Thursday night lights at the 2021 Walcott Truckers Jamboree

Jul 9, 2021

Over the hum of Pipestone, Minnesota-based Walters Transport Service owner-operator Aaron Walters' 2019 Peterbilt 389 glider (powered by a 1999-built and remanned Caterpillar engine), a bevy of scenes from the Walcott Truckers Jamboree's first night.

Featured in this video, find plenty from the Super Trucks "Lights at Night" competition, fireworks and more on-site at the Iowa 80 Truck Stop.

Stay tuned for much more from the show in the coming weeks here and via Overdrive's Youtube channel.

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