MAR 27-29, 2025
LOUISVILLE, KY
March 27 - 29, 2025 / Louisville, KY

OPENING RECEPTION

Join us at the opening reception for a lively evening of celebration, networking, and fun. The reception is open to all badged attendees to connect over drinks, food, live entertainment, and activities.
See a full list of the events for the evening below.

Date / Hours

Thursday, March 27
6PM

Admission

Free to badged attendees.

2024 EVENT SPONSORS

Tony Justice Live

Join us for an evening of live music featuring Tony Justice. His music is just like Justice: All-American, respectful, adventurous, and honors the lifestyle of the hard-working patriots he meets every day. You see, unlike other country music artists, Tony is a full-time truck driver.


Bourbon Tasting

Guests at the MATS opening reception will be transported to the heart of Kentucky with a bourbon tasting immersive experience. Sip and savor the smooth, rich flavors of Rabbit Hole and Old Forester distilleries’ finest bourbons.

Wall of Fame Induction

We invite all trucking professionals to join us at the opening reception to congratulate those that are being inducted into the MATS Wall of Fame. Be a part of this memorable event and celebrate the achievements of your peers and those who have made a significant impact on the trucking industry.

Complimentary Beer

Raise a glass and cheers to a night of celebration! Our event reception is proudly supported by our generous sponsors, providing you with a complimentary beer to enjoy. Cheers to a night of great company, good drinks, and the best industry in the USA!

Craft Beer Tasting​

Kentucky might be known for bourbon, but Louisville has a booming brewery scene. Explore Louisville’s local beer scene with tastings from five of Louisville’s most recognizable breweries. The Louisville Ale Trail will guide MATS attendees through a tasting from Monnik, Hometown, Against The Grain, and Hi-Wire breweries.

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GIVING BACK

As we come together to celebrate this great industry, we are reminded of all of the support we’ve received from our exhibitors, attendees, and industry partners.. With this in mind, we would like to offer our support to those in our industry that are in need by giving to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. We encourage all in attendance to offer a donation as well.

Donate to the Silent Auction to Benefit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

If you would like to make a donation to the silent auction being held during the opening night celebration, please submit the form below and we will follow up soon to discuss. Purchased Items, Products, or Vouchers for Service all make great donations that we can auction off to those in attendance. Those donating to the silent auction will be recognized by name during the event. If you have any questions, please contact us at 502.702.2000

Silent Auction Donation

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