Mid-America Trucking Show Archives

Jason Flores wins People’s Choice at the 2026 PKY Truck Beauty Championship with Alfalfa Cruiser as top trucks and builders are recognized at MATS in Louisville.

April 3, 2026

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2026 PKY Truck Beauty Championship Winners Revealed as Alfalfa Cruiser Earns People’s Choice

Truck show season always brings out the best builds in the country, but this year’s PKY Truck Beauty Championship at the Mid America Trucking ...

Ingrid Brown is named the 2026 Driver of the Year by Women In Trucking, recognizing her 46-year career, safety leadership, and impact across the trucking industry.

April 3, 2026

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Ingrid Brown Earns WIT 2026 Driver of the Year Recognition

Recognition at the national level doesn’t come easy in trucking. It takes years on the road, a reputation for doing things the right way, ...

Truckstop.com relaunches its podcast as Behind the Freight, delivering real-world insights on rates, fraud, compliance, and daily operations for truck drivers, carriers, and freight professionals.

March 31, 2026

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Truckstop.com Relaunches Freight Podcast as Behind the Freight

Truckstop.com is giving its freight podcast a fresh start. Formerly known as Freight Nation, the series has been rebranded as Behind the Freight, reflecting ...

Kenworth, Fastport, and Hiring Our Heroes honor military veterans transitioning to trucking with the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Learn about eligibility, timeline, and the Kenworth T680 grand prize.

March 31, 2026

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Kenworth Continues Support for Veteran Truckers with 2026 Transition Trucking Award

For the 11th consecutive year, Kenworth has partnered with Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative to recognize outstanding ...

MATS 2026 will honor Bette Garber, Bill Foose, and Bill Weaver with Wall of Fame inductions during the opening reception. Join the celebration, enjoy tastings, and support the St. Christopher Trucker Relief Fund at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

March 18, 2026

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MATS 2026 Honors Garber, Foose, and Weaver with Wall of Fame Induction

Three prominent figures in trucking will receive one of the industry’s top recognitions at the Mid-America Trucking Show this year. Bette Garber, Bill Foose, ...

Women In Trucking announces four finalists for the 2026 Driver of the Year award, recognizing professional drivers who demonstrate safety leadership and industry advocacy.

March 17, 2026

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Women In Trucking Names Four Finalists for 2026 Driver of the Year Award

The Women In Trucking Association has revealed the four professional drivers selected as finalists for its 2026 Driver of the Year award. The recognition, ...

See the full 2026 truck show lineup across the United States and plan your routes around major trucking events, custom rig showcases, antique truck gatherings, and charity convoys happening coast to coast.

February 18, 2026

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2026 Truck Show Schedule: Where Drivers Can Catch the Best Rigs Coast to Coast

If polished chrome, long-nose classics, antique iron, and full custom builds are your thing, 2026 is packed with truck shows from February through November. ...

The MAC Trailer Winter Nationals Championship Truck Pull is returning as part of the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. Here’s when and where the truck pull takes place, what classes will compete, and how drivers and industry attendees can get ticket alerts.

January 27, 2026

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MAC Trailer Winter Nationals Truck Pull Returns to MATS 2026

One of the most anticipated live events at the Mid-America Trucking Show is set to return in 2026. Organizers of MATS have confirmed that ...

The PKY Truck Beauty Championship returns to the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville this March, with up to 175 trucks set to compete in one of trucking’s most recognized custom show events.

January 22, 2026

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PKY Truck Beauty Championship Returns to MATS With Room for 175 Trucks

One of trucking’s most recognized custom show competitions is set to return to Louisville this spring, bringing together owner-operators, builders, fleets, and fans from ...

Women In Trucking is accepting nominations for its 2026 Driver of the Year award. Learn who is eligible, what the award recognizes, key dates, and how truck drivers can submit a nomination.

December 22, 2025

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Women In Trucking Opens Nominations for 2026 Driver of the Year Award

Professional truck drivers know that recognition in this industry is earned mile by mile. The Women In Trucking Association is now inviting nominations for ...