2025 Big Rig Build-Off
The Big Rig Build-Off pits five of the industry’s most talented and innovative builders in a winner-takes-all competition that is the highlight of the PKY Truck Beauty Championship. Each custom build will be evaluated on creativity, craftsmanship, and overall execution. The winner will take home a $25,000 cash prize.
March 27 – March 29, 2025
Thursday 10AM – 6PM
Friday 10AM – 6PM
Saturday 9AM – 4PM
Admission is free to all badged MATS attendees.
Build-Off Sponsor
2025 Featured Builders
Luke Rethwisch
Rethwisch Transport
Luke’s parents, Bill & Sayra, started Rethwisch Transport back in 2009. It is based out of Tomah, WI, and specializes in transportation of liquid petroleum products. Luke has been competing and polishing trucks at shows with his family since he was six years old. The truck he is building is going to be his personal work truck that he will drive when he turns 18.
Randy Manning
Randy M Manning LLC
A frequent face at MATS for over 25 years and a member of the MATS Pro Team, Randy Manning operated a trucking company and builds custom trucks in Winchester, VA. He followed in the footsteps of his father, who started trucking in the early 1970s. Randy was in a truck from the day he was born. His business focuses on dump trucks, working in construction and helping to build and maintain state and federal roads in Virginia and West Virginia. Randy likes to turn semi trucks into dump trucks and give old dump trucks a new look, with paint, chrome, and lights.
Billy Warner Jr and Cody Warner
William R Warner Jr Trucking
William R Warner Jr Trucking is a transportation company based in Circleville, WV, specializing in trucking services for various industries. Following in the footsteps of his dad, Bill Warner bought his first dump truck when he was 18 years old, eventually growing his business over 30 years to a fleet of more than 10 working trucks and a few show trucks. Bill tends to focus on classic trucks, having previously entered a 1981 Peterbilt 359 and a 1987 Peterbilt 359 in national competitions.
Brian and Thomas Davis
Davis Brothers Design
Davis Brothers Designs will be returning to the Big Rig Build-Off to defend their 2024 victory. They are a full-service custom semi shop based in Owensville, Indiana. The company was founded by Brian and Tom Davis, who were initially grain farmers with a trucking company, RK Transport Inc., that primarily serves the agricultural industry hauling heavy equipment, fertilizer, crops, and feed. Their trucks often feature custom paint jobs, chrome accents, cool lighting, and gigantic stereo builds.
Jordan Henderson
JSH Trucking
Johnny Henderson started JSH Trucking in East Prairie, Missouri in the 1990s as a one man company with a cabover. Since then, it has grown to support three more locations and several employees. He also branched out to JSH Truck Repair & Towing, which provides a 24/7 towing service, and also features a full-service truck repair. Jordan, Johnny’s son, has followed in his father’s footsteps by building award-winning custom trucks.
