A Special 40th Anniversary Celebration

To honor this landmark anniversary, the Mack Trucks Historical Museum will be featured at the biennial Trucktoberfest, hosted at the Mack Experience Center each October. This event will provide a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the rich history of Mack Trucks, which has played a crucial role in significant historical events and infrastructure projects.

“Since its inception in 1900, Mack Trucks has been involved in everything from World War I to major infrastructure projects such as the construction of the Hoover Dam and the New York City subway system,” said David Galbraith, Mack Trucks vice president, global brand, and marketing. “We are proud to have the Mack Museum showcase all of these landmark construction projects, as well as Mack’s 124 years of achievements.”

A Unique Collection of Operational Vehicles

The museum showcases 30 operational vehicles, all meticulously restored and maintained by dedicated staff and volunteers. Highlights include a 1909 Mack tourist bus, which saw service in Chicago and New Orleans, and the iconic 2006 Mack Granite military truck, Megatron, from the 2011 film “Transformers, Dark of the Moon.”

An Archive of Unmatched Historical Records

Beyond its vehicle displays, the museum boasts an archive of over 40 million pages of records, chronicling Mack’s history and its pivotal role in the evolution of American trucking. Visitors can explore these records to gain insights into the technological advancements and historical significance of Mack Trucks.

“Not only do we preserve and catalog the Mack legacy, but we also share the importance of our vehicles to the function of the world,” said Doug Maney, Mack Museum curator and lead caretaker. “Each year, we answer more than 1,500 questions about Mack, from dealers seeking to service an older truck to hobbyists asking about vehicle parts. It is an honor to maintain Mack history by providing this information.”

Memorabilia and Tours

The museum also features a wide array of memorabilia, including a 20-foot Bulldog statue from Mack’s former headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Tours are available by reservation on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

Source: Truckers News

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The cake-cutting event will take place at 2:30 p.m. in the Super Truck Showroom during the 2024 Walcott Truckers Jamboree. This annual event, beloved by truckers and travelers alike, offers the public a chance to witness the cake and even indulge in a slice. Senior Vice President Delia Moon Meier expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “We can’t wait to see the cake next to the actual ‘Cornpatch Cadillac.’ It’s going to be so awesome.”

The Iowa 80 Truckstop, which opened its doors on June 4, 1964, started with humble beginnings—a small restaurant, store, and two diesel pumps. Today, it spans 85 developed acres, featuring over 900 truck parking spaces, ten dining options, and numerous amenities for drivers. Proudly serving America’s professional truck drivers and travelers for six decades, Iowa 80 has remained open without interruption since its inception.

Mark your calendars for the 45th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, scheduled from July 11-13 at the Iowa 80 Truckstop, located at I-80 Exit 284, Walcott, Iowa. Admission and parking are free, with shuttles available from the parking area to the event grounds. For a full schedule of events, visit truckersjamboree.com.

Source: The Trucker

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