The PKY Truck Beauty Championship is once again a primary feature of the Mid-America Trucking Show March 26-28, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.
This year’s PKY Championship promises even more excitement, as the Big Rig Build-Off returns for 2026, along with the PKY Light Show, PKY Parade, and the PKY Awards Ceremony.
The show's highlights include:
- PKY Light Show – March 26, Dark- 9:30 p.m., Lot N: A dazzling nighttime display where show trucks illuminate the show grounds, highlighting custom lighting, designs, and unique features in a visual presentation.
- PKY Parade Presented by Big Rig Videos – March 28, 7:15- 8:15 p.m., Parking Lot Outside Circle of Champions: A celebratory procession of competing and featured trucks around the show grounds, giving attendees a chance to see each rig up close.
- PKY Awards Ceremony – March 28, 10 a.m.: The culminating event recognizing winners across multiple categories, including Best of Show and People’s Choice, honoring the skill, creativity, and dedication of the builders.
- Big Rig Build-Off: A head-to-head competition where elite custom truck builders showcase their craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation, vying for top honors in one of the trucking industry’s most prestigious contests.
Registration for competitors is now open and admission to the event is free to all badged MATS attendees. The competition takes place in Lot N (in front of the West & South Wings).
“The PKY Truck Beauty Championship is more than a competition — it’s an industry spectacle that brings together builders, owners, drivers and fans to showcase the best in truck design and craftsmanship,” said Toby Young, president of MATS. “We’re excited to welcome the custom truck enthusiast community back to Louisville in 2026 and raise the bar even higher.”
For more details, visit truckingshow.com/pky-truck-beauty
