Iowa Pork Producers Association Recognizes Waspy’s
Waspy's and the Handlos family were recently recognized by the Iowa Pork Producers Association for the jobs they've brought to Iowa.
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 on 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
Spot Clean Your Car This Fall Fall is that time of year when our cars get dirty from changing weather. Lots of rain brings lots of extra mud, and the mix dirties are car even more. This is why you should wash your car at Waspy’s this fall. Both of our locations including Audubon and Templeton, have a 24 hour service car wash. This is extremely convenient as both of our locations our located on Highway 71 near I-80. In... View Article
Waspy’s owners, Doris and Lawrence “Waspy” Handlos, were the recipients of the first Live Large Award. This was 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... 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
Waspy’s Truck Stop’s Templeton location received The Spirit of Excellence Award from the Carroll Area Development Corporation on Nov. 5, 2019. The award recognizes Carroll County businesses that invest resources in projects resulting in a larger property tax base and additional quality jobs in Carroll County. The prestigious honor was presented to the Handlos family, who own and operate Waspy’s. Handlos Family Owns Waspy’s Waspy’s Truck Stop is under the owner and leadership of Lawrence “Waspy” and Doris (Quandt) Handlos.... View Article
When you’re at the gas pump, safety should be a priority. At Waspy’s, our customers are our top priority. We want them to be mindful while at the pump. Here are 6 tips to help you stay safe pumping gas. Here are six tips to keep you safe while pumping gas. 1 – While pumping gas, don’t leave the engine running Static electricity-related incidents at the gas pump are uncommon, but they can happen. A spark from static electricity can... View Article
Not only is Waspy’s “More Than Just a Truck Stop,” but both our Audubon and Templeton locations are destinations. We want you to enjoy your visit. Here are five fun things to do at Waspy’s. 1. Savor one of our homemade donuts Glazed? Jelly Filled? Frosted? Whatever your donut preference, we have it. Or try one of our gooey cinnamon rolls or tasty pastries. You can’t go wrong with a sweet treat. 2. Try a new bottled drink At Waspy’s,... View Article
At Waspy’s, we offer free showers and laundry facilities for truckers in addition to a designated truckers’ lounge area where you can relax. Waspy’s has free showers – towels included! Our 16-acre Audubon, Iowa, location has two spacious shower rooms. In addition to the showers, each room includes a vanity with a mirror, sink and plenty of counter space. Our showers are free to use. We even provide the towels! The showers are cleaned after every use, and we take... View Article