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Truck Stop Missouri Sneak Peek

Go behind the scenes with the all-new series, Truck Stop Missouri, premiering Wednesday, August 3, at 10 E/P.

Owner, Joe Bechtold of Truck Stop Missouri chats it up with Midway Truck Stop customers. Watch the premiere of Truck Stop Missouri on Wednesday, August 3, at 10 E/P.

Ben, the truck stop's assistant manager, stands at the end of a wall of Larpers preparing for battle. Larping is a live-action, role-playing game (LARP) where participants pursue goals within a fictional setting.

Ben hangs out in the field waiting for the Larpers to pass by.

Ben leans down to pet the dogs at his feet.

The crew plays with French bulldog puppies and their mom.

Experience the excitement of the great lawn mower race.

The Truck Stop has something for everyone, including this antique store.

Ben tries to figure out what to do with the fireworks.

The production crew films Joe having a quick meeting with Carl, a traveling salesman.

The Midway Truck Stop also has a popular tattoo shop.

People who make a pitstop at the Midway Truck Stop can consult a tattoo artist for ink work at the "Under the Gun" tattoo shop.

The production crew films an on-camera interview with Joe.

Joe reviews paperwork outside of his office.

Joe, the big boss over the Midway Truck Stop, checks out the business at the gas station convenience store.

Customers set up a picnic area in one of the open fields on the property.

Just another one of the many animals you'll see when stopping by Midway.

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