Truck Jam 2026 Returns Saturday August 1st at AMD

AMD Truck Jam 2026 Returns August 8th: Join the Southeast's Ultimate All-Truck Show

Bring Your Truck. Support a Great Cause. Experience the Best Truck Show in North Georgia.

Truck enthusiasts, the countdown is on!

This Saturday, August 1st, 2026, Auto Metal Direct is proud to host the annual AMD Truck Jam, bringing together hundreds of incredible trucks from across the Southeast for a day of community, competition, and charity.

Whether you drive a beautifully restored classic pickup, a slammed C10, an OBS Chevy, a lifted Ford, a custom Dodge, or a modern import truck, AMD Truck Jam is open to every make and model—as long as it has a bed.

Hosted at Auto Metal Direct headquarters in Gainesville, Georgia, Truck Jam has become one of the region's premier truck-only events, attracting builders, enthusiasts, families, and industry professionals for an unforgettable day.

Every Truck Has a Place

One of the things that makes AMD Truck Jam unique is the diversity of vehicles on display.

You'll find everything from:

• Classic Chevrolet C10s
• Squarebody Chevy & GMC trucks
• OBS Chevy and GMC pickups
• Ford Bumpsides and Dentsides
• Dodge D-Series trucks
• Mini trucks
• Lifted off-road builds
• Custom Pro Touring trucks
• Patina survivors
• Rat Rod pickups
• Imported truck builds
• El Caminos

No matter your build style, Truck Jam celebrates the passion behind every truck.

Event Schedule

Plan your day with the official event timeline.

7:00 AM

Show & Shine Registration Opens

Registration is available on-site only. If you're bringing a trailer or a non-street legal truck, arriving early is highly recommended.

9:00 AM

Food Vendors Open

Grab breakfast or lunch while checking out hundreds of amazing trucks throughout the day.

2:30 PM

Registration Closes

All trucks must be registered before judging begins.

3:00 PM

Judging Concludes

Participant ballots must be turned in by this time.

4:00 PM - subject to weather

Awards Ceremony

Celebrate the outstanding builds and recognize this year's winners.

Show & Shine Award Classes

AMD Truck Jam recognizes excellence across every segment of the truck hobby.

Top Awards

• Top 12 Overall Trucks

GM / Chevrolet

• Pre-1959 GM Truck
• 1960–1966 C10
• 1967–1972 C10
• 1973–1987 Squarebody
• Best OBS (1988–1998)

Ford

• Best Bumpside
• Best Dentside
• Best Ford (Other)

Other Makes

• Best Dodge Truck
• Best Import Truck
• Best El Camino
• Best Rat Rod

Special Awards

• Best Interior
• Best Engine Bay
• Best Paint
• Best Bed
• AMD Pick
• Eddy Bear Pick

Whether your truck is a factory-correct restoration or a one-of-a-kind custom build, there's a class waiting for you.

Registration Supports The Eddy Bear Foundation

Instead of a traditional entry fee, participants simply bring:

One new, unwrapped stuffed animal with tags attached.

Every stuffed animal collected benefits The Eddy Bear Foundation, helping bring comfort to children through local hospitals and law enforcement agencies.

It's one small donation that makes a tremendous impact.

Food, Friends & Family Fun

AMD Truck Jam isn't just a truck show—it's a community event.

Enjoy:

• Food vendors beginning at 9:00 AM
• Hundreds of incredible trucks
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Industry vendors
• Awards ceremony
• Great people who share a passion for classic and custom trucks

Whether you're entering a truck or simply walking the show, there's something for everyone.

Arriving with a Trailer?

If you're hauling your truck to the event, plan to arrive as close to 7:00 AM as possible.

The Auto Metal Direct facility is located within an industrial park, making early arrival the best way to secure parking and unload comfortably.

Event Rules

To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience:

• No burnouts
• No reckless driving
• Respect fellow participants and spectators
• Follow all event staff instructions
• Help us maintain a family-friendly environment

Let's keep Truck Jam enjoyable for everyone.

Visit Auto Metal Direct

Auto Metal Direct Headquarters

3348 Gateway Centre Parkway
Gainesville, GA 30501

Join Us This Saturday

Whether you're driving a pristine first-generation C10, a Squarebody shop truck, an OBS daily driver, a lifted Ford, a custom Dodge, or anything in between, AMD Truck Jam 2026 is your chance to spend the day surrounded by some of the best trucks in the Southeast while supporting an incredible cause.

Bring your truck.

Bring a stuffed animal.

Bring the family.

We'll see you Saturday, August 1st, at Auto Metal Direct for another unforgettable Truck Jam!