The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is proud to announce the return of the Big Rig Build-Off, one of the trucking industry’s most exciting custom truck competitions. This premier event will take place during MATS 2025 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, bringing together the best truck builders in North America for an unparalleled showcase of craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation. The event is sponsored by First Class Services and is free to all badged attendees.

The Big Rig Build-Off is a head-to-head competition where elite custom truck builders unveil their latest creations in a battle for industry recognition and bragging rights. Each participating builder will present a fully customized rig, demonstrating expert engineering, design, and artistry. Attendees will have the opportunity to see these incredible machines up close, speak with the builders, and witness firsthand the passion and dedication that go into each build. The winner of the competition will be crowned at the PKY Awards Ceremony, taking place in South Wing Conference Room B102 of the Kentucky Exposition Center on March 29th at 10AM. 

This year’s featured builders will include Luke Rethwisch of Rethwisch Transport, Randy Manning of Randy M Manning LLC, Billy Warner Jr and Cody Warner of William R Warner Jr Trucking, Brian and Thomas Davis of Davis Brothers Design, and Jordan Henderson of JSH Trucking.

The competition is a featured attraction of the PKY Truck Beauty Championship, an annual event at MATS that celebrates the finest custom trucks on the road. Builders will compete for top honors, with winners being recognized for their craftsmanship and innovation.

The Mid-America Trucking Show is the largest annual trucking industry event, attracting thousands of industry professionals, exhibitors, and enthusiasts from around the world. The return of the Big Rig Build-Off adds another exciting element to an already action-packed lineup of exhibits, educational seminars, and networking events.

For more information on the Big Rig Build-Off, visit https://truckingshow.com/big-rig-build-off/

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About MATS

Since 1972, MATS – Mid-America Trucking Show has become the world’s largest and longest running annual heavy-duty trucking event. MATS is the place to experience everything from new technologies to networking with industry thought leaders. This is where the industry’s largest brands and promising startups do business, form partnerships, and make meaningful connections. Over 870 exhibitors and more than 56,000 attendees experience MATS each year, making it the education and innovation epicenter of the trucking industry. All roads lead to MATS 53 on March 27-29, 2025.