Outpost, a company based in Austin, Texas, is preparing to open the largest truck stop in the United States on October 1, 2024, located off Interstate 90 in West Dundee, Illinois. This expansive facility will provide parking for 1,000 trucks and spans 30 acres at 70 Airport Road. The truck stop will feature essential amenities, including fuel pumps and a convenience store, with additional services expected to be available by next spring. CEO Trent Cameron highlighted the critical need for safe truck parking, referencing a report from the American Trucking Association that indicates there is only one parking space for every 11 trucks on the road. To address this issue, Outpost plans to invest $500 million to expand its network, which currently includes 10,000 parking spaces across 20 locations. The West Dundee site is strategically positioned near the Chicago freight industry, which is home to numerous storage warehouses, making it a vital addition to the region's infrastructure. [7e849ca0]