Media Brands

For owner-operators

For trucking professionals

For contractors

For dealers and distributors

For news on clean trucking

For landscapers

Data Solutions

Identifying active trucking fleets

Construction market intelligence

Ag equipment valuation data

Heavy equipment data & analytics

Motor carrier risk assessment

Specs, VIN decoding and values

Precision targeting at scale

Learn more about Fusable

Gleaming show trucks ready for judging at MATS

Mar 25, 2015

Updated Jun 17, 2026

Show truck owners were busy polishing away Wednesday as they prepared for judging in the PKY Truck Beauty championship at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Here are some of the contestants:

#soliloquy-container-envira_94090{opacity:1}#soliloquy-container-envira_94090 li > .soliloquy-caption{display:none}#soliloquy-container-envira_94090 li:first-child > .soliloquy-caption{display:block}

Shiny Engine

Diesel shops, owners, fleets pardoned by Trump after emissions ‘delete’ convictions

Nine individuals and six businesses received pardons from President Trump following Clean Air Act violations and convictions in recent years. One pardoned shop owner hoped his pardon would spark conversation around regulatory clarity, enforcement and small-business struggles.

Screenshot 2026 07 06 At 3 17 04 Pm

TQL to argue before U.S. Court of Appeals over broker transparency

Trucks Highway Adobe Stock 1199447284

Broker transparency, AEBs, EPA emissions: When new rulemakings are expected

2026 Small Fleet Champs Feature

Just one month left to compete for Small Fleet Champ: Enter here

The truck itself doesn't feature patriotic graphics, but owner Clifton Parsley's 'Heavy Hook' 2024 Peterbilt 389 tow truck can be seen at various truck shows throughout the year hoisting Old Glory high above the parking lot.

Celebrating America's 250th: Patriotism, plenty pride for July 4

Small Fleet Champ: Last month to enter! And: Meet Mike Singleton, chroncling life OTR

More episodes »