Theresa S. DeSantis Wins Best of Show at Shell Rotella® SuperRigs®

SuperRigs® competition is the premier truck beauty contest for actively working trucks

Theresa S. DeSantis of Apache Junction, Ariz. captured Best of Show honors with her 1985 Peterbilt 359 EXHD with a 2016 East trailer at the 37th Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® competition held July 25-27 at Trail’s Travel Center in Albert Lea, Minn. She was awarded $10,000 from Shell Rotella®, DeSantis also won Best Theme and Best Engine.

JR. Schleuger from Britt, Iowa won Best of Show first runner-up, $4,000 from Shell Rotella® for his 1980 Kenworth W900A. Ryan Mahens of Ellenwood, Ga. was awarded Best of Show second runner-up for his 2006 International 9900.

Weekend highlights included the lights contest and fireworks and a concert by country music artist Casi Joy. There was entertainment and events throughout the three-day event.

• First place winners also included:
  • Jonathan Eilen from Hampton, Minn. in the Tractor/Trailer Division for his 2007 Peterbilt 379 and 2017 MAC dump.
  • Kaleb Hammett of Dodd City, Texas. in the Tractor Division with a 2017 Peterbilt 389
  • Tod Job from Everest, Kan. won in the Classic Division with his 1996 Peterbilt 379.
• The Most Hard-Working Trucker award was presented to David Gramberg of New Richmond, Wis. for his 2019 Kenworth W900
• Todd Brenny of Saint Joseph, Minn. won the People’s Choice Award for his 1977 Peterbilt 352. The winner is selected by competitors and attendees.
• All winners also received a case of Shell Rotella® T4 15W-40 heavy duty diesel engine oil and MyMilesMatter reward points.

The Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® competition is the premier truck beauty contest for actively working trucks. Owner/operator truckers from across the United States and Canada compete for cash and prizes valued at approximately $25,000. Twelve drivers were also selected to have their truck featured in the 2020 Shell Rotella® SuperRigs®calendar.

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