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Iowa 80 in Walcott, Iowa, has grown from a small stop into the world’s largest truck stop. Learn how it supports truck drivers with parking, meals, and services as the trucking industry evolves.

December 23, 2025

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Iowa 80 Keeps Truckers Rolling While the Industry Changes Around It

Every truck driver knows the feeling of pulling off the interstate after a long stretch and spotting a place that feels familiar before you ...

FMCSA expands its emergency declaration to 43 states, easing driving time restrictions for carriers and drivers transporting critical fuels during severe winter storms. Learn about the expanded emergency relief and how it impacts operations.

February 5, 2025

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FMCSA Expands Emergency Declaration to More States

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has expanded its regional emergency declaration to address ongoing fuel supply issues, adding four more states to ...

July 30, 2024

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Iowa Disaster Emergency Declaration Extended Through August 17

The governor of Iowa has officially prolonged disaster emergency declarations in nearly 30 counties amidst ongoing challenges posed by extensive flooding. This latest announcement ...

July 1, 2024

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Persistent Flooding Problems Plague Iowa and South Dakota

Due to concerns over flooding along the Missouri River, emergency declarations have now been issued in both Iowa and South Dakota. Extensive rainfall across ...

March 22, 2024

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Six States Reassess Left Lane Use in New Bill

State legislatures across the nation are engaged in discussions over proposed laws targeting the usage of left lanes by vehicles, particularly focusing on restrictions ...

February 26, 2024

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Truck Crash Damages Covered in Illinois and Iowa

Legislation revisiting one-year-old rules on pain-and-suffering damages in incidents involving large trucks is under consideration in two Midwestern states. During the final stages of ...

February 15, 2024

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Several States Bring Autonomous Trucks to a Vote

In state legislatures across the United States, the use of autonomous trucks on public roads has become a notable topic of discussion. Here’s a ...

December 18, 2023

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$875K in Federal Grants Work to Grow Iowa College’s Trucking Driving Program

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has secured over $875,000 in grants to enhance its truck driving and commercial truck driving program. Out of this sum, ...

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November 2, 2023

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Iowa Grants $5 Million to Boost Driver Training

The commercial driver’s license infrastructure program in Iowa is providing a substantial grant of $4,844,092 to 10 community colleges. This funding will be used ...

May 30, 2023

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Iowa Takes a Stand Against Unfair Nuclear Verdicts Targeting Trucking Industry

Iowa’s Governor, Kim Reynolds, has signed a bill into law that limits pain and suffering compensation to $5 million in trucking accident cases. This ...