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Triumphs and Highlights from the 42nd Annual SuperRigs® Competition
The 42nd Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® competition held from May 30 to June 1 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth saw Kaleb Hammett of Dodd City, Texas, taking home the coveted Best of Show award. Hammett's 2019 Peterbilt 389, affectionately known as “Hoss,” dazzled the judges and secured him a $10,000 prize from Shell Rotella. "Hoss" also won the Best Lights category, making Hammett a double winner.
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The Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition is renowned as the premier truck beauty contest for actively working trucks, drawing owner/operator truckers from across the United States and Canada. This year’s event offered cash and prizes worth approximately $25,000. Winners were also awarded MyMilesMatter reward miles, and twelve drivers earned the honor of having their trucks featured in the 2025 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar.
Event Highlights
Participants and visitors enjoyed a spectacular environment at the iconic Texas Motor Speedway, known for its rich motorsports history. The event included an award ceremony, live music, family-friendly activities, and a stunning truck light show. Friday night featured a performance by Brodie Lane, a popular band from Austin, TX, followed by a breathtaking fireworks display.
Additional SuperRigs Winners
JR Schleuger from Britt, Iowa, won Best of Show first runner-up and received $4,000 for his 1984 Kenworth W900B. Ernie Adams of New Florence, Pennsylvania, took home the Best of Show second runner-up title for his 1982 Kenworth W900A.
Category Winners:
- Tractor/Trailer Division: Tarik Al-Amin II from Crete, Illinois, with his 2023 Kenworth W900L.
- Tractor Division: Gary Jones from Lawson, Missouri, with his 2018 Peterbilt 389.
- Classic Division: Alex Schleuger from Britt, Iowa, with his 2005 Kenworth W900L.
- Steve Sturgess Award: Brandon McInnis from Montalba, Texas, with his 1985 Mack Superliner RW613.
- Working Show Truck: Theresa Desantis from Apache Junction, Arizona with her 1985 Peterbilt EXHD 359.
- Specialized Working Truck: Jaden Lindamood from Irving, Texas, with his 2013 Peterbilt 389.
People’s Choice Award
Jeff Hoker from Dixon, Iowa, was voted the People’s Choice Award winner. Shell Rotella donated $1 to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund for every vote cast online. Hoker also won the Non-Working Show Truck Award.
For additional event highlights, follow Shell Rotella on social media and check out the hashtag #SuperRigs2024 and Shell Rotella’s Instagram, X and Facebook.
Complete 2024 Shell Rotella SuperRigs Results
- Best of Show: Kaleb Hammett, Dodd City, Texas, 2019 Peterbilt 389, $10,000, 2025 SuperRigs Calendar.
- Best of Show 1st Runner Up: JR Schleuger, Britt, Iowa, 1984 Kenworth W900B, $4,000.
- Best of Show 2nd Runner Up: Ernie Adams, New Florence, Pennsylvania, 1982 Kenworth W900A, $2,000.
- Non-Working/Show Truck: Jeff Hoker, Dixon, Iowa, 2023 Peterbilt 389, $250.
- 1st Place Working Show Truck and Best Theme: Theresa DeSantis, Apache Junction, Arizona, 1985 Peterbilt EXHD 359, $250.
- 2nd Place Working Show Truck: Matt Strotman, Sumner, Iowa, 2024 Peterbilt 389, $250.
- 3rd Place Working Show Truck: Dakota Punches, Georgetown Township, Michigan, 2018 Peterbilt 389, $250.
- 1st Place Classic Division: Alex Schleuger, Britt, Iowa, 2005 Kenworth W900L, $1,500.
- 2nd Place Classic Division: Cody Lindamood, Farmersville, Texas, 2000 Peterbilt 379, $1,000.
- 3rd Place Classic Division: Jay Holsomback, Sugar Valley, Georgia, 1996 Kenworth W900L, $750.
- 1st Place Working Truck - Limited Mileage: Jaden Lindamood, Irving, Texas, 2013 Peterbilt 389, $1,500.
- 2nd Place Working Truck - Limited Mileage: Jerry Cruz, Von Ormy, Texas, 2005 Peterbilt 379X, $1,000.
- 3rd Place Working Truck - Limited Mileage: Andrew Worth, Winnipeg, North Dakota, 2024 Kenworth W900B, $750.
- 1st Place Tractor Division: Gary Jones, Lawson, Missouri, 2018 Peterbilt 389, $1,500.
- 2nd Place Tractor Division: Kaleb Hammett, Dodd City, Texas, 2017 Peterbilt 389, $1,000.
- 3rd Place Tractor Division: Mike Anderson, Checotah, Oklahoma, 1999 Peterbilt 379, $750.
- 1st Place Tractor/Trailer Division: Tarik Al-Amin II, Crete, Illinois, 2023 Kenworth W900L, $1,500.
- 2nd Place Tractor/Trailer Division: Clayton Heise, Thornton, Texas, 2024 Peterbilt 389, $1,000.
- 3rd Place Tractor/Trailer Division: Kevin Benson, Maywood, Missouri, 2023 Peterbilt 389, $750.
- Best Engine: Jaden Lindamood, Irving, Texas, 2013 Peterbilt 389.
- Best Chrome: Alex Schleuger, Britt, Iowa, 2005 Kenworth W900L.
- Steve Sturgess Award: Brandon McInnis, Montalba, Texas, 1985 Mack Superliner RW613.
- Best Interior: Kaleb Hammett, Dodd City, Texas, 2017 Peterbilt 389.
- Best Lights: Kaleb Hammett, Dodd City, Texas, 2019 Peterbilt 389.
- People’s Choice: Jeff Hoker, Dixon, Iowa, 2023 Peterbilt 389, $250.
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