Jumpin’ Jamboree

Tens of thousands of people attended this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree at the Iowa 80 Truck Stop, more than the previous year.

The 44th Walcott Truckers Jamboree attracted more than 46,000 people from nearly 30 different states and two Canadian provinces. Drivers from Arizona, Alabama, North Carolina and Canada traveled the farthest. More than 100 trucks competed in the Super Truck Beauty Contest.

As always, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association was present with its Spirit of the American Trucker tour truck. OOIDA CEO Todd Spencer was the captain behind the wheel this year. Spencer spent time talking to several truckers about a variety of issues plaguing the industry.

The Walcott Truckers Jamboree also included 150 exhibitors, 100 antique trucks and trailers on display, Trucker Olympics, a pork chop cookout, the 100th birthday of the 1923 Mack AB truck, a trucker’s best friend pet contest, live music and fireworks.

The next Walcott Truckers Jamboree will be held July 11-13, 2024.

Working Truck: Cabover

1. Dennis Sikorski, Bancroft, Wis., 1995 Peterbilt 362 cabover, “Old School and Flat Broke”
2. Matt Schleuger, Wesley, Iowa, 1993 Kenworth K100E, “Not Daddy’s Money”
3. David Brewster, Maquoketa, Iowa, 1989 Kenworth K100, “Family Tradition”

Working Truck: Company Truck, Bobtail

1. Seth Dalberg, Clifton, Colo., 2022 Kenworth W990, “Spare Change”
2. Eva Knelsen, Mount Elgin, Ontario, 2021 Kenworth W900L, “Ken Worth, Jr.”
3. Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, N.C., 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, “Roll of the Dice”

Working Truck: Company Truck, Combination

1. Luke Oligschlaeger, Meta, Mo., 2020 Kenworth W900 and 2020 Great Dane trailer
2. Andrew Worth, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2021 Peterbilt 389 and 2010 Brenner tanker trailer
3. Don Hummer Trucking, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 2023 Kenworth W990 and 2016 Utility Van trailer

Working Truck: Specialty Winner

Andrew Utley, Davenport, Iowa, 2018 Peterbilt 567

Rat Rod Winner

Tim Feidt, Maplewood, Minn., 1980 Mack Army truck

Working Truck: 2023-2020 Bobtail Conventional

1. Duane Peden, Taylorville, Ill., 2022 Peterbilt 389
2. James Nalin, Tucson, Ariz., 2022 Freightliner Cascadia, “American Patriot”
3. Brian Collman, Taylorville, Ill., 2023 Peterbilt 389

Working Truck: 2019-2013 Bobtail Conventional

1. Duane Hostetler, Wooster, Ohio, 2015 Peterbilt, “Foxy Roxy”
2. Vladimir Vitosetic, Harwood Heights, Ill., 2014 Volvo D13, “White Falcon”
3. Jesse Wellmeier, Davenport, Iowa, 2013 Mack Pinnacle, “HDV-33”

Working Truck: 2012-2005 Bobtail Conventional

1. Fritz Littlefield, Forest Lake, Minn., 2006 Peterbilt, “Never Done”
2. Matt Kunkle, Linton, N.D., 2007 Peterbilt, “Cowboy Cadillac”
3. Rick Kaiser, Taylorville, Ill., 2005 Peterbilt

Working Truck: 2004-1999 Bobtail Conventional

1. Nate Heiderscheit, Peosta, Iowa, 2003 Peterbilt 379
2. Mike Schlabach, Apple Creek, Ohio, 2000 Peterbilt, “Joliet”
3. Mel Williams, Richfield, Minn., 2003 Peterbilt 379

Working Truck: 1998 and older Bobtail Conventional

1. Ron Brubaker, Sigourney, Iowa, 1993 Peterbilt 379, “One of a Kind”
2. Raiko Graveran, Orlando, Fla., 1995 Freightliner FLD-120, “Little Blue”
3. Blake Copeland, Taylorville, Ill., 1985 Peterbilt 359

Working Truck: 2023-2018 Combination

1. Brian Pete, Mineral Point, Wis., 2019 Peterbilt 389 and 2022 Mac trailer
2. Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, Wis., 2022 Peterbilt 389 and 2015 Great Dane trailer, “Jokes On You”
3. Douglas Prier, Dyersville, Iowa, 2022 Kenworth W900L and 2022 Wilson Flatbed, “The Green Lantern”

Working Truck: 2017-2009 Combination

1. Jonathan Yohn, Reeseville, Wis., 2013 Peterbilt and 2019 Great Dane trailer
2. Jeremy Heiderscheit, Peosta, Iowa, 2016 Peterbilt and 2023 Trail King flatbed trailer
3. Grant Hicks, Prairie City, Iowa, 2016 Peterbilt and 2023 Tempte Hopper trailer

Working Truck: 2008-2000 Combination

1. Michael and Jackie Wallace, Ashville, Ala., 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane trailer, “Semper Fi”
2. Matthew Middleton, Pahrump, Nev., 2002 Peterbilt and 2009 Utility Van trailer
3. Dylan Mercier, St. Anne, Ill., 2005 Mack and 2022 Wilson Hopper trailer, “Our Fallen Heroes”

Working Truck: 1999 and older Combination

1. Daniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, Ark., 1996 Freightliner and 2006 Utility van trailer, “The Goose”
2. John Jaikes, Nanticoke, Pa., 1999 Kenworth and 2006 Utility Reefer, “Only Class”
3. Jay VanKampen, Poquosen, Va., 1976 Kenworth and 2023 Wabash trailer, “Spirit of Wooden Shoes”

Show Class

1. Brian Pete, Mineral Point, Wis., 2019 Peterbilt
2. Kate Whiting, Chetek, Wis., 1973 Kenworth, “Cherry Pie”
3. Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, Iowa, 1996 Peterbilt, “Low Life”

Custom Paint, Bobtail

1. Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, Iowa, 1996 Peterbilt, “Low Life”
2. Kate Whiting, Chetek, Wis., 1973 Kenworth, “Cherry Pie”
3. Aaron Copeland, Taylorville, Ill., 1981 Kenworth

Custom Paint, Combination

1. Brian Pete, Mineral Point, Wis., 2019 Peterbilt and 2022 Mac trailer
2. Zach Strayer, Spencerville, Ohio, 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer, “Notorious P.I.G”
3. Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, Wis., 2022 Peterbilt 389 and 2015 Great Dane trailer, “Jokes On You”

Custom Graphics, Bobtail

1. Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, N.C., 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, “Roll of the Dice”
2. Shelle Lichti, Theodore, Ala., 2023 Freightliner, “The Rainbow Rider”
3. Eva Knelsen, Mount Elgin, Ohio, 2021 Kenworth W900L, “Ken Worth, Jr.”

Custom Graphics, Combination

1. Dylan Mercier, St. Anne, Ill., 2005 Mack and 2022 Wilson Hopper trailer, “Our Fallen Heroes”
2. Troy Baumgartner, Rowan, Iowa, 2018 Peterbilt and 2023 Mac Conestoga trailer, “Aurora”
3. Andrew Worth, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2021 Peterbilt and 2010 Brenner tanker trailer

Polish and Detail, Bobtail

1. Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, Iowa, 1996 Peterbilt 379, “Low Life”
2. Kate Whiting, Chetek, Wis., 1973 Kenworth W900A, “Cherry Pie”
3. Raiko Graveran, Orlando, Fla., 1995 Freightliner, “Little Blue”

Polish and Detail, Combination

1. Zach Strayer, Spencerville, Ohio, 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer, “Notorious P.I.G”
2. Jonathan Yohn, Reeseville, Wis., 2013 Peterbilt and 2019 Great Dane trailer
3. Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, Wis., 2022 Peterbilt 389 and 2015 Great Dane trailer, “Jokes On You”

Interior, OEM Sleeper, Bobtail

1. Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, N.C., 2020 Freightliner, “Roll of the Dice”
2. Jeff Hoker, Dixon, Iowa, 2023 Peterbilt, “Worth the Wait”
3. Brian Pete, Mineral Point, Wis., 2023 Peterbilt, “Gas Money”

Interior, OEM Sleeper, Combination

1. Zach Strayer, Spencerville, Ohio, 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer, “Notorious P.I.G”
2. Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, Wis., 2022 Peterbilt 389 and 2015 Great Dane trailer, “Jokes On You”
3. Brian Pete, Mineral Point, Wis.

Interior, OEM Conversion Sleeper

1. Ron Brubaker, Sigourney, Iowa, 1993 Peterbilt, “One of a Kind”
2. John Jaikes, Nanticoke, Pa., 1999 Kenworth and 2006 Utility Reefer trailer, “Only Class”
3. Maurice Zurliene, New Baden, Ill., 1982 Ford LTL9000, “Old Art”

Interior, Custom Sleeper

1. Daniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, Ark., 1996 Freightliner and 2006 Utility van trailer, “The Goose”
2. Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, Nev., 1989 Peterbilt and 2015 Great Dane Van trailer, “Cowboy of the Road”
3. Michael and Jackie Wallace, Ashville, Ala., 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane trailer, “Semper Fi”

Lights at Night, Bobtail, Theme

1. Fritz Littlefield, Forest Lake, Minn., 2006 Peterbilt
2. Eva Knelsen, Mount Elgin, Ontario, 2021 Kenworth, “Ken Worth, Jr.”
3. James Nalin, Tucson, Ariz., 2022 Freightliner, “American Patriot”

Lights at Night, Bobtail, Most Unique

1. Brian Pete, Mineral Point, Wis., 2023 Peterbilt, “Gas Money”
2. Mark Lancaster, Ottumwa, Iowa, 1967 Peterbilt, “Keepin’ It Teal”
3. Duane Hostetler, Wooster, Ohio, 2015 Peterbilt, “Foxy Roxy”

Lights at Night, Bobtail, Overall Presentation

1. Aaron Copeland, Taylorville, Ill., 1981 Kenworth
2. Raiko Graveran, Orlando, Fla., 1995 Freightliner, “Little Blue”
3. Blake Copeland, Taylorville, Ill., 1985 Peterbilt

Lights at Night, Combination, Theme

1. Zach Strayer, Spencerville, Ohio, 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer, “Notorious P.I.G”
2. Douglas Prier, Dyersville, Iowa, 2022 Kenworth W900L and 2022 Wilson Flatbed, “The Green Lantern”
3. Michael and Jackie Wallace, Ashville, Ala., 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane trailer, “Semper Fi”

Lights at Night, Combination, Most Unique

1. Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, Wis., 2022 Peterbilt 389 and 2015 Great Dane trailer, “Jokes On You”
2. Daniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, Ark., 1996 Freightliner and 2006 Utility van trailer, “The Goose”
3. Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, Nev., 1989 Peterbilt and 2015 Great Dane Van trailer, “Cowboy of the Road”

Lights at Night, Combination, Overall Presentation

1. Zach Strayer, Spencerville, Ohio, 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer, “Notorious P.I.G”
2. Brian Pete, Mineral Point, Wis., 2019 Peterbilt and 2022 Mac trailer
3. John Jaikes, Nanticoke, Pa., 1999 Kenworth and 2006 Utility Reefer trailer, “Only Class”

Best Overall Theme Winner

Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, Nev., 1989 Peterbilt 379 and 2015 Great Dane, “Cowboy of the Road”

Trucker’s Choice Winner

Zach Strayer, Spencerville, Ohio, 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson Cattle trailer, “Notorious P.I.G” LL

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