Theresa S. DeSantis Wins Best of Show at 37th Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs

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.

Complete 2019 Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® Results

Best of Show
Theresa S. DeSantis
Apache Junction, Ariz.
1985 Peterbilt 359 EXHD
$10,000 from Shell Rotella®, 50,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points
Place in the 2020 Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® Calendar

Best of Show 1st Runner Up
JR Schleuger
Britt, Iowa
1980 Kenworth W900A
$4,000 from Shell Rotella®, 40,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

Best of Show 2nd Runner Up
Ryan Mahens
Ellenwood, Ga.
2006 International 9900
$2,000 from Shell Rotella®, 30,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

1st Place Working Truck – Limited Mileage
Ron Brubaker
Sigourney, Iowa
1993 Peterbilt 379
$1,500 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

2nd Place Working Truck – Limited Mileage
Dan Brubaker
Sigourney, Iowa
2003 Peterbilt 379
$1,000 and 8,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

3rd Place Working Truck – Limited Mileage
David Gramberg
New Richmond, Wis.
2019 Kenworth W900
$750 and 7,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

4th Place Working Truck – Limited Mileage
Bill Rethwisch
Tomah, Wis.
2019 Peterbilt 389
$500 and 6,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

5th Place Working Truck – Limited Mileage
Jerry Linander
Winona, Minn.
2007 Kenworth 900L
$250 and 5,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

Most Hard-Working Trucker
David Gramberg
New Richmond, Wis.
2019 Kenworth W900
$500 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

People’s Choice
Brenny Specialized Inc/Todd Brenny
Saint Joseph, Minn.
1977 Peterbilt 352
$250 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

Show Truck
Michael Holland
Spring, Texas
2007 Peterbilt 379
$250 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

Mike Meyer
Theilman, Minn.
1984 Kenworth 900
$250 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

Brandon Farley
Neosho, Mo.
2004 Peterbilt 379X
$250 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

Best Engine
Theresa S. DeSantis
Apache Junction, Ariz.
1985 Peterbilt 359 EXHD
15,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

Best Lights
Gary Jones Jr.
Lawson, Mo.
1999 Peterbilt 379
15,000 My Miles matter Reward Points

Best Chrome
Clinton Schutjer
Woden, Iowa
2006 Peterbilt 379
15,000 My Miles matter Reward Points

Best Theme
Theresa S. DeSantis
Apache Junction, Ariz.
1985 Peterbilt 359 EXHD
15,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

Best Interior
Dustin Shipman
Sparta, Mo.
2008 Kenworth W900L
15,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

1st Place Tractor/Trailer Division
Jonathon Eilen
Hampton, Minn.
2007 Peterbilt 379, 2017 MAC Dump
$1,500 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

<P>2nd Place Tractor/Trailer Division
Gary Jones, Jr.
Lawson, Mo.
1999 Peterbilt 379
$1,000 and 8,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

3rd Place Tractor/Trailer Division
Kyle Wagner
Waupun, Wis.
2016 Peterbilt 389, 2016 MAC Flatbed with a QuickDraw Curtain
$750 and 7,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

4th Place Tractor/Trailer Division
Bradley Beuthien
Michigan City, Ind.
2020 Peterbilt 579
$500 and 6,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

5th Place Tractor/Trailer Division
Joe Rondeau
Menomonie, Wis.
2014 Peterbilt 389, 2017 Brenner
$250 and 5,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

1st Place Tractor Division
Kaleb Hammett
Dodd City, Texas
2017 Peterbilt 389
$1,500 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

2nd Place Tractor Division
Cody Jaeschke
Fort Dodge, Iowa
2017 Peterbilt 389
$1,000 and 8,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

3rd Place Tractor Division
Jake Lindamood
Irving, Texas
2007 379 Extended Hood
$750 and 7,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

4th Place Tractor Division
Everett Ford
Webb City, Mo.
2008 Kenworth W900L
$500 and 6,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

5th Place Tractor Division
Matt Brune
Caldwell, Texas
1999 Peterbilt 379
$250 and 5,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

1st Place Classic Division
Tod Job
Everest, Kan.
1996 Peterbilt 379
$1,500 and 10,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

2nd Place Classic Division
Jay Palachuk
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1996 Kenworth W900
$1,000 and 8,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

3rd Place Classic Division
Buck Crombie
Binger, Okla.
1989 Peterbilt 379
$750 and 7,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

4th Place Classic Division
David “Beerman” Brewer
Tulsa, Okla.
1970 Peterbilt 358A
$500 and 6,000 My Miles Matter Reward Points

5th Place Classic Division
Daniel and Phyllis Snow
Harrison, Ark.
1996 Freightliner Classic XL, 2006 Utility 4000