CAT Scale expects the rebuild to take about 15 months with locations being completed and opened each month. New openings will be added to CAT Scale’s online scale locator, www.catscale.com, as they open and will also be posted on the CAT Scale Facebook page.

Tracy Lawrence will perform live on tomorrow night at 7pm, followed by a fireworks display and Super Truck light show. The concert is being sponsored by Mobil Delvac. Friday’s events include a 100th Birthday Party for the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum’s 1910 Avery Farm Truck to be held at 2:30 pm.

The Walcott Truckers Jamboree began in 1979 featuring a few exhibits, live music, food and a small display of antique trucks. That first Jamboree only attracted a few hundred drivers, a far cry from the 30,000 it attracts today. Even though the size of the Jamboree has changed over the years, you can bet that its focus hasn’t. Celebrating America’s Truckers is definitely what the Jamboree is all about. “Professional drivers work hard to deliver goods to our businesses, schools and communities. Everything we have has been hauled on a truck at some point”, says Delia Moon Meier. “The Walcott Truckers Jamboree is our way of saying Thank You for the work professional drivers do; to let them know that we appreciate them and we’re glad they choose to stop at Iowa 80.”

Click here to download the 2010 Schedule of Events.

“The 1910 Avery is the oldest truck we have on display and a rare piece of trucking history, so we thought it very fitting to throw a party.” says Dave Meier, museum curator. Avery was a large farm equipment manufacturer in Peoria, Illinois, that built farm

tractors into the 1920s. The 1910 model was advertised to do the work of six to eight horses at a top speed of 15 MPH. This truck is so versatile, it could haul up to 100 bushels of wheat, pull a 3-bottom plow, or even run a threshing machine through an additional belt pulley. This innovative piece of equipment didn’t come cheap though; the truck boasted a $2,500 price tag.

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum purchased this particular Avery from collector Lloyd VanHorn in 1995, who had purchased it from the Pioneer Auto Museum, Murdo, South Dakota, 10 years earlier. It is one of only six Avery trucks known to still exist.

Kenly 95 Truckstop will be a full-service Petro facility that among other things, includes changing the restaurant over to an Iron Skillet and the truck service center to a Petro:Lube. “Drivers seek out Petro Stopping Centers and the Iron Skillet restaurant has been consistently voted number one among drivers”, says Brame.

Kenly 95 Truckstop is part of the Iowa 80 Group family of companies that include: Iowa 80 TA Truckstop, Walcott, Iowa; Joplin Petro, Joplin, Missouri; Oak Grove 70 Petro, Oak Grove, Missouri; Truckomat Truck Washes in N. Little Rock, Arkansas; Temple, Georgia; Effingham, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; Walcott, Iowa; Oak Grove, Missouri; Joplin, Missouri; Kenly, North Carolina; Hebron, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Laredo, Texas; Wytheville, Virginia; CAT Scale Company, Walcott, Iowa; Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, Walcott, Iowa and Iowa80.com mail-order catalog and e-commerce web site, Walcott, Iowa.

Ray’s truck the “Bullnose” had over 5.2 million miles on it when he stopped counting in 1998. Ray purchased the 1958 Bullnose for $25,000 this was expensive during his time. The truck has had many updates through the years. The original wheelbase of 264” was shortened to 224”, the current engine is a NTC 380 Cummins set up to 420hp, and the transmission has also been upgraded to a 5×4 Spicer.

Ray has received a lot of recognition for his truck. It was put on display in Seattle at the Kenworth plant in 1988. Also in 1988, Ray was honored by the governor of Oregon and awarded a plaque for his service to the trucking industry. His truck has also been featured on the cover of the newsletter, “Kenworth Cruiser” and in Wheels of Time magazine. Ray’s 1958 Bullnose truck will now be on display for everyone to enjoy at the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum in Walcott, Iowa.

“We will display Ray’s generous gift with pride,” says Dave Meier, Museum Curator. “He has been a long time friend and we are honored that he chose to donate his truck to the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum.”

In addition to having owned a great truck and being a dedicated driver for over 59 years, Ray also served in WWII in the 8th Air Force, the 879th Bomb Group, and the 319th Fighter Squadron as crew chief. Ray has a passion for trucking and has worked for many trucking companies in his day. Many know Ray as “that guy that drives CAT Scale’s ’38 Kenworth”, which he says he will do as long as he is able.

Title: Kitchen Manager

Reports to: Restaurant Manager

Typical Work Week: 50-55 hours (24/7/365 operation)

Management Style: Working/hands on

Responsibilities:

• Train and educate new team members to our culture, standards and operations.
• Supervise and guide kitchen culinary staff— cooks, dishwashers to ensure consistency with all food products.
• Prepare and adjust schedule for dishwashers and line cooks to meet demands of our customers.
• Create an experience that every customer will seek to repeat.
• Follow all policies and procedures regarding sanitation and sanitary food handling.
• Execute all ordering and inventory management.
• 100% accountability with the P&L—total food cost and total back of house labor cost.
• Control costs by training and educating team members and fellow managers.
• Create a fun, safe and energetic working environment.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience working as a Kitchen Manager
• Candidates must be highly motivated, self-directed, and results driven with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast paced working environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize a cost effective buffet.
• Must have considerable knowledge in food preparation, presentation and portion control.

EOE. Drug Screen Required.

The Lighthouse Restaurant menu features many signature dishes to choose from as well as various specials. There is also an extensive buffet chocked full of home cooked favorites. The restaurant is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Kenly 95 Truckstop has already opened a completely new chrome shop and relocated the gas islands and convenience store. The new food court is open featuring Wendy’s with Subway coming in a few months. There is also a Moonstruck Java coffee station, gift store and movie theatre.

Kenly 95 TA Truckstop is part of the Iowa 80 Group family of companies that include: Iowa 80 TA Truckstop, Walcott, Iowa; Joplin Petro, Joplin, Missouri; Oak Grove 70 Petro, Oak Grove, Missouri; Truckomat Truck Washes in N. Little Rock, Arkansas; Temple, Georgia; Effingham, Illinois; South Holland, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; Walcott, Iowa; Oak Grove, Missouri; Joplin, Missouri; Kenly, North Carolina; Hebron, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Laredo, Texas; Wytheville, Virginia; CAT Scale Company, Walcott, Iowa and Iowa80.com, Walcott, Iowa.