truckers and promoting a positive image of the trucking industry.  We can’t think of a better way to say Thank You.”

The first Walcott Truckers Jamboree only attracted a few hundred people in 1979 and featured a few exhibits, live music, food and a small display of antique trucks.  Today, the Walcott Truckers Jamboree attracts approximately 30,000 attendees.  Celebrating America’s Truckers is why the Jamboree was founded all those years ago and is still the focus of the event.

The 34th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, will be held July 11-13, 2013 at Iowa 80 Truckstop, I-80 Exit 284, Walcott, Iowa.

If you have experience in management and know your way around a shop, we could have just the career for you. The Joplin 44 PETRO is currently seeking an Assistant Shop Manager for our Management team. Assistant Shop Manager duties include: friendly, helpful and great with customers, control of operating expenses, employee relations and maintaining a fun, clean

The new Weigh My Truck^™ application allows drivers to weigh their truck, pay for the transaction via PayPal^® and get the weights displayed right on their smartphone.  The app will also email a PDF copy scale ticket or weight information text file to up to five email addresses the driver specifies.  If a driver needs a hard copy scale ticket, they can still pick up a printed CAT Scale ticket at the fuel desk within an hour after weighing using the Weigh My Truck^™ application.

The new application is currently being tested and will be available to the trucking public in June.  Drivers will be able to create an account online that will store basic truck information and email preferences as well as keep a record of past weigh transactions.

More information about the new Weigh My Truck^™ app can be found online at http://www.weighmytruck.com.  An iPhone version of the application will also be developed.

The Peel Family has been running the Iowa 80 Kitchen restaurant since partnering with the Moon Family, who owns and operates the truckstop, in 1964.  “I remember riding with my dad out to this piece of land in Walcott to meet with Bill Moon, and thinking to myself that this seemed crazy.  Bill and my dad came to an agreement and I must say that I’m glad they did,” laughs Peel.

The episode will air on the Travel Channel on March 27, 2013 at 9:00 PM CDT.

“We feel strongly about giving back to our community”, says Delia Moon Meier, senior vice president.  “This grant program empowers our employees to decide how we do that.”

The following grants were awarded on January 2, 2013 for applications received for the December 2012 grant cycle.

Student Hunger Drive: $2,000
Walcott Fire Department: $2,000
Junior Achievement of the Heartland: $1,775
Walcott Police Department: $1,424
Toys for Tots – Quad Cities: $1,226
JDRF – Greater Iowa Chapter: $1,000
Community Fellowship Church: $1,000
City of Walcott – Vision Committee: $300

The Iowa 80 / CAT Scale Go Iowa Fund can only make grants that benefit Iowa based charities, Iowa activities or to organizations that have a presence in Iowa. Grants are awarded twice per year by a committee of Iowa 80 Truckstop and CAT Scale employees.  More information on the Iowa 80 / CAT Scale Go Iowa Fund Grant Program can be found online at http://www.iowa80group.com.

“We appreciate how hard a professional driver’s job is and this is our way to show our thanks,” says Joel Hamilton, general manager.

More information about the event can be found online at www.joplin44.com.   Joplin 44 Petro is part of the Iowa 80 Group, based in Walcott, Iowa.

“We’ve had a lot of requests from drivers to continue the event on Saturday and decided 2013 was the year to do it,” says Heather DeBaillie, marketing manager.  “The Walcott Truckers Jamboree allows us to promote a positive image of trucking to the general public and it also gives us the opportunity to let drivers know how much we appreciate what they do to keep this country moving, so we feel adding one more day to the event is a very good decision.”

Everyone is welcome to join in Celebrating America’s Truckers and enjoy live country music, delicious Iowa pork chop cook-out, exhibits, carnival games, antique truck display, the Super Truck Beauty Contest, Trucker Olympics, a fireworks display and more!  The event will take place RAIN OR SHINE! As always, admission and parking are FREE!

Mark your calendar now, you won’t want to miss it!  More information on the Walcott Truckers Jamboree can be obtained on-line at www.truckersjamboree.com.

Job Responsibilities:
•    Sweeping
•    Mopping
•    Cleaning restrooms
•    Trash removal both inside and outside the building
•    Snow removal/shoveling sidewalks
•    Cleaning hotel style shower rooms
•    Friendly and helpful to customers

Job Requirements:
•    Ability to stand or walk for entire 8 hour shift
•    Ability to lift 25 lbs consistently
•    Able to bend, stoop or kneel regularly
•    Able to work outside in all weather conditions
•    Previous experience in housekeeping preferred.
•    Friendly and positive attitude

Drug Screen and background check required.

EOE

This will be a full time 40 hour a week position so full benefits are available after 90 days of employment.

Kenly 95 Petro’s main building food offerings also include Wendy’s, Subway, Dairy Queen and the Iron Skillet Restaurant.    Kenly 95 Petro is part of the Iowa 80 Group, based in Walcott, Iowa.

Kenly 95 Petro’s main building food offerings also include Wendy’s, Subway, Dairy Queen and the Iron Skillet Restaurant.    Kenly 95 Petro is part of the Iowa 80 Group, based in Walcott, Iowa.

Iowa 80 TA Service Center is seeking entry level diesel mechanics to join our Technician Training Program.  Diesel mechanics must be willing to work hard to get the job done.  All diesel mechanic applicants must be able to succeed in a fast paced team environment. Diesel mechanics are responsible for getting trucks in and out in a timely manner while maintaining the highest customer service standards.

EOE. Drug Screen Required. All candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical.

Outline for the training:

• Month 1-2= Parts Counter Training
• Month 2-8= Training with a Tech. on shop floor
• Month 8-12= On floor full commission

Job Requirements:

• Some experience preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Desire to learn and grow
• Excellent customer service standards
• Ability to work as a team
• Drive to succeed

We thrive on our customer satisfaction at the Iowa 80 Group so excellent communication skills, organizational skills and phone skills are a must.  All applicants must have the desire to learn and grow within our company. 

ASE certifications are a plus.

Apply TODAY to join the highest paid Diesel Mechanics in the Quad Cities!

All shifts available!!

EOE. Drug Screen and pre-employment physical required.

Job Requirements

• Desire to learn and grow
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Excellent customer service standards
• 3-5 years experience
• Ability to work as a team
• Proven experience working on diesel trucks or heavy equipment
• Drive to succeed

The Assistant Manager must be motivated, capable of working in a fast paced environment and detailed oriented. The Taco Bell Pizza Hut Express Assistant Manager will be responsible for: ensuring 100% guest satisfaction, implementation of Company policies and Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express policies, training all employees, motivating staff, food inventory, maintaining high food quality and cost control.

This is a great opportunity to start a career at a newly remodeled facility!

EOE. Drug screen and background check required.

• Friendly and helpful
• Must have 1-2 years experience as an assistant manager of a quick serve restaurant.
• Must have experience managing employees
• Must be available to work various shifts (24 hour facility)
• 50-55 hour work week–5 day work week
• Must have knowledge of managing labor and food cost
• Scheduling
• Ability to train out of state for 4-6 weeks
• Understand the importance of Customer Service
• Driven by success
• High School Diploma required–some college preferred

Dirt work has already begun on the project which is scheduled to be completed in the spring.  “We want to make sure that our customers have plenty of safe, well-lit truck parking spaces,” says Delia Moon Meier.  “It’s important they know we will always have a space for them.”

The new truck parking spaces will bring Iowa 80 Truckstop’s total truck parking capacity to just over 900.