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Updated: 12 hours ago / Posted Jun 7, 2023 HURON — Multiple awards, across

Updated: 12 hours ago / Posted Jun 7, 2023

HURON — Multiple awards, across several divisions and ages, were presented as the 2023 Wheel Jam Truck Show closed on Sunday. The winners list was released by 18-Wheel Promotions, who sponsors the truck show.

Danny Oswald was chosen as this year's Lifetime Achievement award winner. while the two Legacy awards went to Ray Ross of Wessington and Huron driver JD Noonan.

The Rick Marone Memorial Award, chosen by the Marone family, went to Josh Grotewold/Brockwood Trucking of Sioux Falls.

Here are winners in the judged truck show:

Tractor/Trailer1973 and older — 1, Mike Eschen, Boyd, Minn., 1961 Mack H-67 & 1989 Ravens Flat; 2, Dennis Eschen, Boyd, Minn., 1962 Mack B61.1974-1984 — Larry Olsen, Mitchell, 1982 Kenworth W900A; 2, Taylor Buchholz, Osmond, Neb., 1986 Kenworth.1985-1995 — Jake Denton, Pilger, Neb., 1995 Peterbilt 379; 2, Hofer Land and Cattle, Yale, 1995 Peterbilt 379.1996-2006 — Elton Wek Premium Best Transport, Yankton, 2000 Peterbilt 379; 2, Daniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, Ark., 1996 Freightliner Classic XL.2007-2014 — Nichole Cheek, Rozet, Wyo., 2008 Peterbilt 389; 2, RCA Enterprises, Oak Grove, Minn., 2014 Peterbilt 389.2016-2019 ± Jade Transport, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 2018 KW 900L; 2, Chris Larson, Harrisburg, 2019 Peterbilt 579.2020-2023 — Jade Transport, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 2020 Kenworth W900B; Jade Transport, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 2023 Peterbilt, 389.2024 — WH Trucking, Doland, 2024 Peterbilt 389; 2, Stan's Inc., Alpena, 2024 Kenworth T680.

Show Truck/Limited Mileage1, Todd Grim, Sioux Falls, 1979 Peterbilt 352.

Bobtail1973 and older — 1, Roger Kirschmann Trucking, Bismarck, N.D., 1966 Kenworth W900.1974-1984 — 1, Duane Barclay, Homer, Neb., 1984 International and 4300 Transtar; 2, Stan's Inc., Alpena, 1984 Kenworth W900.1985-1995 — 1, Elton Wek Premium Best Transport, Yankton, 1987 Kenworth K100; 2, 2, Jason Steel, Waterbury, Neb., 1995 19W W900L.1996-2006 — Jake Robak, Long Prairie, Minn., 2004 Peterbilt 379X; 2, Jonas Waldner, Langdon, N.D., 2006 Peterbilt, 379.2007-2014 — 1, Capitola Trucking, Doland, 2010 Peterbilt 389; 2, Matt Kunkle, Linton, N.D.; 2007 Peterbilt 379,2015-2019 — L&D Peterson, Northville, 2015 Peterbilt 289; 2, L&D Peterson, Northville, 2015 Peterbilt 289.2020-2023 — Austin Malsom, Roscoe, 2021 Peterbilt 389; 2, Conrad Willi, New Auburn, Wis., 2023 Peterbilt 389.2024 — 1, Stan's Inc., Alpena, 2024 Kenworth T680; 2, WH Trucking, Doland, 2024 Peterbilt 389.

Show Truck/Limited Mileage1, Payton Aragon and Mark Aragon, Lusalle, Colo., 2003 Peterbilt 379 EXHD; 2, Wayne and Pearl Holt, Aberdeen, 1984 Peterbilt Cabover.

Best Cabover1, Western Provisions, Sioux Falls, 1979 Peterbilt 352.

Specialty Class Bobtail1, Tim Hurrle, St. Cloud, Minn., 2023 Peterbilt 389; 2, JD Concrete, Iroquois, 2020 Peterbilt 567.

Specialty Class Tractor/Trailer1, WH Trucking, Doland, 2023.

Dynamic Engine Brake1, Jennifer Waege, Hartford, 2001 Kenworth W900L; 2, Joe Jandel, Redfield, 1985 International 9670; 3, Gary Dovico, Bataeria, Neb., 1958 International 405.; 4, Jackson Jefferson, Groton, 2009 Freightliner, FLD 120.

Driver's Choice Winners

Best InteriorPayton Aragon, Lusalle, Colo., 2003 Peterbilt 379 EXHD.

Light Show BobtailJake Robak, Long Prairie, Minn., 2004 Peterbilt, 379X.

Light Show Tractor/TrailerJJ&L Trucking, Sioux Falls, 2021 Peterbilt, 389.Best Fleet BobtailHurrle Trucks, St. Cloud, Minn., Peterbilts (587, 588, 590, 591).

Best Fleet Tractor/TrailerJade Transport, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Kenworth Peterbilt (550, 551, 552)

Best Bull Rack Tractor/TrailerBen Timmerman, Osmond, Neb., 1975 Peterbilt, 352.

Best Grain Hopper Tractor/TrailerNichole Cheek, Rozet Wyo., 2008 Peterbilt 389.

Best Van Reefer Tractor/TrailerDaniel and Phyllis Snow, Harrison, Ark., 1996 Freightliner Classic Xl

Best Tanker Tractor/TrailerJade Transport, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 2020 Kenworth W900B

Best Flatbed Tractor/TrailerElton Wek Premium Best Transport, Yankton, 2000 Peterbilt 379 EH.

Show and Shine1, Brendon Wilson, Hartford; 2, WH Trucking, Doland; 3, Mike Eschen, Boyd, Minn.; 4, S&N Trucking, Salem; 5, Jade Transport, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; 6, Mann Trucking LLC, Chester; 7, L&D Peterson, Northville’ 8, Ben Timmerman, Osmond, Neb.; 9, Jade Transport, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; 10, Dennis Eschen, Boyd, Minn.