The 2024 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) was a tremendous success for the largest heavy duty industry gathering in North America. Drawing an impressive crowd of over 56,141 trucking professionals, the event spanned an expansive 1,000,000+ square feet, hosting 877 exhibitors from 47 states and 15 countries.

Suppliers, manufacturers, industry leaders, and trucking enthusiasts all descended upon the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky for three action-packed days.

Throughout the event, attendees witnessed the latest industry innovations, explored new technology and products, and participated in a variety of entertainment and events. 

Highlights included 39 informative ProTalks seminars, a dynamic Opening Breakfast spotlighting trends in logistics and supply chain management, a CMC Live event with Kevin Rutherford, and the iconic PKY Truck Beauty Championship, showcasing 175 of North America’s most elite show trucks. 

Evening festivities featured an Opening Reception on Thursday night, where Tony Justice, Idella Hansen, and Dan Porter were inducted into the MATS Wall of Fame, a Friday Night Concert with performances by The Steel Woods and Tony Justice, and the adrenaline-pumping Winter Nationals Truck and Tractor pulling event.

Toby Young, President of MATS, remarked, “This year’s Mid-America Trucking Show elevated our commitment to education and events, building upon past successes to deliver invaluable insights, opportunities, and connections for all participants.”

MATS Show Management extends their gratitude to all attendees, exhibitors, and supporters of the 2024 Mid-America Trucking Show for helping make this year’s event the tremendous success that it was. Mark your calendars for MATS 2025, slated for March 27-29, where trucking’s most innovative minds will gather to keep the industry moving forward.

About MATS

Since 1972, MATS – Mid-America Trucking Show has become the world’s largest and longest running annual heavy-duty trucking event. MATS is the place to experience everything from new technologies to networking with industry thought leaders. This is where the industry’s largest brands and promising startups do business, form partnerships, and make meaningful connections. Over 875 exhibitors and more than 55,000 attendees experience MATS each year, making it the education and innovation epicenter of the trucking industry. All roads lead to MATS 53 on March 27-29, 2025.