Mid America Trucking Show 2026 – USA

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