Possibly Fulfilling One Of My Dreams This Summer!

Ever since I found out about Iowa 80 Truckstop 2 years ago, I have dreamed of going there. As I am 11 and can't drive yet, I have to convince my parents to take me, which is let's just say... A bit difficult. But, I have also specifically wanted to go to the "Walcott Truckers Jamboree" that they hold there every July. I have finally convinced my dad to bring me to this year's Jamboree! And, rather than flying (1,121 miles away, 17 hours 21 min according to Google), we're gonna drive there. I am excited about that because... I have never been on a trip any more than 565 miles from home. And yet I've always wanted to go across the country in a car. At least I can get halfway there! I was also wondering if any of you guys are going to be there, so I might be able to say hi! (With the truck tolls, not many Truthers come up around here...)

<--- Banana for good luck!

Hi Linden-

Enjoy the trip and the Jamboree. Walcott Iowa 80 Truckstop is quite the place to see. The parking lot is huge and there will be plenty of trucks to see. Don't miss the museum, a lot of information and older trucks to see.

I have been there numerous times and would like to see the Jamboree. I don't know yet if I will make it this year. It is a little early to make load plans now. Like most drivers, I will be talking with the load planners/dispatchers letting them know where I would like to go and when. Then we need to find a load that meets a couple of criteria: 1, the planned route goes close enough that it won't be too far out of route that it cost me to much, and 2, there is enough time to allow me to stop without being late for delivery.

Again, enjoy the trip as well as the Jamboree. I am sure you will meet more than one trucker that will talk your ear off.

Linden I hope you can attend the Jamboree. You'll never forget it.

Although I am in my late fifties, we have this in-common. My passion for trucks began when I was about your age. Back then the truck manufacturers contracted their print work to high quality, 3 and 4 color graphic arts companies. My Dad was a printer, an estimator and production manager at a plant in Philadelphia. His two biggest customers were Autocar and Peterbilt. This is how it started. He frequently brought home goodies for me to study; actual maintenance manuals, sales brochures, assembly line photos, and spec ordering sheets. It was the late 60s-early 70s, computer technology was in it's infancy so there was no internet. Hard copy was the ticket. I soaked up all the material he gave me like a mini-sponge. The "truck" was in my blood at an early age...hasn't stopped.

Enjoy your passion for our industry. If you go to Walcott...pictures are a must! Have fun.

Linden I hope you can attend the Jamboree. You'll never forget it.

Although I am in my late fifties, we have this in-common. My passion for trucks began when I was about your age. Back then the truck manufacturers contracted their print work to high quality, 3 and 4 color graphic arts companies. My Dad was a printer, an estimator and production manager at a plant in Philadelphia. His two biggest customers were Autocar and Peterbilt. This is how it started. He frequently brought home goodies for me to study; actual maintenance manuals, sales brochures, assembly line photos, and spec ordering sheets. It was the late 60s-early 70s, computer technology was in it's infancy so there was no internet. Hard copy was the ticket. I soaked up all the material he gave me like a mini-sponge. The "truck" was in my blood at an early age...hasn't stopped.

Enjoy your passion for our industry. If you go to Walcott...pictures are a must! Have fun.

Thanks! I'll be sure to "steal" my sister's camcorder and take pictures and videos!