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Custom Rigs
Can I get a radio check?
CB fouls turned into great illustrations of its proper use in two convoys over the weekend in Joplin, including a hundred-mile, 14-driver/truck video shoot âin the regular flow of traffic that came off like it was butter.â
September 26, 2016
Truck Stops
Kenly 95 Petro renovations underway for bathrooms, showroom
The showroom expansion will include the addition of a full size tractor on a turntable in the front corner, as well as the addition of a full size tractor trailer.
March 14, 2016
Parking
TA announces Reserve-It parking
TravelCenters of America has announced a new program that allows drivers to reserve a parking space at select TA and Petro locations in advance of arriving.
October 24, 2012
Life
Talking âessentialsâ with John Ratzenberger
Ratzenberger knows a thing or two about skilled labor. His father was a truck driver (Ratzenberger paid homage to his dad with his role as Mack, the Mack truck character in the âCarsâ movies), and he framed houses before becoming an actor.
October 11, 2012
Truck Stops
TCA holds Wellness Week
TCA and state trucking associations will host health fairs and âcelebrity walksâ during National Truck Driver Appreciation & Wellness Week at 12 TA/Petro locations across the United States from 3 to 8 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Sept. 18.
September 13, 2012
Business
Michelin releases X Line long haul tire
Michelin announced its new X Line Energy D tire on Aug. 22 at The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas.
August 23, 2012
Business
Drivers weigh in on roadside favorites, issues in survey
Drivers offered their opinions on the best truck stops, best restaurants, most unique hauls, their favorite foods and difficulties on the road.
April 28, 2012
Business
Plugged In
In an era of idling prohibitions and $4 fuel, the power switch is back on for truck stop electrification.
August 7, 2011
Business
Oak Grove 70 Petro to host Truckers Jamboree
The 13th Annual Truckers Jamboree will be June 10 and 11 at the Oak Grove 70 Petro, located at I-70 Exit 28 in Oak Grove, Mo., the travel center said. Â The event celebrating Americanâs truckers includes exhibits, antique trucks on display, barbecue and live music.
June 1, 2011
Business
Missouri urges truckers to bypass Joplin
Fuel is not available at I-44 exit 11 and other truck services are unavailable in the Joplin area.
May 24, 2011
Channel 19
News bytes: Diesel prices, Driving sans pants, Willieâs Place to be Petro
Commodities speculation back in the spotlight The commodities futures positions limits problem is back in the TV news via a series on liberal populist host Ed Schultzâ âEd Showâ this week. The first spot in the series distilled the history of the elimination of position limits that Iâve written about some over the years, most [âŚ]
March 9, 2011
Business
Joplin 44 opening set for May 20-21
Joplin 44 Petro in Joplin, Mo., will celebrate the grand opening of its Super Truck Showroom and remodeled truck stop May 20-21, the truck stop announced. The event will have exhibits, an antique truck show, a Super Truck Beauty contest, live entertainment, fireworks and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Petro added a 23,000-square-foot expansion and 15,000-square-foot [âŚ]
February 15, 2011
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