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Photos: A sampling of the custom rigs on display at MATS

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Holley Young
Mar 31, 2016
Updated Jun 17, 2026
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The PKY Truck Beauty Championship is taking place this week at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Take a look at some of the custom rigs competing in this year’s competition below.

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