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Show trucks shine at MATS

Mar 24, 2017

Updated Jun 17, 2026

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The trucks on the show truck lot for the PKY Truck Beauty Championship were on display Friday at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Photos of some of the trucks can be seen below:

This Peterbilt is owned by Blann Tractor out of Hampton, Ark.

Brandon Smith out of Raleigh, N.C., owns this 1996 Peterbilt 379 EXHD.

The interior of Brandon Smith's '96 379.

Fleenor Bros. "Bumble," a 2016 Kenworth W900 Icon.

A uniquely painted Peterbilt.

Jay Holsomback's 1996 Kenworth W900L

Blue Leasing's 1982 Peterbilt 362 cabover

View from truck cab on highway with steering wheel and another truck ahead on the road

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Vintage diesel fuel pump dispenser with blue housing and red warning label mounted on yellow base

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Collection of seven semi-trucks in different colors parked in various outdoor settings

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White Freightliner semi-truck navigating traffic cones during driver training course in parking lot

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