Show trucks shine in bright MATS spotlight

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Updated Mar 29, 2025
Kevin Voigt's 1998 Freightliner FLB
Black Creek, Wisconsin-based Kevin Voigt is showing his 1998 Freightliner FLB cabover that he still operates today as part of his business.

The 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show is well underway, with plenty for attendees to take in, both on the show floor and out in the parking lot where the PKY Truck Beauty Championship takes place.

Dozens of trucks lined up and shined up, looking to impress judges ahead of the PKY awards ceremony taking place Saturday morning. 

Truck fans are sure to find something they like. Stay tuned to Overdrive for complete coverage of the PKY awards and much more in the coming weeks.

See a small sampling of the dozens of trucks participating in the 2025 PKY Truck Beauty Championship below:

John Treadway's 1998 Peterbilt 379John Treadway's 1998 Peterbilt 379 is painted to match his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Brandon Smith's 2024 Peterbilt 389Raleigh, North Carolina-based Brandon Smith's 2024 Peterbilt 389

Gary Jones' 1979 Peterbilt 359SPB Trucking owner Gary Jones went away from his traditional big-bunk show trucks and brought this 1979 Peterbilt 359 day cab that he recently built.

Greg Graham's 1979 Peterbilt 359Greg Graham built this 1979 Peterbilt 359 in honor of his late fiancee, Betsy Romero, who passed away from breast cancer.

Rick and Lisa Weddle's 2006 Peterbilt 379Rick and Lisa Weddle own this 2006 Peterbilt 379, which sits on a 305-inch wheelbase.