Iowa 80 Trucking Museum Breaks Ground on Major Expansion
The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum in Walcott, Iowa—located at the world’s largest truck stop along Interstate 80—has broken ground on a 25,000-square-foot expansion of its exhibit hall. The project will increase the total exhibit space to 121,000 square feet upon completion this fall.
Details of the Expansion
The new addition will house a collection of historic trucks from the 1920s to the 1940s, including a 1948 Mack EWSQ, along with other trucking memorabilia such as coin-operated Wells Fargo wagons. Construction began Monday, and the museum will remain open during normal business hours throughout the project.
Background on the Museum
The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, part of the Iowa 80 Truckstop, preserves and displays significant artifacts from trucking history. This expansion enhances its role as a key attraction for truckers, industry professionals, and visitors interested in the evolution of commercial transportation.
Completion is anticipated by fall, further solidifying the site’s status as a premier destination for trucking heritage.