The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) 2026 will be held March 26–28, 2026, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Here’s a full breakdown of what to expect from North America’s largest trucking industry event:
🚛 Event Overview
- Dates: Thursday, March 26 – Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Location: Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY
🌟 What MATS 2026 Offers
MATS is the largest annual heavy-duty trucking event in the world, drawing over 75,000 attendees and hundreds of exhibitors from across the U.S. and abroad.
- Exhibits: Hands-on demonstrations of the latest trucks, trailers, engines, and technologies
- Education: Seminars on emerging tech, regulations, and business strategies
- Networking: Meet with drivers, fleet owners, manufacturers, and industry experts
- Entertainment: Live music, contests, and special events throughout the show
🧠 Who Should Attend
- Truck drivers and owner-operators
- Fleet managers and logistics professionals
- Equipment manufacturers and suppliers
- Industry media and analysts
🏨 Travel & Logistics
- Venue: Kentucky Exposition Center offers over 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space
- Airport Access: Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is just minutes away
- Hotels: MATS partners with local hotels for discounted rates