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Waspy’s Offers Free Showers & Laundry for Truckers

September 9, 2019 6:21 am

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

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I-80 Travelers Stop at Waspy’s

August 20, 2019 6:33 am

I-80 is the primary freight and travel route across Iowa. For truckers or travelers looking for a place to stop, there’s no better place than Waspy’s Truck Stop, in Audubon, Iowa. I-80 Crosses the Nation Crossing the nation from New Jersey to San Francisco, Interstate 80 is one of the great American roads. I-80 was designated in 1956 as one of the original routes of the Interstate Highway System. Construction on the final segment of the road was completed in... View Article

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Truckers, Spend Your Rest Periods at Waspy’s

August 12, 2019 8:15 pm

Truckers know federal requirements mandate rest periods. But where would you rather stop? Along the shoulder of an exit ramp? Or at Waspy’s, where we offer an array of services and home comforts and are “More than Just a Truck Stop.” The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets hours-of-service rules for truckers. Take advantage of the amenities offered at our Waspy’s locations during your off-duty hours. Waspy’s has two Iowa locations – Audubon and Templeton. Audubon The Audubon location sits... View Article

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Templeton Ribbon Cutting

March 4, 2019 5:10 pm

Templeton Ribbon Cutting featured in the Carroll Daily Times Herald On March 0f 2017, the Carroll Daily Times Herald featured an article of the grand opening of the Waspy’s Templeton IA location.

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A New IDOT System to Help Iowa Truck Drivers Find Parking

February 20, 2019 4:43 pm

Do you struggle to find a safe place to park your big rig? Safety is a growing concern for truck drivers. Most drivers spend more than 30 minutes trying to find adequate parking. Therefore, this often results in unauthorized parking. Thanks to a new IDOT system known as Trucks Park Here, truck drivers are now able to find a safe parking spot. This hi-tech system monitors and gathers real-time data at rest areas and private truck stops. It can alert... View Article

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Waspy’s Trucker’s Lounge

January 21, 2019 2:12 am

A truck stop can be a trucker’s worst nightmare or a dream come true. At Waspy’s, we make truck drivers’ lives easier by providing the basic essentials and more at our trucker’s lounge when away from home. After driving all day, wouldn’t it be nice to take a hot shower or wash your clothes? Our trucker’s lounge has clean restrooms, a laundry unit, and an entertainment area. Not to mention, all of this is FREE! At Waspy’s, we offer the... View Article

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Waspy’s Truck Stop Honored with Iowa Venture Award

December 7, 2018 4:09 pm

Pictured left to right: Jeff Cranston, Director, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative; Dennis Kennebeck, Director, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative; Brady Boell, Director, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative; Mike Naig, IA Secretary of Agriculture; Doris Handlos, Waspy’s Truck Stop; Lawrence Handlos, Waspy’s Truck Stop; Beth Handlos, Waspy’s Truck Stop; Steve Seidl, Director, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative; Jim Gossett, CEO, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative; and Rand Fisher, President, IADG. Waspy’s is tremendously proud to have been recognized by the Iowa Venture Awards! Read the... View Article

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Waspy’s Truck Stop Featured in “Only in Your State”

November 26, 2018 3:34 pm

The Waspy’s Audubon, IA location is featured on Only in Your State, the online news magazine that covers hidden treasures only found in our state. We are proud to be part of the fabric of Iowa. In this issue, The Feed Mill Restaurant was given a spotlight, as well as our fresh grab-and-go offerings. Don’t forget you can grab fuel, a fresh hot cup of coffee, and all your favorite travel snacks too! Read the article below:*Please refer to The... View Article

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