If You are a Trucker in Iowa, Waspy’s Has You Covered At Waspy’s we truly value each and every truck driver that travels through our state. We know you work hard, and deserve a truck stop that gives you what you are looking for. There are certain things that when asked, truckers indicated are a must while they are on the road: we have clean facilities, grab and go convenience, darn good food, and ample parking. That is just the... View Article
If You’ve Been Off Roading Waspy’s Can Bring the Sparkle Back Summertime is all about outdoor work and play. If you have a truck, dually, or ATV, chances are you have already been out in the elements and often that includes a lot of mud. So, if you’ve got mud, we can bring the sparkle back to your vehicle at the Waspy’s Truck Wash located on the Waspy’s Truck Stop Complex in Audubon, Iowa. Go from down and dirty to fresh and clean... View Article
Grab and Go, or Stay Awhile, Waspy’s Will Feed You Good! If you are hungry and on the road in Iowa, then look no further than Waspy’s Truck Stop. Our two locations in Audubon, Iowa, and Templeton, Iowa have the food that will get your engine fueled up, and make your tummy happy! Whether you are on the move and need to grab and go, or if you feel like staying for a while to refuel, our food will satisfy... View Article
Family Owned Waspy’s Goal is to Be Your One Stop For All Your Needs While Traveling in the Midwest At Waspy’s, we know that we are lucky enough to serve both our local community and all the wonderful travelers that take I80 through Iowa. Being a truck stop near I80 in Iowa, our goal is to provide you with a one-stop location for all your travel needs, including everyone from the casual traveler to the most well-seasoned trucker traveling the... View Article
Waspy's and the Handlos family were recently recognized by the Iowa Pork Producers Association for the jobs they've brought to Iowa.
We Love Our Customers Waspy’s Truck Stop likes to say we are ‘more than just a truck stop’. We pride ourselves in keeping our facilities clean and updated. In fact, we strive to make our customers feel ‘at home’ whether their stay is short or long. Whether you stop into one of our convenience stores, stop at our fuel education center, or use our indoor pool at the Blue Grass Inn & Suites, we want to meet your expectations. As... View Article
Waspy’s owners Doris and Lawrence “Waspy” Handlos were the recipients of the first Live Large Award, presented by the Audubon Chamber of Commerce. The chamber’s annual dinner in February celebrated the community’s accomplishments during the previous year. Award Echos New Chamber Slogan The Live Large award corresponds with the newly developed “Live Large” slogan and logo for the Audubon Chamber of Commerce. The logo features Albert, The World’s Largest Bull. The statue is an Audubon landmark. “As the logo has... View Article
February is National Hot Breakfast Month, and there’s no place better to grab breakfast than at Waspy’s. The Average American Eats Breakfast Only 3 Times a Week It is said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet with our busy lives, too many of us don’t make time for breakfast. A national survey revealed the average American eats breakfast only 3 days a week, while 13% of those surveyed rarely or never eat breakfast. Eating the... View Article
“When we talk about clean, we really mean it. From the bathrooms to the floors, it’s all very clean.” Beth Handlos Wahlert, Waspy’s Chief Operating Officer Truck stops and cleanliness don’t normally go together, but at Waspy’s, the staff takes pride in keeping the Audubon and Templeton truck stops clean. “We hear a lot of compliments about the cleanliness of our stores,” said Beth Handlos Wahlert, Chief Operating Officer at Waspy’s. “When we talk about clean, we really mean it.... View Article
A shortage of truck parking spaces is a major concern for truck drivers. However, Waspy’s Truck Stop, which has Iowa locations in both Audubon and Templeton, offers free truck parking. The American Trucking Associations noted that finding a safe parking place is a primary cause of truck driver stress. On average, truck drivers spend an hour a day searching for parking. ELD (electronic logging device) mandates mean truckers’ hours are tightly tracked. Spending extra minutes searching for parking is no... View Article
