The Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa, hosted upwards of 46,500 visitors from nearly 30 different states and two Canadian provinces during the 44th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree last weekend.
During the three-day event held July 13-15, attendees enjoyed more than 150 exhibits, the Super Truck Beauty Contest with 108 registered contestants, an antique truck display with more than 100 vehicles, the Iowa pork chop cookout, Trucker Olympics, a pet contest and live music. Concerts were courtesy of Mobil Delvac, Freightliner Run Smart Trucks and CAT Scale. Both Thursday and Friday nights included fireworks displays, a truck light show and more.
“The Walcott Truckers Jamboree celebrates professional drivers and the important work they do for America," said Heather DeBaillie, vice president of marketing for Iowa 80 Group. “The trucking community is amazing. From truckers to our vendor and sponsor partners to our staff who help execute this event; we want to say ‘thank you’ for making the Walcott Truckers Jamboree possible for everyone to enjoy.”
The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum also celebrated the 100th birthday of its 1923 Mack AB.
Iowa 80 also announced the the 45th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree will be held July 11-13, 2024, marking the 60th Anniversary of the Iowa 80 Truckstop itself.
Complete 2023 Walcott Truckers Jamboree Super Truck Beauty Contest results
Working Truck: Cabover
1st: Dennis Sikorski, Bancroft, Wisconsin -- 1995 Peterbilt 362 Cabover, “Old School and Flat Broke”
3rd: David Brewster, Maquoketa, Iowa -- 1989 Kenworth K100, “Family Tradition”
Working Truck: Company Truck -- Bobtail
1st: Seth Dalberg, Clifton, Colorado -- 2022 Kenworth W990, “Spare Change”
3rd: Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, North Carolina -- 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, “Roll of the Dice”
Working Truck: Company Truck -- Combo
1st: Luke Oligschlaeger, Meta, Missouri -- 2020 Kenworth W900 and 2020 Great Dane
3rd: Don Hummer Trucking, Cedar Rapids, Iowa -- 2023 Kenworth W990 and 2016 Utility Van trailer
Working Truck: Specialty
Andrew Utley, Davenport, Iowa -- 2018 Peterbilt 567
Rat Rod
Tim Feidt, Maplewood, Minnesota – 1980 Mack Army truck
Working Truck: 2020-'23 Bobtail Conventional
1st: Duane Peden, Taylorville, Illinois -- 2022 Peterbilt 389
3rd: Brian Collman, Taylorville, Illinois -- 2023 Peterbilt 389
Working Truck: 2013-'19 Bobtail Conventional
1st: Duane Hostetler, Wooster, Ohio -- 2015 Peterbilt 389, “Foxy Roxy”
3rd: Jesse Wellmeier, Davenport, Iowa -- 2013 Mack Pinnacle HDV-33
Working Truck: 2005-'12 Bobtail Conventional
1st: Fritz Littlefield, Forest Lake, Minnesota -- 2006 Peterbilt 379, “Never Done”
3rd: Rick Kaiser, Taylorville, Illinois -- 2005 Peterbilt
Working Truck: 1999-'04 Bobtail Conventional
1st: Nate Heiderscheit, Peosta, Iowa -- 2003 Peterbilt 379
3rd: Mel Williams, Richfield, Minnesota -- 2003 Peterbilt 379
Working Truck: 1998 and Older Bobtail Conventional
1st: Ron Brubaker, Sigourney, Iowa -- 1993 Peterbilt 379, “One of a Kind”
3rd: Blake Copeland, Taylorville, Illinois -- 1985 Peterbilt 359
Working Truck: 2018-'23 Combo
1st: Brian Pete, Mineral Point, Wisconsin -- 2019 Peterbilt 389 and 2022 Mac
3rd: Douglas Prier, Dyersville, Iowa -- 2022 Kenworth W900L and 2022 Wilson, “The Green Lantern”
Working Truck: 2009-'17 Combo
1st: Jonathan Yohn, Reeseville, Wisconsin -- 2013 Peterbilt 389 and 2019 Great Dane
3rd: Grant Hicks, Prairie City, Iowa -- 2016 Peterbilt and 2023 Timpte
Working Truck: 2000-'08 Combo
1st: Michael and Jackie Wallace, Ashville, Alabama -- 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane, “Semper Fi”
3rd: Dylan Mercier, St. Anne, Illinois -- 2005 Mack and 2022 Wilson, “Our Fallen Heroes”
Working Truck: 1999 and Older Combo
1st: Daniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, Arkansas -- 1996 Freightliner Classic XL and 2006 Utility, “The Goose”
3rd: Jay VanKampen, Poquosen, Virginia -- 1976 Kenworth and 2023 Wabash, “Spirit of Wooden Shoes”
Show Class
1st: Brian Pete, Mineral Point, Wisconsin -- 2019 Peterbilt 389
3rd: Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, Iowa -- 1996 Peterbilt, “Low Life”
Custom Paint -- Bobtail
1st: Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, Iowa -- 1996 Peterbilt 379, “Low Life”
3rd: Aaron Copeland, Taylorville, Illinois -- 1981 Kenworth
Custom Paint -- Combo
1st: Brian Pete, Mineral Point, Wisconsin -- 2019 Peterbilt 389 and 2022 Mac
3rd: Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, Wisconsin -- 2022 Peterbilt 389 and 2015 Great Dane, “Joke’s On You”
Custom Graphics -- Bobtail
1st: Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, North Carolina -- 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, "Roll of the Dice"
3rd: Eva Knelsen, Mount Elgin, Ontario -- 2021 Kenworth, "Ken Worth, Jr."
Custom Graphics -- Combo
1st: Dylan Mercier, St. Anne, Illinois -- 2005 Mack and 2022 Wilson, “Our Fallen Heroes”
3rd: Andrew Worth, Winnipeg, Manitoba -- 2021 Peterbilt and 2010 Brenner
Polish and Detail -- Bobtail
1st: Dan Brubaker, Sigourney, Iowa -- 1996 Peterbilt 379, “Low Life”
3rd: Raiko Graveran, Orlando, Florida -- 1995 Freightliner, “Little Blue”
Polish and Detail -- Combination
1st: Zach Strayer, Spencerville, Ohio -- 2023 Peterbilt 389 and 2023 Wilson, “Notorious P.I.G.”
3rd: Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, Wisconsin -- 2022 Peterbilt 389 and 2015 Great Dane, “Joke’s On You”
Interior -- OEM Sleeper -- Bobtail
1st: Dawson and Bobbie Taylor, Cameron, North Carolina -- 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, "Roll of the Dice"
3rd: Brian Pete, Mineral Point, Wisconsin -- 2023 Peterbilt, “Gas Money”
Interior -- OEM Sleeper -- Combo
1st: Zach Strayer, Spencerville, Ohio -- 2023 Peterbilt 389 and 2023 Wilson, “Notorious P.I.G.”
3rd: Brian Pete, Mineral Point, Wisconsin -- 2019 Peterbilt and 2022 Mac
Interior -- OEM Conversion Sleeper
1st: Ron Brubaker, Sigourney, Iowa -- 1993 Peterbilt 379, “One of a Kind”
3rd: Maurice Zurliene, New Baden, Illinois -- 1982 Ford LTL9000, “Old Art”
Interior -- Custom Sleeper
1st: Daniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, Arkansas -- 1996 Freightliner Classic XL and 2006 Utility, “The Goose”
3rd: Michael and Jackie Wallace, Ashville, Alabama -- 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane, “Semper Fi”
Lights at Night -- Bobtail -- Theme
1st: Fritz Littlefield, Forest Lake, Minnesota -- 2006 Peterbilt 379, “Never Done”
3rd: James Nalin, Tucson, Arizona -- 2022 Freightliner, “American Patriot”
Lights at Night -- Bobtail -- Most Unique
1st: Brian Pete, Mineral Point, Wisconsin -- 2023 Peterbilt 389, “Gas Money”
3rd: Duane Hostetler, Wooster, Ohio -- 2015 Peterbilt, “Foxy Roxy”
Lights at Night -- Bobtail -- Overall Presentation
1st: Aaron Copeland, Taylorville, Illinois -- 1981 Kenworth
3rd: Blake Copeland, Taylorville, Illinois -- 1985 Peterbilt
Lights at Night -- Combo -- Theme
1st: Zach Strayer, Spencerville, Ohio -- 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson, “Notorious P.I.G.”
3rd: Michael and Jackie Wallace, Ashville, Alabama -- 2007 Freightliner and 2014 Great Dane “Semper Fi”
Lights at Night -- Combo -- Most Unique
1st: Robert Hallahan, LaCrosse, Wisconsin -- 2022 Peterbilt 389 and 2015 Great Dane, “Joke’s On You”
3rd: Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, Nevada -- 1989 Peterbilt and 2015 Great Dane, “Cowboy of the Road”
Lights at Night -- Combination -- Overall Presentation
1st: Zach Strayer, Spencerville, Ohio -- 2023 Peterbilt and 2023 Wilson, “Notorious P.I.G.”
3rd: John Jaikes, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania -- 1999 Kenworth and 2006 Utility, “Only Class”
Best Overall Theme
Marcel Pontbriand, Pahrump, Nevada -- 1989 Peterbilt 379 and 2015 Great Dane, “Cowboy of the Road”
Trucker’s Choice
1st: Zach Strayer, Spencerville, Ohio -- 2023 Peterbilt 389 and 2023 Wilson, “Notorious P.I.G.”
