Lifestyle and Recreation

September 1st, 2008

Off the Road

Classic big rigs on display at the Iowa 80 TA

FOR JOSH SIMMONS, the new trucking museum at the Iowa 80 TA served as his own personal wonderland. “Dad! Look at this,” he cried as he ran toward a gleaming green 1934 GMC T-23B. His dad, Tom, a driver from Akron, Ohio, brought his big rig-loving young son in to Walcott for the annual Truckers Jamboree, and they were thrilled…

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July 1st, 2008

Memory (Fast) Lane

America on Wheels showcases classic cars, trucks and more

By Hollie Deese

If you want to spark a lively conversation with someone, simply ask them about their first car. Everybody’s memory of their first taste of freedom remains vivid, whether they tooled around in a Starlight Black 1964 GTO or a rusty blue 1981 Pontiac Grand Le Mans. Chances are, some of those first cars are on display at America on Wheels,…

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July 1st, 2008

Moon Trucking

Will astronauts need a CDL for this thing?

By Justine Ingersoll

The next time man lands on the moon, he’ll have a brand new set of wheels. As NASA prepares for a 2020 mission that will put a man on the moon for the first time since 1972, a new generation of concept vehicles are being dreamed up to meet the needs of lunar exploration. The first-ever lunar truck, now in…

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July 1st, 2008

Joining Forces

New agreement will help returning soldiers get trucking jobs

Long haul truckers can be considered soldiers of sorts, working mainly in solitude and doing battle with the elements to ensure their cargo is delivered safely. Maybe that’s why there are so many military veterans behind the wheel. Now there may be more. A new partnership agreement between the U.S. Army Reserve and the American Trucking Associations will turn the…

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July 1st, 2008

Fast Friends

New tools help drivers avoid speed traps

Nothing can ruin a trip like a speeding ticket, which is why drivers continually find ways to warn others of speed traps. Now, in addition to flashing headlights and alerts over the CB, drivers can get a heads up to slow down on their GPS or mobile phone. “We wanted to build a community of people who wanted to avoid…

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