The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), North America’s largest and longest-running trucking event, is set to return to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, March 26-28, 2026. 

As the industry navigates changes and new challenges, the MATS event plays a critical role as the essential annual gathering where the Entire Industry Connects for real solutions. For three days, MATS will serve as the epicenter for professionals and businesses to forge meaningful connections, discover real-world solutions, and drive the industry forward.

The 2026 show floor will feature over 1 million square feet of exhibit space, hosting an expected exhibitor count of over 800. It will feature hundreds of interactive exhibits from manufacturers, suppliers, and solution providers, showcasing the latest advancements in equipment and technology.

Education remains a cornerstone of the MATS experience. The acclaimed Pro Talks Education Series will once again provide a robust schedule of seminars, featuring top industry experts who will tackle critical topics and provide practical solutions to the challenges facing today’s trucking professionals. 

Once again, networking will play a huge role for MATS 2026. The show will provide a wide variety of unique, in-person networking events, including the MATS Opening Reception, Friday MATS Concert, PKY Truck Championship, and the Opening Breakfast. These events provide an unmatched opportunity to build lasting relationships, explore new business opportunities, and have the kind of meaningful exchanges that only happen face-to-face. 

“In a rapidly changing industry, providing a reliable and dynamic platform for face-to-face interaction is more critical than ever,” said Toby Young, President of MATS. “MATS has always been a place for the entire industry to connect. We are committed to creating an environment where every attendee and exhibitor can build the relationships and gain the knowledge necessary for success.”

Visit https://truckingshow.com for event details and info on attending, exhibiting, or sponsoring.

About MATS

Since 1972, the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) has grown to be 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. More than 800 exhibitors and 50,000 attendees are expected from across the globe at MATS this year, making it the education and innovation epicenter of the trucking industry. The entire industry connects at MATS 54 on March 26-28, 2026.