Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video covers the 35th Annual PKY Truck Beauty Championships held at the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show. The event serves as a celebration of the craftsmanship, pride, and dedication within the trucking industry, featuring over 175 custom trucks.
Key Highlights:
Introduction and Recognition (15:09 - 18:00): The event organizers welcome attendees, thank the sponsors (including First Class Services, PDI, and Mac Trailers), and acknowledge the hard work of the staff and builders.
Award Presentations (20:22 - 1:28:00): The ceremony proceeds through various categories, including Antique, Working Truck, and Limited Mileage divisions, honoring excellence in paint, interior, lights, and overall build quality.
Memorial Tributes (54:16 - 1:03:30): A poignant portion of the event is dedicated to honoring influential figures in the industry, including J.R. Schleuger, Betty Garber, Bud Farquhar, and Ray Graves.
Big Rig Build-Off (1:26:55 - 1:28:30): The presentation concludes with the highly anticipated Big Rig Build-Off results, won by Randy Menkel.
The ceremony emphasizes the growth of the community, the importance of legacy, and the industry's commitment to excellence, encouraging participants to return for future events.
©Copyright Big Rig Videos, LLC. / Produced By: Christopher E. Fiffie
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This video covers the 35th Annual PKY Truck Beauty Championships held at the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show. The event serves as a celebration of the craftsmanship, pride, and dedication within the trucking industry, featuring over 175 custom trucks.
Key Highlights:
Introduction and Recognition (15:09 - 18:00): The event organizers welcome attendees, thank the sponsors (including First Class Services, PDI, and Mac Trailers), and acknowledge the hard work of the staff and builders.
Award Presentations (20:22 - 1:28:00): The ceremony proceeds through various categories, including Antique, Working Truck, and Limited Mileage divisions, honoring excellence in paint, interior, lights, and overall build quality.
Memorial Tributes (54:16 - 1:03:30): A poignant portion of the event is dedicated to honoring influential figures in the industry, including J.R. Schleuger, Betty Garber, Bud Farquhar, and Ray Graves.
Big Rig Build-Off (1:26:55 - 1:28:30): The presentation concludes with the highly anticipated Big Rig Build-Off results, won by Randy Menkel.
The ceremony emphasizes the growth of the community, the importance of legacy, and the industry's commitment to excellence, encouraging participants to return for future events.
©Copyright Big Rig Videos, LLC. / Produced By: Christopher E. Fiffie
The Truck Show List Store ► truckshowlist.myshopify.com
Big Rig Videos Store ► store.bigrigvideos.com/shop
Facebook ► facebook.com/bigrigvideos
Website ► bigrigvideos.com
Instagram ►instagram.com/cfiffie
