Joplin 44 Petro Truckstop to hold grand opening festivities

May 17, 2011
Antique truck displays, a Super Truck beauty contest, and live entertainment featuring Leland Martin will highlight the grand opening festivities for the Joplin 44 Petro Truckstop in Joplin, MO

Antique truck displays, a Super Truck beauty contest, and live entertainment featuring Leland Martin will highlight the grand opening festivities for the Joplin 44 Petro Truckstop in Joplin, MO.

The center, located just off I-44 at Exit 4, will showcase its new Super Truck Showroom and remodeled Truckstop during the event, scheduled for Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21. In addition to exhibits, there will be a fireworks display and ribbon cutting ceremony.

A full schedule of events is available at www.joplin44.com.

Joplin 44 Petro features a new multi-million dollar, 23,000 sq. ft. expansion and includes the 15,000 sq. ft. Super Truck Showroom, featuring thousands of chrome, stainless, lights, and other accessories. There are also two semi trucks on display showing off the latest in truck accessories, and a “wall of lights” that shows what each available type of light looks like when illuminated.

“You’ll find a bright green Peterbilt 379 named “LimeLight”, that has a retro look about it, displayed on a diamond tread covered turntable and a teal and purple Kenworth W900 tractor trailer showcasing a mural that features our country’s greatest road, Route 66,” said Joel Hamilton, general manager.

Drivers will find the Custom Shop inside, available to produce vinyl graphics and custom T-shirts, or perform embroidery and laser engravings. For food, a Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express and a Blimpie sandwich shop highlight the expanded offerings.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Report: The 2024 State of Heavy-Duty Repair

From capitalizing on the latest revenue trends to implementing strategic financial planning—this report serves as a roadmap for navigating the challenges and opportunities of ...

Fleet Industry Benchmarks: How does your fleet stack up?

Discover how your fleet compares to industry benchmarks and gain insights from a 2024 Benchmarking Report on maintenance spend, turnaround time, and more. Join us to identify ...

Build a Tolling Program to Manage Toll Fees and Risks

Fleets looking to effectively manage their operational costs should consider their tolling costs. Download the PrePass whitepaper, “Build a Tolling Program to Manage Toll Fees...

Reducing CSA Violations & Increasing Safety With Advanced Trailer Telematics

Keep the roads safer with advanced trailer telematics. In this whitepaper, see how you can gain insights that lead to increased safety and reduced roadside incidents—keeping drivers...