<p>Key topics in today’s conversation include:</p><ul><li>The significance of Iowa 80 and the Mid-America Truck Show (2:05)</li><li>Introduction of Heather and Lee and the history of Iowa 80 (3:44)</li><li>Bill Moon's vision and contributions to trucking (4:38)</li><li>Moon's background and passion for trucking (9:25)</li><li>The Iowa 80 Truckers Jamboree (12:02)</li><li>Lee’s experiences growing up at Iowa 80 (14:16)</li><li>The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum (17:25)</li><li>Preservation of trucking history at Iowa 80 (22:32)</li><li>CAT Scale Expansion (25:44)</li><li>60th Anniversary Sweepstakes (28:57)</li><li>Facilities at Iowa 80 (33:51)</li><li>Future of Iowa 80 (35:51)</li><li>Booth Activities at MATS (38:55)</li><li>Expansion Plans (40:03)</li></ul><p>Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website:<a href="https://podcast.bruceoakley.com/"> podcast.bruceoakley.com.</a></p>


<description>&lt;p&gt;Key topics in today’s conversation include:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The significance of Iowa 80 and the Mid-America Truck Show (2:05)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Introduction of Heather and Lee and the history of Iowa 80 (3:44)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bill Moon's vision and contributions to trucking (4:38)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Moon's background and passion for trucking (9:25)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Iowa 80 Truckers Jamboree (12:02)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lee’s experiences growing up at Iowa 80 (14:16)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum (17:25)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Preservation of trucking history at Iowa 80 (22:32)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;CAT Scale Expansion (25:44)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;60th Anniversary Sweepstakes (28:57)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Facilities at Iowa 80 (33:51)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Future of Iowa 80 (35:51)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Booth Activities at MATS (38:55)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Expansion Plans (40:03)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website:&lt;a href="https://podcast.bruceoakley.com/"&gt; podcast.bruceoakley.com.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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During this week’s episode of the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett is joined by Heather DeBaillie and Lee Meier of the famous Iowa 80 Truck Stop, the world’s largest truck shop, having been in existence for almost 60 years. In this episode, Heather and Lee discuss Iowa 80's history since its 1964 inception by Bill Moon and highlight the annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, which celebrates truckers with events like cookouts and contests. Lee, Bill Moon's granddaughter, shares her experiences and the features of the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum while the group also talks about Iowa 80's dedication to the trucking community, its role in preserving trucking heritage, and more. 

The Oakley Podcast

195: How Did Iowa 80 Become the Ultimate Truck Stop Destination?

195: How Did Iowa 80 Become the Ultimate Truck Stop Destination?

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