Rest Stops

FreightWaves Classics: First highway welcome center opened in 1935

A sign notes that the state welcome center is 1/4 mile ahead. (Photo: outsider.com)

A travel milestone took place in the southwestern corner of Michigan on this date in 1935. The nation’s first highway welcome center at a state border opened on U.S. Highway 12, south of New Buffalo and just north of the state’s boundary with Indiana.  

The facility was built by the Michigan State Highway Department (which is now the Michigan Department of Transportation). Key speakers during the dedication ceremonies for the welcome center included State Highway Commissioner Murray D. Van...

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10 exercises for truckers at rest stops

Here are 10 exercises for truckers.

Exercising while at rest stops and gas stations is a great way for truckers to stay healthy and keep moving. Here are some exercises chosen for truckers because they are effective and require little equipment, space and time.

Walking lunges

It’s easy for drivers to find space to do walking lunges around their truck or at rest stops. Truckers should try to keep the angles between their thighs and calves at 90 degrees to protect knees and ensure an effective workout.

Walking lunge demonstration

Kettle...

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