The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is proud to announce the return of the Big Rig Build-Off, an 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 a 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. The winner receives $25,000.
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 last year's Build-Off winners
- 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.
