It's probably really regional. Totally anecdotal but for example most shiny "show trucks" I see running around seem to sport TX plates, while WY plates seem to

It's probably really regional. Totally anecdotal but for example most shiny "show trucks" I see running around seem to sport TX plates, while WY plates seem to adorn late model trucks that have been used hard. It seems like the prime habitat for "status" trucks would be areas with strong rural blue collar background, but plenty of wealth flowing today. Cultural significance combined with the wealth to afford $70k trucks.