45th Anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree
WALCOTT, IA… The 45th Anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree took place on July 11-13 to celebrate professional drivers and the importance of trucking in America. Iowa 80 celebrated with a full schedule of events, including live concerts, over 150 exhibits, a Super Truck Beauty Contest, an antique truck display, Iowa pork chop cook out, and more. An estimated 53,453 people, including drivers, their families, and local residents were in attendance during the event. Visitors came from all over the United States and Canada, including two Canadian provinces and states as far away as Arizona, South Carolina, Texas, and California.
The Iowa 80 Truckstop has been celebrating America’s professional drivers through the Walcott Truckers Jamboree since 1979. According to Delia Moon Meier, Senior Vice President and second-generation owner of the Iowa 80 Truckstop, the Jamboree started “during deregulation, so there were almost no new trucks on the road. If a new truck drove by or pulled up to the fuel islands, everyone would run outside and look at it. My dad got with the local truck dealers and asked them to bring some new trucks out to display during our appreciation event.” Delia remembers, “My dad had some antique trucks and his friends had some antique trucks, so they showed them off. It was unique! We had new trucks and antique trucks and Iowa pork chops. And that’s how the event started.” Delia credits the staff at the Iowa 80 Truckstop and Iowa 80 Kitchen for the success of the event, and thanks everyone for their hard work and dedication to making the event fun for everyone.
Both Thursday and Friday night ended with live concerts and a fireworks display, a truck light show, and perfect weather to enjoy the event. This year also marks the 60th Anniversary of Iowa 80 Truckstop and was celebrated with a cake from Charm City Cakes based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Mark your calendars! Next year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree will be held July 10th-12th, 2025.
Walcott Truckers Jamboree Super Truck Beauty Contest BBQ Cook-out Prize Drawing Winners
Congratulations to the following Super Truck Beauty Contest entrants who won Iowa 80 Gift Cards at the STBC BBQ Cook-out on July 10, 2024.
$150 winner: Michael & Jackie Wallace, Ashville, AL
$125 winner: Mark & Teri Lancaster, Ottumwa, IA
$100 winner: Zach Curlee, Federal Way, WA
$75 winners: Jayson Balk, Springdale, AR; Troy Baumgartner, Rowan, IA; Joey Cervantes, Avant, OK; Terry Littlefield, Rapid City, SD
$50 winners: Fred & Kim Littlefield, Forest Lake, MN; Brandon Myher, Pendleton, TX; David Sanchez, Swan, IA; Matt Schleuger, Wesley, IA; Daniel & Phyllis Snow, Harrison, AR
$25 winners: Dave Buchanan, Bettendorf, IA; Dean Hughson, Winthrop, IA; W. Tim Miller, Oelwein, IA; Jeremy Perkins, Fennville, MI; William Shrake, Conway, SC
2024 Super Beauty Truck Contest Winners List
WT: Cabover: 1st-Matt Schleuger, 1993 Kenworth K100E; 2nd-Marvin May, 1984 Kenworth K100E; 3rd -Cody Short, 1994 Freightliner and 1999 Utility Flatbed trailer
WT: Company Truck – Bobtail : 1st-Andrew Worth, 2024 Kenworth W900; 2nd-David Sanchez of Swan, IA, 2024 Peterbilt 389 “Puerto Rican Paradise”; 3rd-Andy Mulkey, 2024 Kenworth 880
WT: Company Truck – Combination: 1st-Brandon Myher, 2023 Peterbilt 579 and 2019 Reitnouer step deck; 2nd-Luke Oligschlaeger, 2020 Kenworth W900 and a 2023 Great Dane Van trailer; 3rd-Dennis Durand, 2020 Kenworth B and a 2020 Tremean tanker trailer
WT: Specialty: WINNER: Dan Horst, 2019 Kenworth W900 “Big Blue”
Rat Rod: WINNER: Tim Feidt, 1984 Mack RB
WT: 2024-2021 Bobtail Conventional: 1st- Brenda Osterkamp, 2022 Peterbilt 567; 2nd-Denny Doornbos, 2022 Kenworth W900; 3rd-Gage Lykum, 2022 Freightliner Cascadia
WT: 2020-2014 Bobtail Conventional: 1st-Duane Hostetler, 2015 Peterbilt; 2nd-Mason Ishmael, 2020 Peterbilt 389
WT: 2013-2006 Bobtail Conventional: 1st-Frederick Littlefield, 2006 Peterbilt 379; 2nd-Tim Sander, 2019 Freightliner Classic
WT: 2005-2000 Bobtail Conventional: 1st - Mike Brown, 2005 Peterbilt 379; 2nd -Terry Littlefield, 2001 Kenworth W900L; 3rd-James Weverka, 2005 Kenworth W900L
WT: 1999 & Older Bobtail Conventional: 1st-Raiko Graveran, 1995 Freightliner FLD120;
2nd-Aaron Copeland, 1985 Peterbilt 359; 3rd-Aaron Copeland, 1981 Kenworth W900
WT: 2024-2019 Combination: 1st-Dawson & Bobbie Taylor, 2020 Freightliner Cascadia and 2024 Utility Reefer trailer; 2nd-Jake Armet, 2022 Peterbilt 389 and a 2024 Wilson Livestock trailer; 3rd-Dustin Bridge, 2024 Kenworth 990 and a 2024 Wilson hopper trailer
WT: 2018-2010 Combination: 1st-Maylon Unruh, 2017 Kenworth W900 and a 2024 Wilson Livestock trailer; 2nd-Vladimir Vitsevic, 2014 Volvo D13 and a 2023 Vanguard Van trailer; 3rd- Eddie Telles, 2015 Peterbilt 389 and 2023 Great Dane van trailer
WT: 2009-2001 Combination: 1st-Michael and Jackie Wallace, 2007 Freightliner Coronado and a 2014 Great Dane van trailer; 2nd-Kim Jaikes, 2001 Freightliner Classic XL and a 2012 Great Dane reefer trailer; 3rd-Rob Finch, 2005 Peterbilt 379X and a 2006 East Flatbed trailer
WT: 2000 & Older Combination: 1st-Daniel and Phyllis Snow, 1996 Freightliner Classic XL and 2006 van trailer; 2nd-John Jaikes, 1999 Kenworth W900L and a 2006 Utility Reefer trailer; 3rd-Lane Langenkamp, 2000 Freightliner and a 2023 Landoll Step Deck trailer
Show Class – Bobtail: 1st-Kate Whiting, 1973 Kenworth W900A; 2nd-Frederick Rethuisch, 1986 International 9670; 3rd-Felix Martinez, 2012 Peterbilt 389
Show Class – Combination: 1st-Douglas Prier, 2022 Kenworth W900L and a 2022 Wilson Flatbed; 2nd-Jeff Hoker, 2023 Peterbilt 389 and 2023 Great Dane van trailer; 3rd-Marvin Vankampen, 2024 Kenworth W900 and a 2018 Wabash reefer trailer
Custom Paint – Bobtail: 1st-Dan Brubaker of Sigourney, IA, 1996 Peterbilt 379; 2nd-Andy Mulkey, 2024 Kenworth 880; 3rd- Dylan McCrabb, 2024 Peterbilt 389X
Custom Paint – Combination: 1st-Dane Hartman, 2024 Oeterbilt 389 and a 2024 Wilson Hopper Trailer; 2nd -ohn Jaikes, 1999 Kenworth W900L and 2006 Utility Reefer trailer;
3rd-Luke Ruggles, 2024 Peterbilt 389 with a 2025 Heil Tanker truck
Custom Graphics – Bobtail: 1st-Marvin Vankampen, 1986 Peterbilt 389; 2nd-Andrew Worth, 2024 Kenworth W900; 3rd-Gary Walter, 1995 Kenworth W900L “Johnny”
Custom Graphics – Combination: 1st-Dennis Durand, 2020 Kenworth B 2020 Tremean tanker trailer; 2nd Michael & Jackie Wallace, 2007 Freightliner Coronado and 2014 Great Dane trailer; 3rd-Daniel & Phyllis Snow, 1996 Freightliner Classic XL and a 2006 Utility Van trailer
Polish & Detail - Bobtail: 1st-Frederick Rethwisch, 1986 International 9670; 2nd-Kate Whiting, 1973 Kenworth W900A; 3rd-Raiko Graveran, 1995 Freightliner FLD120
Polish & Detail – Combination: 1st-Dane Hartman, 2024 Peterbilt 389 and a 2024 Wilson Hopper Trailer; 2nd-Jeff Hoker, 2023 Peterbilt 389 and 2023 Great Dane trailer; 3rd-Douglas Prier, 2022 Kenworth W900L and 2022 Wilson Flatbed
Interior - OEM Sleeper – Bobtail: 1st-Frederick Rethwisch, 1986 International 9670 ; 2nd-Felix Martinez, 2012 Peterbilt 389; 3rd-Nikeyta Matthews, 2022 Peterbilt 579
Interior – OEM Sleeper – Combination: 1st-Dane Hartman, 2024 Peterbilt 389 and a 2024 Wilson Hopper; 2nd- Jake Armet, 2022 Peterbilt 389 and 2024 Wilson Livestock trailer; 3rd-Jeff Hoker, 2023 Peterbilt 389 and 2023 Great Dane trailer
Interior - OEM Conversion Sleeper: 1st-John Jaikes, 1999 Kenworth W900L and 2006 Utility Reefer; 2nd-Dennis Durand, 2020 Kenworth B and a 2020 Tremean Tanker Trailer;
3rd-Marvin VanKampen, 1979 Kenworth W900
Interior - Custom Sleeper: 1st-Daniel & Phyllis Snow, 1996 Freightliner Classic XL and 2006 Utility Van trailer; 2nd-Dan Brubaker, 1996 Peterbilt 379; 3rd-Michael & Jackie Wallace, 2007 Freightliner Coronado and 2014 Great Dane trailer
Lights at Night – Bobtail – Theme: 1st-Fredrick Littlefield, 2006 Peterbilt 379; 2nd-Kate Whiting, 1973 Kenworth W900A; 3rd-Frederick Rethwisch, 1986 International 9670
Lights at Night – Bobtail – Most Unique: 1st-Mark Aragon, 2003 Peterbilt 379; 2nd- Fredrick Littlefield, 2006 Peterbilt 379; 3rd-James Weverka, 2005 Kenworth W900L
Lights at Night – Bobtail – Overall Presentation: 1st-Frederick Rethwisch, 1986 International 9670; 2nd-Mark Aragon, 2003 Peterbilt 379; 3rd-Kate Whiting, 1973 Kenworth W900A “Cherry Pie”
Lights at Night – Combination – Theme: 1st-Dane Hartman, 2024 Peterbilt 389 and a 2024 Wilson Hopper Trailer; 2nd-Dawson & Bobbie Taylor, 2020 Freightliner Cascadia and 2024 Utility Reefer trailer; 3rdMichael and Jackie Wallace, 2007 Freightliner Coronado and 2014 Great Dane trailer
Lights at Night – Combination – Most Unique: 1st-Dane Hartman, 2024 Peterbilt 389 and a 2024 Wilson Hopper Trailer; 2nd-Dawson & Bobbie Taylor, 2020 Freightliner Cascadia and 2024 Utility Reefer trailer; 3rd-Dustin Bridge, 2024 Kenworth 990 and 2024 Wilson hopper trailer
Lights at Night – Combination – Overall Presentation: 1st-Dane Hartman, 2024 Peterbilt 389 and a 2024 Wilson Hopper; 2nd-John Jaikes, 1999 Kenworth W900L and 2006 Utility Reefer; 3rd-Dennis Durand, 2020 Kenworth B and 2020 Tremean Tanker trailer
Lights at Night – Specialty: WINNER: Tim Fiedt, 1984 Mack RB
Best Overall Theme: Daniel & Phyllis Snow, 1996 Freightliner Classic XL and 2006 Utility Van trailer
Trucker’s Choice: Raiko Gravern, 1995 Freightliner FLD120